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Out of the Depths: The Story of a Child of Buchenwald Who Returned Home at Last

by JA Mag | March 31, 2013 in New Books from OU Press

A gripping tale, an uplifting, inspiring story. Out of the Depths is all of this and more, as it chronicles the miraculous saga of former Israeli Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau’s survival and triumph. Read more

Tips for a Pressure-Free Pesach

by JA Mag | March 5, 2013 in Passover

Make lists of things that need to get done. Put the lists in a notebook or binder with dividers so you can create sections for cleaning, shopping and menu planning. Read more

The Royal Table: A Passover Haggadah

by JA Mag | March 4, 2013 in New Books from OU Press

How is it that an elder statesman of the Jewish community, a man with wide-ranging responsibility in a massive organization he helped build, can find the time to write a beautifully flowing commentary… Read more

Renewal

by JA Mag | January 17, 2013 in Poetry

By Joel M. Schreiber The ancient tree stood in the yard, Its leaves a withered gray, Its arms bare of flowers that had Been there–but yesterday. The winds, the storms, the wintry nights, All… Read more

Reflections on the Power of Prayer

by JA Mag | September 18, 2012 in Inspiration

There were precious few things that I shared in common with my father, Velvel Herschkopf. Read more

A Conversation with Rabbi Itay Meushar of Peru

by JA Mag | August 24, 2012 in People

Editor Nechama Carmel speaks with thirty-seven-year-old Rabbi Itay Meushar from Ma’ale Adumim, Israel who has been leading the Ashkenazic community in Peru for the past three years and is seeking to… Read more

Faith In Crisis

by JA Mag | February 15, 2012 in Faith

It is difficult to describe a faith crisis to someone who has never experienced one. Read more

OU Convenes Summit On Jewish Day School Affordability

by JA Mag | February 15, 2012 in Inside the OU

Aware that there is no magic bullet to alleviate the tuition crisis affecting Orthodox families, the OU convened a national summit on educational affordability this past December. The event attracted… Read more

We’re Missing the Point/Between the Lines of the Bible: Exodus

by JA Mag | February 15, 2012 in New Books from OU Press

We’re Missing the Point: What’s Wrong with the Orthodox Jewish Community and How to Fix It By Gidon Rothstein OU Press Between the Lines of the Bible: Exodus A Study From the New School of Orthodox… Read more

Remembering a Friend

by JA Mag | February 15, 2012 in Tribute

By Joel M. Schreiber Sheldon “Shelly” Rudoff, a”h, 1933-2011 In a famous scene in Tanach, Elisha watches as his master Eliyahu rides up to the Heavens in a chariot of fire. Elisha calls out to… Read more

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