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Answering the Tough Questions: Parenting Experts Weigh In

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Parenting

Many parents think that you can build a child’s self-esteem simply by showering him with constant compliments. Read more

The Great Sar HaTorah

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Tribute

A Tribute to Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv on His First Yahrtzeit Read more

A Chareidi Woman in the IDF

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Letters

Ed. Note: We received a flood of letters in response to Fayga Marks’ article about her experience as a Chareidi woman in the IDF. Most were positive, but some readers felt that the article presented… Read more

Getting Started: The View from the West Coast

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in President's Message

When a new president of the Orthodox Union assumes office, he inevitably feels a sense of awe over being chosen to lead such an extraordinary organization and assume the responsibility of providing… Read more

Journeys in Talmud

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Reviews

Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein’s Journeys in Talmud addresses a void which has not been filled—despite the explosion of Anglo-Jewish publications of the past decade directed largely, if not exclusively, at… Read more

Understanding Jewish Law

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Reviews

As a law professor for almost three decades, I am familiar with the fine Understanding series of books (Understanding Contracts, Understanding Torts, et cetera). Read more

Juggling Work & Family

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Letters

I found the recent cover story (“Striking a Balance: Work & Family” [winter 2012]) to be informative and the profiles extremely impressive. However, with the exception of one or two women, the… Read more

Juggling Work and Family (2)

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Letters

I was thrilled to see working mothers as the focus of your recent issue. However, I was disappointed that one of the women took a swipe at stay-at-home mothers. Women need to support one another in… Read more

The Kosher Door

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Inside the OU

The Orthodox Union is known for granting kosher certification to many things, but for the first time, the OU will be certifying a door. “Not that you can make a berachah on it,” joked Rabbi Lenny… Read more

Rav Elyashiv on Medical Halachah

by JA Mag | May 23, 2013 in Jewish Law

Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, zt”l, the supreme halachic authority in our generation, rendered halachic decisions on the use of some of the latest medical technologies as well as on other medical… Read more

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