Dr. Simcha Katz’s message (“Strengthening Orthodoxy on Campus,” fall 2012) includes a surprisingly blunt assessment of Jewish day school education: “Sam . . . attended a prominent Jewish day school… Read more

I wholeheartedly agree with Ann Koffsky’s article in the fall issue (“Please Put the Women Back In”) that the absence of women in many Jewish publications is demeaning to women. For that reason, I… Read more

I read the thousands of words written in the article “Can We All Get Along?” (summer 2012), but the proverbial “thousand words” of the pictures accompanying the article rang louder in my ears. And… Read more

I appreciated Rabbi Gil Student’s fascinating analysis of texting on Shabbat (“What’s Wrong with Texting on Shabbat?” spring 2012). It is time for the observant world to take a realistic look at… Read more

Your recent cover story on Jewish unity (summer 2012) brought to mind a fascinating experience I was privileged to be a part of some years ago. In 1997, while learning in Beth Medrash Govoha in… Read more

Responding to the Affordability Crisis In the summer issue of Jewish Action (“Making Orthodox Life More Affordable”), OU President Dr. Simcha Katz paints the tuition problem with too broad a brush. He… Read more

The Future of the Sefer I found the recent Jewish Action issue (spring 2011) about technology and Torah to be worthwhile and relevant. Rabbi Gil Student’s article “The Future of the Sefer” was of… Read more

Out-of-Town Living—A Boost for Aliyah? We very much appreciated Rabbi Weil’s article “The Out-of-Town Advantage” (summer 2011). We did, however, want to comment on the note at the bottom that reads,… Read more

 “Why Aren’t Our Kids in Shul?” Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz Responds In Dr. Benzion Sorotzkin’s response to my article “Why Aren’t Our Kids in Shul?” (winter 2011), he asserts that it is common sense that… Read more

A Dual Mesorah Jewish Action’s “Getting Their Attention” articles (summer 2011) addressed the concept of mesorah, but failed to emphasize the important role that parents play with regard to the… Read more