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Make Tisha B’Av Meaningful with the OU

Join us as we observe Tisha B’Av together around the world with live webcasts from Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb and Rabbi Steven Weil.
Shiva Call Anxiety

In these situations, there isn’t anything to say to make the pain go away. A shiva visitor is there to listen.
Putting People Before Disabilities

Such passé terms as “handicapped" focus on people's expectations of what others can't do, not on the reality of what they can do.
Journey to Judaism: Where I Was and Where I Am

I knew I was Jewish since my mother was Jewish. My father being non-Jewish couldn’t affect my Jewish status in any way! And yet, it did.
NCSY Kollel Tisha B'Av Kumzitz at the Kotel

Join us on July 22 for this inspiring Tisha B’Av event. NCSY Kollel will lead participants from NCSY Summer Programs in a meaningful kumzitz at the Kotel.
Yom NCSY Mega Event in Israel Celebrates 20 years of TJJ

On July 25, 19 NCSY programs will celebrate Yom NCSY with a Mega Event in Israel, featuring a concert with Shlomo and Eitan Katz.

Joining the Mossad’s Minyan

Joining the Mossad’s Minyan

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act Passes with OU Support

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act Passes with OU Support

My College Kid Texts on Shabbat

My College Kid Texts on Shabbat

The Lost Light, An Inspiring Video About Lashon Hara

The Lost Light, An Inspiring Video About Lashon Hara

Saying Goodbye to Trans-Fats

Saying Goodbye to Trans-Fats

Churban on Motzei Shabbos Means Rebuilding Through Kabbalas Shabbos

Churban on Motzei Shabbos Means Rebuilding Through Kabbalas Shabbos

Finding Our Places and Spaces in the #MeToo Era

Finding Our Places and Spaces in the #MeToo Era

Take Popcorn to the Next Level

Take Popcorn to the Next Level

The Beit HaMikdash: What Are We Waiting For?

The Beit HaMikdash: What Are We Waiting For?

Kinot: The Weinreb Translation

Kinot: The Weinreb Translation

Building the Shul Brand

Eating Kosher Ice Cream in a Non-Certified Ice Cream Store

Eating Kosher Ice Cream in a Non-Certified Ice Cream Store

Like Uber, Except for Tefillin

The free app connects those who have tefillin with those who need them.

Woman Has 10th Child, First Grandchild on Same Day

Elisheva Baumel gave birth in the same ward as her daughter-in-law Leah.

Israel to Launch Moon Mission in December

Israel Aerospace Industries and SpaceIL have announced their plan to launch from Cape Canaveral and to land on the moon on February 13.

Kinot: The Weinreb Translation July 12, 2018
Record Funding for Jewish Day Schools in Pennsylvania Budget June 25, 2018
Teach NYS Applauds City Council’s Creation of Kosher and Halal School Lunch Program June 25, 2018
Teach NYS Thanks Gov. Cuomo for School Security Grants June 14, 2018
Teach NYS Applauds Release of New York State Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes Grant June 5, 2018
OU Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Defending Religious Liberty in Face of State Government Hostility June 4, 2018

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TORAH Blog

Introducing Kuzari: Season 4!

This edition of The Torah Blog feels like I’m talking about Netflix because most OU Torah series don’t have “seasons!”...
Z’manim: The Times Are Now!

We’ve been meaning to do this for a long time. Two of the most common questions we receive at...
B’Rov Am Hadras Melech

The book of Mishlei (Proverbs) 14:28 tells us, “The King’s glory is in a multitude of people,” (“the King,”...
Meet the OU at Torah New York!

In recent weeks, The Torah Blog has been sharing spotlights of just a handful of the many wonderful teachers...
Addiction and Bechira in the Jewish Community

As readers are no doubt aware, this country is currently undergoing an opioid crisis. The Jewish community has largely...
All About Israel at Torah New York!

This period of sefirah, which runs from Pesach until Shavuos, is in many way a period of mourning for...

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