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An Inclusive Job Fair: Would We Not Want That For Everyone?
An Inclusive Job Fair: Would We Not Want That...
In his recent article, “Workplaces for Everyone,” published on eJewishPhilanthropy.com, Micah Fleisig writes, “Aside from financial necessities that jobs support, individuals obviously gather more than just money through work. People receive...
Jan 28, 2014
By Batya Rosner
Interview with Rabbi Moshe Elefant; COO – OU Kosher
Interview with Rabbi Moshe Elefant; COO – OU Kosher
Steve and Rabbi Elefant discuss the finer points of Kosher certification for Pesach. Learn more about the Orthodox Union’s Kashruth division and how products become certified. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20...
Jan 14, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Does Your Child’s Yeshiva Leave Money on the Table?
Prior to joining OU Advocacy, the non-partisan public policy arm of the Orthodox Union, as the Associate Regional Director in Pennsylvania, Michelle Twersky served as a government relations coordinator at a...
Jan 8, 2014
By graberb
Why I Never Think of ‘Aliyah to Reform Jewry’
Why I Never Think of ‘Aliyah to Reform Jewry’
Miriam Wallach responds to a recent article by Ms. Carlebach, daughter of the late, great Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, titled, "How I Became a Reform Jew."
Dec 19, 2013
By Miriam L. Wallach
I Lived the PEW Report
I Lived the PEW Report
Some people are diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), others experience “winter blues” — both characteristically marked by feelings of melancholy and restlessness from the cold temperatures and lack of sun. ...
Dec 19, 2013
By Meira Feinberg
Privacy and Government Snooping in Jewish Law
Privacy and Government Snooping in Jewish Law
NSA wiretapping seems to have American citizens on their toes but did the US government overstep on halacha?
Jun 18, 2013
By Rabbi Eliyahu Fink
Passover, The Winter Festival
Passover, The Winter Festival
Unusually early holiday may mean snowy seders.
Mar 18, 2013
By Michael Orbach
Suicide Humor: Humanity’s Low Point
Suicide Humor: Humanity’s Low Point
What happened to Amanda Todd is gut-wrenching. What happens after Amanda Todd's suicide is inhuman.
Oct 26, 2012
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Jewish American Gold Medalist Honors Munich Athletes While the World Forgets
Jewish American Gold Medalist Honors Munich Athletes While the...
Ms. Raisman demonstrated true strength of character when she told reporters, “The fact it was on the 40th anniversary is special,” and, “If there had been a moment’s silence, I would...
Aug 9, 2012
By Rabbi Steven Burg
Yachad Birthright: Pride and Reflections
Yachad Birthright: Pride and Reflections
I’ve seen a lot of inspirational sights in my life but most of them would pale in comparison to witnessing Yachad Birthright visit the Kotel. It is clear that there is...
Jun 21, 2011
By Rabbi Steven Burg

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