History

HISTORY

Kotzk: The Rebbe, The Message, The Legacy

The Kotzker was cognizant of the fact that his approach was certainly more extreme than others . . . ."The…

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY

A Lesson from the Pages of Jewish Action  

In honor of our 40th anniversary, noted author Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares how a single Jewish Action article left a lasting imprint on his…

HISTORY

Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role

Certainly, a chazzan can make—or break—the Yamim Noraim experience. Given the importance of the chazzan to the upcoming holidays, it’s…

HISTORY

The Artistry of Shabbat Lights

Explore the history of Shabbat candle lighting with this photo essay.

FROM THE DESK OF RABBI MOSHE HAUER

Sodom, Akeidat Yitzchak and the New York Times: A Yamim Noraim Reflection

Why is this rare and vivid display of G-d’s truth virtually ignored? 

HISTORY

Voices of Faith: Memories of 1948 from Rabbi Berel Wein, zt”l

"I’m fortunate to have witnessed many things no one thought could ever happen."

CHURBAN

Kamtza and Bar Kamtza Revisited

How Jerusalem was destroyed because of the actions of two men

FROM THE PAGES OF JEWISH LIFE

The Editor’s View  

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan briefly served as editor of Jewish Life, the precursor to Jewish Action, in 1974. During his tenure,…