Jewish World

COVER STORY

Lessons in Community Building—From Israel: How a Religious Community Took Root in Ariel

Though Ariel always had religious residents, they were a small minority. That has changed. 

COVER STORY

Snooker and Second Chances

How OU Israel's Teen Center is changing young lives in Ariel

COVER STORY

Inside Ariel’s Jewish Campus Scene

"We want to let our students feel a part of the Israeli melody."

HISTORY

The Artistry of Shabbat Lights

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

INSPIRATION

Shabbat in a Changed Israel: How Israelis Have Embraced Shabbat Since October 7

From the moment Agam was abducted from her army base in the Gaza Envelope on October 7, the rest of…

BOOKS

Letters – Fall 2025

Taking a Stand Against Phones in Schools, Remembering Tobie and Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, Dealing with Dementia, The Human Side of…

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

FOOD

Kosher in the Summer: What You Need to Know

Answers to your questions about Slurpees, grills, hotel food and more!

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,…