Religion

EDUCATION

Conversations on Outreach

What could we do to substantially move the needle when it comes to combating assimilation?

FAITH

Shemitah Up Close: The Heroism of Israeli Farmers

“A farmer without emunah is not a farmer.”

PASSOVER

Bolder and Brighter Flavors of Pesach

Choosing other root vegetables, building in more colorful vegetables and spices, and using strong vibrant flavors have definitely given our…

JEWISH LAW

What’s the Truth About . . . Chai Nosei et Atzmo?

Misconception: On Shabbat it is permitted to carry a child in a public domain that does not have an eruv…

OPINION

Two Nights, Two People, Four Solo Seders

Despite Mom’s earlier Seder disinvitation, I got to spend another Pesach with her. This time, she did not object.

KASHRUT

OU Kosher Presents Shabbos Keeper for Ovens

After changing the landscape for kosher certification in refrigerators, GE Appliances — with the guidance of OU Kosher — has…

PEOPLE

Inside the Mind of the Gabbai

Why would anyone want to take on a role with such an overload of responsibility?

RELIGION

The Gabbai’s Klap

The gabbai’s klap is a tool, nurtured by tradition and minhag, that when used judiciously can help ensure that everything…

ISRAEL

Keeping Shemitah in the Technological Age

There is some extraordinary agricultural technology being developed in Israel that is really impacting the observance of shemitah.

CHANUKAH

A Good Fry

Old school or new world, fried treats are the making of wonderful oil-stained holiday memories, a momentary pleasure to be…

JEWISH LAW

What’s the Truth About . . . Counting a Minor with a Sefer Torah Toward a Minyan?

Misconception: Nine adult men plus a boy holding a sefer Torah constitute a minyan, thus enabling the recitation of prayers…

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