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COVER STORY

One Teen’s Fight against Antisemitism: Sofie Glassman 

Sofie Glassman, a high school senior and a sought-after public speaker, dedicates her time outside of school fighting antisemitism and…

COVER STORY

That Girl Who Loves the Jews: Adina Fernandez 

I realized early on that my audience doesn’t need the education, they don’t need the political facts. . . .…

FAITH

The Ultimate Sacrifice: The Faith and Courage of IDF Widows

Balancing grief with the need to persevere, many of these widows say that faith and community have helped them through…

COVER STORY

Start-Up Shul: How to build a welcoming kehillah

Every week, we meet Jews who come searching. Jews who didn’t identify strongly before, didn’t make an effort to go…

TANACH

Sense and Sensibilities

There is a quiet revolution taking place today in classrooms and halls of study, in synagogues and homes, in Israel,…

COVER STORY

The Holiest Work

An inside look at the sacred work of the IDF chevra kadisha’s women’s unit

PEOPLE

Remembering Rebbetzin Bruria David

We experienced her admonition as well as the sparkle in her eye, and we felt her love—but she was a…

INSPIRATION

Volunteering in Moldova

She had learned two expressions in Russian. “You are in a safe place.” And, “You are not alone.”

FROM OUR ARCHIVES

The Role of Women in the Founding of OU Kosher

While the link between the Orthodox Union and kashrut is renowned, the role of its Women’s Branch in the establishment of the…

INSPIRATION

Gifts My Mother Gave Me: A Tribute to the Jewish Mother

In the essays that follow, we pay tribute to the powerful and enduring influence of our mothers.

INSPIRATION

On Mothers

[My mother] taught me that there is a flavor, a warmth, to mitzvot. I learned from her the most important…

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