The Land of Israel is a “lovely, good and expansive land” (Birkat Hamazon). The new observation deck, Mitzpor HaElef in Neve Daniel, Gush Etzion, is…
Fall 2015(5776)
Remembering Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, zt"l
Attending a halachah seminar for women at a prominent Orthodox institution several years ago, I found myself—along with two others—cast in the role of “rebel”…
When Leaders Fail I am almost finished with your most recent issue, and I hate for it to end. The articles are timely and beautifully…
In this issue, we are honored to present poignant recollections and stories of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, z”tl, the rosh yeshivah of Yeshivat Har Etzion and…
The Meaning of Sacrifice I never tire of hearing about NCSYers who are moser nefesh for Yiddishkeit. I never tire of hearing about the twelve-year-…
In light of the Orthodox Union’s ongoing commitment to retain dynamic women, this year several female staff members move into senior leadership positions across the…
Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, longtime director of NCSY Kollel, assumed a new post this summer as managing director of International NCSY. In his new position, Rabbi…
OU Advocacy brought 120 national and congregational leaders to Washington in June to advocate for key domestic and international concerns, including the Nonprofit Security Grant…
When it comes to the legislative process, negotiations always lead to compromise. This year, in Albany and Trenton, those negotiations also led to a windfall…
More than 900 people from across the Northeast attended the 29th Annual Northeast Yachad Family Shabbaton, held this past May in Stamford, Connecticut.
