Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Make Your Voices Heard
The Ribbono Shel Olam does not need to hear us at rallies or read our petitions, so why do we bother? Rabbi Feldman said “that some issues are so morally compelling they demand a public response even when the practical effects are nil, or even negative.”
Read the whole storyWednesday, November 22, 2006
My Continental Flight to Israel
Alice replied that the reason she supported Israel had little to do with religion. Rather, she felt that Israel was the voice of freedom in a part of the world where the average man starves and the dictators rule- what a Kiddush Hashem!
Read the whole storyThursday, November 16, 2006
Clinging to Shabbat
IN NCSY, NO ONE wants Shabbat to end and this is truly a reflection of what Olam Habah must be like; straight Kedusha while surrounded by your friends and loved ones. We need to strive to make our homes into mini Shabbatons and teach our children to dread the end of Shabbat. Kids need to learn to cling to shabbat like…… Game Boy.
Read the whole storyWednesday, November 08, 2006
Heros of Kharkov
Imagine a city that was devoid of Judaism for years under communist Russia. Now, picture the implosion of that system. Next, add in the OU and you have one of the greatest achievements the Orthodox Union has ever created.
Read the whole storyThursday, November 02, 2006
Kharkov Teens
I shlepped along yawning and kvetching. Then, when we reached the OU center I met the most inspiring, dedicated teens.
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