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New program offers support to religious young women in the IDF
New initiative launched to support personal and halakhic needs of female religious soldiers.
Miami conference brings Jewish emissaries from North, South, America
Ohr Torah Stone holds Miami conference, discussing digital landscape, ethical dilemmas.
War, demographics, conversion, interfaith relations top agenda at EU Jewish conference
Israeli emissaries convene in Switzerland last week to discuss the main issues and challenges they face in the course of their emissary work
Tens of thousands expected to join Tzohar Megilla readings
Megilla readings organized across Israel by Tzohar and Ohr Torah Stone expected to draw tens of thousands of Israelis.
Educators visit psychiatric hospital to boost mental health awareness
Staff from the Ohr Torah Stone network visited the Eitanim psychiatric hospital as part of a program dedicated to mental health awareness.
NGOs launch Hanukkah programs to bring holiday joy to the elderly
Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and ALEH launch program encouraging people with elderly neighbors to light Hanukkah candles together.
A First: Government administers Jewish law exam for women
For the first time ever, Religious Affairs Ministry tests female Torah scholars' knowledge of Jewish law.
'Shofar in The Park' program returns for Rosh Hashanah
Ohr Torah Stone's Yachad Program and Tzohar Rabbinical Organization plan hundreds of outdoor events for the High Holidays.
'Jewish education is key to the survival of the Jewish people'
New class of Ohr Torah Stone emissaries graduates in ceremony attended by Diaspora Minister, heads off to communities around the world.
New program aims to draw more young Religious Zionists to emissary work
Initiative sends group of young men and women after national service or army to week-long immersion program volunteering in Diaspora.
High school students marry off new immigrant couple
Against all odds and across distant borders, students at the Neveh Channah high school raise funds, organize wedding for new immigrants.
For Ukraine refugees, 'being Jewish opens doors'
Gap year student from Boston shares thoughts upon returning from Poland, reflecting on Holocaust history and current refugees from Ukraine.
On their way to independence with Darkaynu
Special needs young adults learn basic skills for independent living, gaining confidence in themselves and their own abilities.
Israeli delegation brings Purim joy, basic supplies, to Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Ahead of Purim holiday, Israeli delegation lands in Poland to respond to needs in refugee communities.
Organizations to host Purim parties at over 500 locations around Israel
'Megilla in the communities' initiative brings Purim celebrations to over 550 locations.
'We're one nation, anti-Semitism doesn't differentiate between Israel and Diaspora'
European community rabbis and teachers gather to address challenges and concerns in Jewish communities.
Student: 'Planting trees empowered us to connect to the land'
Tree-planting program promotes personal growth ahead of bar mitzvah.
Over 100 young women celebrate completion of Talmudic tractate
Over 100 female Talmud students mark completion of Tractate Taanit in the Daf Yomi cycle.
Hanukkah initiative brings holiday joy to thousands of families in Israel
‘Our Building Lights’ initiative brings holiday traditions to communities around Israel.
Defense Ministry chief lauds female religious IDF soldiers
“We’re all here for the people and State of Israel," says Defense Ministry chief at Ohr Torah Stone’s Midreshet Lindenbaum in Karmiel.
New program brings halakhic study for women to int'l community
Ohr Torah Stone network launches an international program catering to women leaders from around the world.
'Another feminist myth exploded' - there are more female get-refusers than male
Knesset committee on get-refusal refuses to present statistics by gender, while law continues to discriminate against male get-refusers.
“Shofar in The Park” redesigned to provide safe Rosh Hashanah services
Ohr Torah Stone's Yachad program and Tzohar Rabbinical Organization To Lead Hundreds of Outdoor Events Around the Country for High Holidays.
New educational initiative aims to bridge gaps between Jewish denominations
Ohr Torah Stone launches educational initiative to expose educators and students to breadth of viewpoints in Jewish practice.
Graduation marks new class of women Halakhic leaders
Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute for Halakhic Leadership (WIHL) of the Ohr Torah Stone network commemorated the graduation of its 2021 class
Modern Orthodoxy in Israel and female clergy-crossing the line
There are clear halakhic decisions against women serving as congregational rabbis. In the case described below, that has been ignored.
Love for Israel and true Zionism are not defined by borders
Ohr Torah Stone emissary in Scotland describes preparations there for Israel's Independence Day, & what the community has taught her. Op-ed.
Rabbi Kenneth Brander: Helping Agunot and spreading the light of Purim
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, comes to the Arutz Sheva studio to discuss two important initiatives
Ohr Torah Stone, Tzohar prepare for hundreds of Purim celebrations
400 individual megillah readings in over 200 different communities across Israel in accordance with government COVID restrictions.
Bonded in Freedom – 2 Get refusal victims find new love together
Leah and Uriel both were trapped in a failed marriage. Yad La'isha helped them gain freedom and a promise of a new life together.
Tu B’shvat program highlights importance of Jewish Diaspora
While most Diaspora communities look to Israel for direction, one local program is looking to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.
Int'l rabbinical emissaries conference looks ahead to 'post-Covid' Jewish world
Close to 300 rabbinical emissaries gather for virtual conference to address Covid challenges and strategize for the “post-Covid” world.
Ohr Torah Stone launches interfaith education program
Program of Ohr Torah Stone to advance systematic approach for Orthodox Jews to learn about minorities in Israel and other faiths.
Custom prayer books for shortened High Holidays service during COVID-19 crisis
Ohr Torah Stone releases special Machzorim for the upcoming High Holidays with condensed services during coronavirus pandemic.
Ohr Torah Stone certifies woman as "Morat Hora'ah"
Rabbanit Shira Sapir certified by institute to provide direction in matters of Halakha (Jewish Law)
Memorial dedication in memory of terror victim Dvir Sorek
Nine months after student's murder in terror attack, Ohr Torah Stone dedicates memorial area in his honor.
Planting seeds: Changing ourselves and the world
There is a fascinating law that shares with us a difference in mindsets, a difference between Shabbat and the sabbatical year.
Finding light amidst the darkness
The most well known epidemic in Jewish history is the one that killed 24,000 of Rabbi Akiva's students. Almost impossible to imagine.
From north to south, Israeli communities come together during isolation
Ohr Torah Stone initiates 'Get Through This Together' initiative, uniting families isolated due to coronavirus.
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