Ohr Torah Stone

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.

11th grader jumps to action after bus driver has seizure

Hallel Kana heard a bang - and realized the bus driver had lost control. What happened next saved lives.

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 the Americas

Ohr Torah Stone holds Miami conference, discussing digital landscape, ethical dilemmas.

War, demographics, conversion 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.

To boost awareness

Educators visit psychiatric hospital

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 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.

Poland:

Israeli delegation brings Purim joy to Ukrainian refugees

Ahead of Purim holiday, Israeli delegation lands in Poland to respond to needs in refugee communities.

Organizations to host over 500 Purim parties around Israel

'Megilla in the communities' initiative brings Purim celebrations to over 550 locations.

'We're one nation, anti-Semitism doesn't differentiate'

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

‘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.

'Feminist myth exploded' - 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

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 Jews

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

Israeli Modern Orthodoxy 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.

True Zionism is 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.

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 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.

Rabbinical emissaries conference looks to 'post-Covid' 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

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)

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, Israelis come together during isolation

Ohr Torah Stone initiates 'Get Through This Together' initiative, uniting families isolated due to coronavirus.

'Freedom Dish'

12 Jerusalem restaurants join together to raise agunot awareness

Restaurants create 'Freedom Dish' to raise awareness of women who are unable to get a divorce in partnership with Ohr Torah Stone.

17-year-old Efrat girl may be youngest ever to finish Daf Yomi

Hila Schlakman of Efrat, senior at Ohr Torah Stone’s Neve Chana High School, began this learning cycle with her father.

Spending the year in Israel – Our Way

Special needs students kick off the 14th year of Israel's only gap year program geared towards religious special needs students from abroad.

Freed 'agunot' strengthened with songs of freedom

Former agunot who were freed from marriage strengthened in evening of communal singing.

500th couple completes training to serve as emissaries abroad

Ohr Torah Stone awards 62 degrees in its rabbinic and emissary training programs.

OTS Amiel BaKehila Program marks 50th mission to Diaspora

OTS Amiel BaKehila Program marks end of pilot year with 50th mission to the Diaspora; 150% expansion planned for coming year.

Ohr Torah Stone inaugurates Rabbi Kenneth Brander

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin passes leadership of Ohr Torah Stone movement he founded to Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander

'Brushes with the Bible' - when Torah and art meet

Book launched combining sermons of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin with commentators, midrashim, interspersed with breathtaking works of art.

A spiritual first response squad

Ohr Torah Stone bids bon voyage to 45 new emissaries at Knesset Ceremony.

Marcel Lindenbaum passes away

Philanthropist and supporter of women's Torah study passes away. 'Noble, modest, and honest.'

Ohr Torah Stone appoints new leader

Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Dr. Brander to head organization.

Rabbi Riskin to step down from Ohr Torah network he founded

Rabbi Riskin is to be succeeded by Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Yeshiva University administrator.