| Jewish Ethicist: Do I need to support Dad? | ![]() | By Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir My father has a very low income, so I send him money each month even though it is a hardship for me. But he lives in a very valuable house and he has announced his decision to leave his entire estate to his wife (not my mother). Read More » | Featured Articles: Parenting, Food, Kosher, Health "Giving and Taking" - Terumah By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb It is something I have noticed just about every election year, and I am always taken aback by it. This year was no different. View more » | ![]() | They May Not Listen, But They Hear Everything By Chana Mayefsky Why your children - for better or for worse - are just like you. (And how to make sure it's "for better.") Read entire story » | ![]() | Contraception v. Freedom of Religion: What's the Fundamental Issue? Rabbi Steve Burg appeared on Shalom TV, please click here to see what he has to say. | Substance Abuse Two: Lock Your Medicine Cabinets By Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb Because more than 1,000 common products are potential inhalants that can kill even on the first use. Read entire story » | ![]() | Your Guide to Delicious Hamantaschen By Norene Gilletz From the dough to the filling, this is your Purim cookie one-stop shop. Read entire story » | ![]() | Topics in Maintaining a Kosher Home - Part I: Utensils and Appliances (Audio) By Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell Meat and milk are kept separate in a kosher kitchen - I even use separate sets of silverware and plates! But do I need two stoves, two ovens, and two fridges? Read entire story » | ![]() | Three Minute Parenting: But Do You Really Want To? (Video) By Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich Your kids know the answer. And the answer makes all the difference. Read entire story » | ![]() | If It's Calorie-Free, Why Am I Gaining Weight? By Alan Freishtat The sugar substitute conundrum. Read entire story » | ![]() | Staying Spiritually Balanced By Rabbi Pesach Sommer The lessons of knee pain. Read entire story » | ![]() | We want to know what you want to know about KOSHER FOR PASSOVER! OU Kosher is collecting your frequently asked questions about Kosher for Passover for an upcoming article in our Passover guide. Have a question you'd like to submit? Comment on Facebook! *Please do not ask about any brand name products. Order the OU Guide to Passover Passover product directory, FAQs and more Order now » ![Become a Fan of OU Kosher on Facebook]() Shabbat Shalom welcomes your submissions. If you have personal essays, reflections, travel stories or other anecdotes, please share them with our editorial staff for review. Please send your submissions to miriamw@ou.org. |
| OU Events: The Sandwich Generation: Young Israel of Holliswood February 25, 2012 Do you find yourself "sandwiched" between responsibilities as a parent, or a family member, and your obligation for Kibud Av Va'Em? The Sandwich Generation is increasingly experiencing a new set of challenges, which previous generations did not face. Join the Orthodox Union and the Young Israel of Holliswood on February 25th, 2012 to help prepare and successfully navigate the many challenges and commitments on a communal level. Everybody Knows Somebody: Food, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in the Frum Community February 26, 2012 The Orthodox Union, in collaboration with NCSY, MASK, and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) will be having a communal program on Food, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in the Frum Community on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Young Israel of Midwood (1694 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY) Registration begins at 9:00AM. This FREE, communal program is open to both men and women. Register Online! OU Press Live Webcast - We're Missing the Point February 29, 2012 Join Rabbi Gidon Rothstein for an OU Press Webcast on Feb 29 at 1:30 PM. Rabbi Rothstein is the author of the newly published, highly acclaimed We're Missing the Point: What's Wrong with the Orthodox Jewish Community and How to Fix It, published by the OU Press. EL AL 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception February 29, 2012 The Orthodox Union invites you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of EL AL's first non-stop flight from New York! Singles Connection Pre-Purim Shabbaton March 02, 2012 The Orthodox Union Singles Connection is holding a Pre-Purim Shabbaton on Shabbos Zachor, Parshas Tetzaveh, March 2-3, 2012 in the Monsey/Wesley Hills, NY area. Enjoy a warm, vibrant Shabbat in the relaxed Wesley Hills atmosphere. Applications are currently being accepted . Applications before February 16th are $100 and after the 16th the price goes up to $125, space permitting. |
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