Before the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York, Agudath Israel of America called on the MTA’s leadership to curtail the ubiquitous advertisements for an adults-only “museum” carried on the front of its fleet of New York City buses, warning that the ads are offensive to many riders, troubling for parents, and inappropriate for children who encounter them in public spaces.

A new fellowship from 4G NCSY and the OU Women’s Initiative is preparing young women to make a lasting impact across the Jewish world

The Jewish community has no shortage of talented young women eager to make a difference. What has often been missing is a clear pathway for those pursuing careers outside formal Jewish education to remain deeply engaged in communal leadership.

Emet Outreach’s recent Alumni Couples Retreat offered the ideal setting for couples to step away from their routines and reconnect. Held at the picturesque Whispering Oaks Hotel in Norwalk, Connecticut, the summer retreat brought together close to 200 participants and staff for an uplifting Shabbos centered around the theme of “Elevation.” Through meaningful Torah learning, relationship-focused programming, gourmet meals, and relaxing activities, participants were inspired to elevate their marriages, spiritual lives, and everyday experiences.