PARSHAT RE’EH
August 7-8, 2026 / 25 Av 5786
THIS SHABBAT
Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Elul
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK
Rosh Chodesh Elul is celebrated on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14
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| Newly Released Data Shows a 53.3% Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in NYC |
Recent data reveals a troubling increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City. While the statistics reveal a concerning trend, our EVP and COO, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, emphasizes that each incident represents a victim, a family, and a community impacted by hate, underscoring the need for leaders to stand firmly against antisemitism.
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| Why ‘Non-Dairy’ Labels Aren’t Enough for Vegan Consumers |
As lab-engineered milk products challenge traditional definitions of dairy and non-dairy, clear labeling matters more than ever. OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Moshe Elefant explains how kosher certification helps consumers confidently identify products that align with their dietary needs and values.
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| The Empty Nest: Embracing Life's Next Chapter |
As parents, we spend years preparing our children to become independent. Watching them grow into capable adults and leave home is one of life’s greatest sources of nachat. Yet when that milestone finally arrives, it often brings mixed emotions, along with questions about what comes next. We asked Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, founder of Jewish Women of Wisdom, nonprofit leader, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, to share insights on embracing the empty nest as the beginning of a meaningful new chapter.
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| Lighting the Way to Jewish Communal Leadership |
The Jewish community is filled with talented young women eager to lead, teach, and give back. But for those pursuing careers outside formal Jewish education, the path to meaningful communal involvement is not always clear. The new TORCH Fellowship from 4G NCSY and the OU Women’s Initiative is creating that pathway by equipping the next generation of women leaders with Torah knowledge, mentorship, and skills to strengthen their communities.
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 AROUND THE OU
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NCSY
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| Different Backgrounds. Different Journeys. One Shared Purpose. |
Every Jewish teen has a unique story. Some attend public school, others Jewish day schools. Some are taking their first steps in Judaism, while others have grown up immersed in it. Yet they all came to Israel on an NCSY Summer program with the same objectives: to connect, to explore, and to grow.
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Jewish Action
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| What's the Truth about... the Kashrut of New World Birds? |
Parshat Re’eh lists the birds we are forbidden to eat by name, but what happens when Jews encounter a species the Torah never mentions? Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky examines how halacha approaches the kashrut of birds native to the Americas, like turkey and Muscovy duck, and what the answer reveals about the role of mesorah in identifying kosher species.
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Gen Aleph
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| The Parenting Mistake We Make Every Summer |
Long days, changing routines, and plenty of family time can make summer both rewarding and challenging. These practical tips can help parents ease the stress, embrace the moments that matter, and enjoy the time together.
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JLIC
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| JLIC to Launch at the University of Florida |
More than 80 Modern Orthodox students already call the University of Florida home. This fall, JLIC will launch a new program to support their Jewish growth. The initiative expands JLIC’s mission of supporting Jewish students wherever they are.
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Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
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| The Foundation and the Future |
This week’s haftarah reminds us that redemption is not a single moment in history, but a process that continues in every generation. Hashem lays the foundation, but He entrusts the future to His people.
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Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider
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| Father and Sons |
What does it really mean to be called G-d’s children? This week’s parsha explores how that eternal bond shapes the way we mourn, view one another, and understand the Torah itself, reminding us that every Jew shares a sacred soul and an unbreakable relationship with Hashem.
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Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
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| Which Is "Better": Chesed or Tzedakah? |
The Gemara teaches that chesed surpasses tzedakah in three ways, but tzedakah is greater in other ways. Pirkei d’Rabbi Eliezer describes the prophet Shmuel standing at the crossroads of tzedakah and chesed, torn as to which path to take. Find out more in The Chesed Files.
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Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq.
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| Reciting Chazaras HaShatz After Davening Is Over |
Have you ever seen someone get up to recite chazaras hashatz (the repetition of Shemoneh Esrei) after davening has already ended? Discover the surprising reason behind this seemingly unusual practice in this edition of Halachic Highlights.
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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
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| Summer, the Season for Self-Control |
Summer often invites us to relax our routines, but it can also be an opportunity for spiritual growth. Drawing on the teachings of the Nevardek mussar movement, Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb reflects on the power of self-control, resisting temptation, and discovering the joy that comes from doing what’s right.
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