The “Three Weeks” between the fast days of 17th of Tammuz (July 13, 2025) and Tisha B’Av (August 3, 2025) have historically been days of misfortune and calamity for the Jewish people, in which God is so to speak more distant from His people.
Pashas Balak recounts the tale of Bilaam, a non-Jewish prophet who is commissioned by Balak, the King of Moav, to curse the Jewish people.
Dear Friends,
On Friday, I shared the good news about the new national school choice law that will help students across the country. Many of you had questions about how it works and what are the next steps.
Attention Texas Residents: Thank Senator Cruz for Saving School Choice
Parshas Chukas opens with the laws about the Parah Aduma, the Red Heifer. This commandment serves as a quintessential
illustration of a chok.
The Israeli Embassy has requested that we share and please forward… Dear…
Parshas Korach narrates the revolt instigated by Korach against Moshe. Fueled by jealousy, Korach challenges Moshe’s leadership and Divine appointment.
Join us in saying farewell to Rebbetzin Fried with speaker, Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, director of the OU Women’s Initiative! Open to ALL women in the community (not only those completing Sefer Tehillim).
School Choice is here to stay. If the Senate gets its way, at least. Just moments ago, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Not only did they keep the scholarship tax credit in the bill, they made it better – and permanent.
It is with profound gratitude and deep admiration that Congregation Ohr HaTorah…
By Rabbi Yaakov Rich As Rabbi Yerachmiel and Rebbetzin Marcy Fried prepare…
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