Out of the Ortho Box
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Ruchi Koval the author of Out of the Ortho Box, this blog is a way to connect with education, respect, and understanding of Orthodox Judaism. Find a variety of insightful Jewish blog articles.
Out of the Ortho Box
3M ago
I am beyond delighted to report that my 3rd book, “Soul Purpose,” is in the editorial stages and is hopefully due out early next winter ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
3M ago
Yesterday I flew to LA to speak for a group of Momentum moms ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
4M ago
Last week a young man was killed in battle. His name was Amichai Oster, and he was twenty-four years old. He died defending his beautiful country, Israel, and he died trying to eradicate evil from this world, evil that took 1400 lives and kidnapped 240 men, women, and children on that horrific day of October 7th ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
4M ago
Together with 290,000 other humans, mostly Jews, my daughter Nomi, my husband and I, with the Cleveland Federation delegation, rallied for Israel on Tuesday, November 13th ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
4M ago
So many of you may know that, in addition to public speaking, I’m now offering relationship coaching ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
4M ago
I’m lighting the candles, my soul is uplifted The little flames dance, then my heart is constricted So many miracles, so many prayers And yet the tears come as my mind is conflicted ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
4M ago
Every year on Rosh Hashanah I try to think of which new mitzvah practice I can deepen for that upcoming year. For those of you who have participated in our “Mitzvah Challenge,” you know it’s not so simple to come up with the right thing. It can’t be too hard, or it won’t stick. It can’t be too easy, or there’s no point. It can’t be too complex, too abstract, or have no measurables, or you won’t ever know if you’re succeeding. But every now and then God “dropboxes” just the right idea into my head ..read more
Out of the Ortho Box
5M ago
So cry in your hearts as you stand by the flames Remember what holds us and how we’re sustained Hold on to each other, to faith and to hope Hold on and go forth, with your pride unrestrained ..read more