Orthodox

OU Community Services

The Sandwich Generation/Caring for Elderly Parents

This program focuses upon individuals who have simultaneous commitments of raising their children while helping their elderly parents deal with issues of later life. Presented as a panel discussion, symposium, or seminar, the many challenges and issues raised and the impact on individuals and family members are highlighted.

Topics include:
  • Accessing Appropriate Care

  • How to Research Physicians

  • Financial Considerations

  • Therapeutic Services and Agencies


Programs

  • Basics in Living Judaism FREE Online Classes
    Basics in Living Judaism FREE Online Classes

    Online, interactive classes which address both traditional and contemporary issues.

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  • Bikur Cholim
    Bikur Cholim

    A communal symposium, Understanding the Meaning and Ramifications of Bikur Cholim is an excellent presentation which clarifies the various nuances involved in this important mitzvah.

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  • Eating Disorders
    Eating Disorders

    Food, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

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  • Emerging Communities Conference
    Emerging Communities Conference

    OU Home and Job Fairs present a unique opportunity for individuals and families within the tri-state area to learn about vibrant Jewish life in other parts of the country.

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  • Increasing Membership and Involvement through Outreach
    Increasing Membership and Involvement through Outreach

    A "How-To" guide and workshop focuses on the “nuts and bolts” of how the communal synagogue can initiate an outreach program and incorporate it into its overall mission.

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  • Online Registry for Health Care Directives
    Online Registry for Health Care Directives

    An educational program on what a halachic health care proxy/“living will” is, the importance of having a halachic health care proxy and the FREE registry is available for your community.

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  • Positive Jewish Dating and Shidduchim
    Positive Jewish Dating and Shidduchim

    This program consists of a series of workshops for parents and singles on practical approaches to successfully navigate the challenge for singles today.

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  • Positive Jewish Marriages
    Positive Jewish Marriages

    This program focuses upon strengthening healthy marriages. Enhancing and strengthening the quality of marriage requires ongoing nurturing to be successful.

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  • Posltive Jewish Parenting
    Posltive Jewish Parenting

    This program provides practical suggestions, ideas, and information by mental health professionals on strengthening parenting skills in raising children.

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  • Singles Programs and Social Activities
    Singles Programs and Social Activities

    Throughout the year, there are a variety of diverse and exciting singles programming activities and events planned for every age group on a regular basis in the greater New York area.

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  • Take 5 for Torah
    Take 5 for Torah

    A unique initiative which allows Rabbanim to broadcast a five minute shiur over the OU Radio, while at the same time highlighting their synagogue and community.

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  • Tefillah Enrichment Programs
    Tefillah Enrichment Programs

    A comprehensive Tefillah initiative has been developed to help inspire a greater appreciation and participation in tefillah, geared for both Rabbanim as well as membership.

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  • The Sandwich Generation/Caring for Elderly Parents
    The Sandwich Generation/Caring for Elderly Parents

    This program focuses upon individuals who have simultaneous commitments of raising their children while helping their elderly parents deal with issues of later life.

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  • When Illness Strikes
    When Illness Strikes

    This very practical program focuses upon sharing knowledge with respect to the important decisions that have to be made when illness occurs.

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