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The Maharal: His Life and Works
 By Matis Greenblatt. Jewish Action, Fall 2009/5769
The 18th of Elul, 5709 (September 7, 2009), marked the 400th yahrtzeit of an extraordinary figure in Jewish history: the Maharal of Prague, Rabbi Yehudah Loew. Read More »
Kosher - Quiz  Don’t just read the parsha, understand it. The people who brought you Nach Yomi now present Shnayim Mikra, an exciting way to review the weekly Torah portion aliyah by aliyah. Learn more  
Parsha Columns
Mourning Sarah: Rabbi Weinreb on Parshat Chayei Sarah
Chayei Sarah: Gray Matter
Youthful Exuberance and the Wisdom of Experience
Food Columns
Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
 Exceptional New Books from OU Press OU Press has published two new books that are available at a special discount on the OU Press website www.OUPress.org. Covenant & Conversation: Genesis – The Book of Beginnings (co-published with Maggid) is the first ever collection of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ essays on the weekly parsha. Erudite and eloquent, Covenant & Conversation allows readers to experience Chief Rabbi Sacks’ sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah. Fresh Fruit & Vintage Wine: Ethics and Wisdom of the Aggada (co-published with Ktav and Yeshivat Har Etzion) by Rabbi Yitzchak Blau takes the enduring wisdom of the Aggada and expresses it with freshness and vitality. Arranged by topic, the book explores enigmatic Talmudic texts and uses classical commentaries to explain the passages and show their relevance to contemporary life. Learn more about these books and buy them at a 15% discount at www.OUPress.org.
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Making Our Prayers Personal and Meaningful
November 15 2009 9:00 PM EST Presenter: Rabbi Tzvi Gluckin Prayer is called something which stands at the apex of human existence. But anyone who has ever struggled with prayer understands the difficulty of achieving that lofty goal. This entertaining, interactive class will help participants connect to prayer in a meaningful, personal way. Free Online Classes Participate in a series of live, interactive online classes and explore key aspects of living Judaism. Ask questions in real time via chat to the presenter. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon the conclusion of this September - December Fall Series. All classes start at 9:00 pm EDT Sign up now! OU Department of Community Services In association with ProjectSinai.org
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The Orthodox Union’s Department of Community Services in conjunction with Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future will present a communal Symposium on
“Making Our Tefillot More Meaningful and Personal” Featuring Rabbi Moshe Weinberger of Congregation Aish Kodesh, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University, and Rabbi Eli Monsour, of the Sephardic Congregation Bet Yaakob. The symposium will take place Sunday Morning, December 6 From 9:45am to 11:45am at DRS High School, 700 Ibsen Street in Woodmere. Admission is free to the entire community. This program is part of a National effort to help develop a deeper connection, understanding, and appreciation of our Tefillot. For more information, please contact 212-613-8188. 
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Parshat Chayei Sara
27 Cheshvan 5770 November 14-15, 2009 Haftarah: Melachim I 1:1-31 This Shabbat: Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Kislev. Special Day this Week: Rosh Chodesh Kislev is celebrated on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17-18.
Halacha of the Week * From the VaYavinu BaMiqra CD. This CD can be ordered here. |
