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By Bethia Gindi
Running the Miami half-marathon allows Bethia Gindi to finally give back.
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The Most Shocking Phrase - Yitro
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
"This is the most shocking and astounding phrase in the entire Torah!"
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Building Bridges with Our Hands: Connecting with the Jewish Deaf
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Jewish Ethicist: Can I Accept This Bank Deposit?
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Social Media and Your Ego: How to Feel Good in the Age of Digital Sharing
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Instead of suffering silently as your tweet is ignored.
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Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Wallet? Or, Worse – Your Health?
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Events:
Dinner & a Murder
February 11, 2012
The Orthodox Union Singles Connections invites you to a Dinner & a Murder, an interactive murder mystery taking place somewhere in the New York area! Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you, not everyone is who they appear to be...
Sandwich Generation Program at Young Israel of Holliswood
February 25, 2012
Everybody Knows Somebody: Food, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in the Frum Community
February 26, 2012
The Orthodox Union, in collaboration with NCSY, MASK, and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) will be having a communal program on Food, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in the Frum Community on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Young Israel of Midwood (1694 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY) Registration begins at 9:00AM. This FREE, communal program is open to both men and women. Register Online!
Singles Connection Pre-Purim Shabbaton
March 02, 2012
The Orthodox Union Singles Connection is holding a Pre-Purim Shabbaton on Shabbos Zachor, Parshas Tetzaveh, March 2-3, 2012 in the Monsey/Wesley Hills, NY area. Enjoy a warm, vibrant Shabbat in the relaxed Wesley Hills atmosphere. Applications are currently being accepted . Applications before February 16th are $100 and after the 16th the price goes up to $125, space permitting.
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