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Transcendence
 By Yael Zoldan. Jewish Action, Fall 2009/5769
Finally, the rush and tumble of preparations ceased and all was still. Even I was still. I gazed up at her, enchanted. Her dark velvet robe was the cloak of a queen, her hair hidden away in a turban of gold thread. Read More » Featured Articles
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 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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Ask the Rabbi - Every Question You’ve Ever Had, Live and Online
November 22, 2009 9:00 PM EST Presenter: Rabbi Mordechai Becher Here's your chance to ask one of the funniest, most talented Rabbis in the world every question you've always wanted to ask, but couldn't find the right address. Rabbi Becher has been answering students questions from around the world for nearly 2 decades. Don't miss this amazing opportunity. 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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Dear Friends,
We are proud to let you know that Lenny Solomon and Shlock Rock have released a brand new Jewish music album and for the first time you can download it and pay what you want! Lenny has worked for NCSY since 1981. His music has inspired Jewish families to come closer to their heritage. So why would Lenny do this? Because he loves this music and has worked very hard on it. He wants you to have this new release! You decide what you would like to pay for this musical production! There are 12 original English songs which Lenny Solomon wrote and each one is better than the next! To begin the process, click here and download the 31st Shlock Rock album! Enjoy the music! Then tell all your friends! |
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 OU Kosher:
 Dear Loyal OUKosher Consumer,OUKosher.org is a resource for Kosher consumers worldwide to access a listing of current OU certified products and keep updated about current Kashruth issues. Please take our survey and tell us how we are doing! Fill out the survey now! OU Events:  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, click here or contact 212-613-8188.
Torah in Motion and the Orthodox Union present a Communal Symposium
When Serious Illness Strikes and Decisions Have to be Made Who Decides, the patient, the physician, the family? November 29, 2009, 7:30–9:30 pm Bnai Torah Congregation 465 Patricia Ave. Toronto, Canada For more information please contact Rabbi Jay Kelman at 416 633 5770 ASK OU OUTREACH Comes to Passaic-Clifton Professional Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals NCSY 18th Annual Chinese Auction OU Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Making Our Tefillot Personal and Meaningful OU
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Parshat Toldot
4 Kislev 5770 November 20-21, 2009 Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
Halacha of the Week Go to OU homepage http://www.ou.org * From the VaYavinu BaMiqra CD. This CD can be ordered here. |
