Each year, the Normandy Kaddish Project asks synagogues across the nation to say kaddish for those who lost their lives in World War II at Normandy and are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery. This year, the Shabbat closest to the anniversary of D-Day will begin on June 3rd. There are 149 American Jewish graves at […]

OU Synagogues in the South Florida Region are hosting a variety of programs to commemorate Yom Hashoah

The wave of terror that Israel has suffered over the last number of months has claimed the lives of tens of Israelis. Megillat Esther has taught us that the way to confront Haman is to gather all Jews in Tefillah. Join together for a worldwide Tefillah event From the Kotel on Ta’anit Esther at 11:00-11:45 […]

Innovative Purim programming ideas from successful synagogues. Events Mishloach Manot Packing for Soldiers Invite your shul members to bring in kosher food products to help assemble mishloach manot baskets for Jewish soldiers serving in the Israeli and US army. You can also have kids design and create cards with short messages for the soldiers to […]

One of the most spoken words by all Jews in synagogues is AMEN. What does AMEN meananyway? It is one of the first words we learn to say for our davening. During the High Holidays it is quite a moving experience to participate in a thundering AMEN in a large Beit Midrash or Synagogue. It […]

Educational activities to teach youth of all ages about Tu Bi’shvat in an engaging way! Visit the Resource Bank to learn more.

Looking for interesting Chanukah programming ideas? Have you checked out the OU’s Resource Bank? Just click here and search “Chanukah” and see what treasures you find!

Looking for a way to add some spirituality to this American Holiday? Look no further than the OU’s Resource Bank!