With Chanukah just around the corner, we’re sure you have donuts on the brain! Check out the OU’s Resource Bank for some great age appropriate activities that you can do with your youth groups.

Friday, November 11, 2016 is Veterans Day, a day to honor and show appreciation for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, who risk their lives to ensure our country’s safety and the freedom of all its citizens. The OU’s Department of Synagogue Services encourages you to honor the veterans and active military in your synagogue. […]

Just in time for the High Holidays, the OU is offering programming to inspire you, explore the history of the niggunim that are used, and help you discover the meaning of the Tefillot. Find an Event Near You!  Teaneck, NJ New York City, NY Beverly Hills, CA

Innovative Shavuot synagogue programming for all ages from successful synagogues. IDEAS “Game Show” theme “Family Feud” put teams against each other, trying to determine the most popular answer to questions of Torah and traditions. “Jeopardy” questions will be taken from the weekly quiz questions in the Shabbos sheet. During the days of Shavuot, involve children and […]

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As we approach the holiday of Pesach, please keep in basic fire safety

Innovative Pesach programming ideas from successful synagogues.

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 […]