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SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Interfaith Diplomacy: Why Orthodox Judaism Must Join the Conversation  
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Diplomacy: Why Orthodox Judaism Must Join the Conversation   \n\n\nThis session will explore both the challenges and imperatives of interfaith engagement and the real-world impact that this work has already achieved. Drawing on experiences ranging from global conferences to private\, high-level meetings\, we will explore how faith leaders can influence public policy and effectively combat antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred through principled\, honest dialogue. \n\n\nPresented by Rabbi Elie Buechler\, Associate Director for Interfaith Engagement at the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center \n\n\nRabbi Elie Buechler serves as the Director of Programs at OU Advocacy and Associate Director for Interfaith Engagement at the Orthodox Union (OU). He previously led the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) at Columbia University and Barnard College (2022–2025) and was the Assistant Rabbi of The Jewish Center in New York City (2019–2022). \n\n\nRabbi Buechler studied at Yeshivat Orayta\, earned his B.A. from Brandeis University\, and received semikha from RIETS at Yeshiva University. He also holds a master’s degree in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies\, where he is currently pursuing his doctorate in the same field. He lives with his family in Teaneck\, NJ. \n\nClick here to register for the Zoom link for online participation and/or to receive the recording following the program. \nThis  SPIRIT program is dedicated to the memories of Moshe Ben Dov Ber (a”h) and Shayna Mirel bas Aharon (a”h) (Melvin and Mirele Steinig) \n  \nCORPORATE SPONSORS:   \nMEMORY MATTERS — https://renayudkowsky.com/signature-course/ \nCAPITIL REAL ESTATE — https://capitil.com/ \nMEDICARE INSURANCE SPECIALIST — https://www.65andready.com/ \nFORSPANKLEAR\, LLP — https://www.forspanklear.com/ \nWINSTON WEALTH ADVISORS — https://winstonwealthadvisors.com/ou/ \nSCHWARTZ BROTHERS JEFFER/SINAI CHAPEL/PARKSIDE MEMORIAL CHAPELS — https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/forest-hills-ny/schwartz-brothers-jeffer-memorial-chapels/4131 \nFIRST ISRAEL MORTGAGES:  https://www.firstisrael.com/ \nJRESPONDER — https://www.sosresponder.com/ \nKORINSKY & KLEIN\, LLP —  https://www.kklawfirm.com/ \nLET’S GET ORGANIZED — https://lgorganized.com/ \n____________________________________________________________________ \nWe have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience!    \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Aaron\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Machane Chodosh\, Forest Hills (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Ohr Torah\, West Orange (NJ) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. 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URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-interfaith-diplomacy-why-orthodox-judaism-must-join-the-conversation/
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