BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orthodox Union - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Orthodox Union X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ou.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orthodox Union REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210202T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T190524Z UID:60494-1613041200-1613044800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs \nPresented by: Amanda Levy\, LCSW\, Director of Clinical Services\, Yachad\, and Batya Jacob\, Director of Educational Support Services and Development Executive\, Yachad  \n\n\n\nPlace: Where are you as a grandparent presently in life?\nPlace: Where are your children as parents presently in their lives?\nMeshing: How do these two “places” balance the needs and desires of all of you?\nBoundaries:  Where do they come in and how can we set them?\nInvestment: You have to be in it to win it!\nPracticality: Ideas of what you can and cannot do as the Grandparent!\n\n\n\nClick HERE to Register.  \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\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/talk-to-me-hear-me-love-me-connecting-to-your-grandchildren-with-special-needs/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210202T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T221248Z UID:60487-1612868400-1612872000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts! DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts!  \n\n\n\nTiramisu\nLemon Roll Cake\nHamentaschen\n\n\n\nPresented by: Elaine Bodenheimer \nWhile living in New York\,  Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years.   Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago\,  she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper.  She welcomes any comments on her recipes.  You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com \nThis is a pre-recorded session that can be viewed on-demand at your convenience starting February 9.  The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below: \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. \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 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 Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \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 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. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/learn-how-to-make-fabulous-gluten-free-purim-desserts/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210118T175717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T152640Z UID:60404-1611831600-1611835200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: A Trip Down Memory Lane DESCRIPTION:A Trip Down Memory Lane \nJoin us for a conversation between Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director of Community Programs\, OU/SPIRIT Coordinator & Rena Yudkowsky\, MSW\, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker\, and SPIRIT presenter. \nWe have all been enjoying Rena’s strategies and techniques in her 5 previous presentations.  Let’s hear the background and learn a few more valuable memory hacks\, including what to do when you forget someone’s name. \nRena Yudkowsky\, MSW\,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker\, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field\, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer’s unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland\, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel\, trainer for dementia caregivers\, facilitator of support groups\, and international lecturer on aging topics. \nCurrently\, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and Is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia.  She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully\, both physically and cognitively as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence and grace. \nVisit her website: www.renayudkowsky.com\nYou Name It course:  https://renayudkowsky.com/course/you-name-it/ \nCLICK HERE to register \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\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/a-trip-down-memory-lane/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210118T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T181326Z UID:60402-1611658800-1611662400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Tu B’Shevat DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Tu B’Shevat \n\nIntroduction to Tu B’shevat\, and the connection to Eretz Yisrael.\nSignificance and meaning of the holiday.\nMake your own Tu B’Shevat Seder\n\nPresented by: Yosef Gillers\, Founder & Co-Director\, Grow Torah  \nCLICK HERE to register \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\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/preparing-for-tu-bshevat/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210113T170730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172536Z UID:60379-1611226800-1611230400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness DESCRIPTION:Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDefine and discuss various advance medical directives\nDefine and distinguish between hospice and palliative care\n\nDebunking myths\n\n\nHalachic Implications of End-of-Life Care\n\nJewish vs. Western Medical Ethics\nIncorporation of a Halachic Pathway\n\n\nHow to advocate for your loved ones\n\nPresented by: Toby Weiss\, MSOD\,  Director of Cultural Sensitivity and Jewish Programming \nMJHS Hospice and Palliative Care \nCLICK HERE to register \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\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/accessing-healthcare-resources-when-facing-serious-illness/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20210112T210016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T160239Z UID:60369-1611054000-1611057600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food DESCRIPTION:How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food \nDiscover: \n\nThe 10 signs that you’re stuck in a diet mentality\nHow to respond to the two types of hunger you experience\nThe 3 kinds of trust you need to develop to never diet again\n\nPresented by: Bonnie Giller\, MS\, RDN\, CDN\, CDE\, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor \nCLICK HERE to register \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\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/how-to-break-free-of-dieting-and-trust-yourself-with-food/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190423 CREATED:20200212T150755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T094548Z UID:8858-1608458400-1608462000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:CARE & CONNECTIONS in COVID: THE REBBETZIN’S ROLE\nA Panel Discussion with\nRebbetzin Sara Frieberg\, Assistant Rebbetzin & Coordinator of Women’s Engagement\, Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nRebbetzin Dr. Jessica Kalmar\, Anshei Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Milkwaukee (WI); Associate Professor of Psychology\, Lakeland University\nRebbetzin Adina Morris\, CPC\, ACC\, Young Israel of Southfield (MI); Executive Coach/Career & Transition Coach/ Personal Leadership & Life Coach CRDL / Coaching /Career Coach and Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison \nModerated by:\nRebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman\, Director\, OU Women’s Initiative; Rebbetzin\, Lower Merion Synagogue\, Bala Cynwyd (PA)\nRebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director\, Community Programs\, OU; Rebbetzin\, Young Israel of Bayside (NY) \nProgram will take place SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 20\, 2020\n10 AM PST via ZOOM \nRSVP to receive Zoom link\nREGISTER below or contact: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org  / 646-248-0743 \nView Flyer \n\n\n \n \n West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Synagogue Affilation*Profession URL:https://www.ou.org/event/west-coast-rebbetzins-conference-2019-2/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200513T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200511T212512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T013600Z UID:49255-1589376600-1589378400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: 30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul DESCRIPTION:Pirkei Avot Chapter 2: A Deeper Examination of Rabbinic Leadership and Responsibility \nRabbi Zev Goldberg leads the Young Israel of Fort Lee and is the Vice President of the RCBC. He spends his afternoons teaching at Bruriah High School for Girls\, where he serves as the Chair of the Torah Sh’bal Peh Department. On Fridays\, Rabbi Goldberg teaches Semicha students at Yeshiva University. \nWatch here URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-30-minutes-to-nourish-your-soul/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ou.org/content/uploads/101x92imagesb3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200511T211224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T211224Z UID:49232-1589310000-1589313600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Live with Eli Schwebel! DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES \nEli Schwebel had a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 and shared his new song Nodeh Lecha the day he returned from hospital. The communities of Wilkes-Barre\, Allentown\, Harrisburg and Shomrei Emunah Baltimore are joining together\, with the OU\, to express gratitude to God for Eli’s miraculous recovery. \nWatch here URL:https://www.ou.org/event/live-with-eli-schwebel/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200512T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200511T210935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T210950Z UID:49229-1589290200-1589292000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES\n30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul – Prayer\nLag BaOmer: Using Rashbi’s Teaching to Fire Up Our Prayers \nRabbi Chaim Marcus has led Congregation Israel in Springfield\, NJ\, since 2002. Descended from a long line of rabbis\, he earned a BA in economics from YU and Semicha from RIETS. He also teaches Judaic Studies at Bruriah High School and is a popular speaker across the US. \nWatch here URL:https://www.ou.org/event/49229/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200511T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200511T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200511T163910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T205724Z UID:49210-1589227200-1589230800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Calm Amid Corona DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES \nDr. Bracha Hollander-Goldfein is the former director of the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia. She is also the director of the Transcending Trauma Project\, a research project about Holocaust survivors and their families. She is a senior staff therapist\, instructor and approved supervisor and has authored numerous professional books and articles. Questions may be submitted in advance to steinigj@ou.org. \nWatch Here URL:https://www.ou.org/event/calm-amid-corona/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T002015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T165558Z UID:48823-1588879800-1588885200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Anxiety Through the Lifespan DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Norman Blumenthal as he discusses ‘Anxiety through the Lifespan on Thursday\, May 7th at 7:30 PM EDT in conjunction with the OU’s Calm Amid Corona Mental Health Series and the Mental Health Symposium of the Montreal Jewish Community. \nClick here to watch live at  or by phone at 855-531-0118 \nDr. Norman Blumenthal is the education director of the Bella and Harry Wexner Kollel Elyon and Semikha Honors Program at RIETS at Yeshiva University. A licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lawrence\, NY\, Dr. Blumenthal is Zachter Family Chair in Trauma and Crisis Counseling and Director of OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma\, Bereavement and Crisis Response. URL:https://www.ou.org/event/anxiety-through-the-lifespan/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200507T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200507T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T013741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103027Z UID:48834-1588858200-1588860000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar - Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time’ with Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt. \nRabbi Rosenfelt leads the Fleetwood Synagogue in Southwestern Westchester. He also serves on the Junior High School Faculty of Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ). \nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-emor-and-sefiras-haomer-a-travel-through-time/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T015606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103027Z UID:48841-1588771800-1588773600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Perek On A Pod -Chapter 1: History and Context DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore “Perek on a Pod – Chapter 1: History and Context” with Rabbi Gershon Albert. \nRabbi Albert is the senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland. Originally from Montreal\, he received his rabbinical ordination from RIETS and is the regional vice president of the Rabbinical Council of America\, and halachic advisor to the Oakland Hebrew Day School. \nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-perek-on-a-pod-chapter-1-history-and-context/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200505T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T015104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103027Z UID:48839-1588685400-1588687200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Av HaRachanim\, the Crusades and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Henry Abramson as he discusses ‘Av HaRachamim\, The Crusades\, and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity’ as part of the daily dvar. \nDr. Henry Abramson – Av HaRachamim\, The Crusades\, and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity\nDr. Abramson\, PhD\, serves as a dean of Touro College in Brooklyn\, NY. He is the author of many scholarly works and the Jewish History in Daf Yomi podcast on AllDaf.org. \nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-av-harachanim-the-crusades-and-the-creation-of-ashkenazic-identity/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200504T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T002645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T165556Z UID:48827-1588622400-1588626000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Anger Management During Trying Times DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman as he discusses ‘Anger Management During Trying Times’ on Monday\, May 4th at 8:00 PM EDT in conjunction with the OU’s Calm Amid Corona Mental Health Series. \nClick here to watch live. \nRabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman is an assistant professor of Jewish Education at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education\, the assistant rabbi at Kingsway Jewish Center in Brooklyn\, NY\, and a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and anger. His weekly dvar torah\, which combines ideas from the parsha with concepts from the field of Psychology\, is published in The Jewish Press and on his website www.PsychedForTorah.com. URL:https://www.ou.org/event/anger-management-during-trying-times/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200504T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T014408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103027Z UID:48837-1588599000-1588600800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar - Interpreting the Message: Reconciling Ruth and Shoftim DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Interpreting the Message: Reconciling Ruth and Shoftim’ with Rebbetzin Rebecca Belizon. This program is being held in conjunction with the Torat Imecha program. \nRebecca Belizon is the Rebbetzin of the YI of Fairlawn\, received her Masters in Jewish Education from Azrieli and has taught at Ateres Bais Yaakov in Monsey\, Nefesh Academy\, SKA and Shaalvim for Women. \nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-interpreting-the-message-reconciling-ruth-and-shoftim/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200424T005853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103026Z UID:47910-1588276800-1588280400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:The Ideal Coronavirus Diet: Eating to Optimize Your Immune System and Maintain Overall Health During Prolonged Isolation and Home Confinement DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ou.org/event/the-ideal-coronavirus-diet/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200426T115540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045404Z UID:48724-1588253400-1588257000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Acharei Mot - Kedoshim: Spiritual Growth From Everyone and Everywhere DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Spiritual Growth from Everyone and Everywhere’ with Rabbi Yonah Gross. \n \n \n\n Yonah Gross is the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Hamedrosh in Wynnewood\, PA. He also serves as kashrus administrator  of Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia (Keystone-K)  and is the founder of Mezuzah and More.\n\nWatch \nTopics for next week’s series in Daily Dvar include: URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-acharei-mot-kedoshim-spiritual-growth-from-everyone-and-everywhere/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200424T163102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045405Z UID:48697-1588244400-1588248000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT Retirees: Thriving Despite Isolation\, An Older Adult's Perspective DESCRIPTION:THE SPIRIT PROGRAM WELCOMES RETIREES\, not-yet-RETIREES\, EMPTY NESTERS\, SENIORS\, and SANDWICH GENERATION MEN & WOMEN \nThriving Despite Isolation\, An Older Adult’s Perspective \n–Insightful Perspective\n–Developing Purposeful Days\n–Applying your strengths when Isolating \nPresented by Sarah Bersson\, LCSW\, Geriatric Social Worker \nPlease register prior to the event — click here\nFor all questions\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nPartnering Synagogues:\nAitz Chaim West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood\, PA\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogue Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield\, MI (NY) \n(list in progress — to become a partner synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org) URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-retirees-thriving-despite-isolation-an-older-adults-perspective/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200426T114436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103027Z UID:48722-1588167000-1588170600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Introduction to Pirkei Avot - Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Pirkei Avot – Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes’ with Rabbi Dovid Zirkind. \nRabbi Zirkind is the senior rabbi of the Riverdale Jewish Center.\nWatch \n\n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-introduction-to-pirkei-avot-exploring-ancient-wisdom-through-modern-eyes/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200429T024544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T024610Z UID:48843-1588158000-1588161600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Rabbi J.J. Schacter and Chazzan Shim Craimer Israel in Story and Song DESCRIPTION:Tune in to the extraordinary and inspiring story of the modern State of Israel using the power of words and melodies. \nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/rabbi-j-j-schacter-and-chazzan-shim-craimer-israel-in-story-and-song/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200428T204741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T204804Z UID:48804-1588102200-1588105800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:A Powerful Tribute to Yom Ha'Zikaron & Yom Ha'Atzmaut DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an online ceremony to memorialize Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror and a celebration of Israel’s independence. \nThe program includes an introduction with Rabbi Moshe Hauer\, Incoming Executive Vice President of the OU; Miriam Peretz\, Israel Prize Recipient\, in conversation with Rabbi Avi Berman\, Executive Director of OU Israel; Lt. Col. Shai Abramson\, IDF Chief Cantor for recitation of the Kail Maleh\, Mi SheBerach and HaTikvah; never before seen footage of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik\, z”l\, on the miracles behind the creation of the State of Israel & Rabbi Moshe Taragin\, Ram at Yeshivat Har Etzion.v URL:https://www.ou.org/event/a-powerful-tribute-to-yom-hazikaron-yom-haatzmaut/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200426T113843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103026Z UID:48718-1588080600-1588084200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Building a Space for Prayer DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Building a Space for Prayer’ with Rachel Kraus. \nRachel Kraus is a Marketing and Business Strategy Executive and most recently led the World Trade Center Retail Development. Rachel is also  the director of Community Education at Kehilath Jeshurun\, a Modern  Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side of New York.\nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-building-a-space-for-prayer/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200424T161310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045405Z UID:8949-1588071600-1588075200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT Retirees: Ending Emotional Eating - Your 3 Step Plan DESCRIPTION:THE SPIRIT PROGRAM WELCOMES RETIREES\, not-yet-RETIREES\, EMPTY NESTERS\, SENIORS\, and SANDWICH GENERATION MEN & WOMEN \nEnding Emotional Eating: Your 3 Step Plan \nDiscover:\n– The real reason behind emotional eating (it has nothing to do with food)\n– What kind of emotional eater you are\, and the specific strategies that will work for you\n– The 3 steps to break free from emotional eating during the pandemic and beyond \nBONNIE R. GILLER\, MS\, RDN\, CDN\, CDE\, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor\, BRG Dietetics & Nutrition\, P.C. \nPlease register prior to the event — CLICK HERE \nFor all questions\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nPartnering Synagogues:\nAitz Chaim West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood\, PA\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogue Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield\, MI (NY) \n(list in progress — to become a partner synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org) URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-retirees/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200423T184205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103026Z UID:47900-1588017600-1588021200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Grief\, the Omer and Corona: Thoughts and Suggestions DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ou.org/event/grief-the-omer-and-corona-thoughts-and-suggestions/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200427T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200426T113433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T103026Z UID:48716-1587994200-1587997800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Daily Dvar: Introduction to Melachim I DESCRIPTION:Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore an Intro to Melachim I with Rabbanit Shani Taragin in conjunction with the Torah Imecha program. \nShani is the educational director of Matan Eshkolot – Tanach  Teachers’ Education Program\, and a highly sought-after lecturer  throughout Israel and North America.\nWatch URL:https://www.ou.org/event/daily-dvar-introduction-to-melachim-i/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200424T011207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190335Z UID:47915-1587646800-1587648600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:The OU’s Daily Tehillim Call DESCRIPTION:Connect with Jews across the world for daily Tehillim and Inspiration\nCall 773.377.9170. \n Click here to learn more! URL:https://www.ou.org/event/the-ous-daily-tehillim-call/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ou.org/content/uploads/OU-Today-100x100px-community.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Farkas":MAILTO:hannahf@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190424 CREATED:20200419T151735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045405Z UID:47757-1587639600-1587643200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Consolation and Compassion: Mourning Alone Together DESCRIPTION:(FOR RETIREES\, Not-yet-Retirees\, Seniors\, and SANDWICH GENERATION) \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. \nReva Judas\nDirector\, NechamaComfort \nRegister in advance for this meeting \nContact:  Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org with any questions \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-programs-this-week/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR