Creating a Caring Community: Supporting a Loved One Facing Illness 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. We all know someone who has faced cancer. For someone facing illness, support from friends and family is critically important. We often […]
Let's Talk About Caregiving -- An Interactive Program Many participants of the OU SPIRIT program are part of the Sandwich Generation and are actively involved in various forms of caregiving. Join us at a Let's Talk session to share your experiences, learn from others, and receive support from those who may be in similar situations. […]
“Counting The Pages In The Machzor” Comedy with Eli Lebowicz Eli Lebowicz started his comedy career while attending Yeshiva University, where he won the school's annual comedy contest in 2009. Since then, he has been performed at communities and Young Israels all over the country. In 2019, he did a 3-city tour in Israel. On […]
A Healthier Plate One Meal at a Time This presentation introduces concrete steps to improve diet and health through the addition of powerful ingredients including spices, berries, whole wheat, nuts and seeds, and hydration. Recommendations are supported with scientific studies highlighting the power of food in combating chronic illness. The goal of this presentation is […]
An Anglo Guide to Buying Real Estate in Israel Hear the ins and out of today’s property market and prices Understand the differences of searching for property in Israel Understanding how to navigate the legal checks and contract process What are the closing costs? Getting a Israeli mortgage in Israel: Qualifications and rates Renovating from […]
An Anglo Guide to Buying Real Estate in Israel Hear the ins and out of today’s property market and prices Understand the differences of searching for property in Israel Understanding how to navigate the legal checks and contract process What are the closing costs? Getting a Israeli mortgage in Israel: Qualifications and rates Renovating from […]
Combatting Antisemitism Please join The SPIRIT Initiative for a briefing from the OU Advocacy Center on our 2023 Community Advocacy Priorities! You will hear from the OU Advocacy Center how the Orthodox Union is engaging in Washington, D.C. on an issue that matters most to you and your families, including fighting antisemitism and supporting Israel. […]
A Passion for Israel: Adventures of a Sar-El Volunteer Presented by: Mark Werner Mark Werner is a retired attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. A graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he served as Chief Legal Officer of GlaxoSmithKline (North America) prior to his retirement. Mark has volunteered on Israeli military […]
The Awesomeness of Lashon HaKodesh (The Holy Language) When was Lashon Hakodesh created? The Power of Lashon Hakodesh How does it apply to us today? Presented by: Tamar Nusbaum, Director, Ani Tefillah CLICK HERE to register for the Zoom link for live participation and/or to receive the recording __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPIRIT CORPORATE SPONSORS: MEMORY MATTERS -- […]
Coming of Sage: How We Matter as Parents and Grandparents It is no secret that parents and grandparents hold special influence that lasts for generations. Starting with her delightful account A Tale of Two Grandmothers, the presentation will provide: The one principle for making your children and grandchildren feel valued Creating your brand of parenting/grand-parenting […]