Orthodox Union

SPIRIT: Lung Cancer in Our Community and in the Age of Covid-19
2020-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Lung Cancer in Our Community and in the Age of Covid-19

Join us to discuss important ways for you and your loved ones to maintain healthy lungs
Lung cancer is treatable, and every lung cancer can be very different with a large and growing array of treatment options
Some individuals are eligible for lung cancer screening to find lung cancers early and treat them before they have grown or spread

Oliver S. Chow, MD, is an attending thoracic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Queens
and NewYork-Presbyterian, and an assistant professor of clinical cardiothoracic surgery at
Weill Cornell Medicine. He performs a broad range of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and
complex airway procedures. His clinical interests include lung cancer, esophageal disease, and
tracheobronchomalacia.
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The 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.

Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)

Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part II
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part II
In commemoration of Kristalnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a witness.” This is the second part of a 2-part program which began on Tuesday, 11/10/20
Presenters for 11/12/20:
Bina Kozuch’s philosophy is to integrate courage,tenacity, unity, and the faith in G-d in the time of diversity. She integrated these values into her teaching of thousands of students, both in NY and FL. Both her parents, Cipora and Kalman zeev Kozuch, were imprisoned in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Ms. Kozuch wrote Triumph After All, which tells her mother’s story, who as a young girl, was the only remaining member of her immediate family. Cipora survived the Holocaust and drew her strength of survival from her mother’s prophecy and faith in God. Through the stories told by her mother, Bina Kozuch brings to life the shtetl-village in Ruscova, Romania especially when the Sabbath and the holiday of Passover are described in details. She collected recipes which connect the reader to a lost Europe. She will share her mother’s story with the SPIRIT community.
Rabbi Shaliakh Tzibbur Sam Josephson has worked in behalf of Klal Yisrael for most of his adolescent and adult life. His parents, Josef Kokotek and Fela Sczwimmer, grew up in Bendzin, Poland and knew of each other but really didn’t meet until they were both at Bergen-Belsen; they later married there when it became a Displaced Persons Camp under President Harry Truman’s administration. They emigrated to the United States and lived in the Bronx, where Rabbi Josephson was born and raised. He studied Khazzanut at the Belz School of Music of Yeshiva University and Voice and Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He is married to Blair, and they are parents of 3 children. Rabbi Josephson will share music of the Holocaust in his presentation
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The 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.

Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)

Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part I
2020-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part I
In commemoration of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a witness.” This will be a 2-part program which will continue on Thursday, 11/12/20
Presenters for 11/10/20:
Eva Moreimi grew up in Czechoslovakia as an only child to two Holocaust survivor parents. Shortly after graduating from Economic School, she escaped from the Communist regime and immigrated to the United States. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband close to their three children and six grandchildren. Eva is the author of Hidden Recipes, A Holocaust Memoir which tells the story of her family’s will and determination, and their struggles to survive.
Deborah Leonard was born in a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany in the aftermath of World War II. She came to the US as a young child in October, 1951 and grew up on the north side of Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois where she earned a B.A. and M. A. and where she taught for several years before transitioning to corporate America in sales, marketing and product development. Her successful career included major roles in large companies with iconic brands like Thermos and Sara Lee. Leonard has one son, an attorney who resides in Skokie and three grandchildren who attend Hillel Torah.
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The 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.

Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)

Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Heart Health
2020-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
HEART HEALTH
This session will provide:

Overview of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.
Review of various cardiac testing modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Discuss strategies to reduce and prevent the development of heart disease.

Presented by Sijun Kim, DO
Dr. Sijun Kim is a Board certified cardiologist at New York-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Kim completed medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by residency training in internal medicine at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. He then went on complete fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Kim is also recognized as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
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The 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.

Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)

Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Rediscover & Relocate: Ft. Lee (NJ) and Baltimore (MD)
2020-10-29
REDISCOVER & RELOCATE: Learn about Ft. Lee (NJ) & Baltimore (MD)
Join us for a discussion about on relocation moderated by Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director of Community Programs and Coordinator of SPIRIT with our guests,
Dr. Yitzchak & Ellen Berger
Mrs. Sara Brejt
Mrs. Sara Brejt and her husband, Dr. Moshe Brejt, moved to Baltimore 3 years ago from Cleveland where they raised their family. They moved to be closer to their children and grandchildren and for a job opportunity for Moshe; he works as a radiologist. Aside from staying home for their children ka”h, Sara has worked as a lawyer and a career coach and in kiruv. Currently, in Baltimore she teaches women at WIT. And she is a co-founder of JWOW! a new organization for frum midlife women.
Dr. Yitzchak & Ellen Berger lived in Jamaica Estates, Queens before moving to Fort Lee. Yitzhak worked as a psychologist in a variety of settings until he retired 15 years ago. He currently teaches as an adjunct in a master’s level psychology program at NYU. Ellen has master’ degrees in biology, genetics, and an MBA. She managed her brother’s and son’s medical practice until her retirement a year ago. She currently still does billing for her son’s practice and often functions as a doting grandmother.
This program is pre-recorded. Register below to receive a link (which will be sent on 10/29) to view the program on demand at your convenience.

Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The 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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Changing Your Space to Age in Place
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The presentation will focus on home modifications that can be done to improve life safety, prevent falls and provide convenience so that seniors can live independently with support for their particular needs. Attention will be given to changes to bathrooms, entrances, and kitchens.
PRESENTER: Faigie Horowitz, MS is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist and serves as the Director of Communication at Caring Professionals, a NYC-based home care agency. She is a writer, columnist, and Rebbetzin in Lawrence, NY and is a co-founder of Rachel’s Place, a shelter for homeless young women and JWOW! (Jewish Women of Wisdom for midlifers). She is active on the boards of several organizations.
Contact info: FHorowitz@caringprof.com
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The 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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Breast Cancer in 2020
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Lauren Elreda MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Weill Cornell Medicine | NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
Dr. Elrada graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Completed her residency and internship at New York Presbyterian Queens and completed fellowship in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Elreda was named Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Medical Oncology. She specializes in solid tumor oncology predominantly breast and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Key Points:
-Overview of breast cancer
-Genetics
-Summary of different types of breast cancer
-Future therapies
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The 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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Rediscover & Relocate -- Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh
2020-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Rediscover & Relocate — Aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh
Hear from those who have made a successful transition!
Rock and Hillel Davis made Aliyah in 2011 from Oceanside, Long Island to Jerusalem (Mercaz Ha’ir). Prior to Aliyah Hillel worked in Human Resources, the last 8 years serving as VP for University Life at Yeshiva University. Rock was a teacher and storyteller and worked for many years in Camp Morasha. Since their Aliyah, Rock volunteers as a medical clown and Hillel works as COO at Five Blocks, a digital reputation management company. Rock and Hillel followed their son who had made Aliyah with his family in 2006 to Shaalvim and were thrilled to have their daughter and her family join them in Israel this past summer when they made Aliyah to Ramot in Jerusalem. They have two daughters still living in the States.
Cookie and Sheldon Schaffel made Aliyah in 2018 from Skokie, Illinois to the North Talpiot neighborhood of Jerusalem. Prior to their retirement, Sheldon was a guidance counselor at Highland Park high school and assistant principal of the high school division of the Hebrew Theological College. Cookie was a preschool teacher in Chicago Public School system. Their two youngest daughters live in Israel (one in Modiin and one in Alon Shvut). They have two sons still living in the Chicago area and a son in Monsey.
Moderated by
Marc Rosenberg, Vice President for Diaspora Partnerships
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The 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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Empty Nester Cooking
2020-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
EMPTY NESTER COOKING
with Rochelle Rothman,
Rochelle Rothman has been a dynamic,top Star Sales Manager for Tupperware Corporation, for over 51 years. She has perfected her recipes while demonstrating her products to tens of thousands of people during her career. She has organized countless kitchen pantries everywhere using Tupperware Modular containers. Her cookbook was launched years ago, with exciting and novel recipes that even the novice in the kitchen can confidently try
Rochelle has been featured in The New York Daily News, The New York Times,The Brookline Skyline, The Yated Ne’eman and currently is a contributing columnist for The Jewish Press and weekly in The Flatbush Jewish Journal, and the Torah Times. Her recipes and tips have also been featured on JamieGeller.com. She was also a guest on The Ainsley Harriott Show, and The View where she shared her amazing freezer tricks. She also appeared on Rachael Ray for her famous Six- Minute Chocolate Cake.
Participants will learn:

Freezer Tricks
Custom Kitchen Planning to organize kitchen pantry space
“Healthy Shopping Starts at Home”
Quick Smoothies
Super fast yummy dips
Cook for six, but only serve 2!

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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: How Old Seforim Come Alive
2020-10-13 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
“How Old Seforim Come Alive”
Presented by: Eli Genauer
Eli Genauer is a collector of antique Seforim living in Seattle, Washington. He has written and lectured extensively about his collection. His articles have appeared in Jewish Action, Hakirah, The Seforim Blog, The Lehrhaus and Tablet Magazine. A retired businessman, Eli presently serves as a trustee of the Samis Foundation and as a member of the board of directors of Jewish Funders Network. He has had a long association with the Orthodox Union having served as a national vice president for many years.
–Examples of censorship in old Seforim
–Hashavas Aveidah – From Prague to Lublin to Warsaw to Seattle to Sao Paulo
–The Case of the Missing Diagrams
–Introducing “The Berelach”
–A Yemenite Ban
This is a pre-recorded program. The link will be provided before 11 am on October 13 and on-demand access will be available. Watch at your convenience!
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Nutrition for a Healthy Brain and Memory
2020-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN AND MEMORY

Foods to protect the aging brain
Food and supplements to boost memory
Reducing risks for cognitive decline and dementia

Presented by: Shmuel Shields, Ph.D., is a certified nutritionist with over 25 years of experience as an educator and clinician. Dr. Shields is a guest speaker in the Jewish community and served as an adjunct faculty member at New York University. He is also the author of L’Chaim: 18 Chapters to Live By, the inspirational Torah-based book on health, which has a Haskama from HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky, shlita.
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: XI GONG -- Part II
2020-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Xi Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health — Part II
What is Xi Gong?
Xi Gong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health.
Xi Gong benefits include lowering blood pressure, improving balance, quality of sleep, pain relief, strengthening immune system, increasing bone density, and more. Xi Gong also has been proven effective in depression and anxiety relief, and stress and stress-related illnesses.
Xi Gong can be practiced standing or sitting. People with physical limitations can easily adapt the Xi Gong movements to their capabilities and continue to reap the benefits of practice.
Presented by:
Naomi L. Baum, Ph.D.
Resilience Associates
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Partnering Synagogues:

Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)

Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)

B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)

Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)

Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)

Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)

Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)

United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)

Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)

Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: ALONE TOGETHER (again!) Preparing for the Chagim
2020-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
ALONE TOGETHER (again!) – PREPARING FOR THE CHAGIM
Jews are experienced in facing adversity. The goal for this session is to learn to:

Acknowledge and accept feelings
Gain greater understanding of acceptance and resilience
Review & learn options on how we face adversity
Think creatively
Smile and feel more ready for the Yamim Noraim

Presented by: Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations , Mishkon, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn, NY
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Faye Wilbur, LCSW_R is Director of Community Relations for Mishkon , the division of the Jewish Board serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Wilbur has been privileged to work within the Jewish Board for many years in multiple roles including Jewish Community Services, director of the Boro Park clinic, Coordinator of Family Violence Services to the Jewish Community to name a few.
Mrs. Wilbur is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, with extensive post master’s training with a particular focus on trauma. Mrs. Wilbur has specialized training in family and child therapy from the Martha K Selig institute, as well as the Ackerman Institute focusing on intra-familial trauma. . In addition, Mrs Wilbur is trained in EMDR t. Mrs Wilbur lectures and facilitates groups on healthy/unhealthy relationships, cultural competence, family violence and teaches the NYS child abuse, maltreatment and neglect mandated course . In addition to her work for The Jewish Board, Mrs Wilbur maintains a private practice in Brooklyn, NY.

Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Jewish Law and Custom and the Courts of New York State
2020-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Jewish Law and Custom and the Courts of New York State

How issues of Halachah may come to intersect with civil courts.
The effect of civil court decisions on issues such as Who is a Jew?, Marriage and Divorce, Jewish Education, Kosher Food, and The Beth Din.
Managing and minimizing the impact.

Presented by:
Isaac N. Tuchman, Esq., an attorney who maintained an active civil law practice in New York for over 35 years before moving to Hollywood, Florida. Mr. Tuchman received his JD from Brooklyn Law School, Semicha from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of YU, an MA from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of YU, and a BA from Yeshiva College.
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Safety with Aging, Part II
2020-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Safety with Aging, Part II

Driving
Outdoor Safety for all seasons
COVID issues

Presented by
Susan Methal, RN
Corporate Director of Day Care Services
Bainbridge Adult Health Center
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: COVID update with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt
2020-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
COVID update for SPIRIT Participants
Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Chief of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist of Mt. Sinai South Nassau and Associate Rabbi at Congregation Anshei Chesed and the Assistant Rabbi of Young Israel of Woodmere.
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Beyond the Aliyah Process: Building Your Life in Israel
2020-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Beyond the Aliyah Process: Building Your Life in Israel

Healthcare
Communities
Building Your Life in Israel

Miriam Naiman, Senior Aliyah Advisor
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: “November 2020 will be a close one: Why Your Vote Matters”
2020-08-27 11:00 (America/New_York)
“November 2020 will be a close one: Why Your Vote Matters”
The 2020 election will decide much more than the Presidency and Congress. Most of the action impacting our lives is on a state and local level, and that’s where your vote really matters.
Hear Mimi Baron Jankovits, Executive Director of Teach Florida, which has organized the Jewish community into a strong voting bloc and a strong voice for our community.
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: The Cost of Grandparenting
2020-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
THE COST OF GRANDPARENTING IN THE 21st CENTURY TORAH WORLD
Can Orthodox grandparents ever retire ?
Does the Orthodox Jewish world have an sustainable economic system?
Presented by:
Stephen Savitsky
Former President and Chairman of the Board, Orthodox Union
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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SPIRIT: Xi Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health
2020-08-20
XiGong: Improving Mental and Physical Health
What is Xi Gong?
Xi Gong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health.
Xi Gong benefits include lowering blood pressure, improving balance, quality of sleep, pain relief, strengthening immune system, increasing bone density, and more. Xi Gong also has been proven effective in depression and anxiety relief, and stress and stress-related illnesses.
Xi Gong can be practiced standing or sitting. People with physical limitations can easily adapt the Xi Gong movements to their capabilities and continue to reap the benefits of practice.
Presented by:
Naomi L. Baum, Ph.D.
Resilience Associates
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SPIRIT: Xi-Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health

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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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SPIRIT: Safety with Aging, Part I
2020-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
SAFETY WITH AGING — Part I
– Prevention
– Preparation
– Intervention
Presented by
Susan Methal, RN
Corporate Director of Day Care Services
Bainbridge Adult Health Center
CLICK HERE to register
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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SPIRIT: Vitamins and Minerals to Boost Your Immunity
2020-08-13 11:00 (America/New_York)
Vitamins and Minerals to Boost Your Immunity

How Nutrient Needs Change With Age
Minimizing Your Risks for Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
What the Immune System Does and Needs
Vitamins and Minerals Identified as Immune Boosters
Reducing Your Risks for Colds, Flu and Other Viruses

Presented by: Shmuel Shields, Ph.D., is a certified nutritionist with over 25 years of experience as an educator and clinician. Dr. Shields is a guest speaker in the Jewish community and served as an adjunct faculty member at New York University. He is also the author of L’Chaim: 18 Chapters to Live By, the inspirational Torah-based book on health, which has a Haskama from HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky, shlita.
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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SPIRIT-First Steps to Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh
2020-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
First Steps to Aliyah

How to Get Started
Process
Rights and Benefits
Application

Presented by: Marc Rosenberg, VP for Diaspora Partnerships, Nefesh B’Nefesh
CLICK HERE to register
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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SPIRIT: A Nice Jewish Boy in the US Air Force?
2020-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
What’s a Nice Jewish Boy from Brooklyn Doing in the US Air Force?
A Conversation with Rabbi Alan Kalinsky, Director OU West Coast.

Rabbi Kalinsky retired from the US Air Force Reserve in 2002 with the rank of Lt. Colonel, having served as a Chaplain for 28 years. The SPIRIT forum will be privileged to hear about some of his experiences.

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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Train Your Brain!
2020-08-04 11:00 (America/New_York)
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: THE BEST BRAIN EXERCISES
-Which online brain training is best?
-Which brain games are best?
-What other hobbies or education can I do to keep my brain sharp?
Presented by: Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker
Rena@renayudkowsky.com
http://renayudkowsky.com
Facebook group https://cutt.ly/memorymatters
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Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Relationship Rules & Respect
2020-07-28 11:00 (America/New_York)
RELATIONSHIP RULES & RESPECT:
How to protect relationships with family members who adhere differently to Coronavirus policies

Managing ourselves and our relationships in Covid
How to express ourselves
How to hear others
Taking care of ourselves
Assessing existing relationships
Taking care of our relationships

Presented by: Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations , Mishkon, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn, NY
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Faye Wilbur, LCSW_R is Director of Community Relations for Mishkon , the division of the Jewish Board serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Wilbur has been privileged to work within the Jewish Board for many years in multiple roles including Jewish Community Services, director of the Boro Park clinic, Coordinator of Family Violence Services to the Jewish Community to name a few.
Mrs. Wilbur is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, with extensive post master’s training with a particular focus on trauma. Mrs. Wilbur has specialized training in family and child therapy from the Martha K Selig institute, as well as the Ackerman Institute focusing on intra-familial trauma. . In addition, Mrs Wilbur is trained in EMDR t. Mrs Wilbur lectures and facilitates groups on healthy/unhealthy relationships, cultural competence, family violence and teaches the NYS child abuse, maltreatment and neglect mandated course . In addition to her work for The Jewish Board, Mrs Wilbur maintains a private practice in Brooklyn, NY.
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Calm Amid Corona
2020-07-27 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Substance Abuse 101: Talking About Drugs and Alcohol With Your Teen
With:
Rabbi Rosenbluth, LMFT is the Director of Guidance and 11th grade Rebbe at YULA. He received semicha from Chofetz Chaim and MTJ and earned his Masters in Special Education from Adelphi and a Masters in Counseling from CSU, Northridge.
Dr. Roye is the Clinical Director at Destinations for Teens. She received her doctorate of clinical psychology from California Lutheran University and uses attachment-based interventions and an integration of DBT skills in treating clients, doing research, and in training clinical staff. She is also a senior adjunct professor at Cal Lutheran in the psychology department.
This program is sponsored by Destinations for Teens.
Learn more about their treatment programs at destinationsforteens.com

SPIRIT: RETIRE & RELOCATE
2020-07-23 11:00 (America/New_York)
R & R: RETIRE & RELOCATE

Choosing the right community for you
Deciding about a full time move or snowbird experience
Ensuring that you have an appropriate support system
Making the arrangements

Join us for a discussion about relocating to Florida moderated by Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director of Community Programs and Coordinator of SPIRIT with our guests,
Shelly & Yitz Tuchman, Hollywood, FL
Wendy & Jay Goldberg, Century Village, Boca Raton, FL
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Partnering Synagogues:
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: History of Kashrus in the US
2020-07-21 11:00 (America/New_York)
HISTORY OF KASHRUS IN THE UNITED STATES

Development
Progression
Modern Manufacturing practices in the food industry

Presenter: Rabbi Dovid Jenkins, Rabbinical Coordinator, OU Kosher
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Partnering Synagogues:
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Calm Amid Corona
2020-07-20 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Teen Mental Health 101: Identifying and Destigmatizing Anxiety and Depression
With:
Rabbi Rosenbluth, LMFT is the Director of Guidance and 11th grade Rebbe at YULA. He received semicha from Chofetz Chaim and MTJ and earned his Masters in Special Education from Adelphi and a Masters in Counseling from CSU, Northridge.
Dr. Roye is the Clinical Director at Destinations for Teens. She received her doctorate of clinical psychology from California Lutheran University and uses attachment-based interventions and an integration of DBT skills in treating clients, doing research, and in training clinical staff. She is also a senior adjunct professor at Cal Lutheran in the psychology department.
This program is sponsored by Destinations for Teens.
Learn more about their treatment programs at destinationsforteens.com
