BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orthodox Union - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200727T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200710T171726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T141430Z UID:50112-1595881800-1595881800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Calm Amid Corona DESCRIPTION:Substance Abuse 101: Talking About Drugs and Alcohol With Your Teen \nWith: \nRabbi 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. \nDr. 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. \nThis program is sponsored by Destinations for Teens. \nLearn more about their treatment programs at destinationsforteens.com URL:https://www.ou.org/event/calm-amid-corona-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689522624/ouredesign/main/Calm-Amid-Corona-76690-07-2/Calm-Amid-Corona-76690-07-2.jpg?_i=AA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200722T142026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045409Z UID:50227-1595934000-1595934000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Relationship Rules & Respect DESCRIPTION:RELATIONSHIP RULES & RESPECT:\nHow to protect relationships with family members  who adhere differently to Coronavirus policies \n\nManaging ourselves and our relationships in Covid\nHow to express ourselves\nHow to hear others\nTaking care of ourselves\nAssessing existing relationships\nTaking care of our relationships\n\nPresented by:  Faye Wilbur\, LCSW-R\, Director of  Community Relations \, Mishkon\, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn\, NY \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nFaye 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.\nMrs. 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.\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT) \nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX) \nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL) \nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA) \nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL) \nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY) \nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-relationship-rules-respect/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200727T145509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045620Z UID:50294-1596538800-1596538800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Train Your Brain! DESCRIPTION:TRAIN YOUR BRAIN:  THE BEST BRAIN EXERCISES \n-Which online brain training is best?\n-Which brain games are best?\n-What other hobbies or education can I do to keep my brain sharp? \nPresented by: Rena Yudkowsky\, MSW\, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker \nRena@renayudkowsky.com\nhttp://renayudkowsky.com \nFacebook group https://cutt.ly/memorymatters \nCLICK HERE for registration \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA) \nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-train-your-brain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200727T215553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T045410Z UID:50301-1596711600-1596715200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: A Nice Jewish Boy in the US Air Force? DESCRIPTION:What’s a Nice Jewish Boy from Brooklyn Doing in the US Air Force? \nA Conversation with Rabbi Alan Kalinsky\, Director OU West Coast. \n \nRabbi 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE for registration. \n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA) \nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-a-nice-jewish-boy-in-the-us-air-force/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200805T152032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T141329Z UID:50384-1597143600-1597147200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT-First Steps to Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh DESCRIPTION:First Steps to Aliyah \n\nHow to Get Started\nProcess\nRights and Benefits\nApplication\n\nPresented by: Marc Rosenberg\, VP for Diaspora Partnerships\, Nefesh B’Nefesh \nCLICK HERE to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/50384/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200805T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T141329Z UID:50388-1597316400-1597316400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Vitamins and Minerals to Boost Your Immunity DESCRIPTION:Vitamins and Minerals to Boost Your Immunity \n\n How Nutrient Needs Change With Age\nMinimizing Your Risks for Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies\nWhat the Immune System Does and Needs\nVitamins and Minerals Identified as Immune Boosters\nReducing Your Risks for Colds\, Flu and Other Viruses\n\nPresented 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. \nCLICK HERE to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/50388/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200812T150943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50450-1597748400-1597752000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Safety with Aging\, Part I DESCRIPTION:SAFETY WITH AGING  — Part I \n– Prevention\n– Preparation\n– Intervention \nPresented by \nSusan Methal\, RN\nCorporate Director of Day Care Services\nBainbridge Adult Health Center \nCLICK HERE to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-safety-with-aging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200821 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200812T153054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T213102Z UID:50454-1597881600-1597967999@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Xi Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health DESCRIPTION:XiGong: Improving Mental and Physical Health \nWhat is Xi Gong? \nXi Gong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health. \nXi 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. \nXi 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. \nPresented by: \nNaomi L. Baum\, Ph.D.\nResilience Associates \nRegister here: \n\n\n \n \n SPIRIT: Xi-Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n City\, State\, Country* \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-xi-gong-improving-mental-and-physical-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200819T004919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50549-1598353200-1598356800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: The Cost of Grandparenting DESCRIPTION:THE COST OF GRANDPARENTING IN THE 21st CENTURY TORAH WORLD \nCan Orthodox grandparents ever retire ?\nDoes the Orthodox Jewish world have an sustainable economic system? \nPresented by:\nStephen Savitsky\nFormer President and Chairman of the Board\, Orthodox Union \nCLICK HERE to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/50549/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200819T140629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50556-1598526000-1598526000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: “November 2020 will be a close one: Why Your Vote Matters” DESCRIPTION:  \n \n“November 2020 will be a close one: Why Your Vote Matters” \nThe 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. \nHear 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. \nCLICK HERE to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/november-2020-will-be-a-close-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200826T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50623-1598958000-1598961600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Beyond the Aliyah Process: Building Your Life in Israel DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Aliyah Process: Building Your Life in Israel \n\nHealthcare\nCommunities\nBuilding Your Life in Israel\n\nMiriam Naiman\, Senior Aliyah Advisor \nClick here to register \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton 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) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-aliyah-with-nefesh-bnefesh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200826T010959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T184439Z UID:50618-1599130800-1599134400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: COVID update with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt DESCRIPTION:COVID update for SPIRIT Participants \nRabbi 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. \nRegister here: \n  \n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL) \nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL) \nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY) \nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT) \nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-covid-update-with-rabbi-dr-aaron-glatt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200902T001945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50707-1599562800-1599566400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Safety with Aging\, Part II DESCRIPTION:Safety with Aging\, Part II \n\nDriving\nOutdoor Safety for all seasons\nCOVID issues\n\nPresented by \nSusan Methal\, RN\nCorporate Director of Day Care Services\nBainbridge Adult Health Center \nClick here to register \n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL) \nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL) \nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY) \nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT) \nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-safety-with-aging-part-ii/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200902T002711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T122800Z UID:50709-1599735600-1599739200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Jewish Law and Custom and the Courts of New York State DESCRIPTION:Jewish Law and Custom and the Courts of New York State \n\n\n\nHow issues of Halachah may come to intersect with civil courts.\nThe effect of civil court decisions on issues such as Who is a Jew?\, Marriage and Divorce\, Jewish Education\, Kosher Food\, and The Beth Din.\nManaging and minimizing the impact.\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n 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. \nClick here to register \n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL) \nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL) \nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY) \nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT) \nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/50709/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200909T010445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T180047Z UID:59098-1600167600-1600171200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: ALONE TOGETHER (again!) Preparing for the Chagim DESCRIPTION:ALONE TOGETHER (again!) – PREPARING FOR THE CHAGIM \nJews are experienced in facing adversity.  The goal for this session is to learn to: \n\n Acknowledge and accept feelings\n Gain greater understanding of acceptance and  resilience\n Review & learn  options on how we face adversity\n Think  creatively\n Smile and feel more ready for the Yamim Noraim\n\nPresented by:  Faye Wilbur\, LCSW-R\, Director of  Community Relations \, Mishkon\, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn\, NY \nCLICK HERE to Register \n  \nFaye 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. \nMrs. 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. \n  \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL) \nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL) \nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY) \nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT) \nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH) \nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE) \nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \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) \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) \nYoung 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 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 Queens Valley (NY) \nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI) \nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT) \nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59098/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200915T181945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T145956Z UID:59414-1600772400-1600776000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: XI GONG -- Part II DESCRIPTION:  \nXi Gong: Improving Mental and Physical Health — Part II \nWhat is Xi Gong? \nXi Gong is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health. \nXi 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. \nXi 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. \nPresented by: \nNaomi L. Baum\, Ph.D.\nResilience Associates \nClick here to Register \n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59414/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20200915T165147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T150146Z UID:59408-1600945200-1600948800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Nutrition for a Healthy Brain and Memory DESCRIPTION:NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN AND MEMORY \n\nFoods to protect the aging brain\nFood and supplements to boost memory\nReducing risks for cognitive decline and dementia\n\nPresented 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. \nClick Here to Register \n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59408/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201007T152541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T153751Z UID:59492-1602586800-1602592200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: How Old Seforim Come Alive DESCRIPTION:“How Old Seforim Come Alive” \nPresented by: Eli Genauer \nEli 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. \n–Examples of censorship in old Seforim\n–Hashavas Aveidah – From Prague to Lublin to Warsaw to Seattle to Sao Paulo\n–The Case of the Missing Diagrams\n–Introducing “The Berelach”\n–A Yemenite Ban \nThis 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! \nRegister here for link: \n\n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59492/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201008T010602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T014649Z UID:59499-1602759600-1602763200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Empty Nester Cooking DESCRIPTION:EMPTY NESTER COOKING \nwith Rochelle Rothman\, \nRochelle 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 \nRochelle 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. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nFreezer Tricks\nCustom Kitchen Planning to organize kitchen pantry space\n“Healthy Shopping Starts at Home”\nQuick Smoothies\nSuper fast yummy dips\nCook for six\, but only serve 2!\n\nClick here to register \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-empty-nester-cooking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201013T234313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T141128Z UID:59508-1603191600-1603195200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Rediscover & Relocate -- Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh DESCRIPTION:Rediscover & Relocate — Aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh\nHear from those who have made a successful transition! \nRock 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. \nCookie 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. \nModerated by\nMarc Rosenberg\, Vice President for Diaspora Partnerships \nClick here for registration \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-rediscover-relocate-aliyah-with-nefesh-bnefesh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201014T011011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T141050Z UID:59515-1603364400-1603368000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Breast Cancer in 2020 DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Lauren Elreda MD\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\nDivision of Hematology/Oncology\nWeill Cornell Medicine | NewYork-Presbyterian Queens \nDr. 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. \nKey Points:\n-Overview of breast cancer\n-Genetics\n-Summary of different types of breast cancer\n-Future therapies \nCLICK HERE to register \n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-breast-cancer-awareness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201020T190521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T171723Z UID:59617-1603796400-1603800000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Changing Your Space to Age in Place DESCRIPTION: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. \nPRESENTER: 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. \nContact info: FHorowitz@caringprof.com \nClick here to register \n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-changing-your-space-to-age-in-place/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201030 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201021T214014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T001909Z UID:59632-1603929600-1604015999@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Rediscover & Relocate: Ft. Lee (NJ) and Baltimore (MD) DESCRIPTION:REDISCOVER & RELOCATE:  Learn about Ft. Lee (NJ) & Baltimore (MD) \nJoin us for a discussion about on relocation moderated by Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director of Community Programs and Coordinator of SPIRIT with our guests\, \nDr. Yitzchak & Ellen Berger\nMrs. Sara Brejt \nMrs. 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. \nDr. 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. \nThis 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. \n\n  \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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 Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \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/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nOU Privacy Policy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-rediscover-relocate-ft-lee-nj-and-baltimore-md/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201028T201412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T190506Z UID:59691-1604574000-1604577600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Heart Health DESCRIPTION:HEART HEALTH \nThis session will provide: \n\nOverview of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease\, hypertension\, and congestive heart failure.\nReview of various cardiac testing modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.\nDiscuss strategies to reduce and prevent the development of heart disease.\n\nPresented by Sijun Kim\, DO \nDr. 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. \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-heart-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201103T163702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T222542Z UID:59746-1605006000-1605009600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration\, Part I DESCRIPTION:Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration\, Part I \nIn 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 \nPresenters for 11/10/20: \nEva 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. \nDeborah 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. \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-kristalnacht-holocaust-commemoration-part-i/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201104T015323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T225941Z UID:59755-1605178800-1605182400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration\, Part II DESCRIPTION:Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration\, Part II \nIn 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 \nPresenters for 11/12/20: \nBina 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. \nRabbi 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 \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59755/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201110T144309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T145323Z UID:59807-1605610800-1605614400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Lung Cancer in Our Community and in the Age of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Lung Cancer in Our Community and in the Age of Covid-19 \n\nJoin us to discuss important ways for you and your loved ones to maintain healthy lungs\nLung cancer is treatable\, and every lung cancer can be very different with a large and growing array of treatment options\nSome individuals are eligible for lung cancer screening to find lung cancers early and treat them before they have grown or spread\n\nOliver S. Chow\, MD\, is an attending thoracic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Queens\nand NewYork-Presbyterian\, and an assistant professor of clinical cardiothoracic surgery at\nWeill Cornell Medicine. He performs a broad range of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and\ncomplex airway procedures. His clinical interests include lung cancer\, esophageal disease\, and\ntracheobronchomalacia. \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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\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\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59807/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201110T145332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T181650Z UID:59811-1605783600-1605787200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Creating Functional and Healthy Relationships DESCRIPTION:Creating Functional and Healthy relationships \n\nLearn the essence and importance of healthy relationships\nUnderstand what it takes to have a healthy relationship\nLearn how to create and nurture healthy relationships\nLearn to recognize an unhealthy relationship\nWhat we can do when we are concerned about a relationship\n\nPresented by:  Faye Wilbur\, LCSW-R\, Director of  Community Relations \, Mishkon\, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn\, NY \nCLICK HERE to register \nFaye 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. \nMrs. 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. \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\n\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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/59811/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201117T182128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T182942Z UID:59876-1606215600-1606219200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Self-care for the Caregiver DESCRIPTION:Self-care for the Caregiver \n\nHow do we keep ourselves motivated and stimulated while caring for our loved ones\nGet Rid of the Guilt\nSelf-care when there is no time\nCalling in the Troops\n\nPresented by Marla Kurtz\, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist\, Founder and CEO of Ray of Sunshine \nMarla has taken her education\, expertise\, guidance\, love and respect for the elderly to an innovative and new level of services in eldercare. She decided to take a positive spin to” aging in place” and give people the ability to stay engaged\, connected\, and stimulated throughout the day\, no matter what their barriers might be whether it being physical\, cognitive\, or any other disability. Ray of Sunshine was created to meet that need looking at the person first and the disability second. \nMarla Kurtz has taken and captured people’s strengths\, interests\, and likes and has created custom tailored Therapeutic Recreation programs and intervention sessions for people who can no longer participate in these previous activities for whatever reason break them down into workable manageable tasks for successful outcomes. Returning people’s choice and decision making power\, decreasing boredom\, depression\, and agitation; while increasing their levels of sense of self worth and self esteem. This is accomplished with the utmost dignity and respect for the individual.  Marla Kurtz is constantly advocating her strong message that just because someone may have a physical loss\, cognitive impairment\, or any other form of disability\, given the right tools anyone can lead an active leisure lifestyle be motivated and stimulated throughout the day and enjoy life to the fullest. \nShe has taken her gift and shared it successfully with hundreds of families globally and even offers caregiver training education series for in house success. Marla Kurtz has appeared on Canadian National Television\, Talk Radio\, has been published in numerous articles publications and magazines\, has spoken at eldercare and caregiver conferences\, and was nominated for the Premier of Ontario’s award in the division of health sciences. \nShe is a CTRS\, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist resides in Toronto\, Ontario Canada with her husband and her three children. \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\n\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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-self-care-for-the-caregiver/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T110947 CREATED:20201123T180532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T194433Z UID:59914-1606820400-1606824000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Baking DESCRIPTION:Gluten-Free Baking \n\nChocolate cake (great for Pesach!)\nChocolate Strawberry Shortcake\nCream-filled cupcakes\nChocolate rum balls\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 \n. \nThis is a pre-recorded session which can be viewed on demand at your convenience starting December 1.  The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below: \n\n  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\n\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 Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\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\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-gluten-free-baking/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR