Orthodox Union

Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness
2021-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness
Participants will learn:

Define and discuss various advance medical directives
Define and distinguish between hospice and palliative care

Debunking myths

Halachic Implications of End-of-Life Care

Jewish vs. Western Medical Ethics
Incorporation of a Halachic Pathway

How to advocate for your loved ones

Presented by: Toby Weiss, MSOD, Director of Cultural Sensitivity and Jewish Programming
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

OU Privacy Policy
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food
2021-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food
Discover:

The 10 signs that you’re stuck in a diet mentality
How to respond to the two types of hunger you experience
The 3 kinds of trust you need to develop to never diet again

Presented by: Bonnie Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
CLICK HERE to register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

OU Privacy Policy
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Making Medicare Work for You

What is Medicare?
Who is on Medicare, when will it be my turn?
Should I be on Medicare if I’m still working, on my employer plan, or self-employed?
Is Medicare connected to Social Security?
Is Long Term Care/LTC – Covered?
Medicaid/MLTSS- Dependant Living/Nursing Home
My Next Steps

Presented by Steven (Shmuel) Zaidman, a Licensed Health Insurance Specialist who has spent the past 14 years working one on one educating and enrolling Americans entering Medicare. For a comprehensive website for a wealth of resources and to reach us for guidance, service, please visit his website — www.65andready.com
CLICK HERE to register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

SPIRIT: Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it!
2021-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it!

Learn to remember 20 words easily
Learn to apply the technique to any list
Use this new list to remember any list

Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW
Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer’s unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics. Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and Is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia. She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence and grace.
Website: www.renayudkowsky.com
For details about ReMembership www.renayudkowsky.com/remembership
CLICK HERE to register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

OU Privacy Policy
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Shabbos
2021-01-07 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Gluten-Free Shabbos

Gluten free rolls
Mushroom-chicken crepes
Knaidlach
Apple Kugel

Presented by Elaine Bodenheimer
While 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
This is a pre-recorded session that can be viewed on-demand at your convenience starting January 7. The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below:

The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

OU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Let's Get Moving with Exercise!
2021-01-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
LET’S GET MOVING WITH EXERCISE! (#5)
Presented by:
SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist)
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
OU Privacy Policy
For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: How to QUIET Your Mind for Better Memory?
2020-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
How to QUIET your mind for better memory!

Using the QUIET acronym
the neuroscience on how to be more creative and productive
Simple tips to calm the “monkey mind”

CLICK HERE to register
Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW
Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer’s unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.
Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and Is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia. She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence and grace.
Website: www.renayudkowsky.com
For details about ReMembership www.renayudkowsky.com/remembership
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
OU Privacy Policy

SPIRIT: “It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”
2020-12-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
“It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”

· Parshat Vayechi: A Primer on the Torah’s View of End-of-Life.
· Yaakov requests that Yosef provide kindness and truth. Where does truth fit in?
· Understanding our traditions of burial – tahara, tachrichim, Shmira – and explaining it to others
· The Cremation Explosion: What can we do, what must we do and how do we do it

Rabbi Elchonon Zohn
Director, Chevra Kadisha, Vaad Harabonim of Queens
Founding President, NASCK: The National Association of Chevra Kadisha
CLICK HERE to register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
OU Privacy Policy

SPIRIT: The Occupational Therapist's Perspective on Independent Safe Living
2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Independent Safe Living

Visual impairments
Hearing impairments
Somatosensory deficits
Cognitive impairments
Physical deficits

Hali Gottesman , MS Occupational Therapy from Towson University Baltimore (MD). Over 25 years of experience working with the populations of geriatric and adults with disabilities. Private practice in Home Safety and Modifications.
Peninah Reach, COTA, is licensed to practice occupational therapy and provide education to patients in geriatric rehab. Peninah has treated patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cardio-pulmonary disease, joint replacement and dementia.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You
2020-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Making Medicare Work for You

Health care costs in retirement
What Medicare does NOT cover
When to apply
Which plan is best for you?

Elozor Preil, RICP®, CLTC, Wealth Advisory Group LLC, Financial Representative
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: All in the Family-Relationship Opportunities & Challenges
2020-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Relationship Opportunities and Challenges
Presented by
Ditza D. Berger, Ph.D., Lander College for Women, Private Practice, Cedarhurst, NY
This program was pre-recorded in May, 2020 and is now available for viewing. While there may be references to COVID matters that took place in May, the theme and content of the presentation is timeless. The OU SPIRIT Forum is pleased and honored to make this recording available now and we thank Dr. Berger for her wonderful presentation. Please register below for the link, which will be sent to prior to Tuesday morning at 11 am. You will be able to view it on-demand, at your convenience.

The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)

Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)

Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020
2020-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
CARE & CONNECTIONS in COVID: THE REBBETZIN’S ROLE
A Panel Discussion with
Rebbetzin Sara Frieberg, Assistant Rebbetzin & Coordinator of Women’s Engagement, Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Rebbetzin Dr. Jessica Kalmar, Anshei Sfard Kehillat Torah, Milkwaukee (WI); Associate Professor of Psychology, Lakeland University
Rebbetzin Adina Morris, CPC, ACC, Young Israel of Southfield (MI); Executive Coach/Career & Transition Coach/ Personal Leadership & Life Coach CRDL / Coaching /Career Coach and Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison
Moderated by:
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, Director, OU Women’s Initiative; Rebbetzin, Lower Merion Synagogue, Bala Cynwyd (PA)
Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Director, Community Programs, OU; Rebbetzin, Young Israel of Bayside (NY)
Program will take place SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020
10 AM PST via ZOOM
RSVP to receive Zoom link
REGISTER below or contact: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org / 646-248-0743
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SPIRIT: Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today
2020-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today
In response to the misconception that “American Jews don’t serve their country,” join us for a talk and walk through our history following Jewish American heroes (over time).
Introduction by Josef Flaschner, a US army veteran, -He served from 1976-79 and was stationed in Frankfurt West Germany in the 3rd armor division as a trained Army photographer.
Presented by Jay Goldberg
Jay Goldberg is a retired NYC educator. He earned a B.A. in history and an M.A. in social studies education from Queens College and a P.D. in school administration and supervision from St. John’s University. Jay has always had an avid interest in American history and enjoys visiting historical sites throughout the U.S.. He has been a featured speaker on the topic of Jews in American history ,in various venues in New York, Boca Raton and on a cruise line.

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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM
2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM DURING
COVID-19 AND BEYOND
• Communicating empathy and support without a physical presence
• Using the senses, technology and the modern marketplace
• Creating family experiences while doing bikur cholim
PRESENTED BY:
Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz.
MS of Caring Professionals, Inc.
and Congregation Agudas Achim of
Lawrence, NY.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Managing Neck and Back Pain
2020-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Managing Neck and Back Pain
Presented by: Dr. John A. Buza, MD
– Neck and low back pain are very common, and the exact cause of pain is often difficult to determine, leading to frustration among patients suffering with this condition.
– Understanding the anatomy and common causes of back pain can help to avoid future episodes of pain, and lead towards a healthier back.
– It is important to know which signs and symptoms are more serious, so that you know when you or a loved one should see a specialist for further examination.
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John A. Buza, MD, MS, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens. He specializes in conditions of the spine, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology using computer navigation. Dr. Buza treats patients with spine-related diseases and disorders, including adult scoliosis, herniated disk, spine arthritis, cancer of the spine, sciatica, and addresses fractures, infections, injury, and pain.
Dr. Buza graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with his Master’s in Human Nutrition and remained there to complete his medical degree. He served his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and completed his fellowship at Norton Leatherman Spine Center at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Baking
2020-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Gluten-Free Baking

Chocolate cake (great for Pesach!)
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Cream-filled cupcakes
Chocolate rum balls

Presented by Elaine Bodenheimer
While 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
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This 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:

The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)

Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)

Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)

Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Self-care for the Caregiver
2020-11-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Self-care for the Caregiver

How do we keep ourselves motivated and stimulated while caring for our loved ones
Get Rid of the Guilt
Self-care when there is no time
Calling in the Troops

Presented by Marla Kurtz, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ray of Sunshine
Marla 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.
Marla 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.
She 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.
She is a CTRS, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist resides in Toronto, Ontario Canada with her husband and her three children.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

SPIRIT: Creating Functional and Healthy Relationships
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Creating Functional and Healthy relationships

Learn the essence and importance of healthy relationships
Understand what it takes to have a healthy relationship
Learn how to create and nurture healthy relationships
Learn to recognize an unhealthy relationship
What we can do when we are concerned about a relationship

Presented by: Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations , Mishkon, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn, NY
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Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R is Director of Community Relations for Mishkon , the division of the Jewish Board serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Wilbur has been privileged to work within the Jewish Board for many years in multiple roles including Jewish Community Services, director of the Boro Park clinic, Coordinator of Family Violence Services to the Jewish Community to name a few.
Mrs. Wilbur is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, with extensive post master’s training with a particular focus on trauma. Mrs. Wilbur has specialized training in family and child therapy from the Martha K Selig institute, as well as the Ackerman Institute focusing on intra-familial trauma. . In addition, Mrs Wilbur is trained in EMDR t. Mrs Wilbur lectures and facilitates groups on healthy/unhealthy relationships, cultural competence, family violence and teaches the NYS child abuse, maltreatment and neglect mandated course . In addition to her work for The Jewish Board, Mrs Wilbur maintains a private practice in Brooklyn, NY.
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)

Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

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

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

Oliver S. Chow, MD, is an attending thoracic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Queens
and NewYork-Presbyterian, and an assistant professor of clinical cardiothoracic surgery at
Weill Cornell Medicine. He performs a broad range of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and
complex airway procedures. His clinical interests include lung cancer, esophageal disease, and
tracheobronchomalacia.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part II
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Kristalnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part II
In commemoration of Kristalnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a witness.” This is the second part of a 2-part program which began on Tuesday, 11/10/20
Presenters for 11/12/20:
Bina Kozuch’s philosophy is to integrate courage,tenacity, unity, and the faith in G-d in the time of diversity. She integrated these values into her teaching of thousands of students, both in NY and FL. Both her parents, Cipora and Kalman zeev Kozuch, were imprisoned in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Ms. Kozuch wrote Triumph After All, which tells her mother’s story, who as a young girl, was the only remaining member of her immediate family. Cipora survived the Holocaust and drew her strength of survival from her mother’s prophecy and faith in God. Through the stories told by her mother, Bina Kozuch brings to life the shtetl-village in Ruscova, Romania especially when the Sabbath and the holiday of Passover are described in details. She collected recipes which connect the reader to a lost Europe. She will share her mother’s story with the SPIRIT community.
Rabbi Shaliakh Tzibbur Sam Josephson has worked in behalf of Klal Yisrael for most of his adolescent and adult life. His parents, Josef Kokotek and Fela Sczwimmer, grew up in Bendzin, Poland and knew of each other but really didn’t meet until they were both at Bergen-Belsen; they later married there when it became a Displaced Persons Camp under President Harry Truman’s administration. They emigrated to the United States and lived in the Bronx, where Rabbi Josephson was born and raised. He studied Khazzanut at the Belz School of Music of Yeshiva University and Voice and Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He is married to Blair, and they are parents of 3 children. Rabbi Josephson will share music of the Holocaust in his presentation
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part I
2020-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Kristallnacht Holocaust Commemoration, Part I
In commemoration of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, 82 years ago, the SPIRIT program is honored to hear from several children of survivors who will tell their parents’ stories. As Elie Weisel, a survivor of Auschwitz and Nobel Prize winner said: “To hear a witness is to become a witness.” This will be a 2-part program which will continue on Thursday, 11/12/20
Presenters for 11/10/20:
Eva Moreimi grew up in Czechoslovakia as an only child to two Holocaust survivor parents. Shortly after graduating from Economic School, she escaped from the Communist regime and immigrated to the United States. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband close to their three children and six grandchildren. Eva is the author of Hidden Recipes, A Holocaust Memoir which tells the story of her family’s will and determination, and their struggles to survive.
Deborah Leonard was born in a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany in the aftermath of World War II. She came to the US as a young child in October, 1951 and grew up on the north side of Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois where she earned a B.A. and M. A. and where she taught for several years before transitioning to corporate America in sales, marketing and product development. Her successful career included major roles in large companies with iconic brands like Thermos and Sara Lee. Leonard has one son, an attorney who resides in Skokie and three grandchildren who attend Hillel Torah.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

Presented by Sijun Kim, DO
Dr. Sijun Kim is a Board certified cardiologist at New York-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Kim completed medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by residency training in internal medicine at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. He then went on complete fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Kim is also recognized as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Changing Your Space to Age in Place
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The presentation will focus on home modifications that can be done to improve life safety, prevent falls and provide convenience so that seniors can live independently with support for their particular needs. Attention will be given to changes to bathrooms, entrances, and kitchens.
PRESENTER: Faigie Horowitz, MS is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist and serves as the Director of Communication at Caring Professionals, a NYC-based home care agency. She is a writer, columnist, and Rebbetzin in Lawrence, NY and is a co-founder of Rachel’s Place, a shelter for homeless young women and JWOW! (Jewish Women of Wisdom for midlifers). She is active on the boards of several organizations.
Contact info: FHorowitz@caringprof.com
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Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Breast Cancer in 2020
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by: Lauren Elreda MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Weill Cornell Medicine | NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
Dr. Elrada graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Completed her residency and internship at New York Presbyterian Queens and completed fellowship in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Elreda was named Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Medical Oncology. She specializes in solid tumor oncology predominantly breast and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Key Points:
-Overview of breast cancer
-Genetics
-Summary of different types of breast cancer
-Future therapies
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Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
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SPIRIT: Empty Nester Cooking
2020-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
EMPTY NESTER COOKING
with Rochelle Rothman,
Rochelle Rothman has been a dynamic,top Star Sales Manager for Tupperware Corporation, for over 51 years. She has perfected her recipes while demonstrating her products to tens of thousands of people during her career. She has organized countless kitchen pantries everywhere using Tupperware Modular containers. Her cookbook was launched years ago, with exciting and novel recipes that even the novice in the kitchen can confidently try
Rochelle has been featured in The New York Daily News, The New York Times,The Brookline Skyline, The Yated Ne’eman and currently is a contributing columnist for The Jewish Press and weekly in The Flatbush Jewish Journal, and the Torah Times. Her recipes and tips have also been featured on JamieGeller.com. She was also a guest on The Ainsley Harriott Show, and The View where she shared her amazing freezer tricks. She also appeared on Rachael Ray for her famous Six- Minute Chocolate Cake.
Participants will learn:

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

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Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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