Orthodox Union

SPIRIT Retirees: Ending Emotional Eating - Your 3 Step Plan
2020-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
THE SPIRIT PROGRAM WELCOMES RETIREES, not-yet-RETIREES, EMPTY NESTERS, SENIORS, and SANDWICH GENERATION MEN & WOMEN
Ending Emotional Eating: Your 3 Step Plan
Discover:
– The real reason behind emotional eating (it has nothing to do with food)
– What kind of emotional eater you are, and the specific strategies that will work for you
– The 3 steps to break free from emotional eating during the pandemic and beyond
BONNIE R. GILLER, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C.
Please register prior to the event — CLICK HERE
For all questions, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
Partnering Synagogues:
Aitz Chaim West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood, PA
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS, Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
United Orthodox Synagogue Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield, MI (NY)
(list in progress — to become a partner synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org)

Parent and Caregiver Support Group
2020-04-27 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
The parent & caregiver support group meets weekly and offers emotional support to those caring for an individual with disabilities. Lead by a clinical social worker, attendees have the opportunity to connect with others who are facing similar challenges during this difficult time.

Grief, the Omer and Corona: Thoughts and Suggestions
2020-04-27 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States

Daily Dvar: Introduction to Melachim I
2020-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore an Intro to Melachim I with Rabbanit Shani Taragin in conjunction with the Torah Imecha program.
Shani is the educational director of Matan Eshkolot – Tanach Teachers’ Education Program, and a highly sought-after lecturer throughout Israel and North America.
Watch

The OU’s Daily Tehillim Call
2020-04-23 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Connect with Jews across the world for daily Tehillim and Inspiration
Call 773.377.9170.
Click here to learn more!

Consolation and Compassion: Mourning Alone Together
2020-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
(FOR RETIREES, Not-yet-Retirees, Seniors, and SANDWICH GENERATION)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.
Reva Judas
Director, NechamaComfort
Register in advance for this meeting
Contact: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org with any questions

Alone Together, Part II
2020-04-12 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
THE DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ORTHODOX UNION PRESENTS

ALONE TOGETHER: PART II
EMERGING FROM AND RETURNING TO THE CAVE:
Chol Hamoed & last days survival and renewal for young couples and families

The session will provide practical tips and awareness for young couples during the current crisis: • To help young couples/young families reflect on the isolation of the first days of Pesach and build on the experience in a positive way • To identify what “worked” and what “could be worked on” to enhance the remainder of the Chag and the isolation • To work on constructive communication and shared experience as a means to move our relationships forward • To generate and offer some tips for Chol HaMoed and for the last days of the Chag in order to make these experiences fulfilling both personally and spiritually.

Presenter: RABBI JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, PsyD
Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Elizabeth/Hillside, NJ Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ

SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 9:00 PM

Register to receive ZOOM link:
Email questions to Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Parenting Under Siege
2020-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
LEARN THESE STRATEGIES:
Communication Techniques That Work
Using “We” Statements
Providing a time frame
Praising!
Mini- Meetings
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
Presenter:
ADINA SOCLOF, MS. CCC-SL Director of Parent Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating “How to Talk so Kids
will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk” workshops as well as workshops based on “Siblings Without Rivalry.” Adina also runs ParentingSimply.com and is available for speaking engagements. You can reach her through www.parentingsimply.com
ZOOM ID:https://uojca.zoom.us/j/537774549
Any questions: Contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Shelter in Place? Which Place?
2020-04-01 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Shalom Task Force presents:
Shelter in Place: Which Place?
Zoom: 756 059 954
Conference line: 646-558-8656 ID: 756-059-954
Practice guidance on legal matters during COVID-19
Court Changes
Custody and Visitation
Impact on Domestic Violence Survivors

Dialogue between
Erin Bistricer, Esq. Senior Staff Attorney, Sarah’s Voice, Shalom Task Force
Rachel Marks, Esq-Schonfeld & Goldring, LLP, Vice President, Shalom Task Force
Introduction by
Avital Levin, LMSW, Director of Education, Shalom Task Force
To submit anonymous questions before and during the workshop, email education@shalomtaskforce.org

Sponsors:
Orthodox Union
Amudim United Task Force, Sister-to-Sister, Project SARAH, My Extended Family, Met Council, ORA, MASK, Adai Ad, Achieve Behavior Health

ALONE TOGETHER: Growing Our Marriage through the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-03-29 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 9:00 PM
ZOOM: https://uojca.zoom.us/j/757199971
Presenter: RABBI JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, PsyD Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC,
Elizabeth/Hillside, NJ Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ
The session will provide practical tips and awareness for young couples during the current crisis:
• Help recognizing self-stress
• Helping spouses who are experiencing anxiety
• Practical tips for spending a lot of time together – balancing the need to relate with the need for personal space
• Practical suggestions for communication and understanding
• Making pre-Pesach/Pesach stress survivable and thrive-able
QUESTIONS? Contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
PRESENTED BY THE ORTHODOX UNION DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Spotlight
2020-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Network with Community Reps
Participation Communities:
Cincinnati, OH
Elkins Park, PA
Fleetwood, NY
Louisville, KY
Richmond, VA
Springfield, NJ
Hear about:
• HOUSING PRICES
• SCHOOLS
• LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• KOSHER SHOPPING
• TAXES
• OTHER AMENITIES
NO CHARGE to attend
Attendees will receive a FREE COPY of the 2019 Community Guide.
Refreshments will be served.
*of the 2019 OU Jewish Community Home & Job Relocation Fair. (Next Fair is April 25, 2021)

Jewish CommUNITY Symposium
2020-02-08 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
THE ORTHODOX UNION
DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES &
NCSY
PRESENT
Jewish CommUNITY Symposium
BUILDING COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES
IN THE MODERN WORLD
Featuring:
Mr. Moishe Bane
President, Orthodox Union
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Director, Women’s Initiative, Orthodox Union
Rebbetzin, Lower Merion Synagogue, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Executive Vice President Emeritus, Orthodox Union
Editor-in- Chief, Koren Talmud Bavli

Moishe Bane To Be Scholar in Residence in Fair Lawn
2020-02-08 - 2020-02-09
Friday night, 8:20 PM:
A Candid Conversation About the Future of American Orthodoxy:
Where We Were & Where We Are Heading
(Oneg will take place in the shul’s social hall)
Shabbat morning (following Tefillah in the Main Shul):
Every Jew Has a Unique Role; But How Do I Know What Mine Is?
Shabbat afternoon, 4 PM, followed by Mincha:
Decisions, Decisions; Juggling OUR Responsibilities and OUR Finances
(Childcare will be provided for children over 3 years of age)
Seudat Shlishit:
Activism & Chesed; Can They Be Contracted Out?
