Orthodox Union

Emtza Israel WAZE trivia night
2020-05-19 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Calling all 5th-8th graders and parents! Israel WAZE trivia night will test everyone’s knowledge about all things Israel, whether its tourist destinations or music. Our top winners and raffle winners will receive Amazon gift cards.

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Simplified Medicare solutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-05-19 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax)
Michael Friedman, President of AME Insurance Solutions and Yehuda Friedman, Orthodox Union, discuss Medicare solutions and how the CoVID pandemic impacts beneficiaries of Medicare.

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Living in Israel & Seeing the Prophecies
2020-05-19 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
Calling all 5th-8th graders and parents! Israel WAZE trivia night will test everyone’s knowledge about all things Israel, whether its tourist destinations or music. Our top winners and raffle winners will receive Amazon gift cards.
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Daily Dvar
2020-05-19 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Ahavas Olam: On the Road to Har Sinai
Rabbi Reuven Boshnack co-directs,OU-JLIC at Brooklyn College with his wife, Shira. Rabbi Boshnack received his Semicha from RIETS, a Masters in Education from Azrieli and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Touro College. He is the author of Pathways of the Heart: Opening the Teachings of the House of Ishbitz.

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SPIRIT: Overcoming Procrastination: Change 1 Habit
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Overcoming Procrastination: Change 1 Habit

Reducing Stress
Take Action
Using Technology for permanence of change

Presented by
Debbie Ginsberg, Founder & Owner, OrganizeU4Life.com
Debbie Ginsberg is a Professional Organizer, a Senior Move Manager, a Certified Provider of Play Attention, an Accredited Administrator of FOCUS Assessment Tests, a Published Author in Change 1 Habit: Reducing Procrastination, and Professional Speaker. Debbie teaches organizing and life management skills to the Developmentally Disabled and Cognitively Impaired population.
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Partnering Synagogues:
Congregation 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)
Kehillat New Hempstead (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)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partner Synagogue, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

OU Live
2020-05-18 21:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
OU Live with Eli Beer
Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah, joins OU LIVE to share his story of personal miracles, seeing yad Hashem in surviving Coronavirus through a medically induced coma, and the life saving work of United Hatzalah in Israel right now.
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Yachad's Virtual Family Shabbaton
2020-05-18 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
Yachad presents The Virtual Yachad Family Shabbaton! This unique program offers parents who have children with special needs an opportunity to gain resources and receive chizuk from inspirational speakers. Join us May 18th-21st!
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Calm Amid Corona
2020-05-18 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Calm Amid Corona
Growth Perspectives for 2020
Say Goodbye to Summertime Sadness. Join a conversation for students and young Jewish professionals with Dr. Avi Muschel, Dr. Debra Alper and Ms. Shira Boshnack. In conjunction with the YU Counseling Center and JLIC.
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Daily Dvar
2020-05-18 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Daily Dvar: Living A Committed Torah Life
Mrs. Michal Horowitz offers weekly shiurim in Five Towns, NY, and the greater NY area. She is a featured speaker for YU’s Midreshet Yom Rishon, at the RIETS Shavuos program and for the OU Speakers Bureau. In conjunction with the Torat Imecha Program.
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Pirkei Avot - Chapter of the Week
2020-05-18 12:15 (America/Halifax)
Join Rabbi Meyer Friedman. Rabbi Friedman, would travel weekly to NYU, Baruch and Queens College to give Lunch & Learn shiurim to the OU-JLIC students there. The shiur is approximately an hour long.

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Bright Lights Shavous Night
2020-05-18 12:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Registration opens May 18th for pre-Shavous Masterclasses! Join NCSY & OU Educators for instruction and tips to learn with your family on Shavous at home this year. Space is limited.

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Escape the Zoom!
2020-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Zoom burnout is real. So why not escape the Zoom? New York NCSY is running an amazing program, based on the nationwide “Escape the Room” phenomenon, where family and friends connect with interactive assignments, clues, and missions and collaborate to “Escape the Zoom.”

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Calm Amid Corona
2020-05-14 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Riding the Rollercoaster: Managing Emotions and Uncertainty in Stressful Times
With Rabbi Shalom Baum and Shira Kaufman Danzig, PhD. Rabbi Shalom Baum has been the Rav at Keter Torah in Teaneck, NJ, since September 2003. He received his Semicha from RIETS, learned at the Advanced Kollel at Shaalvim and earned his JD from Cardozo. Rabbi Baum has served as President of the RCA and the RCBC. His articles have appeared in many Jewish magazines and books.
Dr. Shira Kaufman Danzig, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience and training. She treats adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, work challenges, loss, and grief and has a sub-specialty in Perinatal Mental Health. Dr. Danzig has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Danzig maintains a private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and in Westchester. Questions may be submitted in advance to hellera@ou.org.
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Daily Dvar: 30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul
2020-05-14 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Parsha Behar-Bechukotai: Right Time, Right Place – The Convergence of Holiness
The Convergence of Holiness, with Rabbi Barry Gelman, Rabbi of United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston. He is the halachic authority for the Houston Community Mikvah and his local eruv. Rabbi Gelman is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rabbinic Cabinet of State of Israel Bonds and the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America.
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SPIRIT: Understanding Dementia
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Understanding Dementia: Warning Signs and Caregiving Strategies

What is dementia? What is the difference between dementia and Alzhimer’s?
Common warning signs
Tips for caregivers
Taking care of yourself while caring for someone with dementia

Presented by:
Adina Segal, LCSW
Jewish Community Outreach Social Worker
CaringKind
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For more information or to ask questions, please contact Rebbtetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
About CaringKind:
CaringKind is New York City’s leading expert in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and the only local organization with decades of experience providing a holistic, comprehensive system of support to Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers throughout every stage of the disease. Offered free of charge and in multiple languages, our philanthropically-funded programs are accessible to everyone, as they educate and equip dementia caregivers to understand the disease, access resources, and enhance the care they provide to the person with dementia and to themselves. We are proud that our programs and services provide caregivers with the warmth of a ‘human touch’ from diagnosis through late stage, easing their burden and ensuring they know they are not alone.
Partnering Synagogues:
Congregation 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)
Kehillat New Hempstead (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)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
For all questions or to become a Partner Synagogue, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Daily Dvar: 30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul
2020-05-13 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Pirkei Avot Chapter 2: A Deeper Examination of Rabbinic Leadership and Responsibility
Rabbi Zev Goldberg leads the Young Israel of Fort Lee and is the Vice President of the RCBC. He spends his afternoons teaching at Bruriah High School for Girls, where he serves as the Chair of the Torah Sh’bal Peh Department. On Fridays, Rabbi Goldberg teaches Semicha students at Yeshiva University.
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Tzurba Halacha
2020-05-13 06:45 - 07:30, 2020-05-12 06:45 - 07:30 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY OU-JLIC
Rise like a lion, and start your day with some Halacha with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg from OU-JLIC of Greater Toronto.
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Live with Eli Schwebel!
2020-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Eli Schwebel had a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 and shared his new song Nodeh Lecha the day he returned from hospital. The communities of Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Harrisburg and Shomrei Emunah Baltimore are joining together, with the OU, to express gratitude to God for Eli’s miraculous recovery.
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Daily Dvar
2020-05-12 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul – Prayer
Lag BaOmer: Using Rashbi’s Teaching to Fire Up Our Prayers
Rabbi Chaim Marcus has led Congregation Israel in Springfield, NJ, since 2002. Descended from a long line of rabbis, he earned a BA in economics from YU and Semicha from RIETS. He also teaches Judaic Studies at Bruriah High School and is a popular speaker across the US.
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Half-Hour Inspiration
2020-05-12 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY OU-JLIC
Uplifting thoughtful daily insight with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg from OU-JLIC of Greater Toronto.
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SPIRIT Financial Program: CREATING CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
2020-05-12 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
CREATING CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES:
How to Live with Confidence in Retirement

Get the most out of Social Security
Create your own pension
Protect your investments

Elozor Preil, RICP®, CLTC
Wealth Advisory Group LLC
Financial Representative

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For more information or to ask questions, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Partnering Synagogues:
Congregation 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)
Kehillat New Hempstead (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)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

Live BaOmer
2020-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY OU ISRAEL
Lag BaOmer virtual kumsitz and family sing-along for all ages with Rabbi Rami Strosberg. Bring your marshmallows and your ruach!
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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-05-11 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY YACHAD
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.

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Calm Amid Corona
2020-05-11 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Dr. Bracha Hollander-Goldfein is the former director of the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia. She is also the director of the Transcending Trauma Project, a research project about Holocaust survivors and their families. She is a senior staff therapist, instructor and approved supervisor and has authored numerous professional books and articles. Questions may be submitted in advance to steinigj@ou.org.
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Daily Dvar: 30 Minutes to Nourish Your Soul
2020-05-11 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
PRESENTED BY THE KARASICK DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mrs. Lynn Kraft is the director of NILI: Chicago Institute of Women’s Learning and is a kallah teacher in the Chicago community. She teaches Tanach at Ida Crown Jewish Academy and serves as Tanach Department Chair and Israel Guidance Counselor. She earned her BA in Judaic Studies and Psychology from Stern College and her MA in Bible from Revel. She lives in Lincolnwood with her husband, Rabbi Aaron Kraft, and their five children. Today’s program will include a siyum of the sefer with the Torat Imecha program.
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Anxiety Through the Lifespan
2020-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join Dr. Norman Blumenthal as he discusses ‘Anxiety through the Lifespan on Thursday, May 7th at 7:30 PM EDT in conjunction with the OU’s Calm Amid Corona Mental Health Series and the Mental Health Symposium of the Montreal Jewish Community.
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Dr. Norman Blumenthal is the education director of the Bella and Harry Wexner Kollel Elyon and Semikha Honors Program at RIETS at Yeshiva University. A licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lawrence, NY, Dr. Blumenthal is Zachter Family Chair in Trauma and Crisis Counseling and Director of OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Response.

Daily Dvar - Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time
2020-05-07 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time’ with Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt.
Rabbi Rosenfelt leads the Fleetwood Synagogue in Southwestern Westchester. He also serves on the Junior High School Faculty of Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ).
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PARENTING PROGRAM:
2020-05-06 21:00 (America/New_York)
-Boring is good
-Be proactive
-Simple ways to teach kids life skills
-Using positive language
-Using Emunah to parent better
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
For any question, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig: steinigj@ou.org
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Daily Dvar: Perek On A Pod -Chapter 1: History and Context
2020-05-06 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore “Perek on a Pod – Chapter 1: History and Context” with Rabbi Gershon Albert.
Rabbi Albert is the senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland. Originally from Montreal, he received his rabbinical ordination from RIETS and is the regional vice president of the Rabbinical Council of America, and halachic advisor to the Oakland Hebrew Day School.
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