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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Tzurba Halacha
2020-05-12 06:45 - 07:30, 2020-05-13 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 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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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)

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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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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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: 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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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
2020-05-14 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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Daily Dvar
2020-05-20 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Chapter 3: Messages of Morality
Rabbi Michael Davies is the first Rabbi of Congregation Dor Tikvah in Charleston, South Carolina, an exciting start-up congregation in one of the oldest Jewish communities in the country. He received his Bachelors in Accounting from YU and Semicha from RIETS.
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Torah Perspectives with Rabbi Friedman
2020-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
Given every Wednesday at 7:00 PM EST by 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 45 minutes long.

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A L'Chaim with Billy Crystal
2020-05-20 20:00 - 20:20 (America/Halifax)
The Orthodox Union joins Secure Community Network for a live virtual L’Chaim in honor of first responders!
Register here on Zoom or watch on Facebook

Escape the Zoom
2020-05-20 20:30 - 22:00 (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, friends and anyone who wants to connect are given interactive assignments, clues, and missions to collaborate together to “Escape the Zoom.” We may all be stuck here, so why not have some fun trying to get out?

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Parenting Program: Family Togetherness: Magical Moments or Family Feud?
2020-05-20 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Rules, rules and new rules – Helping yourself and your rule averse child
Spouses as co-parents – Evolving the experience
Transcending disagreements – Reaching connection

Join the conversation between
Yael Wedeck, LCSW, co-founder of Work At It
and her guest, Melissa Groman, LCSWc author of “Better is not so far away”
Work At It -Helping struggling teens find a practical way forward.
Workatit.org
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SPIRIT: Relax & Destress with Chair Yoga
2020-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
SPIRIT: Relax & De-stress with Chair Yoga
Learn how to stretch and breathe from the comfort of your home, car, or office
Presented by Ronda Stoller Wunsch, Certified Yoga Instructor
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Partnering Synagogues:
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of 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
