BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orthodox Union - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ou.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orthodox Union REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210113T170730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172536Z UID:60379-1611226800-1611230400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness DESCRIPTION:Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDefine and discuss various advance medical directives\nDefine and distinguish between hospice and palliative care\n\nDebunking myths\n\n\nHalachic Implications of End-of-Life Care\n\nJewish vs. Western Medical Ethics\nIncorporation of a Halachic Pathway\n\n\nHow to advocate for your loved ones\n\nPresented by: Toby Weiss\, MSOD\,  Director of Cultural Sensitivity and Jewish Programming \nMJHS Hospice and Palliative Care \nCLICK HERE to register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/accessing-healthcare-resources-when-facing-serious-illness/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210118T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T181326Z UID:60402-1611658800-1611662400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Tu B’Shevat DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Tu B’Shevat \n\nIntroduction to Tu B’shevat\, and the connection to Eretz Yisrael.\nSignificance and meaning of the holiday.\nMake your own Tu B’Shevat Seder\n\nPresented by: Yosef Gillers\, Founder & Co-Director\, Grow Torah  \nCLICK HERE to register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/preparing-for-tu-bshevat/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210118T175717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T152640Z UID:60404-1611831600-1611835200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: A Trip Down Memory Lane DESCRIPTION:A Trip Down Memory Lane \nJoin us for a conversation between Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director of Community Programs\, OU/SPIRIT Coordinator & Rena Yudkowsky\, MSW\, Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker\, and SPIRIT presenter. \nWe have all been enjoying Rena’s strategies and techniques in her 5 previous presentations.  Let’s hear the background and learn a few more valuable memory hacks\, including what to do when you forget someone’s name. \nRena 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. \nCurrently\, 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. \nVisit her website: www.renayudkowsky.com\nYou Name It course:  https://renayudkowsky.com/course/you-name-it/ \nCLICK HERE to register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/a-trip-down-memory-lane/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210126T210402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T215403Z UID:60446-1612263600-1612267200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Growth through Trauma: How a Challenging Past Becomes a Brighter Future DESCRIPTION:Growth through Trauma: How a Challenging Past Becomes a Brighter Future \n\nScience is slowly recognizing what the Torah has always taught.\nRecognizing the trauma that Jews have undergone and how it affects us today.\nLearning to accept and embrace our collective past so that we can thrive.\n\nPresented by: Bracha Rupp\, LCSW\, Program Supervisor of Ohel’s JFNA Holocaust program  \nClick HERE to register.  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/growth-through-trauma-how-a-challenging-past-becomes-a-brighter-future/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210126T211005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T212216Z UID:60448-1612436400-1612440000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Rediscover and Relocate – Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach\, FL. DESCRIPTION:REDISOVER & RELOCATE – Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach FL. \n\nChoosing the right community for you.\nDeciding about a full time move or snowbird experience.\nEnsuring that you have an appropriate support system.\nMaking the arrangements.\n\nJoin us for a discussion about relocating to communities in Florida moderated by Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director of Community Programs and Coordinator of SPIRIT with our guests\, Mrs. Maurine Fox and Ms. Marilyn Levine. \nMrs. Maurine Fox is originally from Chicago (IL) where she handled customer service for companies employee benefits prior to her retirement. She has lived in the Kingspoint section of Delray Beach for 7 years and belongs to Congregation Anshe Emuna. In non-COVID times she enjoys  spending the summer months with her children and grandchildren in Chicago. \nMs. Marilyn Levine is a resident of Bayside Queens (NY) and retired from the New York City Department of Education where she was a  Special Education Teacher working with mentally retarded children for 30 years. She became a snowbird in Century Village. Deerfield Beach last winter prior to COVID. This is her second winter in sunny Florida and she is enjoying every minute. \nClick HERE to register.  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/60448/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210202T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T221248Z UID:60487-1612868400-1612872000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts! DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts!  \n\n\n\nTiramisu\nLemon Roll Cake\nHamentaschen\n\n\n\nPresented by: Elaine Bodenheimer \nWhile living in New York\,  Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years.   Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago\,  she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper.  She welcomes any comments on her recipes.  You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com \nThis is a pre-recorded session that can be viewed on-demand at your convenience starting February 9.  The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below: \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/learn-how-to-make-fabulous-gluten-free-purim-desserts/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210202T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T190524Z UID:60494-1613041200-1613044800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs \nPresented by: Amanda Levy\, LCSW\, Director of Clinical Services\, Yachad\, and Batya Jacob\, Director of Educational Support Services and Development Executive\, Yachad  \n\n\n\nPlace: Where are you as a grandparent presently in life?\nPlace: Where are your children as parents presently in their lives?\nMeshing: How do these two “places” balance the needs and desires of all of you?\nBoundaries:  Where do they come in and how can we set them?\nInvestment: You have to be in it to win it!\nPracticality: Ideas of what you can and cannot do as the Grandparent!\n\n\n\nClick HERE to Register.  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/talk-to-me-hear-me-love-me-connecting-to-your-grandchildren-with-special-needs/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210127T040635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T034139Z UID:60457-1613332800-1613338200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Leil Iyun for Professional Development for Florida Kallah Teachers\, Rebbetzins & HS Mechanchot DESCRIPTION:Leil Iyun for Florida Rebbetzins - Kallah Teachers - HS Mechanchot / 2021\n \n \n TitleName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Mobile Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Community Position*\n \n Kallah Teacher\n \n \n Rebbetzin\n \n \n HS Mechanechet\n \n \n Other\n Other*Synagogue Affiliation*Directory information: A directory of contact information of program participants is being prepared. Only program participants will receive the directory. Please indicate the information that can be included for yourself:*\n \n Name\n \n \n City\, State\n \n \n Email address\n \n \n Mobile phone\n \n \n Community Position\n \n \n Please do not include me in the Directory URL:https://www.ou.org/event/leil-iyun-for-professional-development/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210209T143114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T145309Z UID:60520-1613473200-1613476800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS DESCRIPTION:GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS \nWe are to increase our happiness for Adar. Our workshop will increase our understanding on what is gratitude and happiness from a Jewish and mental health perspective. Participants will learn healthy\, practical ways to increase and express their gratitude. \n\n\n\nPresented by Faye Wilbur\, LCSW-R\, Director of Community Relations\, Mishkon\, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn\, NY \nClick HERE to Register.  \nFaye Wilbur\, LCSW-R is  Director of Community Relations for Mishkon \, the division of the Jewish Board serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Wilbur has been privileged to work within the Jewish Board for many years in multiple roles including Jewish Community Services\, director of the Boro Park clinic\, Coordinator of Family Violence Services to the Jewish Community to name a few. \nMrs. Wilbur is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist\, with extensive post master’s training with a particular focus on trauma. Mrs. Wilbur has specialized training in family and child therapy from the Martha K Selig institute\, as well as the Ackerman Institute focusing on intra-familial trauma. . In addition\, Mrs. Wilbur is trained in EMDR-t and lectures and facilitates groups on healthy/unhealthy relationships\, cultural competence\,  family violence and teaches the NYS child abuse\, maltreatment\, and neglect mandated course. In addition to her work for The Jewish Board\, Mrs. Wilbur maintains a private practice in Brooklyn\, NY. \n\n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/gratitude-and-happiness/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210209T143655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T144416Z UID:60523-1613646000-1613649600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them DESCRIPTION:Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them\n\n\n\n\nEthical Wills: Definition and Purpose\nClassic Examples of Ethical Wills in Jewish Tradition\nPreparing One’s Own Ethical Will: A Practicum\nThe Significance of Ethical Wills in the Age of COVID-19\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb\nExecutive Vice President\, Emeritus\, Orthodox Union\nEditor-in-Chief\, Koren Talmud Bavli\n\n\n\nClick HERE to Register.  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\nOU Privacy Policy \nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/turning-your-conscience-into-your-legacy-ethical-wills-and-how-to-prepare-them/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210224T144812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T155914Z UID:60605-1614682800-1614686400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING DESCRIPTION:LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING \n\n\nPresented by: Shoshana Troppe\, Professional Organizer\, founder of Mess Free Stress Free \n\n\nOlder adults are often looking to either relocate to a smaller home or want to de-clutter a current residence. \n\n\nGetting rid of decades of home clutter requires techniques and strategies that will be provided by Shoshana Troppe\, founder of www.messfreestressfree.com \n\n\nPlease register below: \n\n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/living-big-in-small-spaces-learning-the-art-of-downsizing/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210224T165046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T171102Z UID:60614-1614855600-1614859200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose DESCRIPTION:The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose \n\n\nReview of recent research on the impact of seeing one’s life as meaningful on health and longevity\nClassic psychological perspectives on the importance of meaning and its role in well being\nTorah Perspectives on the construct of meaning and its application \n\nPresented by: Ditza D. Berger\, Ph.D.\, Lander College for Women\, Private Practice\, Cedarhurst\, NY \nClick HERE to Register. \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-the-meaning-and-importance-of-meaning-and-purpose/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210301T191716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T191716Z UID:60623-1615287600-1615291200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Colorectal Cancer: Prevention\, Diagnosis and Treatment DESCRIPTION:Colorectal Cancer: Prevention\, Diagnosis and Treatment \n\nWhat is colorectal cancer and who gets it?\nWhat are the things you can do to prevent colorectal cancer?\nWhat are the treatments of colon cancer?\n\nPresented by: Christopher M. Foglia\, M.D.\, F.A.C.S.\, F.A.S.C.R.S.\, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in Weill Cornell Medical College. Program Director\, General Surgery Residency\, Chief\, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery of New York-Presbyterian/Queens. \n\nClick HERE to register. \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/colorectal-cancer-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210301T193043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T194312Z UID:60626-1615460400-1615464000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Why is There a Coffee Advertisement at your Seder? The Story of the Berry that Looked Like a Bean DESCRIPTION:Why is There a Coffee Advertisement at your Seder? The Story of the Berry that Looked Like a Bean. \nPresented by: Elie Rosenfeld\, CEO of Joseph Jacobs Advertising Agency \n\n\nWith 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing\, Elie Rosenfeld is one of the leading experts in marketing strategy and communications for the American Jewish market. Elie began his career at Royal Wine/Kedem in their advertising department and created their in-house ad agency.\n \nIn 1996\, Elie joined the historic Joseph Jacobs Advertising agency and in 2003 acquired the firm and became its CEO. Today\, he is a respected consultant to the kosher food industry and the Jewish media field. Elie’s expertise is in practical media and marketing strategy targeting the Jewish consumer utilizing traditional print\, and also the highly specialized arena of Jewish digital and social media advertising. \nOne of Joseph Jacob’s most famous contributions to the American Jewish market is the famed Maxwell House Haggadah. Since 1932 Jewish homes have turned these pages as they retell the story of Pesach. Elie has been fortunate to direct 2 revisions of this work\, including the overhaul of its English translation in 2011. \nClick HERE to register.   \n\n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/why-is-there-a-coffee-advertisement-at-your-seder-the-story-of-the-berry-that-looked-like-a-bean/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210401T144602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T195216Z UID:60720-1618311600-1618315200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Communal Leadership Decision-Making: Public Policy Considerations DESCRIPTION:Communal Leadership Decision-Making: Public Policy Considerations \n\nWhat are the primary factors appropriately reviewed?\nAre there underlying policy disputes that explain diverging decisions?\nWho should be making decisions?\n\nPresented by: Mark (Moishe) Bane\, President\, Orthodox Union \nTo register for the program\, click HERE.  \n\nCheck out these recent articles from the Jewish Action featuring Moishe Bane: \nhttps://jewishaction.com/preidents-message/observations-of-a-kavod-maven/ \nhttps://jewishaction.com/preidents-message/time-to-grow-up/ \nhttps://jewishaction.com/preidents-message/fragmentation-loneliness-and-jewish-identity/ \nhttps://jewishaction.com/preidents-message/parents-job-never-done/ \n\n\n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/communal-leadership-decision-making-public-policy-considerations/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210406T152258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T152850Z UID:60751-1618484400-1618488000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Living in Israel & Seeing the Prophecies: An In-Depth Look at the Various Nevuot Coming to Fruition\, Based on Sefer HaNevuah  DESCRIPTION:The SPIRIT INITIATIVE Presents: \nLiving in Israel & Seeing the Prophecies:\nAn In-Depth Look at the Various Nevuot Coming to Fruition\, Based on Sefer HaNevuah  \n\nA special multi-media presentation presented by: Rabbi Avi Berman\, Executive Director\, OU Israel. \nRabbi Avi Berman is the Executive Director of OU Israel. He lives with his wife and their nine children in Givat Ze’ev. \n\n\n\nRegister Below: \n \n \n Living in Israel & Seeing the Prophecies: An In-Depth Look at the Various Nevuot Coming to Fruition\, Based on Sefer HaNevuah \n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n City\, State\, Country* \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/living-in-israel-seeing-the-prophecies-an-in-depth-look-at-the-various-nevuot-coming-to-fruition-based-on-sefer-hanevuah/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210401T140801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131831Z UID:60709-1618916400-1618920000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis \n\nCauses and Symptoms\nHealth Impacts\nDiagnosis and Treatments\n\nPresented by: Dr. Mohit Shukla\, MD \nMohit Shukla\, MD\, is a rheumatologist at New York-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Fresh Meadows\, NY. He diagnoses and treats patients with various autoimmune rheumatic diseases\, such as rheumatoid arthritis\, lupus\, Sjogren’s syndrome\, polymyalgia rheumatica and systemic vasculitis\, and musculoskeletal diseases like gout\, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. He also has a specific interest in dermatomyositis\, ANCA vasculitis\, and psoriatic arthritis. \n\n\nRegister below to view the pre-recorded session:   \n\n\n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! \nNow you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/introduction-to-rheumatoid-arthritis/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210413T163027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131924Z UID:60877-1619089200-1619092800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Forbidden Fruit\, Necessary Evil or Spiritual Imperative: Perspectives on Secular Studies and the Orthodox Community  DESCRIPTION:Forbidden Fruit\, Necessary Evil or Spiritual Imperative: Perspectives on Secular Studies and the Orthodox Community  \nPresented by: Dr. David Luchins \nDr. David Luchins is the Chair of the Political Science Department of Touro College and is the Founding Dean of the Lander College for Women – The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School. \nHe has served as Senior Advisor to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York\, and has been active in Jewish Communal Life since he became involved in the Orthodox Union’s NCSY program sixty years ago. He serves on the Board of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs\, and has been a visiting scholar at Aish HaTorah – Jerusalem for  the 36 last pre-COVID summers. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nNow you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD) \nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/forbidden-fruit-necessary-evil-or-spiritual-imperative-perspectives-on-secular-studies-and-the-orthodox-community/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210420T152403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T163951Z UID:60955-1619521200-1619524800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: IGNITING YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS DESCRIPTION:IGNITING YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS\n\n\nChoosing your creative media\nCreating life cycle heirlooms\nBeing creative even without special skills\n\n\nPresented by: Joy Glicker Lieber \n\nJoy is the head designer & bridal consultant at Bridal Secrets and Nip & Tuck in Cedarhurst\, NY. She is the creator of “PERFECT MATCHES: The Interactive Jewish Dating Game”\,sold in Judaica stores around the world!  She is also the artistic director of  “STEP ON IT: Chuppah Glass Art” (customized works of art from your broken chuppah glass or tenaim plate). \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD) \nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-igniting-your-creative-genius/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210420T153942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T203211Z UID:60959-1619694000-1619697600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:The OU Impact Accelerator: How to Harness Innovation to Move our Community Forward DESCRIPTION:How does the OU Accelerator help new\, innovative Jewish startups? Join the SPIRIT presentation to learn more about this OU program and how to get involved by leveraging your own talents and experiences to create an impact in our community.\n\nPresented by: Jenna Beltser\, Founding Director of the OU Impact Accelerator\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/the-ou-impact-accelerator-how-to-harness-innovation-to-move-our-community-forward/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210427T161607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T175145Z UID:61034-1620126000-1620129600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Achieving a Stigma-free Society for all Mental Health Issues: How Grandparents and Older Adults Can Be Involved DESCRIPTION:Achieving a Stigma-free Society for all Mental Health Issues: How Grandparents and Older Adults Can Be Involved \n\nWhat is stigma?\nDifferent types and how they affect an individual/ families/ community\nHow do we combat stigma for adults\, teens\, and children?\nAddictions\,Trauma\,molestation\nParent groups\nMicro and macro practice\n\nPresented by: Ruchama Clapman\, Founding/Executive Director\, MASK (Mothers & Fathers Aligned Saving Kids)\, and Dr. Debbie Akerman\, PhD\, LCSW\, CASAP \nDr. Debbie Akerman is a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in private practice. She specializes in  addiction/recovery\, trauma\, and marriage and family work. Dr Akerman facilitated one of MASK parent groups. \nThe mission of MASK (Mothers & Fathers Aligned Saving Kids) is to ensure that all parents/caregivers in the community receive the resources necessary to help raise emotionally healthy families. This goal is accomplished through a confidential helpline\, support groups\, prevention and awareness programs in the community and in school/after school programs . MASK’s helpline refers to professionals\,in patient/out patient programs\, that will best meet the caller’s needs.  All calls are strictly confidential and can be anonymous.  MASK is in its 24 year serving over 112\,000 families. \n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-program-050421/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210427T143028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T143143Z UID:61016-1620298800-1620302400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Kashrus 101: How OU Kosher provides certification DESCRIPTION:Kashrus 101: How OU Kosher provides certification \n\nHow does the OU certify products\nCommon misconceptions\nFrequent kashrus Questions\n\nPresented by: Rabbi Eli Eleff\, Managing Director\, OU Kosher Community Relations \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-initiative-presents-kashrus-101-how-ou-kosher-provides-certification/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210427T161716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T180918Z UID:61036-1620730800-1620734400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Then and Now: A Grandparent’s Guide to Modern Dating DESCRIPTION:Then and Now: A Grandparent’s Guide to Modern Dating \nThis program will offer grandparents educational awareness and practical tools for supporting grandchildren through healthy dating and relationships. \nPresented by: Avital Levin\, LMSW\, Director of Education\, Shalom Task Force \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-program-051121/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210427T152851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T153005Z UID:61021-1620903600-1620907200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Higher Education Post-Covid: Will there be a New Normal? DESCRIPTION:Higher Education Post-Covid: Will there be a New Normal? \n\nWhat does the data say about the students of tomorrow?\nHow do students want to learn?\nWhat are pressure points of higher education?\nHow will business be driving change in higher education?\n\nPresented by: Marian Stoltz-Loike\, Ph.D.\, Dean\, Lander College for Women/The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School\, Touro College and University System  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \n\nIn honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/61021/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210519T160018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T134718Z UID:61290-1621940400-1621944000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Why Do We Still Have Agunot? Understanding GET Refusal Today DESCRIPTION:Why Do We Still Have Agunot? Understanding Get Refusal Today \n\n\nWe will discuss how Get refusal cases develop and what factors contribute to this problem\nWe will analyze the Jewish and civil legal implications of various approaches to addressing the agunah issue\nMost importantly\, we’ll talk about how we can all create change on this critical issue\n\n\nPresented by:\nKeshet Starr\, Esq. Chief Executive Officer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA)\n\n\nCLICK HERE to register.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________ \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/why-do-we-still-have-agunot-understanding-get-refusal-today/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210519T135953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T140804Z UID:61295-1622113200-1622116800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:From the YU Beis Medrash to Saddam Hussein's Palace in Bagdad: A Jewish Chaplain's Journey DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom the YU Beis Medrash to Sadam’s palace in Bagdad\, A Jewish Chaplain’s Journey:\nServing the religious needs of Jews in the American Military\nPresented by:\nRabbi Ira Kronenberg\,  CH(COL)R\, USAR  [Chaplain/Colonel/Retired/United States Army Reserve] \nCLICK HERE to Register \n______________________________________________________________________________ \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/from-the-yu-beis-medrash-to-saddam-husseins-palace-in-bagdad-a-jewish-chaplains-journey/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210521T134441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T142548Z UID:61322-1622718000-1622721600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Project Last Kindness presents: Putting Cremation on the Front Burner DESCRIPTION:Project Last Kindness presents: Putting Cremation on the Front Burner \nHalf of American Jews are Being Cremated Today. This workshop will teach you the why and how you can change the end of their story \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will learn: \n\nWhy are so many Jews are choosing cremation?\nWhat are the consequences of cremation for the deceased?\nWhat is our collective responsibility on this burning issue?\nHow you can get involved and change the eternity of another Jew?\nHow to speak to a family member about this sensitive topic?\n\nPresented by: Rabbi Elchonon Zohn\, Director\, Chevra Kadisha\, Vaad Harabonim of Queens\nFounding President\, NASCK: The National Association of Chevra Kadisha and Yael Davidowitz\, Director of Outreach\, National Association of Chevra Kadisha. \nLast Kindness\, a division of NASCK\, focuses on stemming the rise in cremation amongst American Jewry through awareness\, education and practical assistance. Last Kindness was selected as a winner for the third cohort of the OU’s Impact Accelerator program.  \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to register.\n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n  \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/61322/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210526T152400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T152745Z UID:61366-1623150000-1623153600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Grief\,  It’s So Complicated DESCRIPTION:Grief\,  It’s So Complicated \n\n Learn to define and identify grief\n Understand how our relationship with the deceased impacts our grief\n Learn about and  trust the non-linear way we  grieve\n Come to terms with feelings associated with a loss\nRecognize what coping skills you have and learn new ones as life goes on\n\nPresented by: Faye Wilbur\, LCSW-R\, Director of  Community Relations \, Mishkon \, Coordinator of Special Projects\,  Boro Park & Crown Heights Clinics \,The Jewish Board \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Register.\n\n_________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n  \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/grief-its-so-complicated/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210526T154044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T144135Z UID:61370-1623322800-1623326400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Telling Your Life Story:  A Legacy for Your Family DESCRIPTION:Telling Your Life Story:  A Legacy for Your Family \n\n\nHow to start a memoir\nTechniques to jog your memory\nStrategies to get you to completion\n\n\nPresented by: Car­ol Ungar\, who is a Jerusalem-based jour­nal­ist and writ­ing teacher.  She has written and published memoir essays in Tablet\, The Forward\, Jewish Action\, Ami\, and other leading publications.  She won second place in the Moment Magazine competition for Memoir and has been leading Memoir Workshops for more than a decade in real-time and on ZOOM. She is a moth­er\, a bub­bie\, and an avid home cook.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Register.\n\n_________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n  \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/telling-your-life-story-a-legacy-for-your-family/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172710 CREATED:20210608T135719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T012011Z UID:61420-1623754800-1623758400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:Meet the Editors: An Inside Look at the World of Jewish Magazine Publishing DESCRIPTION:Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Host for SPIRIT\, will interview Jewish Action’s Editor Nechama Carmel and its Book Editor Rabbi Gil Student.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNechama Carmel has served as editor of Jewish Action\, the magazine of the Orthodox Union\, since 2001. Under her leadership\, the magazine has won 19 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism since 2011. \nRabbi Gil Student runs the popular website TorahMusings.com and writes regularly in a variety of Jewish newspapers and magazines. He serves as the Book Editor for Jewish Action. \nFounded in the fall of 1985\, Jewish Action has distinguished itself by offering honest and thoughtful analysis of issues of importance to the Orthodox community. Over the years\, the magazine has featured prestigious rabbis and thinkers representing the full spectrum of Orthodox life\, and today\, it reaches more than 180\,000 readers throughout North America and Israel. \n\nRegister below for the pre-recorded program:\n\n\n \n \n SPIRIT: Meet the Editors: An Inside Look at the World of Jewish Magazine Publishing!\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n City\, State\, Country* \n \n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n_________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn honor of the one-year anniversary of the SPIRIT program\, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! Now you can watch all of the SPIRIT presentations-geared toward retirees- on subjects such as history to exercise to mental health\, all in one place!  \nCLICK HERE to enjoy past programs on-demand at your convenience! \n  \n\nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\nPartnering Synagogues: \nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT) \nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA) \nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\n Congregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA) \nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA) \nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI) \nCongregation Bnai Yeshurun\, Teaneck (NJ)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA) \nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL) \nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN) \nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY) \nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY) \nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA) \nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ) \nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n Young Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL) \nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA) \nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY) \nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY) \nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n Young Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT) \n\nOU Privacy Policy For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-program-061521/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR