Orthodox Union

SPIRIT: The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose
2021-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
The Meaning and Importance of Meaning and Purpose

Review of recent research on the impact of seeing one’s life as meaningful on health and longevity
Classic psychological perspectives on the importance of meaning and its role in well being
Torah Perspectives on the construct of meaning and its application

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

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

LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING
2021-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
LIVING BIG in SMALL SPACES: LEARNING THE ART OF DOWNSIZING

Presented by: Shoshana Troppe, Professional Organizer, founder of Mess Free Stress Free

Older adults are often looking to either relocate to a smaller home or want to de-clutter a current residence.

Getting rid of decades of home clutter requires techniques and strategies that will be provided by Shoshana Troppe, founder of www.messfreestressfree.com

Please register below:

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

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

Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Turning Your Conscience into Your Legacy: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them

Ethical Wills: Definition and Purpose
Classic Examples of Ethical Wills in Jewish Tradition
Preparing One’s Own Ethical Will: A Practicum
The Significance of Ethical Wills in the Age of COVID-19

Presented by: Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Executive Vice President, Emeritus, Orthodox Union
Editor-in-Chief, Koren Talmud Bavli

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS
2021-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
GRATITUDE AND HAPPINESS
We 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.

Presented by Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R, Director of Community Relations, Mishkon, The Jewish Board; Therapist in Private Practice Brooklyn, NY
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Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R is Director of Community Relations for Mishkon , the division of the Jewish Board serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Wilbur has been privileged to work within the Jewish Board for many years in multiple roles including Jewish Community Services, director of the Boro Park clinic, Coordinator of Family Violence Services to the Jewish Community to name a few.
Mrs. Wilbur is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, with extensive post master’s training with a particular focus on trauma. Mrs. Wilbur has specialized training in family and child therapy from the Martha K Selig institute, as well as the Ackerman Institute focusing on intra-familial trauma. . In addition, Mrs. Wilbur is trained in EMDR-t 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.

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

Leil Iyun for Professional Development for Florida Kallah Teachers, Rebbetzins & HS Mechanchot
2021-02-14 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Leil Iyun for Florida Rebbetzins - Kallah Teachers - HS Mechanchot / 2021

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Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Talk to Me! Hear Me! Love Me! Connecting to Your Grandchildren with Special Needs
Presented by: Amanda Levy, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services, Yachad, and Batya Jacob, Director of Educational Support Services and Development Executive, Yachad

Place: Where are you as a grandparent presently in life?
Place: Where are your children as parents presently in their lives?
Meshing: How do these two “places” balance the needs and desires of all of you?
Boundaries: Where do they come in and how can we set them?
Investment: You have to be in it to win it!
Practicality: Ideas of what you can and cannot do as the Grandparent!

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

SPIRIT: Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts!
2021-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Learn How to Make Fabulous Gluten-free Purim Desserts!

Tiramisu
Lemon Roll Cake
Hamentaschen

Presented by: Elaine Bodenheimer
While living in New York, Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years. Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago, she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper. She welcomes any comments on her recipes. You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com
This is a pre-recorded session that can be viewed on-demand at your convenience starting February 9. The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below:

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

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

Rediscover and Relocate – Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach, FL.
2021-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
REDISOVER & RELOCATE – Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach FL.

Choosing the right community for you.
Deciding about a full time move or snowbird experience.
Ensuring that you have an appropriate support system.
Making the arrangements.

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

Growth through Trauma: How a Challenging Past Becomes a Brighter Future
2021-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Growth through Trauma: How a Challenging Past Becomes a Brighter Future

Science is slowly recognizing what the Torah has always taught.
Recognizing the trauma that Jews have undergone and how it affects us today.
Learning to accept and embrace our collective past so that we can thrive.

Presented by: Bracha Rupp, LCSW, Program Supervisor of Ohel’s JFNA Holocaust program
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

SPIRIT: A Trip Down Memory Lane
2021-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Join 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.
We 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.
Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer’s unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.
Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and Is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia. She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence and grace.
Visit her website: www.renayudkowsky.com
You Name It course: https://renayudkowsky.com/course/you-name-it/
CLICK HERE to register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

Preparing for Tu B’Shevat
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Preparing for Tu B’Shevat

Introduction to Tu B’shevat, and the connection to Eretz Yisrael.
Significance and meaning of the holiday.
Make your own Tu B’Shevat Seder

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

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

Debunking myths

Halachic Implications of End-of-Life Care

Jewish vs. Western Medical Ethics
Incorporation of a Halachic Pathway

How to advocate for your loved ones

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

Gluten free rolls
Mushroom-chicken crepes
Knaidlach
Apple Kugel

Presented by Elaine Bodenheimer
While living in New York, Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years. Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago, she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper. She welcomes any comments on her recipes. You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com
This is a pre-recorded session that can be viewed on-demand at your convenience starting January 7. The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below:

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

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

SPIRIT: Let's Get Moving with Exercise!
2021-01-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
LET’S GET MOVING WITH EXERCISE! (#5)
Presented by:
SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist)
Click Here to Register
The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.
Partnering Synagogues:
Anshei Chesed Congregation, Boynton Beach (FL)
Anshei Emuna Congregation, Delray Beach (FL)
Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT)
Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY)
B’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Columbus (OH)
Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Anshe Sfard, New Orleans (LA)
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, Glendale (WI)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)
Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal (QUE)
Congregation Beth Sholom, Providence (RI)
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck (NJ)
Congregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York (NY)
Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre (PA)
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Austin (TX)
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
Congregation Zvi Jacob, Utica (NY)
Darchei Noam, Minneapolis (MN)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)
Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)
Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)
Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond (VA)
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, Baltimore (MD)
Suburban Torah, Livingston (NJ)
United Orthodox Synagogues, Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Surfside (FL)
Young Israel of Brookline (MA)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)
Young Israel of Elkins Park (PA)
Young Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)
Young Israel of Hillcrest (NY)
Young Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)
Young Israel of Plainview (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield (MI)
Young Israel of Stamford (CT)
Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)
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SPIRIT: How to QUIET Your Mind for Better Memory?
2020-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
How to QUIET your mind for better memory!

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: “It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”
2020-12-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
“It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
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SPIRIT: The Occupational Therapist's Perspective on Independent Safe Living
2020-12-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Independent Safe Living

Visual impairments
Hearing impairments
Somatosensory deficits
Cognitive impairments
Physical deficits

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

Presented by Elaine Bodenheimer
While living in New York, Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years. Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago, she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper. She welcomes any comments on her recipes. You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com
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This is a pre-recorded session which can be viewed on demand at your convenience starting December 1. The link will be sent by email with the recipes. Please register below:

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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

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

Presented by Marla Kurtz, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Founder and CEO of Ray of Sunshine
Marla has taken her education, expertise, guidance, love and respect for the elderly to an innovative and new level of services in eldercare. She decided to take a positive spin to” aging in place” and give people the ability to stay engaged, connected, and stimulated throughout the day, no matter what their barriers might be whether it being physical, cognitive, or any other disability. Ray of Sunshine was created to meet that need looking at the person first and the disability second.
Marla Kurtz has taken and captured people’s strengths, interests, and likes and has created custom tailored Therapeutic Recreation programs and intervention sessions for people who can no longer participate in these previous activities for whatever reason break them down into workable manageable tasks for successful outcomes. Returning people’s choice and decision making power, decreasing boredom, depression, and agitation; while increasing their levels of sense of self worth and self esteem. This is accomplished with the utmost dignity and respect for the individual. Marla Kurtz is constantly advocating her strong message that just because someone may have a physical loss, cognitive impairment, or any other form of disability, given the right tools anyone can lead an active leisure lifestyle be motivated and stimulated throughout the day and enjoy life to the fullest.
She has taken her gift and shared it successfully with hundreds of families globally and even offers caregiver training education series for in house success. Marla Kurtz has appeared on Canadian National Television, Talk Radio, has been published in numerous articles publications and magazines, has spoken at eldercare and caregiver conferences, and was nominated for the Premier of Ontario’s award in the division of health sciences.
She is a CTRS, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist resides in Toronto, Ontario Canada with her husband and her three children.
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The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice.

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering Synagogues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Israel of West Hartford (CT)

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