BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orthodox Union - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Orthodox Union X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ou.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orthodox Union REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201123T180532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T194433Z UID:59914-1606820400-1606824000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Baking DESCRIPTION:Gluten-Free Baking \n\nChocolate cake (great for Pesach!)\nChocolate Strawberry Shortcake\nCream-filled cupcakes\nChocolate rum balls\n\nPresented by Elaine Bodenheimer \nWhile living in New York\,  Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years.   Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago\,  she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper.  She welcomes any comments on her recipes.  You can reach her at elainebodenheimer@gmail.com \n. \nThis 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: \n\n  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-gluten-free-baking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201124T170959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T194610Z UID:59942-1606993200-1606996800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Managing Neck and Back Pain DESCRIPTION:Managing Neck and Back Pain \nPresented by:  Dr. John A. Buza\, MD \n– 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.  \n– Understanding the anatomy and common causes of back pain can help to avoid future episodes of pain\, and lead towards a healthier back.  \n– 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.  \nClick here to register \nJohn 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. \nDr. 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. \n  \n  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-managing-neck-and-back-pain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201123T215530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T194724Z UID:59929-1607425200-1607428800@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM DESCRIPTION:CLOSING THE DISTANCE: A TOOLBOX FOR VIRTUAL BIKUR CHOLIM DURING\nCOVID-19 AND BEYOND \n• Communicating empathy and support without a physical presence\n• Using the senses\, technology and the modern marketplace\n• Creating family experiences while doing bikur cholim \nPRESENTED BY: \nRebbetzin Faigie Horowitz.\nMS of Caring Professionals\, Inc.\nand Congregation Agudas Achim of\nLawrence\, NY. \nClick here for registration \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-closing-the-distance-a-toolbox-for-virtual-bikur-cholim/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201201T152748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T025625Z UID:60030-1607598000-1607601600@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today DESCRIPTION:Revealing Jewish American Heroes: From the Revolutionary War to Today \nIn 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). \nIntroduction 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. \nPresented by Jay Goldberg \nJay 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. \n  \nClick here to register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\n\n\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\n\n\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\n\n\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\n\n\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\n\n\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\n\n\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\n\n\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\n\n\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/60030/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20200212T150755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T094548Z UID:8858-1608458400-1608462000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:CARE & CONNECTIONS in COVID: THE REBBETZIN’S ROLE\nA Panel Discussion with\nRebbetzin Sara Frieberg\, Assistant Rebbetzin & Coordinator of Women’s Engagement\, Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nRebbetzin Dr. Jessica Kalmar\, Anshei Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Milkwaukee (WI); Associate Professor of Psychology\, Lakeland University\nRebbetzin 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 \nModerated by:\nRebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman\, Director\, OU Women’s Initiative; Rebbetzin\, Lower Merion Synagogue\, Bala Cynwyd (PA)\nRebbetzin Judi Steinig\, Director\, Community Programs\, OU; Rebbetzin\, Young Israel of Bayside (NY) \nProgram will take place SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 20\, 2020\n10 AM PST via ZOOM \nRSVP to receive Zoom link\nREGISTER below or contact: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org  / 646-248-0743 \nView Flyer \n\n\n \n \n West Coast Rebbetzins Conference 2020\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Synagogue Affilation*Profession URL:https://www.ou.org/event/west-coast-rebbetzins-conference-2019-2/ LOCATION:On-Line\, 11 Broadway\, NY\, NY\, 10004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20200430T130705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T011137Z UID:48882-1608634800-1608638400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: All in the Family-Relationship Opportunities & Challenges DESCRIPTION:ALL IN THE FAMILY:  Relationship Opportunities and Challenges \nPresented by\nDitza D. Berger\, Ph.D.\, Lander College for Women\, Private Practice\, Cedarhurst\, NY \nThis 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.  \n\n  \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\n\n\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\n\n\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-all-in-the-family-relationship-opportunities-challenges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201216T022744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T005744Z UID:60205-1608634800-1608638400@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You DESCRIPTION:Making Medicare Work for You \n\nHealth care costs in retirement\nWhat Medicare does NOT cover\nWhen to apply\nWhich plan is best for you?\n\nElozor Preil\, RICP®\, CLTC\, Wealth Advisory Group LLC\, Financial Representative\nClick Here to Register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\n\n\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\n\n\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-making-medicare-work-for-you/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201216T025015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T190507Z UID:60211-1608807600-1608811200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: The Occupational Therapist's Perspective on Independent Safe Living   DESCRIPTION:The Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Independent Safe Living   \n\nVisual impairments\nHearing impairments\nSomatosensory deficits\nCognitive impairments\nPhysical deficits\n\nHali 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. \nPeninah 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. \nClick Here to Register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\n\n\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\n\n\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-home-safety-independent-living-through-the-ot-perspective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201229T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201222T184023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T140621Z UID:60266-1609239600-1609243200@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: “It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions” DESCRIPTION:“It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions” \n\n· Parshat Vayechi: A Primer on the Torah’s View of End-of-Life.\n· Yaakov requests that Yosef provide kindness and truth. Where does truth fit in?\n· Understanding our traditions of burial – tahara\, tachrichim\, Shmira – and explaining it to others\n· The Cremation Explosion: What can we do\, what must we do and how do we do it\n\nRabbi Elchonon Zohn\nDirector\, Chevra Kadisha\, Vaad Harabonim of Queens\nFounding President\, NASCK: The National Association of Chevra Kadisha \nCLICK HERE to register \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\n\n\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\n\n\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-its-all-about-the-soul-understanding-and-explaining-jewish-after-life-traditions/ ORGANIZER;CN="Judi Steinig":MAILTO:steinigj@ou.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093149 CREATED:20201222T180007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T152634Z UID:60264-1609412400-1609416000@www.ou.org SUMMARY:SPIRIT: How to QUIET Your Mind for Better Memory? DESCRIPTION:How to QUIET your mind for better memory! \n\nUsing the QUIET acronym\nthe neuroscience on how to be more creative and productive\nSimple tips to calm the “monkey mind”\n\nCLICK HERE to register \nPresented by Rena Yudkowsky\, MSW \nRena Yudkowsky\, MSW\,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker\, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field\, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer’s unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland\, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel\, trainer for dementia caregivers\, facilitator of support groups\, and international lecturer on aging topics. \nCurrently\, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and Is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia.  She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully\, both physically and cognitively as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence and grace. \nWebsite: www.renayudkowsky.com \nFor details about ReMembership www.renayudkowsky.com/remembership \nThe information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of the information you learn during a SPIRIT program without seeking legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/financial/Rabbinic or other appropriate professional advice. \n\n\n\nPartnering Synagogues:\n\n\n\nAnshei Chesed Congregation\, Boynton Beach (FL)\nAnshei Emuna Congregation\, Delray Beach (FL)\n\n\nBeth David Synagogue\, West Hartford (CT)\nBialystoker Synagogue\, New York (NY)\n\n\nB’nai Israel-Ohev Zedek\, Philadelphia (PA)\nCongregation Agudath Sholom\, Stamford (CT)\n\n\nCongregation Ahavas Sholom\, Columbus (OH)\nCongregation Aitz Chaim\, West Palm Beach (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Anshe Sfard\, New Orleans (LA)\nCongregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah\, Glendale (WI)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Hamedrosh\, Wynnewood (PA)\nCongregation Beth Ora\, Montreal (QUE)\n\n\nCongregation Beth Sholom\, Providence (RI)\nCongregation Etz Chaim of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun\, New York (NY)\nCongregation Ohav Zedek\, Wilkes-Barre (PA)\n\n\nCongregation Tiferet Israel\, Austin (TX)\nCongregation Torah Ohr\, Boca Raton (FL)\n\n\nCongregation Zvi Jacob\, Utica (NY)\nDarchei Noam\, Minneapolis (MN)\n\n\nEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)\, Denver (CO)\nFleetwood Synagogue\, Fleetwood (NY)\n\n\nJewish Center of Atlantic Beach (NY)\nKehillat New Hempstead (NY)\n\n\nKehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto (ONT)\nKeneseth Beth Israel\, Richmond (VA)\n\n\nNer Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue\, Baltimore (MD)\nSuburban Torah\, Livingston (NJ)\n\n\nUnited Orthodox Synagogues\, Houston (TX)\nYoung Israel of Bal Harbour\, Surfside (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Brookline (MA)\nYoung Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)\n\n\nYoung Israel of East Brunswick (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Elkins Park (PA)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Fort Lee (NJ)\nYoung Israel of Hillcrest (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale (FL)\nYoung Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of New Hyde Park (NY)\nYoung Israel of Plainview (NY)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Queens Valley (NY)\nYoung Israel of Southfield (MI)\n\n\nYoung Israel of Stamford (CT)\nYoung Israel of West Hartford (CT)\n\n\n\nFor all questions or to become a Partnering Synagogue\, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig\, steinigj@ou.org \nOU Privacy Policy \n  URL:https://www.ou.org/event/spirit-how-to-quiet-your-mind-for-a-better-memory/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR