Memory Matters -- Part I Can’t remember where you put your keys, whether you took your medicines, or if you said a bracha? Join us for a two part series on improving focus and memory Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker http://renayudkowsky.com CLICK HERE to register Partnering Synagogues: Beth […]
Memory Matters -- Part II How to Improve Focus to Improve Memory T -- take one task at a time E -- build a conducive environment A -- Don't do this automatically S -- Use all of your senses Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Memory Coach and Geriatric Social Worker CLICK HERE to register […]
Sharing Our Past With Our Future: Exploring the value of sharing your story with the next generations with Rabbi Moshe Hauer Incoming Executive Vice President Orthodox Union Click here to register Partnering Synagogues: Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford (CT) Bialystoker Synagogue, New York (NY) B'nai Israel-Ohev Zedek, Philadelphia (PA) Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT) […]
Seated Yoga Learn how to stretch and breathe from the comfort of your home, car, or office Presented by Ronda Stoller Wunsch, Certified Yoga Instructor Click here to register Partnering Synagogues: 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, […]
A Shiva Asar B'Tammuz program with Rabbi Steven Weil, Senior Managing Director, Orthodox Union: The One Man Who Could Have Prevented The Destruction: King Josaiah We will relive the rise and fall of one of Jewish History’s greatest and most tragic figures- Yoshiahu HaMelech ( King Josaiah) “ Click here to register Partnering Synagogues: Beth […]
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 […]
“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: […]
Why Do We Still Have Agunot? Understanding Get Refusal Today We will discuss how Get refusal cases develop and what factors contribute to this problem We will analyze the Jewish and civil legal implications of various approaches to addressing the agunah issue Most importantly, we'll talk about how we can all create change on this […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ON THE STAGE OF LIFE: We will journey with Sharon Katz through three tumultuous decades of activism, theater and Israeli life. Presenter: Sharon Katz, co-founder of the Women’s Performance Community of Jerusalem Introduction by Karen Americus, Klitah and Chesed Program Coordinator at OU Israel This session is coordinated in conjunction with OU Israel […]
An Ex”salmon”ation of Kosher Fish How do I know if a fish is kosher or not? Can I buy fish from a non-kosher fish store? What’s the story with buying salmon at Costco? Presented by: Rabbi Chaim Goldberg Rabbi Chaim Goldberg just celebrated his 20th anniversary running the fish desk at OU Kosher. Rabbi Goldberg […]