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Presented by: Dr. Michelle Shain, Associate Director of the OU’s Center for Communal Research The OU’s Center for Communal Research is about to release the results of a longitudinal study, surveying adult members of 11 Orthodox shuls in four communities at three time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get a first look at how the […]

Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, Host for SPIRIT, will interview Jewish Action's Editor Nechama Carmel and its Book Editor Rabbi Gil Student. Nechama Carmel has served as editor of Jewish Action, the magazine of the Orthodox Union, since 2001. Under her leadership, the magazine has won 19 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism since 2011. […]

Project Last Kindness presents: Putting Cremation on the Front Burner Half of American Jews are Being Cremated Today. This workshop will teach you the why and how you can change the end of their story You will learn: Why are so many Jews are choosing cremation? What are the consequences of cremation for the deceased? What […]

Higher Education Post-Covid: Will there be a New Normal? What does the data say about the students of tomorrow? How do students want to learn? What are pressure points of higher education? How will business be driving change in higher education? Presented by: Marian Stoltz-Loike, Ph.D., Dean, Lander College for Women/The Anna Ruth and Mark […]

Kashrus 101: How OU Kosher provides certification How does the OU certify products Common misconceptions Frequent kashrus Questions Presented by: Rabbi Eli Eleff, Managing Director, OU Kosher Community Relations CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  In honor of the one year anniversary of the SPIRIT program, we have created a new SPIRIT website with archives and upcoming programs! […]

Achieving a Stigma-free Society for all Mental Health Issues: How Grandparents and Older Adults Can Be Involved What is stigma? Different types and how they affect an individual/ families/ community How do we combat stigma for adults, teens, and children? Addictions,Trauma,molestation Parent groups Micro and macro practice Presented by: Ruchama Clapman, Founding/Executive Director, MASK (Mothers […]

How does the OU Accelerator help new, innovative Jewish startups? Join the SPIRIT presentation to learn more about this OU program and how to get involved by leveraging your own talents and experiences to create an impact in our community. Presented by: Jenna Beltser, Founding Director of the OU Impact Accelerator CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  In […]

IGNITING YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS Choosing your creative media Creating life cycle heirlooms Being creative even without special skills Presented by: Joy Glicker Lieber Joy is the head designer & bridal consultant at Bridal Secrets and Nip & Tuck in Cedarhurst, NY. She is the creator of “PERFECT MATCHES: The Interactive Jewish Dating Game",sold in Judaica […]

Forbidden Fruit, Necessary Evil or Spiritual Imperative: Perspectives on Secular Studies and the Orthodox Community  Presented by: Dr. David Luchins Dr. David Luchins is the Chair of the Political Science Department of Touro College and is the Founding Dean of the Lander College for Women - The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School. He has […]

Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes and Symptoms Health Impacts Diagnosis and Treatments Presented by: Dr. Mohit Shukla, MD Mohit Shukla, MD, is a rheumatologist at New York-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Fresh Meadows, NY. He diagnoses and treats patients with various autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatica and […]