Join us for a meaningful event commemorating Israel’s Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, on Monday, May 13.
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May 10-11, 2024 / 3 Iyar 5784

 

SPECIAL DAYS
Yom Hazikaron is observed on Monday, May 13.
Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated on Tuesday, May 14.

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Yom Hazikaron Commemoration and Siyum
Yom Hazikaron Commemoration and Siyum
Orthodox Union

Join us for a meaningful online event commemorating Israel’s Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, on Monday, May 13th. The program will include a joint siyum made by the OU staff in memory of Zechariah Haber, Hy”d, the nephew of our chief strategy officer, Rabbi Ilan Haber, and an address by OU-JLIC staff member Rav Ben Menora, who serves in Tzahal.

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A Film of Emunah and Remembrance
A Film of Emunah and Remembrance
Orthodox Union

In commemoration of Yom Hazikaron and with the goal of strengthening the spirit and unity of the Jewish people, we partnered with Bnei David to produce a film of emunah and remembrance for the American Jewish community. Bnei David in Eli is a groundbreaking Israeli army preparatory yeshiva that has lost 20 of its precious alumni in the current war.

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OU Among Jewish Orgs Expressing Fury Over Bidens Weapon Warning to Israel
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OU Among Jewish Orgs Expressing Fury Over Biden's Weapon Warning to Israel

EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer is one of the American Jewish leaders publicly addressing their concerns to President Biden.

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The Feds, Power, and Courage: Reflections on Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The Feds, Power, and Courage: Reflections on Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024

Must we allow violent rallies because we are fearful of being accused of suppressing the sacred right of peaceful protest? Does our concern for police overreach move us to handcuff law enforcement?

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Yom Hazikaron Commemoration With Rabbi Moshe Taragin
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Yom Hazikaron Commemoration With Rabbi Moshe Taragin

Watch the Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers live from Gush Etzion, Israel, on Monday, May 13th, at 10:15 AM Israel Time.

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Sacramento ‘Slamming Door’ on Religious Children With Disabilities
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Sacramento ‘Slamming Door’ on Religious Children With Disabilities

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Teach Coalition are helping parents and schools stop California from denying crucial benefits to Jewish children with disabilities.

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New York State Passes Budget With Record-Breaking Funding for Jewish Day Schools and Yeshivas
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New York State Passes Budget With Record-Breaking Funding for Jewish Day Schools and Yeshivas

Nonpublic school funding saw a record-breaking increase of $88 million bringing nonpublic school funding to a total of $470 million in the New York State budget that was passed right before Pesach. Watch Sydney Altfield, Teach NYS executive director, break down the historic increases for our community.

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48 Kinyanei Torah
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48 Kinyanei Torah

All Torah is sharing a series of short audio clips on the 48 Kinyanei Torah every weekday during sefirah. Join the WhatsApp group to receive these messages.

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The Senate Must Act to Combat the New Antisemitism – Yes, That Includes Anti-Zionism
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The Senate Must Act to Combat the New Antisemitism – Yes, That Includes Anti-Zionism

OU Advocacy Executive Director Nathan Diament discusses the importance of defining and combating modern antisemitism, which targets Israel based on its Jewish foundations.

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Count Sefirat HaOmer With the OU
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Count Sefirat Ha'Omer With the OU

Keep track of all seven weeks of Sefirat Ha’Omer without missing a night!

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Strength in Unity: Tales from Herzliyas JLIC Community
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Strength in Unity: Tales from Herzliya's JLIC Community

Explore tales of courage and camaraderie in Herzliya’s JLIC community. From soldiers facing war to individuals finding love amidst conflict, these stories inspire resilience and solidarity.

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On Mothers
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On Mothers

It is no secret that behind every great Jewish leader is a great Jewish mother. Rabbi Eliyahu Krakowski, associate editor of OU Press, presents the writings of various gedolim who speak with love and devotion about their mothers and the profound influence they had on their lives.

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Medical Alert Technologies Follow-Up
Tuesday, May 14, at 12 noon EDT

Learn about newest devices, real-life stories with Q & A and common questions. Presented by Moshe Chaim Suissa, president of Jresponder.

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Siyum for Sefer Shmuel II
Thursday, May 16, at 12 noon EDT

Join the OU Women’s Initiative for the Torat Imecha Nach Yomi Sefer Shmuel II Siyum with Mrs. Chana Leah Rapoport.

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SPIRIT Mission to New Orleans
June 3-5

Join the SPIRIT program as we travel to New Orleans with OU Relief Missions to provide assistance in the area while enjoying the local culture.

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What Constitutes a Mixture?
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What Constitutes a Mixture?

Borer is the Shabbos prohibition of separating something from a mixture. But how do we define a mixture? Find out with Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon! Plus, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz on traveling erev Shabbos, Rabbi Reuven Brand on the public aspect of Shabbos, and more!

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Towards Peace of Mind

You and I need to be attentive to our mental and emotional health, especially at times like these. An important component of our wellbeing involves the resolution of suppressed feelings.

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Human and Divine Holiness
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Human and Divine Holiness

What is the difference between human holiness and Divine holiness?

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Dvar Haftorah: Finding the Silver Lining
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Dvar Haftorah: Finding the Silver Lining

This week’s haftorah is particularly harsh – so much so that there are those opinions who suggest reading alternative texts rather than this one.

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An Impossible Directive
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With “v’ahavta l’reiacha kamocha,” the Torah is not demanding the impossible, only the overwhelmingly difficult.

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You Scratched or Dented a Parked Car. Whats the Halacha?
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You dinged someone’s door in the parking lot. Do you have to leave a note? Is leaving a note enough? Do you have to have the repairs done? All this and more in this installment from MoneyHalacha on OU Torah!

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Do not plant your field with two kinds of seed. Do not wear clothing of two kinds of material. Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head. What do such mitzvos, found in parshas Kedoshim, have to do with what’s good, right and holy?

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I love visiting residences for senior citizens. For one thing, being around truly older people invariably helps me feel young by comparison.

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