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PARSHAT TZAV
March 29-30, 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784

 

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Ezekiel 36:16-38

 

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180,000 Letters to the White House for 180 Days in Turmoil
180,000 Letters to the White House for 180 Days in Turmoil
Orthodox Union

We need your help today to send a strong message to President Biden to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of our hostages.

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OU Mourns the Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman
OU Mourns the Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman
Orthodox Union

Joe Lieberman was a member of our community who made history and was mekadesh shem shamayim, bringing honor to G-d and the Torah while doing so.

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Passion and Politics Never Sleep
Passion and Politics Never Sleep
Orthodox Union

In this dynamic episode of Oh, You?, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph interviews Sydney Altfield, Executive Director at Teach NYS. They discuss her passion for being a voice and building relationships in politics, how it feels speaking in front of congress, why Attorney General Letitia James stopped her day to speak to the TEACH kids, Sydney’s signature power glasses, and so much more!

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The Taste of Freedom
The Taste of Freedom
Orthodox Union

The past several months have been difficult for all of us, as we have witnessed the horrors of October 7 and the ensuing war, and watched the rise of local antisemitism with dismay. For many, the promise of Pesach is a welcome beacon of hope. But there are many people in our community who anticipate Pesach with dread. Already struggling to keep financially afloat during the rest of the year, the additional costs of Pesach are simply too much. They need your help.

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Purim, Pesach and Prosemitism
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
Purim, Pesach and Prosemitism

It is the Purim-to-Pesach holiday season and it is high time for us to lift our spirits, to turn from today’s painful challenges to its incredible opportunities, and to lose some sleep over the looming issue of prosemitism.

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Order or Download Your OU Guide to Passover 2024
OU Kosher
Order or Download Your OU Guide to Passover 2024

The OU’s annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Passover is available to order or download. Complete with eye-catching graphics, useful charts, engaging features and practical how-to’s, The OU Guide to Passover takes readers from Pesach prep through Sefirat Ha’Omer and everywhere in between.

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Don’t Just Dream Big, Do Big
Orthodox Union
Don’t Just Dream Big, Do Big

Our CHRO Josh Gottesman has been selected among 2,000 applicants to present at a national HR conference.

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OU’s NCSY 4G Convention Draws 200 Orthodox High Schoolers
NCSY
OU’s NCSY 4G Convention Draws 200 Orthodox High Schoolers

The recent NCSY 4G International Convention in Somerset, NJ, catered to a broad spectrum of Modern Orthodox and Bais Yaacov high school girls. The all-girls program empowers young women to bring meaning to their Judaism on their own terms.

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The Purim Crossover Story of Brandeis and Tel Aviv JLIC Communities
OU-JLIC
The Purim Crossover Story of Brandeis and Tel Aviv JLIC Communities

Discover the heartwarming Purim crossover story as Brandeis and Tel Aviv University’s JLIC communities unite to spread joy. From mishloach manot packing to supporting soldiers, witness the power of global Jewish solidarity now!

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Signs of the Seder
Our Way
Signs of the Seder

Our Way-Yachad is pleased to make available a booklet with highlights of the Passover Seder in Sign language.

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Building Better Middos: A Parents Guide to Character Development
GenAleph
Building Better Middos: A Parent's Guide to Character Development

How does one raise children with good middos? Sara Blau, noted author, lecturer and educator, discusses strategies for raising children with strong Jewish morals and values in this week’s episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast.

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The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of Shabbat
Jewish Action
The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of Shabbat

Revisit this excerpt, published in Jewish Action, from the late Senator Joseph Lieberman’s book The Gift of Rest, where he discusses maintaining loyalty to one’s faith while managing the affairs of state.

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Rachel Yehuda: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
18Forty
Rachel Yehuda: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, Rachel Yehuda, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, talks about intergenerational trauma and intergenerational resilience.

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Women's Program on Bedikas Tola’im
Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 PM
Lakewood/Jackson, NJ

Join an informative, hands-on women’s presentation on bedikas tola’im (checking for infestation).

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The SPIRIT of Pesach: Common Questions and Advice for Your Pesach Planning
Tuesday, April 2, at 12:00 PM

Which food items need Pesach certification? Can you kasher certain appliances? How do you kasher? This session will be presented by Rabbi Eli Eleff, Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kosher, Managing Director, Community Relations in coordination with ASK OU. Submit questions here.

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Matzah and Medicine
Sunday, April 7, at 8:15 PM

OU Kosher and New York Medical College – Touro University present a pre-Passover live webinar on navigating Pesach in healthcare settings.

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Pesach Preparations
Sunday, April 14, at 8:00 PM
Queens, NY

This pre-Pesach presentation includes a Q&A session and will be moderated by OU Kosher’s Rabbi Eli Eleff.

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Bridging Boundaries: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders to Stand Strong Against Antisemitism
Monday, April 15, at 1:00 PM

Join guest speakers JLIC UCLA Directors Rabbi Aryeh and Rebbetzin Sharona Kaplan, along with IDF soldier and activist Noy Leyb, as they share their stories and explore ways we can stand together to fight against antisemitism in these increasingly difficult times. This virtual event is open exclusively to OU members. If you would like to gain access to this event and others like it, we invite you to become an OU member today.

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Support Groups for Parkinson's

Experienced mental-health providers will facilitate the groups, which will include no more than 12 people in each section. Please register separately for PWP or carepartner participation. The first date will be announced shortly and will include the Zoom link.

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Photosensitive Lenses and Other Color-Changing Items
L'Kadsho
Photosensitive Lenses and Other Color-Changing Items

Can you go out on Shabbos wearing glasses or other garments that change color in the sun? Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz investigates! Plus, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, Rabbi Reuven Brand, Rabbi Shalom Rosner, and more!

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The Table and the Mizbe’ach
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The Table and the Mizbe’ach

The Talmud famously teaches that since the Beit Hamikdash was destroyed, our dining room tables play the role once played by the Temple’s altar.

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The Priestly Garments
Rabbi Menachem Genack
The Priestly Garments

Why was the Kohen Gadol allowed to wear the priestly garments, without concern for the prohibition of shaatnez, even when he was not performing the avodah?

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The Reservoir of Renewal
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
The Reservoir of Renewal

Yechezkel illustrates the profound spiritual metamorphosis of the people through the symbolism of water. What is it about water that serves as a catalyst for such spiritual renewal?

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A Matter of Time
Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider
A Matter of Time

We cannot always readily digest the Torah we learn. The key is to place the mitzvot “on our hearts.”

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Pesach Is Coming!
Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Pesach Is Coming!

Enjoy these real-life reader questions in anticipation of the holiday, including: Do we mimic drinking blood? Is Yizkor recited too late for Pesach? And couldn’t Moshe just have ordered the Egyptian taskmaster to stand down?

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If a Mezuzah Falls on Shabbos
Rabbi Ephraim Glatt, Esq.
If a Mezuzah Falls on Shabbos

What happens if a mezuzah slips from its case on Shabbos? Is it muktzeh? Can it be returned to its place? Must you vacate the room?

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Why Civilizations Die
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ztz"l
Why Civilizations Die

The Mayan civilization, like the Roman Empire and the Khmer Empire, collapsed because problems became too numerous and complicated for the people to handle. It can happen to any society. So how is it that the Jews are still going?

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The Practical Mystic
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
The Practical Mystic

The world did not know that he was a mystic. He was an accomplished diplomat, who knew how to deal with people in positions of great power. Some characterized him as a shrewd, and even manipulative, manager of men.

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Terumas Hadeshen – Taking Out the Ashes
Mrs. Hudi Elsant
Terumas Hadeshen – Taking Out the Ashes

Discover why the Torah repeats all the korbanos again.

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Transgression – Internal or External
Rabbi Shalom Rosner
Transgression – Internal or External

The Kli Yakar derives an insightful lesson from the fact that the rules regarding vessels appear in connection with a korban chatat in particular, although they apply to vessels used for all sacrifices.

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Hatmana (Insulating Food): Forbidden on Shabbos When?
Halacha Yomis
Hatmana (Insulating Food): Forbidden on Shabbos When?

I am aware that hatmana (insulating food to preserve the heat) is forbidden before and during Shabbos. Under what circumstances does this restriction apply?

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WE NEED YOUR HELP! 180,000 letters to the White House for 180 days in turmoil.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! 180,000 letters to the White House for 180 days in turmoil.
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If I used a knife to cut meat, can I use it to cut bread that will be served with cheese?
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Passover Egg Crepes
Steven Genack
Passover Egg Crepes

Passover egg crepes are the perfect option for a gluten-free holiday where it’s possible to experiment with substitute ingredients.

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Echoes of Eden: Sefer Vayikra
OU Press
Echoes of Eden: Sefer Vayikra

In this third volume of his critically acclaimed Echoes of Eden series, Rabbi Kahn combines the mystical explorations of Kabbalah and Chasidism with a highly intellectual and broad-minded approach to Torah study.

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The Seder Night: An Exalted Evening
OU Press
The Seder Night: An Exalted Evening

The Seder Night: An Exalted Evening presents the full text of the Haggadah with a comprehensive commentary straight from the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik ztz”l.

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