Orthodox Union Community Services

02/14/2022

Thanks to all the communities who participated in yesterday's virtual fair! With so many incredible Jewish communities from all over, we were excited to host over 60 communities from 22 states and Israel!

If you missed the fair, please visit https://www.ou.org/fair/ to explore all the communities who participated!

To order a copy of the 2022 Fair Guide go to: https://www.ou.org/fair/missed-fair-get-info/

OU Community Fair Going Virtual! Sunday, February 13, 2022 -- ONLINE from the comfort of your home! Connect and speak personally with representatives from communities across the country and Israel. Click here to Register Order the Fair Community Guide

08/24/2020

Great article from the The Jerusalem Post / JPost.com on the Orthodox Union's SPIRIT Intiative!

Since March 2020, more than 35 virtual programs have been started, about topics such as physical movement, mental health, Jewish learning, learning how to use social media, cybersecurity and more!

Since March 2020, more than 35 virtual programs have been started, about topics such as physical movement, mental health, Jewish learning, learning how to use social media, cybersecurity.

08/17/2020

Project Resilience courses resume today at Noon EDT. Don't miss: "Rediscovering Resilience in Turbulent Times" with Dr. Naomi Baum, which takes place on Monday, August 10 at 12:00 noon EDT. Go to ou.org/resilience to register or watch the archived videos.

08/10/2020

Join The SPIRIT Initiative tomorrow, August 11 at 11:00 AM
for a program on the First Steps to Aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh!

-How to Get Started
-The Process
-Rights and Benefits
-Application

Presented by: Marc Rosenberg, VP for Diaspora Partnerships, Nefesh B’Nefesh

CLICK below to register:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: First Steps to Aliyah with Nefesh B' Nefesh. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

07/27/2020

VIRTUAL PREMIERE OF SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION #2 NOW ON DEMAND!
(Register Below to View Presentation)

Featuring:
CITIZENS BANK: Financial Matters to Consider

Participating Communities:
Southfield, MI
South New Rochelle, NY
Stamford, CT
West Hartford, CT
Wynnewood, PA

Learn About:
Housing costs / Schools / Local Employment opportunities
Kosher shopping / Taxes / Other amenities

Link below to register for for on-demand viewing:
https://www.ou.org/fair/community-virtual-spotlight/

Participating Communities from SPOTLIGHT #1 (also available for viewing):

Cincinnati, OH / Elkins Park, PA / Fleetwood, NY
Louisville, KY / Richmond, VA / Springfield, NJ

*Other communities will be highlighted in future programs throughout the coming months.

VIRTUAL PREMIERE SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION (other communities will be highlighted in future programs throughout the coming months) -- REGISTER BELOW TO VIEW

07/21/2020

Join The Spirit Initiative this morning at 11 AM for THE HISTORY OF KASHRUS IN THE UNITED STATES

Development
Progression
Modern Manufacturing practices in the food industry

Presented by the OU's own Rabbi Dovid Jenkins, Rabbinical Coordinator, OU Kosher.

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: History of Kashrus in the US. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

06/29/2020

VIRTUAL PREMIERE SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION
(other communities will be highlighted in future programs throughout the coming months)

Featuring:
CITIZENS BANK: Financial Matters to Consider

Participating Communities:
Cincinnati, OH
Elkins Park, PA
Fleetwood, NY
Louisville, KY
Richmond, VA
Springfield, NJ

Learn about:
Housing costs
Schools
Local Employment opportunities
Kosher shopping
Taxes
Other amenities

Program will air TONIGHT for on-demand viewing. Please register to receive the link:

https://www.ou.org/fair/community-virtual-spotlight/

06/09/2020

Join the SPIRIT Initiative today at 11 AM along with the Orthodox Union's own Marketing Coordinator, Rachel Leff as she discusses the Basics of Social Media.

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Social Media . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/05/2020

Join us for this week's line up for THE SPIRIT INITIATIVE:
Stimulating Program Initiative for Retirees* That Inspires Thought
*For Retirees, Not-Yet-Retirees, Empty Nesters, Sandwich generation parents, and Seniors

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TODAY, 11 am EDT

LET'S GET MOVING WITH EXERCISE!

Presented by SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist

Register in advance for this program:

https://uojca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpc-6vrT8oH9AC4IrKR2YqOyAWnch3TxC2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Thursday, May 7, 11 am (EDT)

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Relationship Opportunities and Challenges

Presented by Ditza D. Berger, Ph.D., Lander College for Women, Private Practice, Cedarhurst, NY

Register in advance for this program:

https://uojca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElceqqqz8jGtAZMDAAGUVQGWXXVviXSjRw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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For more information, visit www.oucommunity.org or contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, [email protected]

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Partnering SPIRIT Synagogues:

Congregation Aitz Chaim, West Palm Beach (FL)

Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)

Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood (PA)

Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS), Denver (CO)

Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)

Kehillat New Hempstead (NY)

United Orthodox Synagogue, Houston (TX)

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)

Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)

Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)

Young Israel of Southfield (MI)

Young Israel of Stamford (CT)

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04/23/2020

Join us today at 11 AM for a virtual Zoom program on:

CONSOLATION AND COMPASSION:
Mourning Alone Together

-Paying a "virtual" shiva call
-Thoughts and guidelines

Presented by Reva Judas
Director, NechamaComfort

Reva Judas is the Founder and Director of NechamaComfort, an organization that supports families suffering through infant and pregnancy loss. She received her Chaplaincy Certification from Hackensack Medical center and is a Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) certified Infant Pregnancy Loss Facilitator. She holds a BS in Human and Child Development. Reva has counseled people around the world and has trained medical staff, clergy, and lay leaders in best practices for supporting grieving families.

Register in advance for this program below:
https://uojca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckc-GgqT8iGNR6I5xb1UUmU-u_-NzgyKY2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For any questions, contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, [email protected]

04/12/2020

Join us tonight at 9:00 PM ET for the second installment of:

ALONE TOGETHER: EMERGING FROM AND RETURNING TO THE CAVE: Chol Hamoed & last days survival and renewal for young couples and families

The session will provide practical tips and awareness for young couples during the current crisis:

• To help young couples/young families reflect on the isolation of the first days of Pesach and build on the experience in a positive way.
• To identify what "worked" and what "could be worked on" to enhance the remainder of the Chag and the isolation.
• To work on constructive communication and shared experience as a means to move our relationships forward.
• To generate and offer some tips for Chol HaMoed and for the last days of the Chag in order to make these experiences fulfilling both personally and spiritually.

Presenter: RABBI JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, PsyD
Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Elizabeth/Hillside, NJ Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ

Register here: https://uojca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscuutqDsvE9Fe5Yqf-sHJQJit5PtvHbZM

Email questions to Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, [email protected]