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Date: Thu, Mar 24, 2022, 8:21 PM
Subject: Shuls for Ukrainian Jewry; Pesach Q&A; Moving Beyond Respect
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Parshat Shemini   |   candle lighting times   |   donate Maos Chitim 2022/5782—Help Those in Need Today Orthodox Union Pesach is approaching and the number of individuals and families in need within our community is high. Donate Now 80+ Shuls Across North America Uniting to Support Ukrainian Jewry Orthodox Union Together with the OU, RCA and NCYI, shuls across North America are raising funds for our Jewish brothers and sisters impacted by the war in Ukraine. While the Jewish community has responded admirably to the immediate crisis, there is still a significant need for long-term aid as these refugees rebuild their lives. The Shuls for Ukrainian Jewry campaign will provide that aid, with 100% of funds going to projects on the ground. Has Your Shul Joined Yet? Ukraine Crisis Fund Orthodox Union The needs of refugees continue and will for some time. Show your support by donating to the OU's Ukraine Crisis Fund. Donate Now PARSHAT SHEMINI March 25-26, 2022 / 23 Adar II 5782   HAFTARAH Ezekiel 36:16-38   THIS SHABBAT Parshat Parah, Mevarchim HaChodesh for the month of Nisan.   SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Nisan is celebrated on Shabbat, April 2. Around the OU The Answers to Your Pesach Questions: ASK OU OU Kosher See the schedule and sign up for reminders for the ASK OU events in New York and Los Angeles, beginning this Sunday. Register for Reminders Rabbi Moshe Elefant on Talkline With Zev Brenner OU Kosher Rabbi Elefant is appearing nightly on Talkline With Zev Brenner answering Pesach questions, as he has done for over 12 years. More Information The OU at BoardCon Orthodox Union OU EVP Rabbi Josh Joseph will be a panelist at the BoardCon conference this Tuesday. Nonprofit BoardCon brings together executive leadership and board members from nonprofits across New York to discuss how to enhance collaboration between board and staff. 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Listen Now Your Eyes as You Age SPIRIT Join us on Tuesday, March 29, for a discussion on common age-related eye disorders. Register Now Torah Birkat Kohanim and Korbanot Rabbi Menachem Genack If reciting birkat kohanim requires sacrifices, as we see in this week's parasha, how can we recite birkat kohanim today? Read in Hebrew Moving Beyond Respect Rabbi Norman Lamm It is important that our synagogues possess the element of kavod, but it is far more important that they attain, as well, the ideals of kedusha. Read More Aging Grace Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb We all know something about the natural course of aging and the toll it takes upon our bodies and minds. But we are much less familiar with the social impact of the process of aging. Read More Women's Initiative Weekly Parsha Series—Shemini Mrs. Rachel Baum Ever mess up on your parenting? If so, you have lucky children! Learn how Aharon's shame teaches us a fundamental lesson in parenting. 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