Fwd: Launch of Project Protect; When an Adult Cries ‘Imma’; Global Day of Loving-Kindness

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Date: Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 9:05 PM
Subject: Launch of Project Protect; When an Adult Cries 'Imma'; Global Day of Loving-Kindness
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Join us in making brachot to merit the safety of our brothers and sisters in Israel. PARSHAT NOACH October 20-21, 2023 / 6 Cheshvan 5784   HAFTARAH Isaiah 54:1-55:5  FEATURED EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer Provides an Update From Israel Orthodox Union Rabbi Hauer draws from his experiences in Israel and talks about some of the changes that have and have not occurred in the Israel of this moment. Watch Now Our Brothers and Sisters in Israel Need Your Help Orthodox Union Thousands of the teens, families and American olim that OU Israel serves every day are suffering, making the need for our support, counseling, and spiritual guidance urgent. We are turning to you for help to meet the urgent needs of our OU Israel family. We ask you to pray and we ask you to donate. Donate Now  AROUND THE OU OU Israel Special Message of Chizuk From Rabbi Avi Berman Despite the fact that last week introduced such pain and sorrow for the Jewish people, the outpouring of love, support, and action was unparalleled. Read More Orthodox Union OU Letter to President Biden Read a letter from the OU leadership to President Biden. Read More Orthodox Union Updates and Chizuk Join us Sunday, October 22, at 11:00 AM EDT, for chizuk and updates live from Israel with Rabbi Moshe Hauer and Rabbi Avi Berman. You can also watch recordings of the previous OU chizuk calls offering inspiration from speakers in America and Israel. Watch Here Women's Initiative Tehillim for Our Times The words of David Hamelech, written thousands of years ago, are just as relevant today. This series on Tehillim, featuring presenters living in Israel, elucidates specific perakim of Tehillim with an understanding for our times. Register Now Orthodox Union Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph on Talkline with Zev Brenner Zev Brenner of Talkline Network interviews OU EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph about the OU's initiatives to help Israel. Watch on YouTube Teach Coalition Teach Coalition Launches Project Protect Teach Coalition launches Project Protect, a national team dedicated to advocating for and implementing government funding to protect Jewish institutions. Read More Community Projects and Partnerships #BlueRibbonsforIsrael Join #BlueRibbonsforIsrael, a unity campaign in support of the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in Israel. It symbolizes solidarity with the hostages, their families, and all who care about their safety. Read More Orthodox Union What About College Campuses? OU EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer addresses the recent tensions on college campuses with WCYB (NBC) — News 5 Live at 5. Watch Now NCSY Sending Inspiration to the Frontline In response to the horrific attacks in our homeland, NCSY and NCSY Israel help teens provide spiritual protection to IDF Soldiers, and all Israelis, by taking on inspirational commitments. Praying and learning in their honor can create an even stronger bond during these trying times. Find Out More Jewish Action The Yom Kippur War: An American Volunteer Remembers Dr. Irwin H. Krasna, an American doctor who volunteered in Israel during the Yom Kippur War, tells his story: "When you are having a cup of coffee at midnight in the ward, and you hear an adult male voice cry 'Imma' — that voice lives with you forever." Read More  UPCOMING EVENTS   Yachad, OU-JLIC and NCSY   Global Day of Loving-Kindness Sunday, October 22 Stand with Israel and help in fighting hate with kindness. Learn More   SPIRIT   Postural Therapy Monday, October 23, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join this five-part series designed to improve your posture, movement, and long-term health. Register Now   SPIRIT   Medicare Tuesday, October 24, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Find out everything you need to know about Medicare, including answers to your pressing questions and lessons from real Medicare Insurance specialist Shmuel Zaidman. Register Now  TORAH OU Torah Initiatives L'Kadsho – Learning Shabbos, Living Shabbos This week, L'Kadsho presents Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz on opening bottles and cans on Shabbos, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon on the prohibition of performing labor, Rabbi Reuven Brand on the definition of melacha, and Rabbi Aryeh Kerzner on cleaning a cut and more. Learn Now Rabbi Moshe Hauer Moral Leadership in a Dark World It was corrupt leadership that brought the destruction of the world in the mabul, the great flood. Read More Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Yeshayahu's Message of Hope Just as Hashem's word remains steadfast and He will not bring another flood, Hashem commits to not be eternally angry with His people. Read More Rabbi Menachem Genack Re-Creation of the World In describing the re-creation of the world after the Flood, the Torah's account closely parallels the initial story of creation. Read in Hebrew