Fwd: What You Can Do For Israel; Chizuk and Updates; Thank President Biden

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From: Shabbat Shalom <shabbatshalom@ounetwork.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 9:17 PM
Subject: What You Can Do For Israel; Chizuk and Updates; Thank President Biden
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Talking to children about the war PARSHAT BEREISHIT October 13-14, 2023 / 29 Tishrei 5784   HAFTARAH I Samuel 20:18-42, Machar Chodesh   THIS SHABBAT Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Cheshvan   SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan is celebrated on Sunday, October 15, and Monday, October 16  FEATURED 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 Updates and Chizuk Orthodox Union Join us tomorrow, Friday, October 13, at 1:00 PM EDT, for chizuk and updates with Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Rabbi Ilan Feldman and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. You can also watch recordings of the two chizuk calls the OU held earlier this week offering inspiration from speakers in America and Israel. Watch Here  AROUND THE OU OU Advocacy Take Action – Thank President Biden for His Support of Israel OU EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer urges us to take action and write to President Biden, thanking him for his unwavering support for Israel in her critical time of need and ensuring he remains resolute in this support. Thank President Biden Orthodox Union US Senator Gillibrand Supports Israel OU EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer joined US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at a press conference to discuss how the US can continue to support Israel. Watch on Instagram   Introducing לקדשו: Learning Shabbos, Living Shabbos לקדשו: Learning Shabbos, Living Shabbos was conceived at quieter times, as we recognized it is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Today, we bring this project forward with a third dimension. כי אשמרה שבת א-ל ישמרני. This is an extraordinarily difficult moment. Individual Jews need Hashem's protection as does our Nation as a whole. We believe firmly that every Mitzvah we do, every enhancement of our service of Hashem, will provide greater strength and safety for Klal Yisrael and its members. This is certainly true regarding Shabbos, a central pillar of our Torah observance. Read More 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 OU Advocacy Nathan Diament's Remarks to President Biden OU Advocacy Executive Director Nathan Diament thanks President Biden for supporting Israel and speaking out against Hamas. Watch on Instagram Orthodox Union Oh, You?: Deena Denbo In this second episode of Oh, You?, a new podcast hosted by OU EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph that offers the opportunity to meet the incredible people who power our OU programs, Josh interviews OU Community Projects and Partnerships' Deena Denbo, who shares her journey from Los Angeles to the IDF. Watch Now Women's Initiative Women's Virtual Evening of Chizuk Hear messages for these challenging times from inspirational speakers living in Israel. Watch Now GenAleph How to Talk to Your Children About the War in Israel How do we parent during a crisis like the war in Israel? What are the different ways to talk to different aged children? Rabbi Yair Menchel answers these questions and more. Watch on YouTube Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph A Tour of My Office, Part 2: Power Causes Brain Damage There are a few framed items in my office that I glossed over in my last post. They are my certificates and diplomas from Yeshiva University, Penn and others. Read More All Parsha The Human Manual Rabbi Yissocher Frand shares with Rabbi Moshe Schwed insight into his 40+ years of parsha teaching and its implications on day-to-day life. Watch Now  UPCOMING EVENTS   Women's Initiative   Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Lunch 'n Learn with Dr. Julie Joseph Monday, October 16, at noon EDT Join us to hear new ideas on why we need to pray for rain. Register Now   SPIRIT   OU Advocacy Urgent Community Briefing: Engaging with your elected officials Tuesday, October 17, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm OU Advocacy's Jason Grossman will conduct briefings with SPIRIT participants, encouraging them to engage with their local elected officials in Washington, D.C. Register Now  TORAH Rabbi Moshe Hauer Bereishit 5784 We will benefit greatly by opening our eyes to the good and blessing in our lives, by being oheiv yamim lirot tov, seeing the good and blessing that Hashem is always seeking to give us. Read More Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Machar Chodesh The story unfolds with the description of the strained dynamic between Shaul and David and the deep friendship of Yonatan and David. Read More Rabbi Menachem Genack Parallel Sins The Torah describes the sin of Adam and the sin of Cain in closely parallel language. What message does the Torah intend to convey? Read in Hebrew Rabbi Norman Lamm zt"l Reflections on the Divine Image What does it mean when we say that man was created in the image of God? Read More Rabbi Jack Abramowitz Written Law, Oral Law and Shulchan Aruch Real-life Q&A return, including: How does the Torah describe its own authorship? Why aren't the Shabbos laws in the Torah? And if I buy a Shulchan Aruch, how many volumes would that be? Read More