PARSHAT PEKUDEI
March 15-16, 2024 / 6 Adar II 5784 HAFTARAH
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Taanit Esther is observed on Thursday, March 21. | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | #IAmAJew | | Orthodox Union | At a time when Jewish stereotypes persist and antisemitism is on the rise, we are challenging misconceptions and celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Jewish people. Our latest billboard, located in Times Square at 1500 Broadway and West 43rd Street, challenges viewers to see beyond the stereotypes and join us in the fight against antisemitism. Help us show people who we really are by sharing a photo of yourself on social media using the hashtag #IAmAJew. Together, we can challenge stereotypes by showcasing the diverse faces and stories of Jews around the world and proudly celebrate our Jewish identity. Mi k'amcha Yisrael – there's truly no one like us. | | | |  | | Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph Runs Jerusalem Marathon With Team Yachad | | Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph | The 13th annual Jerusalem Winner Marathon took place last Friday in the shadow of the October 7 massacre. A record 40,000 runners from 80 countries united in a show of solidarity and support. Our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph ran as a member of Team Yachad and shared his thoughts about his Jerusalem Winner Marathon experience and his feelings about being in Israel at such a challenging time for the Jewish people. | | | |  | | Meet the Mashgiach | | OU Kosher | In episode 2 of OU Kosher's Meet the Mashgiach video series, Building Relationships, mashgichim speak about the different ways they develop mutually respectful relationships when visiting product plants for kosher inspections – and why being personable is a vital part of a mashgiach's job. | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | | Unity After October 7 | JNS CEO Alex Traiman speaks with our EVP, Rabbi Moshe Hauer, about what the OU is doing to combat antisemitism, advocate for Israel and support unity among different Jewish communities. | | Watch on YouTube | | |  | | NCSY | | NY & NJ NCSY's Evening of Strength | NY & NJ NCSY hosted an Evening of Strength honoring David and Stephanie Sokol, Rabbi Aryeh and Yael Wielgus, and Rabbi Tuvia and Sara Fried for their longstanding commitments and contributions to NCSY. | | View Photos | | | | | | Orthodox Union | | Jerusalem Mayor Lion's Visit to OU HQ | We were privileged to host the mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, at OU HQ last week. We enjoyed our discussions with Mayor Lion and look forward to continuing to strengthen our connection to the beautiful and holy city that is home to our OU Israel headquarters. | | | | |  | | Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz and Allen Fagin | | Purim, Persia and Some Hints from Herodotus? | While the length of the Persian period of rule has been the subject of controversy, and the identity of King Achashverosh the subject of some debate, there is no dispute that the Purim story takes place during the period of Persian domination, specifically during the First Persian Empire (known as the Achaemenid Empire). | | Read More | | |  | | GenAleph | | How to Cope With a Child's Cancer Diagnosis | How do we prepare our children for a new diagnosis of cancer, or for surgery? How do we balance the needs of a diagnosed child with those of the rest of the family? Dr. Cheryl Book, the director of Clinical and Family Services for Chai Lifeline, answers these questions and more in this week's episode of The Jews Next Dor. | | Watch on YouTube | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | |  TORAH | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | | The Light of Adar – Despite the Darkness | We have entered the second month of Adar, a time when our feelings of joy are expected to grow. That is not easy, as we are still reeling from October 7th, the continued captivity of the hostages, the ongoing war in Gaza and its many losses, and the international tidal wave of antisemitism. Joy seems hard to come by. | | Read More | | | |
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