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PLUS: What do you do if you're carrying on Shabbat and you discover that the eiruv is down? PARSHAT METZORA April 19-20, 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784   THIS SHABBAT Shabbat Hagadol   SPECIAL DAYS Bedikat Chametz is performed on Sunday night, April 21. Taanit Bechorim is observed on Monday, April 22. Passover begins Monday night, April 22, and is observed through Tuesday, April 30. Begin counting the Omer on the night of the second seder, April 23. Begin saying V'tein Bracha at Maariv on April 24. Information is listed for chutz la'aretz.  FEATURED Shabbat Hagadol Message From Rabbi Hauer Rabbi Moshe Hauer We have had almost a week to reflect upon the powerful experience of last Motzei Shabbat, when with Hashem's help the massive airstrikes from Iran were successfully intercepted and repelled by Israel and its allies.   We marvel at the gift of the outstanding defensive technologies we had available; at the near-perfect deployment of those technologies during the attack; and at the ready cooperation and partnership of the United States and other allies. At a time when we were feeling exceptionally alone, others came and stood with us as Hashem spread over us סוכת רחמים חיים ושלום, a protective canopy of mercy, life, and peace.   As we assemble this Shabbat Hagadol, whether at our dining room tables or in our shuls, let us take a moment to reflect on this miracle. It is certainly not our strength and the might of our hands that achieved this. שירו לו זמרו לו שיחו בכל נפלאותיו. "Sing to Him, make music to Him, tell of all His wonders."   מזמור לתודה הריעו לד' כל הארץ … בואו שעריו בתודה חצרותיו בתהילה הודו לו ברכו שמו   Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courtyards with praise; give thanks to Him, bless His name. OU's B'Yachad LaNetzach Memorializes IDF's Fallen Heroes Orthodox Union In anticipation of Yom Hazikaron, communities were asked to adopt a fallen IDF soldier to show gratitude and support for their ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish people. Read More A True Kashrus Legend Orthodox Union In this fascinating episode of Oh, You?, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph interviews Rabbi Yaakov Luban about his rich experience as Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kosher for 40 years. They discuss his pre-computer days at the OU, how OU Kosher was built into the leader it is today, why being suspicious is an integral part of being a mashgiach, some dramatic stories – including a grand chase to uncover kashrus fraud – and so much more! Watch Now  AROUND THE OU Orthodox Union OU Lay Leadership Mission to Israel Highlights OU's Critical Impact Nationwide In solidarity with the State of Israel, its citizens, and OU Israel leadership and staff, 21 OU board members recently participated in a four-day lay leadership mission to Israel. Read More Community Projects and Partnerships OU Leads Policy Changes After Kosher-Food Insecurity Study Groundbreaking research focuses on the experience of food insecurity among kosher consumers in New York City. Read More OU Kosher Download Passover Guide The OU's annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Passover is available to download. Complete with eye-catching graphics, useful charts, engaging features and practical how-to's, The OU Guide to Passover takes readers from Pesach prep through Sefirat Ha'Omer and everywhere in between. 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Pesach Ideas and Inspiration Sign Up for Counting Towards Sinai OU-JLIC Nourishing the Soul: West Coast Passover Programs Forge Community Bonds Discover the heartwarming story behind the West Coast Passover programs led by Rabbi Aryeh and Sharona Kaplan. Join the celebration, unity, and nourishment of body and soul at UCLA's JLIC community. Read More GenAleph "The Night of Teaching": Insights for a Meaningful Family Seder How does one incorporate the ikarei emunah into one's Seder? What medrashim and scripts can we use to fulfill the mitzvah of sippur yetziyat Mitzrayim? Rabbi Isaac Rice, author of the Haggadah A Night of Teaching, and rav of Anshei Chesed in Long Island and rebbe at SKA, answers these questions and more, in this episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast. Watch on YouTube 18Forty A Haredi Mother Sending Her Children To Serve In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, a Haredi mother talks about her two children who serve in the IDF, one of whom was critically wounded in the current war. Listen on the 18Forty Podcast  UPCOMING EVENTS   SPIRIT   Leaving a Lasting Legacy: From Intent to Impact Tuesday, May 7, at 12 Noon In-person in Woodmere, NY, or via Zoom Rabbi Shalom Axelrod, rabbi of Young Israel of Woodmere, and Jonathan Gudema, Esq., principal, Planned Giving Advisors, LLC, discuss halachic guidelines and practical approaches to planned giving. Register Now   Community Projects & Partnerships   Spotlight on Northeast Fair Lawn May 10-11 Join Northeast Fair Lawn, NJ, for a Prospective Family Shabbaton! Experience firsthand how their community brings together families of diverse backgrounds and life stages while promoting an integrated Torah lifestyle. 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