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Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Yerushalayim PARSHAT BAMIDBAR June 7-8, 2024 / 2 Sivan 5784   SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Sivan is celebrated on Friday, June 7. Yom Hameyuchas is observed on Shabbat, June 8. The Shloshet Yemei Hagbala are observed from Sunday, June 9, to Tuesday, June 11. Shavuot begins Tuesday night, June 11, and is celebrated through Thursday, June 13.  FEATURED Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Yerushalayim Orthodox Union Join us on Leil Shavuot in the Old City for a comprehensive all-night learning session studying the balancing of Torah study and army service, presented by our EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer. More Information Yom Yerushalayim: Choose History Over Propaganda OU Advocacy OU Advocacy Executive Director Nathan Diament discusses how American college students should learn the truth about the Middle East, though that may take leaving the ivory tower and visiting Jerusalem. Read in the Times of Israel  AROUND THE OU All Torah Launching All Halacha All Torah is excited to announce the launch of its newest addition – All Halacha. Beginning June 9, learn Hilchos Shabbos with Dirshu's Daf Yomi B'Halacha learning program. Download the All Halacha App Beginning June 9 OU Kosher OU Kosher Marks Another Successful Pesach Season Educating Thousands Reflecting on its busiest period, the world's largest kosher certification agency is inspired by consumers' eagerness to learn. Read in JNS OU Israel Thousands of Olim Celebrate Yom Yerushalayim Over 1,500 new immigrants from around the world participated in a festive musical prayer service organized by OU Israel to mark the 57th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification during the Six-Day War. Read in Israel Hayom NCSY Israel "Expressing Our Soul" Yom Iyun Ahead of Shavuot, NCSY Israel addressed teens' conflicting emotions around the war in a special day of learning. Read More OU Relief Missions OU Relief Mission to India The group acted as emissaries for Israel on a weeklong mission to India that centered on tikkun olam, repairing the world. Read in JNS OU Women's Initiative There's So Much to Do Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman has two titles before her name and even more responsibilities in the Orthodox community. Read in the Jewish Exponent OU-JLIC Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis Visits Columbia University, Inspires Jewish Students Amidst Antisemitism Chief Rabbi of the UK Sir Ephraim Mirvis visited Columbia University, offering powerful support to Jewish students amidst rising antisemitism. Hosted by Rabbi Elie Buechler of JLIC, Rabbi Mirvis inspired with his words on unity and resilience. Read More GenAleph Children's Questions About Hashem: A Clinical Approach With Dr. Aviva Goldstein How can a parent help their child navigate the complexities of a relationship with Hashem? How can a parent help their child develop their relationship with Hashem when they themselves are struggling? Watch the latest episode of the Jews Next Dor. Watch on YouTube Jewish Action Jewish Action Wins Six Rockower Awards Jewish Action won six Simon Rockower awards for excellence in Jewish journalism for work that appeared in 2023. Read the Winning Articles Here  UPCOMING EVENTS   All Torah   Siyum Tanach Sunday, June 9, at 10:30 AM in Merrick, NY The OU and Congregation Ohav Shalom, of Merrick, NY, will be hosting a Siyum Tanach in merit of our chayalim and the return of the hostages. The program will include divrei chizzuk from Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, EVP & COO of the Orthodox Union, Rabbi Ira Ebbin, Rabbi of Congregation Ohav Shalom, and Edie Stein, a participant from Merrick.     OU Women's Initiative   Acquiring and Offering: Putting Our Best Fruit Forward Monday, June 10th at 12 Noon EDT Join the Women's Initiative's Shavuot Ideas and Inspiration for "Acquiring and Offering: Putting Our Best Fruit Forward" with Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman. Register Now   SPIRIT   Legacy Letters: Bequeathing Your Values, Not Just Your Valuables - PART I Tuesday, June 18, 12 Noon EDT This session will provide an introduction to legacy letters and ethical wills past and present, as well as reasons to write a legacy letter. The session will be presented by Daphna Raskas, a personal legacy advisor with over 25 years of experience leading and advising nonprofits. Register Now   SPIRIT   Caregiver Support Groups Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM EDT SPIRIT will be starting support groups for caregivers. Experienced mental health providers will facilitate the groups, which will include no more than 12 people in each section. The first date will be announced shortly and will include the Zoom link. Register Now  TORAH L'Kadsho When a Woman Goes Into Labor on Shabbos One can't choose not to go into labor on Shabbos, but one can choose how to react. Learn how to navigate the situation with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz! Plus… The Concise Code on enclosing an area for use as a dwelling, Rabbi Reuven Brand on the mitzvah to learn Torah on Shabbos, and more! Going Into Labor on Shabbos – Listen Now More on L'Kadsho HALACHA YOMIS: What is the difference between cooking on Yom Tov, which is permitted, and cooking on Shabbos, which is prohibited? Rabbi Moshe Hauer Yom Yerushalayim 5784 – Holding the Keys On May 13, 1948, one day before the termination of the British mandate of Palestine, as the last British column was leaving the Old City, it stopped and veered up an alleyway to No. 3 Rechov Ohr Hachaim. Read More Rabbi Menachem Genack Bamidbar and Shavuot Why do we read Parshat Bamidbar before the holiday of Shavuot? Read in Hebrew Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Eternal Faith, Eternal Love In a lasting relationship, one goes out of the way for the other but has low expectations in return. Read More