PARSHAT NITZAVIM-VAYEILECH
September 27-28, 2024 / 25 Elul 5784 SPECIAL DAYS
Ashkenazim begin Selichot motzaei Shabbat, September 28.
Rosh Hashana begins Wednesday night, October 2, and is celebrated through Friday, October 4. | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | Hareini Mekabeil Alai – I Accept Upon Myself | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | How should a Jew prepare for Rosh Hashana and the Yomim Noraim? The Alter of Kelm, one of the great Mussar masters, had a simple and surprising approach: focus on v'ahavta l'reiacha kamocha, work on loving others more. He returned to this theme year after year, undertaking personally and along with his students to recall at every time of prayer the mitzvah to love others. In this, he was faithful to the custom instituted by the great Kabbalist, Rav Yitzchak Luria, and followed by many hasidim and others, to declare before every prayer: "Hareini m'kabeil alai mitzvat as'eh shel v'ahavta l'reiacha kamocha. I accept upon myself the mitzvah to love my fellow man as myself." | | | |  | | Families of Hamas Hostages Bring Their Urgent Message to OU HQ | | Orthodox Union | This week, we had the honor to host and to draw inspiration from family members of some of the hostages. The families came to the United States, and to the United Nations in particular, to advocate for the release of their loved ones and to ensure that the urgency of securing their release does not waver. Yamit and Oded Ashkenazi, sister and brother-in-law of Doron Steinbrecher, talked about their unlikely survival in a safe room in kibbutz Kfar Azza on October 7th, and about their sister Doron. Leat Corinne Unger, cousin of hostage Omer Shemtov, shared Omer's story. Omer was kidnapped from the Nova festival. | | | |  | | Building Bridges: Community, Connection, and Resilience | | Orthodox Union | In this episode of the Oh, You? podcast, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph speaks with Nechama Kamelhar, director of family engagement at NY & NJ NCSY. They explore the impact of fostering community connections and overcoming life's challenges. By weaving together personal stories of growth and perseverance, Nechama illustrates how these elements combined can drive impactful change. With warmth and wisdom, Nechama's insights will leave you inspired and empowered. Don't miss this compelling conversation! | | | |  | | Promise Us Tomorrow | | OU Israel | Today's teens are Israel's hope for the future. They are the next generation of soldiers, parents and citizens, and they need your help to overcome the war, loss, and trauma. For 25 years, OU Israel's lifesaving work through our teen centers has propelled 50,000 at-risk Israeli teens to a positive future. Today, our strong mentors, vibrant community, and guidance are more important than ever. With your partnership, we can give teens the critical care and guidance they need to build their lives and our homeland. Israeli teens: the future is in their hands. Their future is in yours. | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | OU Israel | | Torah Modiin Pre-Rosh Hashana Shiurim | OU Israel's Torah Modiin, in partnership with Kehilat Shaarei Yona Menachem, featured world-renowned speakers and educators, including Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, Rabbi Anthony Manning, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gottlieb and Rabbi Judah Mischel. | | Watch on YouTube | | |  | | Teach Coalition | | Understanding the Jewish Vote – A New Book From Teach Coalition | The Jewish community has long played a pivotal role in American politics – engaging as voters, as donors, as campaign managers, and more. With yet another critical election upon us, and the Jewish community once again poised to play an important role, Teach Coalition recently commissioned a study on the history of Jewish-American voting patterns in a new book called Understanding the Jewish Vote. | | Get Your Copy Here | | |  | | NCSY Israel | | NCSY Israel Kicks Off Their Tenth Year | On September 19, NCSY Israel held their annual Kickoff Event at Hebrew University's Givat Ram Campus in Jerusalem with 125 teens attending, marking the start of the tenth year of NCSY Israel. | | Read More | | |  | | Tri-State NCSY | | Sukkot at Six Flags – October 21 | Experience the ultimate Sukkot celebration at Six Flags in New Jersey! Enjoy a day of exhilarating rides and festive fun, complemented by delicious kosher food and beautifully crafted sukkahs. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holiday with meaningful minyanim and family-friendly activities. | | Register Now | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | | | SPIRIT | | Who Will Live and Who Will Die: Mortality as a Source of Meaning and Teshuva | | Tuesday, October 8 | Is our fate decided on Yom Kippur? What happens if we do teshuva after Yom Kippur? What does our view on "Who Will Live and Who Will Die" tell us about Judaism's perspectives on mortality? This session is presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated to helping people navigate dilemmas regarding end-of-life care. | | Register Now | | | | SPIRIT | | Postural Therapy | | Beginning November 4 | Join the SPIRIT Initiative and Postural Therapist Joey Zimet for a fun and engaging five-week course designed to improve your posture, movement, and long-term health. | | Register Now | | | | SPIRIT | | Memory Rescue | | Beginning November 6 | Take a momentous step to stop memory loss, aging, and Alzheimer's disease by improving the health of your brain. This course will be taught by SPIRIT's favorite memory coach, Rena Yudkowsky, a geriatric social worker with 20+ years of experience. | | Register Now | | |  TORAH | | |
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