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Plus: Shalom bayit and the teaching of a single candle PARSHAT MIKETZ December 27-28, 2024 / 27 Kislev 5785   THIS SHABBAT Shabbat Chanukah, Mevarchim HaChodesh for the month of Tevet   SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Tevet is celebrated on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1. Chanukah is celebrated through Thursday, January 2.  FEATURED The World Is Ready Rabbi Moshe Hauer Rav Mordechai Gifter ztz"l once invited a younger student into his office. The bochur was worried about what he may have done wrong and figured that the Rosh Yeshivah might have learned of his interest in Chabad chassidus and disapproved. Rav Gifter invited him to sit down, placed two shot glasses on his desk, and poured them both l'chayims. Read in Mishpacha A Light Among the Nations Our EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer discussed the celebration of Chanukah amidst antisemitism with several news outlets, as well as the opportunity to value the diverse religious landscape in the U.S. Read in AP News Read in CBS News Read in the Jerusalem Post When Torah Meets Technology In 2018, Rabbi Moshe Schwed, Director of All Torah, faced the challenge of merging Daf Yomi with cutting-edge technology to make Torah learning accessible worldwide. What began as a single app has grown into a revolutionary network of apps, with over 185,000 downloads. On this episode of Oh, You?, Rabbi Schwed joins EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to share his journey into the digital age, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the transformative power of following Hashem's guidance. Watch Now  AROUND THE OU OU Mourns the Passing of Dr. Felix Glaubach, z"l Dr. Felix Glaubach, z"l, was a beloved and visionary philanthropist and leader in the Jewish community. Felix's unwavering commitment to nurturing future generations of Jewish leaders through initiatives like NCSY's Shevet Glaubach Fellowship has left an indelible mark on countless lives. Read on LinkedIn B'yachad Lanetzach Remembering One Fallen Soldier at a Time What does it mean to remember? This is a question every one of us have been grappling with since October 7. Rabbi Yisrael Motzen describes how one American Rabbi and Rebbetzin have just raised the bar of remembrance for us all. Read in the Times of Israel OU Press Shiurei HaRav on Sanhedrin – Back in Print Just in time for the Daf Yomi cycle, this sefer is an asset to those looking to add an extra layer of depth to their daily learning session. View PDF Flyer Order Your Copy Today Community Projects and Partnerships Enhance Safety at Night With Reflective Belts The OU is providing reflective belts free of charge to all shuls that request them, providing enhanced visibility of pedestrians in low-light conditions. Read in The Lakewood Scoop Shuls: Order Your Belts Here All Torah Chanukah Shiurim on All Parsha Enjoy meaningful Chanukah content on the All Parsha app! Search "Chanukah" for All Parsha Chanukah shiurim. Download the All Parsha App OU-JLIC How JLIC Is Revolutionizing Support for Sherut Leumi Volunteers Young women serving in Israel now have a game-changing support network that transforms national service from lonely to legendary! Read More NCSY Looking for the Perfect Chanukah Gift? Look no further! The NCSY merch store is live with fresh new Chanukah shirts. Shop the Store Jewish Action Bad Wrapping Skills? Send a Gift Subscription No need to worry about wrapping this year's gifts. Give a Gift Today  UPCOMING EVENTS NCSY Israel SHMUEL Chanukah Community Concert Celebrating 10 Years of NCSY Israel Tuesday, December 31, at 7:00 pm in Jerusalem, Israel Read More Women's Initiative Chanukah Ideas and Inspiration Speakers include Elana Kaplan, Ayelet Lehmann on Tuesday, December 31, at 12 pm EST and Jodi Stender on Thursday, January 2, at 12 pm EST Read More SPIRIT SPIRIT Enrichment Center: Inner Healing, Outer Harmony – Nurturing Relationships from Within Starting Monday, January 6 Read More  TORAH L'Kadsho Getting Ready for Shabbos Torat Imecha Shabbos from the OU Women's Initiative, authored by Rabbi Eli Ozarowski, joins L'Kadsho! We begin with the laws of erev Shabbos. Plus, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz on opening umbrellas on Shabbos and more! Getting Ready for Shabbos – Learn Now More on L'Kadsho Rabbi Moshe Hauer Preserving Today's Chanukah Miracle In his account of the story of Chanukah, Rambam chooses to accent an element of the triumph over the Greeks – the restoration of Jewish sovereignty – not previously noted in the Talmud's telling of that story. Read More Rabbi Menachem Genack Chanukah Candle Lighting in the Synagogue Why do we light Chanukah candles in shul? Is this just an additional method of publicizing the Chanukah miracle, or is it because a shul shares the holiness of the Beit Hamikdash? Read in Hebrew Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman The Call of the Grapevine and Fig Tree In this week's haftorah, the Navi speaks of a time when the Jewish people will experience remarkable financial success. Zechariah describes a vision of a person under a grapevine and another under a fig tree, reflecting the bounty of the Jewish people. Read More Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider Shalom Bayit: The Teaching of A Single Candle Peace in the home matters more than the great Maccabean military victory and even more than the miracle of the oil. Read More