YOM KIPPUR
October 11-12, 2024 / 10 Tishrei 5785 SPECIAL DAYS
Yom Kippur begins Friday night, October 11, and ends Motzaei Shabbat, October 12. Sukkot begins Wednesday night, October 16, and is celebrated through Wednesday, October 23. Hoshana Rabbah is celebrated on the last day of Sukkot. Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah begins Wednesday night, October 23, and is celebrated through Friday, October 25. | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | No One Stands Alone on Yom Kippur | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | One of the essential and uplifting elements of the Yom Kippur experience is its sense of community. Whereas on weekdays, Shabbos, and Yom Tov, we spend some time with the community in shul before going on our own way to work or home, Yom Kippur we try to spend in its entirety together as a community. This is not an incidental result of the length of the prayers; it is essential to the day that we experience it before God as part of our community and nation. | | | |  | | October 7 Commemoration and Siyum at OU HQ | | Orthodox Union | The OU held an October 7 commemoration at its headquarters on the one-year anniversary of the brutal attacks. The commemoration, which occurred in the midst of the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, was an opportunity to reflect on the epically tragic day and its aftermath, and to honor those we have lost. | | | |  | | Hustle, Faith, and Freedom | | Orthodox Union | In this episode of the Keep Hustling podcast, Aaron Gordon welcomes our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to discuss his unconventional career journey from Wall Street to the nonprofit sector. | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | OU Israel | | One Year, One Nation | As we mark one year since October 7, our hearts and prayers are with our brave IDF soldiers and their families, the hostages, and those evacuated from their homes. In this video, Rabbi Shlomo Rayman, NCSY Israel director of education, reflects on his experience as a reserve soldier during the war. He shares challenges on the battlefield, challenges with parenting, trauma and hope. | | Watch on YouTube | | |  | | NCSY | | Jewish Teens Commemorate October 7 One Year Later | One year after October 7, Jewish teens are boldly navigating the emotional toll of the events, ongoing conflict in Israel, and rising antisemitism. JSU and NCSY programs worldwide held impactful memorials, empowering teens to share their experiences, observe moments of silence for hostages, and engage in educational initiatives. At one JSU club in LA, an inspiring group of teens led a program to educate their peers about October 7, demonstrating their resilience and commitment to spreading light in challenging times. | | View on Instagram | | |  | | Yachad | | Let's Break the Stigma | October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of stigma around Down syndrome, and Avromie Adler, international director of Yachad, is sharing insights on how we can break it in three specific areas. | | Read in the 5 Towns Jewish Times | | |  | | OU-JLIC | | How One Sophomore Transformed Torah Study at Rutgers | Yachad members join JLIC Rutgers' Open Beit Midrash, thanks to one student's innovative idea. Explore how this groundbreaking initiative is transforming campus Torah study, forging new community bonds, and inspiring a wave of inclusive learning at JLIC. | | Read More | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | | | Tri-State NCSY | | Sukkot at Six Flags | | Monday, 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 | | | | SPIRIT | | Battling Breast Cancer: Winning With Support | | Tuesday, October 29, at 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT | This session will be presented by Shoshana Polakoff, a breast cancer thriver and a Sharsheret ambassador. Shoshana shares her journey of battling breast cancer, highlighting the crucial support of family, friends, and community in overcoming the challenges of a diagnosis. | | Register Now | | | | SPIRIT | | Postural Therapy | | Beginning Monday, 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 Wednesday, November 6 | Take a momentous step to stop memory loss 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 | | |
