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Date: Thu, Mar 16, 2023, 6:47 PM
Subject: CA Lawsuit; Pesach Medical Halacha; Eye on the Prize
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Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei   |   candle lighting times   |   donate Lawsuit Filed in California to Protect Jewish Students With Disabilities Aaron Bandler Three sets of Los Angeles-based parents of students with special needs, as well as two Los Angeles Jewish schools, are suing the California Department of Education and the L.A. Unified School District over being excluded from special-education funding. The Orthodox Union is supporting this effort to protect religious parents, their children and religious schools' right to access special-education funding in the state of California. Read More Help Our Jewish Brothers and Sisters in Ukraine for Passover Orthodox Union The conflict in Ukraine rages on, and Pesach is coming. Where will the Jews in Ukraine get matzah, wine and food for the seder? Thankfully, the OU has partners on the ground, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that Jews will have food this Passover and beyond. Can you help us fund this crucial mission? Donate Now PARSHAT VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI March 17-18, 2023 / 25 Adar 5783   HAFTARAH Ezekiel 45:16-46:18   THIS SHABBAT Parshat HaChodesh, Mevarchim HaChodesh for the month of Nisan   SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Nisan is celebrated on Thursday, March 23. Around the OU Download Your OU Guide to Passover 2023 Orthodox Union The OU's annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Passover is available to download! Download Now OU Impact Accelerator Cohort V Applications Are Now Open! OU Impact Accelerator This year, the Impact Accelerator is selecting ventures addressing affordability and economic empowerment. Apply Today! OU Hosts Delegates from Europe's Largest Orthodox Synagogue Movement Orthodox Union The OU recently hosted a delegation of 13 executives and lay leaders from the London-based United Synagogue and introduced them to religious and educational institutions across New York and New Jersey. Read More Rabbi Hauer in Highland Park This Shabbat Orthodox Union OU EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer will be scholar-in-residence this Shabbat at Ahavas Achim University in Highland Park, NJ. Rabbi Hauer will speak about developing a passion for Yiddishkeit, Israeli politics in the Diaspora and more. More Information Medicine Meets Passover OU Kosher Join OU Kosher and New York Medical College on Tuesday, March 21, for "Medicine Meets Passover," a pre-Pesach webinar for clinicians and rabbis. Register Here Pesach Ideas & Inspiration Women's Initiative Join the Women's Initiative for pre-Pesach programming: Seder Sparks – Making Maggid More Meaningful for Your Children, Rosh Chodesh Nisan Lunch 'n Learn and a Seder Roundtable – all featuring acclaimed Torah educators. Register Here Religious Zionism and Medinat Yisrael OU Israel Join OU Israel for the first of three exciting full-day tiyulim to celebrate Israel's independence; Atchalta D'Geula–Religious Zionism and the Journey to Medinat Yisrael, on Monday, March 20. Read More Nathan Diament Talks Advocacy on The Weekly Squeeze The Weekly Squeeze With Chanale OU Advocacy Executive Director Nathan Diament joined Chanale Fellig-Harrel on her podcast, The Weekly Squeeze, to discuss Israel advocacy, combating antisemitism and how we can all speak up for our community. Listen Now Yachad LA Awareness Event Highlights Services for Developmentally Disabled Yachad Yachad LA's first-ever awareness event took place on March 12. More than 75 people learned about the many programs and services Yachad LA provides for developmentally disabled adults. Read More Be the Leader You Want to Be Women's Initiative Spend May 1-2 in Eatontown, NJ, meeting women impacting communities across North America, engaging in innovative sessions with thought leaders, learning practical skills and developing your personal leadership style. Learn More and Apply Here Inflation Update: Will Pesach Prices Be Different This Year? Jewish Action Bread isn't the only thing that may not be rising this Pesach. Read More NYS Legislator Visits YCQ Teach NYS Teach NYS hosted New York State Senator Leroy Comrie at Yeshiva of Central Queens. Read a Q & A From the Visit Combatting Antisemitism SPIRIT On Tuesday, March 21, join SPIRIT for a briefing on how OU Advocacy is engaging Washington, D.C., on issues that matter most to you and your family, including fighting antisemitism and supporting Israel. Register Now Fellowship Program for Rebbetzins, Kallah Teachers, and Kiruv and Chinuch Professionals Women's Initiative Join a unique training initiative focused on helping women in communal roles feel equipped and confident as first supporters facing the rising mental health challenges in our communities. Apply Today Torah Pesach Medical Halacha Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD Prepare for Pesach by reviewing such important topics as what to do about medications and how people with various medical conditions should perform the mitzvos of the Seder. Listen Now Torah Initiatives Parsha Trivia Challenge Rabbi Yitzy Fox Have fun and learn the parsha like never before with these challenging parsha trivia questions! You'll find them perfect for both review and Shabbos-table discussion! Read Trivia Questions Eye on the Prize Rabbi Moshe Hauer The foundation of true accomplishment is a clear focus on mission, on the goal and purpose towards which we point all our efforts. Read More Parshat HaChodesh Rabbi Menachem Genack What is the common denominator of the arba parshiyot, culminating this week in Parshat HaChodesh? Read in Hebrew An Upright Torah Rabbi Norman Lamm zt"l The fate of Torah depends upon us; the sanctity of Torah is not a constant. Read More Lions and Wolves and Bears (Oh, My!) Rabbi Jack Abramowitz In the fifth chapter of Perek Shira, the animals have their say! There's an exchange between the cat and the mouse, and you'll finally find out what the fox says! Read More