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PARSHAT TZAV March 29-30, 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784   HAFTARAH Ezekiel 36:16-38   THIS SHABBAT Parshat Parah  FEATURED 180,000 Letters to the White House for 180 Days in Turmoil Orthodox Union We need your help today to send a strong message to President Biden to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and secure the release of our hostages. Sign Letter Now OU Mourns the Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman Orthodox Union Joe Lieberman was a member of our community who made history and was mekadesh shem shamayim, bringing honor to G-d and the Torah while doing so. Read More Passion and Politics Never Sleep Orthodox Union In this dynamic episode of Oh, You?, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph interviews Sydney Altfield, Executive Director at Teach NYS. They discuss her passion for being a voice and building relationships in politics, how it feels speaking in front of congress, why Attorney General Letitia James stopped her day to speak to the TEACH kids, Sydney's signature power glasses, and so much more! Watch Now The Taste of Freedom Orthodox Union The past several months have been difficult for all of us, as we have witnessed the horrors of October 7 and the ensuing war, and watched the rise of local antisemitism with dismay. For many, the promise of Pesach is a welcome beacon of hope. But there are many people in our community who anticipate Pesach with dread. Already struggling to keep financially afloat during the rest of the year, the additional costs of Pesach are simply too much. They need your help. Donate Now  AROUND THE OU Rabbi Moshe Hauer Purim, Pesach and Prosemitism It is the Purim-to-Pesach holiday season and it is high time for us to lift our spirits, to turn from today's painful challenges to its incredible opportunities, and to lose some sleep over the looming issue of prosemitism. Read on eJewish Philanthropy OU Kosher Order or Download Your OU Guide to Passover 2024 The OU's annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Passover is available to order or download. Complete with eye-catching graphics, useful charts, engaging features and practical how-to's, The OU Guide to Passover takes readers from Pesach prep through Sefirat Ha'Omer and everywhere in between. Order Now Download Now Orthodox Union Don't Just Dream Big, Do Big Our CHRO Josh Gottesman has been selected among 2,000 applicants to present at a national HR conference. Read More NCSY OU's NCSY 4G Convention Draws 200 Orthodox High Schoolers The recent NCSY 4G International Convention in Somerset, NJ, catered to a broad spectrum of Modern Orthodox and Bais Yaacov high school girls. The all-girls program empowers young women to bring meaning to their Judaism on their own terms. Read in JNS OU-JLIC The Purim Crossover Story of Brandeis and Tel Aviv JLIC Communities Discover the heartwarming Purim crossover story as Brandeis and Tel Aviv University's JLIC communities unite to spread joy. From mishloach manot packing to supporting soldiers, witness the power of global Jewish solidarity now! Read More Our Way Signs of the Seder Our Way-Yachad is pleased to make available a booklet with highlights of the Passover Seder in Sign language. Order Now GenAleph Building Better Middos: A Parent's Guide to Character Development How does one raise children with good middos? Sara Blau, noted author, lecturer and educator, discusses strategies for raising children with strong Jewish morals and values in this week's episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast. Watch on YouTube Jewish Action The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of Shabbat Revisit this excerpt, published in Jewish Action, from the late Senator Joseph Lieberman's book The Gift of Rest, where he discusses maintaining loyalty to one's faith while managing the affairs of state. Read More 18Forty Rachel Yehuda: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, Rachel Yehuda, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, talks about intergenerational trauma and intergenerational resilience. Listen on the 18Forty Podcast  UPCOMING EVENTS   OU Kosher   Women's Program on Bedikas Tola'im Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 PM Lakewood/Jackson, NJ Join an informative, hands-on women's presentation on bedikas tola'im (checking for infestation). More Information   SPIRIT   The SPIRIT of Pesach: Common Questions and Advice for Your Pesach Planning Tuesday, April 2, at 12:00 PM Which food items need Pesach certification? Can you kasher certain appliances? How do you kasher? This session will be presented by Rabbi Eli Eleff, Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kosher, Managing Director, Community Relations in coordination with ASK OU. Submit questions here. Register Now   OU Kosher   Matzah and Medicine Sunday, April 7, at 8:15 PM OU Kosher and New York Medical College – Touro University present a pre-Passover live webinar on navigating Pesach in healthcare settings. Register Now   OU Kosher   Pesach Preparations Sunday, April 14, at 8:00 PM Queens, NY This pre-Pesach presentation includes a Q&A session and will be moderated by OU Kosher's Rabbi Eli Eleff. Register Now   Orthodox Union   Bridging Boundaries: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders to Stand Strong Against Antisemitism Monday, April 15, at 1:00 PM Join guest speakers JLIC UCLA Directors Rabbi Aryeh and Rebbetzin Sharona Kaplan, along with IDF soldier and activist Noy Leyb, as they share their stories and explore ways we can stand together to fight against antisemitism in these increasingly difficult times. This virtual event is open exclusively to OU members. If you would like to gain access to this event and others like it, we invite you to become an OU member today. Become a Member and Register Now   SPIRIT   Support Groups for Parkinson's Experienced mental-health providers will facilitate the groups, which will include no more than 12 people in each section. Please register separately for PWP or carepartner participation. The first date will be announced shortly and will include the Zoom link. Register Now  TORAH