PARSHAT METZORA
April 19-20, 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 THIS SHABBAT
Shabbat Hagadol SPECIAL DAYS
Bedikat Chametz is performed on Sunday night, April 21.
Taanit Bechorim is observed on Monday, April 22.
Passover begins Monday night, April 22, and is observed through Tuesday, April 30. Begin counting the Omer on the night of the second seder, April 23.
Begin saying V'tein Bracha at Maariv on April 24.
Information is listed for chutz la'aretz. | | |  FEATURED | | | | | | Shabbat Hagadol Message From Rabbi Hauer | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer | We have had almost a week to reflect upon the powerful experience of last Motzei Shabbat, when with Hashem's help the massive airstrikes from Iran were successfully intercepted and repelled by Israel and its allies. We marvel at the gift of the outstanding defensive technologies we had available; at the near-perfect deployment of those technologies during the attack; and at the ready cooperation and partnership of the United States and other allies. At a time when we were feeling exceptionally alone, others came and stood with us as Hashem spread over us סוכת רחמים חיים ושלום, a protective canopy of mercy, life, and peace. As we assemble this Shabbat Hagadol, whether at our dining room tables or in our shuls, let us take a moment to reflect on this miracle. It is certainly not our strength and the might of our hands that achieved this. שירו לו זמרו לו שיחו בכל נפלאותיו. "Sing to Him, make music to Him, tell of all His wonders." מזמור לתודה הריעו לד' כל הארץ … בואו שעריו בתודה חצרותיו בתהילה הודו לו ברכו שמו Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courtyards with praise; give thanks to Him, bless His name. | |  | | A True Kashrus Legend | | Orthodox Union | In this fascinating episode of Oh, You?, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph interviews Rabbi Yaakov Luban about his rich experience as Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kosher for 40 years. They discuss his pre-computer days at the OU, how OU Kosher was built into the leader it is today, why being suspicious is an integral part of being a mashgiach, some dramatic stories – including a grand chase to uncover kashrus fraud – and so much more! | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | OU Kosher | | Download Passover Guide | The OU's annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Passover is available to 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. | | Download Now | | |  | | Orthodox Union | | Maot Chitim 2024 | 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 | | |  | | GenAleph | | "The Night of Teaching": Insights for a Meaningful Family Seder | How does one incorporate the ikarei emunah into one's Seder? What medrashim and scripts can we use to fulfill the mitzvah of sippur yetziyat Mitzrayim? Rabbi Isaac Rice, author of the Haggadah A Night of Teaching, and rav of Anshei Chesed in Long Island and rebbe at SKA, answers these questions and more, in this episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast. | | Watch on YouTube | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | | | SPIRIT | | Leaving a Lasting Legacy: From Intent to Impact | | Tuesday, May 7, at 12 Noon | | In-person in Woodmere, NY, or via Zoom | Rabbi Shalom Axelrod, rabbi of Young Israel of Woodmere, and Jonathan Gudema, Esq., principal, Planned Giving Advisors, LLC, discuss halachic guidelines and practical approaches to planned giving. | | 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 | | |
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