PARSHAT TZAV
March 27-28, 2026 / 10 Nisan 5786 THIS SHABBAT
Shabbat HaGadol SPECIAL DAYS
Bedikat Chametz is performed on Tuesday night, March 31
Ta'anit Bechorot is observed on Wednesday, April 1
Eruv Tavshilin is performed on Wednesday, April 1
Pesach begins on Wednesday night, April 1, and is observed through Thursday, April 9
Begin counting the Omer on the night of the second Seder, Thursday, April 2
Information listed is for chutz la'aretz | | |  FEATURED | | |  | | What I Tell Jewish Teenagers Dealing With Rising Antisemitism | | Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph | In his recent Washington Examiner op-ed, our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph offers a powerful response to the rising antisemitism across the U.S., rooted in Jewish history and the timeless lessons of Pesach. He reminds us that the strongest response to hatred is to build deeper Jewish identity, strengthen our community, and bring more light into the world. | | | |  | | Education Without Limits | What happens when a school refuses to set limits on its students? In this episode of Oh, You?, our EVP and COO, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, sits down with Rabbi Michoel Druin, IVDU Head of Schools, to explore how IVDU is creating environments where students with learning and developmental disabilities are given the tools to succeed, feel included, and thrive. | | | |  | | Fostering Unity in Our Communities | At a time when Jewish unity feels more important than ever, rabbanim from three diverse shuls offer thoughtful perspectives on how to cultivate greater achdut within our shuls and communities, both as individuals and collectively. | | | |  | | Reese's Pieces Are Now Pareve | | OU Kosher | Reese's Pieces are now pareve, with no dairy and no dairy equipment used in production. While the packaging is still labeled OU-D for now, consumers can identify the reformulated product as it will not include milk in the ingredient panel or the allergen statement. In a conversation with The Forward, OU Kosher COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant explained that once the dairy ingredients were removed from the product, moving to pareve status "became a great possibility." | | | |  | | Maot Chitim 2026/5786 | As Pesach approaches, many families in our community are struggling to afford even the basics for yom tov. Last year, we were able to provide critical support to help families receive matzah, wine, and other holiday essentials. This year, the need is even greater. Together, we can ensure that families celebrate Pesach with dignity, simcha, and hope. | | | |  AROUND THE OU | |  | | Jewish Action | | Torah in the Age of AI | Our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph joins host Rabbi Gil Student on Jewish Action: The Podcast to explore Torah in the age of AI. They discuss how AI is reshaping learning, the lessons Chazal offer for a tech-driven world, and why human connection remains irreplaceable, even in a digital age. | | Listen Now | | |  | | NCSY | | After Michigan Attack, Jewish Teens Show Antisemitism Won't Define Them | In a powerful Fox News op-ed, NCSY International Director Rabbi Micah Greenland delivers a hopeful message in the aftermath of the recent Michigan synagogue attack: Jewish teens are not retreating – they're rising. He shares how NCSY helps teens respond to antisemitism with deeper pride, stronger connection, and a renewed commitment to Jewish life. | | Read in Fox News | | |  | | OU Kosher | | Download the OU Guide to Pesach | Our annual guide to everything you want or need to know about Pesach is available to download. From useful charts to engaging features and practical how-to's, the OU Guide to Pesach shares everything you need to know from Pesach prep through Sefirat HaOmer. | | Download Now | | |  | | Halacha Initiatives | | Sefirat HaOmer Reminders | Stay on track throughout Sefirat HaOmer with HaYom – Text Reminders for Jewish Living, customized to your zip code. Receive daily reminders to count Sefirah, along with tefillah updates, calendar changes, and more. | | Sign Up Now | | |  | | OU Antisemitism Taskforce | | Unsilenced Jewish Voices Podcast | Podcast hosts Matthew Abramowitz and Yossi Katz speak with Eyal Lubin, a Yavneh on Campus fellow and Jewish student leader at the University of Pennsylvania. Eyal discusses strengthening Jewish life at Penn through leadership, learning, and community building, while navigating the events of October 7 and rising antisemitism. | | Listen Now | | |  UPCOMING EVENTS | |  TORAH | |  | | Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l | | To Perpetuate Faith, There Is No Place Like Home | This is the final piece that we will be publishing from Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l. The divrei Torah shared over the past months were drawn mostly from pieces that were previously unpublished. This final dvar Torah is one that captures ideas that were near and dear to Rabbi Hauer, zt"l – the central role that family plays in the development of faith. May we be inspired by his words and actions and perpetuate his legacy. Yehi zichro Baruch. | | Read More | | |  | | Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman | | Shabbat HaGadol: When It Becomes Whole Again | The haftarah closes with the prayer that Eliyahu HaNavi will restore hearts: Veheishiv lev avot al banim, velev banim al avotam. We ask not only that our avodah be accepted, but that it be integrated — that what we say and who we are begin to meet. | | Read More | | | |
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