Fwd: Virtual Shvat Lunch and Learn with Mrs. Rachel Besser- TODAY

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From: OU Women's Initiative <ashmidman@ou.org>
Date: Mon, Jan 27, 2020, 10:30 AM
Subject: Virtual Shvat Lunch and Learn with Mrs. Rachel Besser- TODAY
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Our virtual Rosh Chodesh Shvat shiur with Mrs. Rachel Besser will take place today at 12 noon EDT/7 PM Israel time. You can join us at ou.org/women/video.   The shiur will also be available later if you are unable to join us. Looking forward to joining you. Chodesh Tov! All the best,  Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Director, The Women's Initiative Join the Conversation. Follow us on Facebook. Upcoming speakers Adar: February 25 – Professor Shoshana Schechter Director, Mechina Pathways Jewish Studies Program; Professor of Bible, Stern College for Women, New York, NY. Nissan: March 26 – Mrs. Aliza Weinberg,Chumash and Nach Faculty, The Frisch School, Paramus, NJ. Iyar: April 23 – Mrs. Stacey Goldman Tanach Teacher, Kohelet Yeshiva High School, Merion Station, PA. Sivan: May 24 – Ms. Raizi Chechik Head of School, Manhattan Day School, New York, NY   ou.org/women Share this message on: Facebook | Twitter You're receiving this because of your affiliation with our website. Follow us on: OU.org/women

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Fwd: NEW FEATURES! Likkutei Sichos - Shmos

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From: SIE <sichosinenglish@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 12:15 PM
Subject: NEW FEATURES! Likkutei Sichos - Shmos
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Dear Friends,

 

We hope that you are enjoying your advance access to Likkutei Sichos in English - Shmos. As valuable supporters of the project, we would like to reach out to you for feedback on some of the newest features that have been included in the weekly Sichos. They include:

1.    Opening the Roshei Teivos - In order to make learning easier in the Hebrew and Yiddish, in our latest Sichos we have opted to open up all abbreviations.

2.    Footnote Numbering - Our Hebrew/Yiddish footnote numbering system has changed to aleph bais, to make a clearer distinction between english and hebrew footnotes. 

3.    Font Weight - To increase ease of reading, we have made our bold and regular text the same size, creating a seamless transition between the Rebbe's words and the explanatory text. 

4.    Nikud - We are experimenting with including nekudos on some of our Sichos, so that even beginning Hebrew students will be able to read the original text. Initially we were hesitant, as nikud is not used on Yiddish in most Seforim, but due to several requests we have decided to run two trials - on one Hebrew and Yiddish sicha each. 

5.    More - Over the coming weeks, expect to see further additions and tweaks to our format, as we incorporate feedback from Shluchim, educators, and more! 

 

These features are all in beta testing at the moment, and we would appreciate your feedback on them along with any other thoughts you have on the Sefer.

 

Responses should be sent to editor@sie.org.  

 

Thank you again for your support. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

 

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Fwd: Bring Home the Daf

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From: The OU Daf Yomi Initiative <schwedm@ou.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 8:00 AM
Subject: Bring Home the Daf
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Dear Daf Yomi Participant, We invite you to watch this two-minute video by Rabbi Mordechai Raizman, Executive Director of Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT) Chicago, discussing a lesson we learn in Maseches Berachos to share at the Shabbos table. New Series Feature: Tosafos with Rabbi Schwartzberg. In this series, Rabbi Schwartzberg clearly and comprehensively goes through every Tosafos on every Daf. The following Daf in Practice shiur is being presented by Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz: Berachos 20: Chinuch for Tefillin The following Daf in-Depth shiur is being presented by Rabbi Moshe Schwed: Berachos 17: Torah Lishma Take care and have a wonderful Shabbos, Moshe P. Schwed Director, OU Daf Yomi Initiative schwedm@ou.org 732-606-5934 You are invited to register for the All Daf app on:          © 2019 Orthodox Union All Rights Reserved. Forward    Unsubscribe    Update Subscription Preferences    Privacy Policy 11 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

 

Fwd: Join us this Monday at 12:00 noon EDT to hear Mrs. Rachel Besser

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From: OU Women's Initiative <ashmidman@ou.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 6:01 PM
Subject: Join us this Monday at 12:00 noon EDT to hear Mrs. Rachel Besser
To: <agentemes4@gmail.com>

You are part of a growing community of women joining together monthly on Rosh Chodesh for inspiration and connection.  The Gemara Rosh HaShana describes Tu B'Shvat as "Rosh Hashana L'Elan". Why does it say "Elan" - "tree" in singular and not in plural?  Could it be that we are celebrating only one specific tree? The Bnei Yissachar answers this question.  He says that by saying the word "tree" in singular, the Gemara is actually hinting to one specific, special tree.  That tree is the Esrog tree. But why? He suggests that this tree is connected to a special Mitzvah - the Mitzvah of Lulov and Esrog. But what is the message that we are supposed to learn from the connection between Tu B'Shvat and the Esrog? Are we really worrying about an Esrog way before Succos?  We should be davening for our Esrog a few weeks before Succos - but not now ?! There must be a deeper message that we are supposed to learn from the connection between Tu B'Shvat and the Esrog. Each one of the Arba Minim symbolizes a different part of the body - the Lulov is the spine, the Hadasim are the eyes, the Arovot are the lips and the Esrog is the heart.  The heart is the main part of our emotional connection to Hashem. As it says in Shema, "BChol Levavicha" - we are charged to serve Hashem with all of our heart. In davening for an esrog, we are actually davening for a strong and meaningful connection to Hashem.    Tu BShvat falls out in the middle of a long winter season - it's been a long time from Succos, with a long way to go before Pesach.  At a time when we may be feeling distanced from Hashem, Tu B'Shvat comes along with its spiritual Esrog message. I look forward to meeting you virtually and being inspired together. Please join us this Monday at 12:00 noon EDT/7:00 pm Israel time to hear Mrs. Rachel Besser speak about Chodesh Shvat. Mrs. Besser is Chair, Nach Department, The Frisch School, Paramus, NJ. Chodesh Tov,  Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman Director, The Women's Initiative ou.org/women Share this message on: Facebook | Twitter   You're receiving this because of your affiliation with our website. Follow us on: OU.org/women

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Aneinu Please Daven for HaRav Chaim Dov Keller shlita

The Rosh Hayeshiva HoRav Chaim Dov Keller shlita is currently in the hospital and needs Tefiillos. Please be mispallel for Chaim Dov ben Kreindel.