Since 2005 OU Relief Missions has been sending groups to New Orleans to assist with immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery work. OU Relief Missions is fueled by the principles of Chessed and Tikum Olam Be Malchut Shaki, it is our mission to instill these Jewish values in the Jewish community and to extend aid […]

SPIRIT: Power Up!  -- Let's Get Moving! Join us for a 30-minute exercise class from the comfort of your home Combine strength exercises and dynamic movement in a fun atmosphere Designed for people of all abilities, particularly older adults All you need is a chair and your smile, and you're ready to get moving Talia […]

SPIRIT: Legacy Letters: Bequeathing Your Values, Not Just Your Valuables, Part I Daphna Raskas will discuss the following: An introduction to legacy letters and ethical wills, past and present Why write a legacy letter? This is a 2-part program.  Part II will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 12 noon. Writing prompts will be offered […]

SPIRIT: Legacy letters: Bequeathing Your Values, Not Just Your Valuables, Part II Daphna Raskas will discuss the following: A framework for writing your legacy letter Ready, set, go Writing prompts will be offered in both sessions to help you get started. Daphna Raskas is a Personal Legacy Advisor with over 25 years of experience leading […]

SPIRIT: Rituals & Ruins: Korban Tamid, Churban, and Embracing “New Normals” The Shiur will explore how the breaching of Yerushalayim’s walls paralleled the cessation of the daily sacrifice that defined the religious rhythm of service in the Mikdash. So much of our predictable world has been disrupted over the course of this year. The shiur […]

SPIRIT: Tefila During Illness: What should we pray for during different stages of illness? What is our intention when we daven for a sick person? Do we ever ask for mercy and not for healing? Is Vidui something which should only be recited by the terminally ill? Presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody Rabbi Dr. […]

SPIRIT: End-of-Life Care Dilemmas: Halakhic Information Every Jew Should Know Is signing a DNR ever allowed? What does Halacha say about withholding or withdrawing treatment? Is artificial feeding always required? Presented by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated to helping people navigate dilemmas regarding end-of-life care, and […]

SPIRIT: The World of Words Find new and meaningful avenues in which to express yourself - in ways you never thought you could or would. Join us for a dialogue between Miriam Liebermann and Sarah Spero Miriam Liebermann is the Co-Founder of JWOW!- Jewish Women of Wisdom. Miriam is thrilled to expand her world by […]