Presented by: Dr. Michelle Shain, Associate Director of the OU’s Center for Communal Research The OU’s Center for Communal Research is about to release the results of a longitudinal study, surveying adult members of 11 Orthodox shuls in four communities at three time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get a first look at how the […]

A Life of Torah: A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff Dovi Safier interviews noted scholar, author, and teacher, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, who has taught thousands of students throughout his more than half century at Yeshiva University and various institutions of higher learning in Israel. He is the author of several popular books including The Silver […]

ACT FAST: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Stroke Objectives: Understand what a stroke is and be able to recognize stroke symptoms Understand importance of timely 9-1-1 notification Know the causes of stroke and how to prevent Presented by: Margaret Huynh, DO Dr. Huynh is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She […]

Life After Covid: Lessons from the Holocaust in Overcoming Adversity and Rebuilding after Trauma Lessons from the Holocaust in overcoming adversity and rebuilding after trauma Recognize your inner strength Living with a sense of mission Using past trauma to propel us forward and thrive Presented by: Bracha Rupp, LCSW, Ohel Family and Children Services CLICK […]

Hear from those who have made a successful transition! Presented by: Miriam Naiman, Senior Aliyah Advisor at Nefesh B’Nefesh Miriam will moderate a discussion with Judy Meltzer who made Aliyah from Manhattan in 2018, which will touch on the special nature of Aliyah as an active, single retiree/empty nester, and Chana Spivack, who made aliyah from […]

A Trip Through NCSY -- 67 Years of Inspiring the Future! Please join SPIRIT as we listen to the history and impact of NCSY  through the past 67 years with a dialogue between  NCSY Alumni Director Rabbi Yehoshua Marchuck and Associate Director Jon Ackerman.   You can donate to Bike NCSY, which helps fund scholarships for […]

Researching your Jewish Roots with JewishGen JewishGen.org offers both archival and networking components that are relied upon by thousands of people each day. Presented by: Avraham Groll, who discusses common challenges that people encounter when researching their family history, and how JewishGen can help. Avraham Groll is passionate about connecting people with their Jewish roots, […]

Loneliness in the World of Hyper-Connectivity The challenge/impact of loneliness in our time Working with the issues communally and personally It all begins and loneliness ends within you Presented by: Tammy Gilden, Certified Holistic Health Coach To learn more about Tammy, visit her website by clicking here.  Click here to register for the program. _________________________________________________________________ We […]

Beyond 60 - Dating as a Mature Adult Learn about: Advantages of Dating Later on In Life  Challenges of Blending Families - Financial and Emotional Understanding Healthy Relationships Red Flags in Relationships Setting Yourself Up for Success  Presented by: Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW, Associate Director of Education, Shalom Task Force. Mr. Kraus is a clinical social worker with […]

The OU's Insider Perspective on Capitol Hill What is OU Advocacy? What are OUA's legislative successes? How can you be an effective advocate? Presented by: Lindsay Barsky, Director of Congressional Affairs and Yehuda Friedman, Director of Community Engagement, OU Advocacy, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, follow Yehuda on Twitter @yehudajfriedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. _________________________________________________________________ […]