What's Happening

COVID Update

• O.Z. continues to monitor COVID updates and guidelines.

• Masks are required on premises for adults and children not vaccinated.

• The Rabbi is in regular contact with the OU & the RCA.

• Masks & Hand-Sanitizer remains available in the main lobby.

• Please check email and WhatsApp for updates.

Printable Pages & Len's Links

• Whats Happening - Click HERE

• Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z'l: Defeating Death (2021) - Click HERE

• Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm z'l: The Secret Things (1962) - Click HERE

• Assorted Anshei Divrei Torah - Click HERE

• Artscroll Shabbos Table - Rosh Hashana (2021) - Click HERE

PARDON OUR APPEARANCE

• THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS ON NOW
• PRESERVE OUR PAST & FORGE OUR FUTURE
• WWW.OZNY.ORG/CAMPAIGN

High Holiday COVID Procedures

• Due to the increase in both the number of attendants and hours spent in shul throughout Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur, masks will be required of all on premises
• Vasikin (6:15am) & Sukkah (8:00am - Sold-Out) will both be starting at 'Nishmas'
• Rabbi Teitz will be blowing additional Shofar blowings 

Back to Shul Special!

• The NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE has been extended through Erev Yom Kippur — join now for great deals at www.OZNY.org/New!

Welcome New Members!

• Sarah & Eric London
• Ariel & Shoshana Jeter
• Sean Holas
• Jake & Fran Kessler
• Mara Stulburger
• Yossi Preiserowicz
• Daniel & Devora Teitelbaum

Mazel Tov!

• Jenny Michael, on the birth of a great-grandson, a grandson born to Rabbi Jacob & Rachel Michael
• Jeff & Shoshana Okun, on the birth of a baby boy
• Daniel & Devora Teitelbaum, on the birth of twin daughters
• Daf Yomi Chaburah for completing Masseches Sukkah

Thank You!

• Thank you to all our Plag participants for guaranteeing an EarlyMinyan all summer!
• Micah Halpern, for leading our Live @ Five Summer Schmooze Series in Central Park — we look forward to the upcoming Fall Series’!

Aseres Yemei Teshuva

• Shabbos Afternoon Sep. 11 Commemoration
  • Shalosh Seudos (before Mincha) featuring 9/11 First Responders & Experiences
  • Shuva Drasha (after Mincha) Reflection & Repentance - Looking Back to Move Forward
• Monday, Sep. 13 @ 7:00pm — Kaddish & Commemoration: Yizkor & The Jewish Art of Remembering with Micah Halpern
• Monday, Sep. 13 @ 8:00pm — Journey with Jonah: Meaning of the Reading of Yom Kippur with Rabbi Allen Schwartz

Sukkos @ Ohab Zedek

• Like last year, members will be able to sign-up for bring-your-own-meal shifts in the Sukkah over Yom Tov meals. The shul will provide paper goods, challah rolls, and drinks.
• During Chol HaMoed, the Sukkah will be only available at 6am—9am and 5pm—9pm

Yearn to Learn

• Adam Resnick's Discover Jewish Concepts Class will meet on Sundays, Sept. 12, 19, and 26 @ 4:45pm
• Joel Goldman's Discover Jewish Philosophy Class will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 14 @ 7:30pm

NITZAVIM 5781

Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 | 26 Elul 5781
∙ 7:07p – Candles
∙ 7:15p – Zman Minyan

Shabbos, Sept. 4, 2021 | 27 Elul
∙ 7:30a – Hashkama
∙ 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
∙ Youth Groups in the Sukkah …
∙ Delicious Kiddush in Social Hall
∙ Shiur NOT meeting Labor Day Weekend
∙ 6:55p – Mincha, followed by Shalosh Seudos
∙ 8:05p – Maariv
∙ 8:14p – Havdalah

Sunday, Sept 5, 2021 | 28 Elul
∙ Selichos & Shacharis: 6:40a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 7:05p
∙ Late Maariv & Selichos: 10:00pm

Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 | Labor Day
∙ Selichos & Shacharis: 6:30a, 8:00a
∙ Candles: 7:02p
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 7:10p

Tue., Sept. 7 | Rosh Hashana | Tashlich
∙ Shacharis in Main Shul: 6:15am & 9:15am
∙ Mincha: 6:50p, followed by Shiur & Maariv
∙ Candles: 8:09

Wednes., Sept. 8, 2021 | Rosh Hashana
∙ Shacharis in Main Shul: 6:15am & 9:15am
∙ Mincha: 6:50p, followed by Shiur & Maariv
∙ Havdala: 8:07

Thurs, September 9, 2021 | Tzom Gedalia
∙ Fast starts: 6:30a
∙ Selichos & Shacharis: 5:25a, 6:15a, 7:15a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:50p
∙ Fast ends: 7:54p
∙ Late Maariv & Selichos: 10:00pm

Friday, September 10, 2021 | 4 Elul
∙ Selichos & Shacharis: 5:40a, 6:30a, 7:30a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 7:05p
∙ Candles: 6:56p
 

COVID Update

• O.Z. continues to monitor COVID updates and guidelines.

• As of now, those not vaccinated are required to wear masks on premises.

• The Rabbi is in regular contact with the OU & the RCA.

• Hand-Sanitizer remains available in the main lobby.

• Please check email and WhatsApp for updates.

Printable Pages & Len's Links

• Whats Happening - Click HERE

• Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z'l: Against Hate (2021) - Click HERE

• Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm z'l: Righteousness - the Real Reason (1968) - Click HERE

• Assorted Anshei Divrei Torah - Click HERE

• Artscroll Shabbos Table (2020) - Click HERE

PARDON OUR APPEARANCE

• THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS ON NOW
• PRESERVE OUR PAST & FORGE OUR FUTURE
• WWW.OZNY.ORG/CAMPAIGN

Hear the Call at www.OZNY.org/HighHolidays

• High Holidays Seats, Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, Capital Campaign, and More…!

Mazel Tov!

• Sussie & Elliot Freed on the birth of a baby boy - Shalom Zachor tonight at 9:30pm
• Chaya & Ari Weitzner, on the birth of a granddaughter Noa Raquel — a baby born to their children Mali & Zac Jurkowski

Condolences

• Jacob Rand & Family, on the passing of Jacob’s mother Eva Stamler Rand z’l
• Karyn & Yoni Vega, on the passing of Karyn’s father Elon Winkler z’l

Delicious Kiddush

• Chaya & Ari Weitzner, in memory of Ari’s father Dr Walter Weitzner Ze’ev Dov Ben Abraham z’l and in celebration of their new granddaughter Noa Raquel. 

Youth Dept. Update + Stay Tuned for High Holiday Programming…

• Groups resume next week with special treats for pre-high holidays special

Special Siyum next week in time for the High Holidays

• The last Summer Shalosh Seudos of the Season — next Shabbos August 28 @ 6:05p will host Siyum for Tamid — sponsor welcome at www.OZNY.org/Event/Tamid2021

Discover Judaism presents New Beginner’s Hebrew Reading Crash Course

• Thursdays @ 6:45pm, August 12 — Sept. 30 | RSVP: www.OZNY.org/Event/Heb2021

O.Z. Weekly Learning Schedule | www.OZNY.org/Online

• Rabbi Schwartz’s Shiurim are on Summer Vacation
• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard - Not meeting
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednes @ 8:00p - Summer Series: Maimonides Hilchos Deos w/Rabbi Varon
• Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
• Tue, Wed, & Fri @ 7:40a - Morning Massechta: Tractate Tamid
• Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context
• Daf Yomi: Sun. after 2nd Minyan, Mon-Fri after 1st Minyan, Shabbos after Mincha

KI TETZEI 5781

Friday, August 20, 2021 | 12 Elul 5781

∙ 6:15p – Plag Minyan
∙ 7:29p – Candles
∙ 7:35p – Zman Minyan
∙ 9:30p – Freed Shalom Zachor - 392 CPW @ Side of 99th St

Shabbos, August 21, 2021 | 13 Elul
∙ 7:30a – Hashkama
∙ 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
∙ Youth Groups resume next week...
∙ Delicious Kiddush in Social Hall
∙ 5:00p – Live @ Five in Central Park:
  Jewish Justice with Micah Halpern
∙ 6:15p – Summer Shalosh Seudos
∙ 7:15p – Mincha, Text & Context
∙ 8:25p – Maariv
∙ 8:26p – Havdalah

Sunday, August 22, 2021 | 14 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 7:25p

Monday, August 23, 2021 | 15 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50p
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:25p

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 16 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:25p

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | 17 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:25p

Thursday, August 26, 2021 | 18 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p

Friday, August 27, 2021 | 19 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:25p
∙ Candles: 7:19p

STAY UP-TO-DATE:
WWW.OZNY.ORG/GETAPP 

• We try hard not to be judgmental, but,  like it or not , we are always judging actions, situations and people. We just can't avoid it. Judging fairly isn't easy.  High position, impressive intellect, having gone to the right schools, being wealthy, even good looks sometimes sorely tempt us to judge favorably even when the evidence says otherwise. And vice versa. We can be nudged toward an unfavorable judgment of people who seem to be shleppers, not too bright, don't seem "cool" ,etc.  when this is not really justified. The hard question is: How exactly do we avoid making wrong judgments of actions, situations and people?   
• Reflections on Deuteronomy 16:18ff

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration

• Please note, due to required strengthening of the original wooden subflooring in the Women's Balcony, for this Shabbos only the center Pews will be open upstairs.

• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign

• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

COVID Update

• O.Z. continues to monitor COVID updates and guidelines.

• As of now, those not vaccinated are required to wear masks on premises.

• The Rabbi is in regular contact with the OU & the RCA.

• Hand-Sanitizer remains available in the main lobby.

• Please check email and WhatsApp for updates.

Printable Pages & Len's Links

• Whats Happening - Click HERE

• Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z'l: Learning & Leadership (2021) - Click HERE

• Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm z'l: Justice, Justice... plus just a little Jewish Compassion (1974) - Click HERE

• Assorted Anshei Divrei Torah - Click HERE

• Artscroll Shabbos Table: Shoftim (2020) - Click HERE

Hear the Call at www.OZNY.org/HighHolidays

• Seats, Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, Capital Campaign, and More…!

Welcome New Members

• Josh & Mel Balkin
• Jake & Francine Kessler

Mazel Tov!

• Cohen & Newman, families in honor of the marriage of Samuel & Ilanna 
• Amy & Saleh Mizrahi, on the birth of a baby boy
• Debra & Marvin Sternberg, on the wedding of their son Alex & Anna Ottensoser
• Chaya & Ari Weitzner, on the birth of a granddaughter - a baby born to their children Mali & Zac Jurkowski

Condolences

• Rosenbaum & Goldmintz Families, on the passing of long time OZ member Shelly Rosenbaum, z’l

Delicious Kiddush

• Cohen & Newman families, in honor of the marriage of Samuel & Ilanna 

Discover Judaism presents Beginner's Hebrew Reading Crash Course

• Thursdays @ 6:45pm, August 12 - Sept. 30
• RSVP at www.OZNY.org/Event/Hebb2021

O.Z. Weekly Learning Schedule | www.OZNY.org/Online

• Rabbi Schwartz’s Shiurim are on Summer Vacation
• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard - Not meeting
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednes @ 8:00p - Summer Series: Maimonides Hilchos Deos w/Rabbi Varon
• Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
• Tue, Wed, & Fri @ 7:40a - Morning Massechta: Tractate Tamid
• Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context
• Daf Yomi: Sun. after 2nd Minyan, Mon-Fri after 1st Minyan, Shabbos after Mincha

SHOFTIM 5781

Friday, August 13, 2021 | 5 Elul 5781
∙ 6:15p – Plag Minyan
∙ 7:39p – Candles
∙ 7:45p – Zman Minyan

Shabbos, August 14, 2021 | 6 Elul
∙ 7:30a – Hashkama
∙ 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
∙ 10:30a – Youth Groups Sukkah
∙ Delicious Kiddush in Social Hall
∙ 5:00p — Live @ Five in Central Park
∙ 6:30p – Summer Shalosh Seudos
∙ 7:25p – Mincha, Text & Context
∙ 8:35p – Maariv
∙ 8:46p – Havdalah

Sunday, August 15, 2021 | 7 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 7:35p

Monday, August 16, 2021 | 8 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | 9 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | 10 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p

Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 11 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p

Friday, August 20, 2021 | 12 Elul
∙ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
∙ Mincha/Maariv: 6:15p, 7:35p
∙ Candles: 7:29p

STAY UP-TO-DATE:

• WWW.OZNY.ORG/GETAPP

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

LEN'S LINKS

• Printable What's Happening, click HERE
• Printable Anshei Divrei Torah: click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - Learn To Listen (5781), click HERE
• Rabbi Lamm z'l - Making Hay Out Of Religion (1951), click HERE

BULLETIN BOARD
 
Hear The Call at www.OZNY.org/HighHolidays

• Seats, Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, Lulav, and More…

Mazel Tov

• Rafi & Shira Murphy on the birth of their daughter Yehudis Ahuva
• Neil & Daphne Herskowitz, on the marriage of their son Max to Jolie Levourt
• Fred & Pia Hirsch, on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Avi Hirsch
• Alan & Florence Siegelberg, on the birth of a granddaughter Ksenya Eliana, born to their children Mira & AsherMullakandov
•  Mike & Sarah Smith, on the engagement of their daughter Simone Shapiro to Yonaton Yosef of Jerusalem 
• Joel & Michelle Comet, on the birth of a great granddaughter to their grandchildren Yael & Chezki Davidovitz

Shabbos Sponsorships

• Hashkama Kiddush: Michele & Gad Demry, for the Yarzheit of Gad’s sister Yael Dolly bas Trila Rachel z’l
• Shalosh Seudos: Anonymous, in honor of Capital Campaign Committee & Contributors

Micah Halpern is back this Shabbos

• 5:00pm: Live & Five in Central Park - ‘Ben & Jerry & Israel - Navigating a Rocky Road’
• 6:45pm: Shalosh Seudos - ‘Jackie Mason, Jewish Comics, and the Legacy of the Catskills’

Elul with Ohab Zedek / www.OZNY.org/Events

• Rabbi Jack Varon hosts a weekly Zoom series - Finding Meaning in Maimonides: Rambam’s Approach to Perfecting Character (Hilchos Deos) - Wed. @ 8:00pm
• Rabbi Schwartz will be learning Masseches Tamid with the goal of making a Siyum before Rosh Hashana - every Tue, Wed, and Fri between 2nd & 3rd Shacharis Minyanim (7:40am)
• RSVP for Community Dine & Discuss - Next Friday August 6 at 7:30pm - www.OZNY.org/Dine
• RSVP for Bashert: Wine, Dessert, & Dating Game, Sunday, August 8 @ 7:00pm - www.OZNY.org/Bashert
• Stay tuned for more…

Please Note:
▪ Pay attention to signage when navigating the building
▪ Due to Carpet Installation, the Women’s East Side Balcony is closed
▪ New security keypad and doorbell have been installed on the  Main Shul Door,
 
Youth Dept. / www.OZNY.org/Youth
▪ Sun., August 8 @ 10:30am: Lights, Camera, Action!!
 
O.Z. Weekly Learning Schedule
www.OZNY.org/Online
▪ Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard
▪ Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
▪ Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
▪ Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
▪ Wednes @ 8:00p - Maimonides Hilchos Deos w/Rabbi Varon
▪ Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
▪ Tue, Wed, & Fri @ 7:40a - Masseches Tamid
▪ Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context
▪ Daf Yomi: Sun @ 9a, Mon-Fri @ 8am, Shabbos after Mincha

SCHEDULE

Friday, July 30, 2021 | 21 Av 5781
▪ 6:30p – Plag Minyan
▪ 7:56p – Candles
▪ 8:05p – Zman Minyan 
 
Shabbos, July 31, 2021 | 22 Av 5781
▪ 7:30a – Hashkama
▪ 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
▪ 10:30a – Youth Groups Sukkah
▪ Delicious Kiddush in Social Hall
▪ 5:00p — Live @ Five in Central Park
▪ 6:45p – Summer Shalosh Seudos
▪ 7:45p – Mincha, Text & Context: The Meaning of Meodecha
▪ 8:55p – Maariv
▪ 9:03p – Havdalah

Sunday, August 1, 2021 | 23 Av 5781
▪ Shacharis: 7:00a, 8:00a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 7:55p
 
Monday, August 2, 2021 | 24 Av 5781
▪ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 7:55p
 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 25 Av 5781
▪ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 7:55p
 
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 26 Av
▪ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 7:55p
 
Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 27 Av
▪ Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 7:55p
 
Friday, August 6, 2021 | 28 Av 5781
▪ Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
▪ Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 7:55p
▪ Candles: 7:48p

STAY UP-TO-DATE:

• WWW.OZNY.ORG/GETAPP

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

LEN'S LINKS

• Printable What's Happening, click HERE
• Printable Divrei Torah: click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - The Fewest of All People (5781), click HERE
• Rabbi Lamm z'l - The Mechanics of Consolation (1970), click HERE

BULLETIN BOARD
 
Welcome New Members - www.OZNY.org/New

• Scott & Jeannie Fisher & Family

Mazel Tov

• Nicole & David Debora and Family on the birth and bris of their son Hillel Chanoch Moshe
• Rafi & Shira Murphy on the birth of a baby girl

Thank you!

• Our post-Tisha B’Av campaign raised $5,000 for Mitzvah Meals!

Shabbos Sponsors

• Delicious Kiddush
  • Gavi & Emily Unger, thanking Rabbi & Rebbetzin Schwartz, the Bikkur Cholim Group, and the entire community for being sych a warm and welcoming place to live over the past few years
  • Rachel, Yosef, and Eliana Grunfeld, in honor of Rabbi & Rebbetzin Schwartz, Sheryl Galler and the members of the OZ Shidduch Committee, and the entire OZ Community - Thank You!
• Chai Sponsors
  • Wishing Rachel, Yosef, & Eliana Grunfeld all the best on their upcoming move - we will miss you! Love, you UWS Family!

Please Note:

• The Annual Ice Cream Kiddush has been postponed - details TBA
• Live @ Five resumes next week
• Rabbi Schwartz weeknight classes are on summer vacation
• High Holiday Seating & Kol Nidrei Information sent next week
• New security keypad and doorbell have been installed on the  Main Shul Door, please contact Gabbaim or Office for code access

Youth Dept. - www.OZNY.org/Youth

• Sun., August 8 @ 10:30am: Lights, Camera, Action!!

O.Z. Weekly Learning Schedule - www.OZNY.org/Online

• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
• Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context
• Daf Yomi: Sun @ 9a, Mon-Fri @ 8am, Shabbos after Mincha

SCHEDULE

Friday, July 23, 2021 | 14 Av 5781

• 6:30p – Plag Minyan
• 8:02p – Candles
• 8:10p – Zman Minyan

Shabbos Nachamu, July 24, 2021 | 15 Av 5781

• 7:30a – Hashkama
• 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
• 10:30a – Youth Groups Sukkah
• Delicious Kiddush in Social Hall
• 6:45p – Summer Shalosh Seudos
• 7:50p – Mincha, Text & Context
• 9:00p – Maariv
• 9:10p – Havdalah

Sunday, July 25, 2021 | 16 Av 5781

• Shacharis: 7:00a, 8:00a
• Mincha/Maariv: 8:00p

Monday, July 26, 2021 | 17 Av 5781

• Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
• Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 8:00p

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 18 Av 5781

• Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
• Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 8:00p

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 19 Av

• Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
• Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 8:00p

Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 20 Av

• Shacharis: 6:00a, 6:50a, 7:50a
• Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 8:00p

Friday, July 30, 2021 | 21 Av 5781

• Shacharis: 6:10a, 7:00a, 8:00a
• Mincha/Maariv: 6:30p, 8:00p

Hashkama Minyan - Rabbi Blanchard's Blurb

• The wisdom we seek is the wisdom that teaches us how to live the good life. We turn to the sources of knowledge--sacred texts, reason, experience-- to suggest possibilities and then mark out which we should do and which we must avoid. We do not wait for life problems to occur before we think carefully about how to  live well.  Since acting on our understanding  confirms the value of our thoughtful search for the good life, we don't miss a chance to do something worthwhile even before it can be developed fully.      
• Reflections on Deuteronomy 4: 41 and the commentary of  Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

LEN'S LINKS

• Printable What's Happening, click HERE
• Printable Divrei Torah: Devarim, click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - The Leader as Teacher (5781), click HERE
• Rabbi Lamm z'l - The Meaning of Tragedy (1951), click HERE

TISHA B'AV LINKS

• Rabbi Schwartz's Review, 9 Days Schedule, & Fasting Tips, click HERE
• Koren Mesorat HaRav Eichah & Kinot: Click HERE
• Steinsaltz Center Eichah: Click HERE
• Yeshiva University Tisha B'Av Program: https://www.yutorah.org/tishabav/
• Mizrachi Tisha B'Av Program: https://www.mizrachi.tv/category/tisha-bav/
• Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation: http://tishabav.live/
• Orthodox Union Kinnot Program: https://www.ou.org/tishabav/
• Annual UN Isaiah Wall Mincha Rally will be online at 2:45pm: Zoom.us/j/83137914473

BULLETIN BOARD

Mazel Tov

• Nicole & David Debora and Family on the birth of a baby boy
• Daf Yomi Chaburah for recently completing Yoma and commencing Sukkah – now is a great time to join!

Condolences

• Rivky & Lindsay Rosenwald, on the passing of Rivky’s mother Roz Davis Davidowitz, z’l.

Shabbos Sponsors

• Shalom Zachor, by Nicole & David Debora and Family on the birth of a baby boy
• Kiddush, by Bradley Hames l’elu nishmas his father Shlomo ben Berel – Dr. Ronald Hames z’l on his 5th Yarzheit – today Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Devarim – 8 Av

Thank You!

• Rabbi Schwartz & all our Siyum Participants!

Summer New Member Drive

• Enjoy Great Discounts at www.OZNY.org/New

Youth Dept. / www.OZNY.org/Youth 

• Sunday, July 18 @ 11:00am: Building, Unbuilding, & Rebuilding
• Sunday, August 8 @ 10:30am: Lights, Camera, Action!!

SCHEDULE

• Sukkah Minyan is on Summer Vacation, will not meet on 9 Av
• Shalosh Seudos resumes next week
• See Handout for Rabbi’s Review of 9 Av & Fasting Tips

Friday, July 16, 2021 | 7 Av

• 6:45p – Plag Minyan
• 8:08p – Candles
• 8:15p – Zman Minyan
• 9:00p – Debora Shalom Zachor

Shabbos, July 17, 2021 | 8 Av

• 7:30a – Hashkama
• 9:15a – Shacharis Main Shul
• 10:30a – Youth Groups Sukkah
• Kiddush in Social Hall
• 5:00p – Early Mincha (Shalosh Seudos at home)
• 8:28p – Sunset / Fast Starts
• 9:15p – Maariv & Eichah

Sunday, July 18, 2021 | 9 Av

• 7:15a – Shachairs & Kinnos
• 9:15a – Shacharis & Kinnos
• 11:00a – Youth Dept Social Hall
• 11:45a – Shiur w/R’ Schwartz: Liturgy & Lamentation
• 1:02p – Chatzos / Midday
• 1:45p – Mincha
• 2:30p – Film Presentations, feat. the Simon Wiesenthal Center
• 2:45p – Zoom Isaiah Wall Mincha
• 7:00p – Shiur w/Rabbi Dr. Flatto: Elegiac Torah & 9 Av
• 8:00p – Mincha
• 9:14p – Havdalah, followed by Kiddush Levana

Monday, July 19 (Av 10)

• 6:00a Shacharit
• 6:50a Shacharit
• 7:50a Shacharit
• 6:30p Plag Minyan
• 8:00p Weekly Haftorah with Rabbi Allen Schwartz
• 8:10p Zman Minyan

Tuesday, July 20 (Av 11)

• 6:10a Shacharit
• 7:00a Shacharit
• 8:00a Shacharit
• 6:30p Plag Minyan
• 7:00p TNLP
• 8:10p Zman Minyan

Wednesday, July 21 (Av 12)

• 6:10a Shacharit
• 7:00a Shacharit
• 8:00a Shacharit
• 6:30p Plag Minyan
• 6:30p Discover Judaism
• 8:00p Minchas Chinuch with Rabbi Allen Schwartz
• 8:10p Zman Minyan

Thursday, July 22 (Av 13)

• 6:00a Shacharit
• 6:50a Shacharit
• 7:50a Shacharit
• 6:30p Plag Minyan
• 8:10p Zman Minyan

Friday, July 23 (Av 14)

• 6:10a Shacharit
• 7:00a Shacharit
• 8:00a Shacharit
• 6:30p Plag Minyan
• 8:02p Candle Lighting
• 8:10p Zman Minyan

Shabbos Nachamu / Tu B’Av

• 7:30a Hashkama
• 9:15a Shacharis in Main Shul
• 10:30a Youth Groups
• 6:45p Shalosh Seudos
• 7:50p Mincha, Text & Conxt
• 9:00p Maariv
• 9:10p Havdalah

O.Z. Weekly Learning Schedule
www.OZNY.org/Online

• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard
• Monday @ 8:00p - Haftorah w/R’ Schwartz
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednesday @ 8p - Minchas Chinuch w/R’ Schwartz
• Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
• Tue & Thu @ 9:00a - HaKol B’Seder w/R’Schwartz
• Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context
• Daf Yomi: Sun @ 9a, Mon-Fri @ 8am, Shabbos after Mincha

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

Printable Items & Len's Links

• What's Happening at OZ - Click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - Lessons of a Leader: Click HERE
• Rabb Lamm z'l - Great Ideas are Dangerous (1975): Click HERE
• ArtScroll Shabbos Table - Pinchas 5781: Click HERE
• Printable Divrei Torah - Pinchas 5781: Click HERE

Mazel Tov

• Jessica & Ilan Katz, on the birth and bris of their son Ziv Chaim
• Yoann & Rivkah Mallet on the Bris of their son, Yedidya Yosef Chaim
• Nicole & Michael Strongin on the bris of their son, Aharon Yosef Shimon
• Jessica and Aharon Herring on the recent Pidyon Haben of their son Yoel Betzalel
• Glenn & Amy Leibowitz on the engagement of their daughter Dalia to Moshe Fink

Shabbos Shiur Sponsor

• Rivkah & Yoann Mallet, in honor of the bris of their new son Yedidyah-Yosef Haim

Summer 2021 New Membership Drive

• Don’t miss out on great deals and discounts!
• Join now at www.OZNY.org/New

Help us close the books!

• The OZ Fiscal Year is closing now, please redeem pledges or settle balances as soon as you can…

Live @ Five

• Summer Schmooze with Micah Halpern meets this week at 5:00pm in the playground tables at Central Park and West 96th Street - In case of rain will meet in the Main Sanctuary

Summer Vacation

• Shalosh Seudos will NOT meet July 3 & July 17
• Sukkah Minyan will return for Tisha B’Av services
• Monday, July 5 is a Legal Holiday: Shacharis follows a Sunday Schedule, Plag & Zman WILL Meet, Office Closed

Do The Daf

• This Summer is a great time to join the Men’s Chaburah, as they start Sukkah on Friday, July 9

Upcoming Member Events
RSVP Required

• Dine & Discuss, Friday, July 9 @ 7:45pm
• Annual TNLP Siyum, Tuesday, July 13 @ 7:15pm
• Youth Dept. Family Siyum, Wednes., July 14 @ 6pm

Meaning after Meron: with Rob & Sue Koltai

• Wednesday, July 14 @ 7:15pm in Main Sanctuary

Weekly Learning Schedule

• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard
• Monday @ 8:00p - Haftorah w/R’ Schwartz
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednesday @ 8p - Minchas Chinuch w/R’ Schwartz
• Mon & Wed @ 9p - Women’s Living Emunah Group
• Tue & Thu @ 9:00a - HaKol B’Seder w/R’Schwartz
• Shabbos, after Mincha - Text & Context

Parshas Pinchas 5781

Friday, July 2, 2021 / 22 Tammuz

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Candles: 8:13pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Shabbos Mevorchim, July 3, 2021 / 23 Tammuz 5781

• 7:30a - Hashkama in Main Shul
• 9:15a - Shacharit in Main Shul
• Sukkah Minyan on Summer Vacation
• 10:30a – Youth Groups in the Sukkah
  • Kiddush in Social Hall
• 4:30p - Afternoon Groups at Wild West Playground
• 5:00p - Live @ Five in Central Park at West 96th St.
• 7:00p - Shalosh Seudos NOT meeting this week
• 8:00p - Mincha, followed by Text & Context
• 9:10p - Maariv
• 9:21p - Havdala

Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Independence Day

• Shacharis: 7:00a, 8:00a, and 9:00a
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:00pm

Monday, July 5, 2021 - Office Closed - Legal Holiday

• Shacharis: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Thursday, July 8, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:50am, 7:50am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Friday, July 9, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Candles: 8:11pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Hashkama Minyan - Rabbi Blanchard's Blurb

• Learning to ask the right questions is so important in life. It sometimes requires as much courage as it does curiosity. Our general orientation works most of the time to get us around in life. But there are always missing pieces. If we choose, we can ignore them and we'll probably be alright, But if we want a fuller life we have to risk asking about the gaps in our knowledge but also accept that there are some things we will never know.

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

Printable Items & Len's Links

• What's Happening at OZ - Click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - Miriam, Moses' Friend: Click HERE
• Rabbi Lamm z'l - For G-d's Sake, Do Something (1969): Click HERE

BULLETIN BOARD

Mazel Tov

• Kimchi & Friedman Families, on the upcoming marriage of Ron & Rebecca - Welcome to the extended Friedman & Silverstein families and friends who have come to celebrate from near and far!
• Dini & Joseph Helmreich, on the birth of a baby girl
• Hilde Khnie, upon her daughter Dr. Beverly Philips - Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School - being elected as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Kiddush-To-Go

• Kimchi Family, in honor of Ron’s Aufruf and Rebecca’s Shabbat Kallah, and commemorating the Yarzheit of Dan’s mother Yehudit Kimchi z’l

Shofar Blowing Course

• Starts, Wednesday Night June 23
• Register at www.OZNY.org/Event/Shofar2021

Shiva Asar B’Tamuz | Sunday, June 27

• Shacharis: 7:00am, 8:00am, and 9:00am
• Shiur - What 17 Tammuz Commemorates: 10:00am
• Mincha: 8:00pm, followed by Maariv

Live @ Five starts June 26

• Join your friends Shabbos Afternoon at 5:00pm in Central Park West & West 97th Street near the Playground featuring Micah D. Halpern

OZ Youth Department Update

• Shabbos Groups at Central Park & 93rd Street

Learning is FUN-damental!
www.OZNY.org/Online

• Monday @ 8:00p - Haftorah w/R’ Schwartz
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednesday @ 8p - Minchas Chinuch w/R’ Schwartz
• Tue & Thu @ 9:00a - HaKol B’Seder w/R’Schwartz
• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard

PARSHAS CHUKAS 5781

Friday, June 18, 2021 / 8 Tammuz

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Candles: 8:12pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Shabbat, June 19, 2021 / 9 Tammuz 5781

• 7:30a - Hashkama in Main Shul
• 8:15a - Sukkah Minyan 
• 9:15a - Shacharit in Main Shul
• 10:30a – Youth Groups Field Trip to Central Park
• Kiddush To Go
• 4:30p - Afternoon Groups at Wild West Playground
• 7:00p - Shalosh Seudos in the Social Hall
• 8:00p - Mincha in Main Shul
  • Text & Context: The 9th of Tammuz
  • Daf Yomi in Classroom
• 9:10p - Maariv
• 9:20p - Havdala

Sunday, June 20, 2021
Fathers Day

• Shacharis: 7:00am, 8:00am
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Monday, June 21, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:50am, 7:50am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Tuesday, June 22, 2021
NYC Primary Voting Day

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Thursday, June 24, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:50am, 7:50am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Friday, June 25, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Candles: 8:13pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Join the ‘Click’ - Download the OZ Apps

• www.OZNY.org/GetApp
• www.OZNY.org/WhatsApp

Dear friends,

We are proud to join together with our rabbinic colleagues in urging you to vote in the upcoming primaries on June 22, 2021. 

The importance of ensuring strong government leadership in New York City for the next four years cannot be overstated, especially in light of the very difficult period the city has endured since the pandemic struck. We cannot stand on the sidelines. Every vote counts, and our community can make a difference.

As Rabbis we are apolitical, and it’s not our place to endorse a specific candidate. But it is our responsibility to care for our community. And this election could have an enormous impact on our community, our synagogues, and our schools. Voting is a civic responsibility and opportunity, and we urge you to vote in this election. 

This year we are tasked to rank our choices. Selecting more than one candidate will enable you to have your vote weigh in more than if you had voted for a single candidate. Click here to learn about ranked voting.

Starting this weekend, you can vote early, and early voting runs from June 12th – 20th. Click here to find your early voting site. If you will be away on June 22nd, click here to get your vote-by-mail ballot.

Sincerely,

• Aviad Bodner, Congregation Ramat Orah
• Naftali Citron, The Carlebach Shul
• Roy Feldman, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
• Jason Herman, Hudson Yards Synagogue
• Daniel Kraus, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
• Meyer Laniado, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
• Yosie Levine, The Jewish Center
• Haskel Lookstein, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
• Avrohom Marmorstein, Congregation Minchas Chinuch
• Adam Mintz, Kehilath Rayon Ahuvim
• Shaul Robinson, Lincoln Square Synagogue
• Allen Schwartz, Congregation Ohab Zedek
• Daniel Sherman, West Side Institutional Synagogue
• Ben Skydell, Congregation Orach Chaim
• Chaim Steinmetz, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
   

Hashkama Minyan - Rabbi Blanchard's Blurb

• How much control over our lives and our world do we need? If we reduce the size and scope of our world, we can gain control over much of it. Expanding our life and our world, while more exciting and satisfying, usually means accepting that we have to surrender control over parts, often important parts, of our reality-- too much to watch, too far to see, too filled with possibilities to always run according to plan. And where does human vulnerability fit into our search for control? Or, death, over which we ultimately have no control? Do our rituals that address vulnerability and death help us to control them or to face them? At our best, I believe, despite the limits on our ability to control our world, we seek the expanding fullness of life. 
• Reflections on the law of the red heifer and the story of the Hebrew judge Yiftach
• Please remember that this Sunday's class will begin at 7:00.  Please login before 7:00.

Pardon Our Appearance!

• Thank you for your patience as we conclude the Office Clean-Up, and commence the Beis Medrash Renovation & Facade Restoration
• It's not too late to join the Capital Campaign at www.OZNY.org/Campaign
• Preserve a Pew at www.OZNY.org/Event/Pew

Printable Items & Len's Links

• What's Happening at OZ - Click HERE
• Rabbi Sacks z'l - Shelach - Confidence: Click HERE
• Rabbi Lamm z'l - Jews Against Jews (1969): Click HERE

BULLETIN BOARD

Mazel Tov

• Arielle & Jack Berlin, celebrating Benji’s Bar Mitzvah
• Ora & Eli Gewirtz, on the birth of a baby girl Arianna Reizel
• Jessica & Aharon Herring, on the Pidyon HaBen for their son Yoel Betzalel
• Andrew Greenby, on his engagement to Dorit Ziv
• Jenny Michael, on the upcoming wedding of her granddaughter Michal to Shane Herskowitz

Welcome New Members!

• Dan Attali & Marine Amar
• Eli & Penina Kalatsky

Kiddush-To-Go Sponsors

• Arielle & Jack Berlin , celebrating Benji’s Bar Mitzvah

Chai Sponsors

• Sarah Stambler, commemorating the Yarzheit of her father Baruch Zalman ben Moshe Yehuda Leib z’l
• Anonymous, in honor of our newly elected Officers & Trustees - Thanks all for voting and thanks for BBQ!

You make a Statement when you Support OZ!

• Look for Spring statements in your mailbox & inbox

Upcoming Events - www.OZNY.org/Events

• Mazel Tovs & Milestones Kiddush Shabbos June 12
• Shalosh Seudos Summer Series starts June 12 @ 7p
• Youth Chess-with-Mates, Shabbos June 12 @ 4:30p
• Youth Movie Matinee, Sunday June 13 @ 2:30p
• Coming soon: ‘Live @ 5” Shabbas Afternoon in Central Park

Learning is FUN-damental! www.OZNY.org/Online

• Monday @ 8:00p - Haftorah w/R’ Schwartz
• Tuesday @ 7:30p - TNLP | Tuesday Night Learning
• Wednes. @ 6:30p - Jewish Concepts w/Adam Resnick
• Wednes @ 7:45p - Jewish Philosophy w/Joel Goldman
• Wednesday @ 8p - Minchas Chinuch w/R’ Schwartz
• Tue & Thu @ 9:00a - HaKol B’Seder w/R’Schwartz
• Sunday @ 6:15p - Parsha Psychology w/R’ Blanchard

SHELACH 5781

• SHABBAT MEVORCHIM

Friday, June 4, 2021 / 24  Sivan 5781

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:30pm
• Candles: 8:05pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm

Shabbat, June 5, 2021 / 25 Sivan 5781

• 7:30a - Hashkama in Main Shul
• 8:30a - Sukkah Minyan - NOT MEETING THIS WEEK
• 9:15a - Shacharit in Main Shul
• 10:30a – Youth Groups - MEET AT PARK WEST VILLAGE
  • Kiddush To Go
• 4:30p - Afternoon Groups in Central Park
• 7:55p - Mincha in Main Shul
  • Text & Context: Classical Commentaries
  • Men's Daf Yomi in the Social Hall
• 9:05p - Maariv
• 9:14p - Havdala

Sunday, June 6, 2021

• Shacharis: 7:00am, 8:00am
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm

Monday, June 7, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:50am, 7:50am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

• Shacharis: 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00a
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm

Thursday, June 10, 2021 - Rosh Chodesh Tammuz I

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:45am, 7:45am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Friday, June 11, 2021 - Rosh Chodesh Tammuz II

• Shacharis: 6:00am, 6:45am, 7:45am
• Plag Mincha/Maariv: 6:45pm
• Candles: 8:09pm
• Zman Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm

Mazel Tovs & Milestones Kiddush

• Shabbos, June 12
• Submit your Simcha at www.OZNY.org/Event/Mazel2021

Youth: Chess with Mates

• Shabbos, June 12 @ 4:30pm in the Sukkah
• RSVP at www.OZNY.org/Event/Chess2021

Summer Series: Shalosh Seudos

• Shabbos, June 12 at 7:00pm
• Shedule & Sponsorship www.OZNY.org/Event/Summer2021

Youth: Movie Matinee

• Sunday, June 13 @ 2:30pm in the Sukkah
• RSVP at www.OZNY.org/Event/Matinee2021

New Learning Opportunity

• Tzurba M'Rababan Orach Chaim Study starts the week of June 13
• Schedule Options at www.OZNY.org/Event/Tzurba

DIVREI TORAH

• Growing up means learning to live on our own--make our own decisions and choices, deal with the demands of life, find a sense of meaning for ourselves. And yet, if we have a strong web of family, friendship and community relationships, then we do not actually  live on our own. Our family, friends, and community are a part of what we choose and decide, how we meet the challenges of life and  the meaning that we find in our lives. In this sense, "growing up" means learning how to be. a part of the important relationships in our world- how to navigate and negotiate them.  Much the same may be true of our relationship to spiritual transcendence. It is in relationship with the divine that we make our important choices, find meaning in our world and meet life's challenges. [Based on reflections on Numbers 13:1]

Realize your Own Value as a Person - Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, Growth Through Torah

• “And we were in our sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.” The Kotzker Rebbe said that the spies’ mistake was in the words “and so we were in their sight”; that is, it shouldn’t bother a person how others view him. One can never rest if his/her self-esteem is dependent on others’ approval. Keep your focus on doing what is right and proper and work on mastering your self-image (being ever cognizant of the fact your intrinsic value as being created in Hashem’s image) regardless of how others view you. The Chofetz Chaim said, “when you view yourself as inferior, you will assume that others also view you as inferior; but the truth could well be that the other person views you in a much higher manner”.

Not “If” But “How” - Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky z'l, Living Each Week

• Why was the mission of the spies in this week’s Parsha so disastrous, whereas the mission of the spies sent by Joshua was so successful? The former went to see whether the land was conquerable. Although G-d had assured them that they would receive the land, they did not have trust in Him, and they deliberated whether or not the Divine word was reliable. The latter, on the other hand, had no doubt about their ultimate triumph. Their mission was merely to determine the best method for entering the land (i.e., how to implement G-d’s will). If one questions whether or not to obey the Divine will, there will be no scarcity of reasons why not to do so. If, however, one is determined to follow G-d’s instructions and seeks only how one can best do so, one’s efforts will be blessed with success.