This week we all witnessed multiple acts of violence and hate. All of us are sometimes at a loss to understand how and why these evil acts occur and continue to occur with seemingly no end in sight. I believe that there are nearly always common patterns which repeat themselves over and over again - and that our path towards stemming this scourge is in recognizing the patterns and making sure that those who would commit violence are denied the means and liberty to carry them out. To be clear - I'm not taking a political stand but rather a practical one.
As I've stated many times before in letters like this - there is a TON you can do to help keep your friends and neighbors safe.
To date nearly every single violent act we've sadly grown accustomed to seeing on the news has been planned. Part of the planning nearly always involves a certain amount of research and reconnaissance. The shooter in Highland Park wanted to target synagogues but found them to be rather difficult targets mostly due to the alert and proactive security teams.
You know where I'm going with this.
We've been fortunate to have a very astute and engaged team at OZ. But I need your help to ensure our continued safety and security.
You don't have to have krav maga skills or really do anything more than help us be yet another set of eyes and ears in and around OZ.
It doesn't require a commitment beyond rudimentary training (non-physical) and the time you can offer both inside and perhaps outside our magnificent shul.
If you are interested please contact me and I'll be happy to help you help all of us.
Many thanks,
Jeff Korenman Vice President Chair, Security Committee / CSS drkorenmandds@gmail.com
MEN'S DAF YOMI
The OZ Men's Daf Yomi Shiur was started in 1997 and has a rotation of different Maggedei Shiur led by Rabbi Allen Schwartz and Rabbi Shlomo Gottesman. Since inception we have completed learning Talmud Bavli together more than 3 times!
During the week the shiur starts at 7am and you can participate both remotely and in person in the classrooms Friday through Monday (Tuesday - Thursday are only remote; we will resume in person throughout the week once the Bais Midrash re-opens). On Shabbat the shiur takes place between Mincha & Ma'ariv and on Sunday the start time is 8:45am. The weekday start time enables attendees to attend either the 6:10am or 8am Shacharit services (ie. before or after the shiur). For those attending remotely, the dial-in for the shiur is (425) 535-9424. Anyone interested in learning more about the shiur can speak with Zachary Prensky (646-588-8175 or Zach@Prensky.com) - or visit www.OZNY.org/Event/Daf.
Men’s Daf Yomi Chaburah for completing tractate Yevamos - one of the most complicated in Shas! All are invited to join a special Siyum at Shalosh Seudos!
Summer Survey
In order to prepare for 5783, we are conducting a series of Summer Surveys to gauge our member’s areas of interest. The two current surveys are:
Chazan — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9N8R2H (open until Sat. Night)
Learn to Read Hebrew, and enjoy Ice Coffee, in our new weekly Monday Night Series starting June 27 at 6:30pm in the downstairs classroom
RSVP Free & Sponsorships at www.OZNY.org/Event/Hebrew2022
Wisdom on Wednesday
Beginners & Conversion Classes with R’ Adam Resnick & Joel Goldman have returned in person, please contact Adam@OZNY.org for more info…
Shabbat with Tzohar
Save the Date for Shabbat, July 15-16 for Scholar in Residence Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein, with Wine & Dine, Community Conversation, and Shalosh Seudos
RSVP, Schedule, Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Event/Tzohar2022
Women’s Wellness returns!
Join Shira Silton for a Discussion on Cultivating a Positive Body Image
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 8:00pm in the OZ Sukkah Patio — Learn how body image affects our mental health, physical relationships, and everyday activities & decisions in ways we may not even be aware of.
RSVP (free) and Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Wellness
Three Weeks Kollel
Make the Summer Meaningful with Special Morning Learning including ‘Topics in Talmud Taanis’ and ‘Exploring Eicha’ - Monday - Thursday / July 18 - Aug. 4
RSVP (free), Schedule, and Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Event/3Weeks5782
Peace of Mind — Cemetery Details & Memorial Plaques
There is never a comfortable time to talk about the purchase of burial plots, but our office is always available to discuss reserving spaces at significant savings in our active properties at Beth El Cemetery (Paramus, NJ) and Riverside Cemetery (Saddle Brook, NJ). We are also available to discuss Memorial Plaques or the Preservation of a Pew.
Please Note
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Schwartz are currently in Israel, but can be reached on his phone via WhatsApp and by email at ras@ozny.org.
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 9 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
6:45pm Plag Minyan
8:12pm Candle Lighting
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
Shabbat, July 9, 2022 - 10 Tammuz 5782 Parshas Balak
7:30am Hashkama Minyan
9:15am Shacharit
10:00am Youth Groups
Summer Schmooze NOT meeting this week
7:15pm Text & Context
7:50pm Mincha
8:10pm Seudah Shlishit: Siyum Yevamos
9:10pm Maariv
9:19pm Havdala
Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 11 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 7:00am, 8:00am
10:00am SMLP with David Israel (Zoom)
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 12 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
6:30pm He’Brew in Social Hall
6:45pm Plag Mincha Maariv
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
9:00pm Women’s Emunah Chaburah (Zoom)
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 13 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
6:45pm Plag Mincha Maariv
7:30pm TNLP: Tues. Night Learning (Zoom)
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
Wednes., July 13, 2022 - 14 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
6:30pm Discover Judaism in Social Hall
6:45pm Plag Mincha Maariv
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
9:00pm Women’s Emunah Chaburah (Zoom)
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 15 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:00am, 6:50am, 7:50am
6:45pm Plag Mincha Maariv
8:20pm Zman Mincha Maariv
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 16 Tammuz 5782
Shacharis 6:10am, 7:00am, 8:00am
6:45pm Plag Mincha Maariv
7:45pm Wine & Dine (RSVP)
8:08pm Candle Lighting
8:15pm Zman Mincha Maariv
9:30pm Dessert & Discuss
YEARN TO LEARN
Women’s Living Emunah Chaburah
Every Monday & Wednesday @ 9p on Zoom
WhatsApp & Zoom Link at www.OZNY.org/Event/Emunah2021
TNLP: Tuesday Night Learning is back on Zoom
Schedule & Class links at www.OZNY.org/TNLP
Discover @ OZ: Beginners Classes Wednesday Night
contact adam@ozny.org for more info about the Conversion Program
6:30p Jewish Concepts - Adam Resnick
7:45p Jewish Prayer & Thought - Joel Goldman
Men’s Daf Yomi Chaburah
WhatsApp & Conference Call info at www.OZNY.org/Event/Daf
HASHKAMA - RABBI BLANCHARD'S BLURB
We fill our days with demanding tasks that give meaning and purpose to our lives. But they can also distract us. As the cliche goes, they can live us rather than we live them. Nonetheless, the demands and pleasures of life sometimes keep us from experiencing anxiety-provoking thoughts or impulses. Other times, however, being so busy and distracted means losing access to moments that bring profound insights. Is the "noise" of life good or bad? If your world became a desert and went silent, what would emerge? Why?
Reflections on Numbers 24:1
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