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Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein received rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and holds a BA in Education from Herzog College. Formerly the Rabbi of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Halifax, Canada, and formerly Director of Training and Placement at the Straus-Amiel Institute of Ohr Torah Stone, Rabbi Grunstein serves as Director of Development of North America at Tzohar, and is part of the founding faculty of the English speaking Kollel of Efrat. An experienced rabbi, mentoring Rabbis daily from around the Globe, sought out clergy for life-cycle events, writer and popular lecturer in Israel and around the world, he is the author of “Daven Your Age (2013), “Beyond Routine” (2018), “Musings of a Minyaner” (2021), co-editor of “Machzor Vechai Bhahem” and has over 1,000 recorded classes online in both Hebrew and English.

BULLETIN BOARD

Len's Links

• Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z'l - click HERE
• Rabbi Norman Lamm z'l - click HERE
• ArtScroll Shabbos Table - click HERE   
• RZA HaMizrachi Parsha - click HERE
• Anshe Printable Divrei Torah - click HERE

Mazel Tov

• Gerry & Vivian Adler, on the birth of a grandson - a baby boy born to their children Joseph & Eliana
• Tova Gozdzik, on her upcoming wedding to Avi Gal
• Jonathan & Miki Herskowitz, on the birth of a baby boy - and Mazel Tov to grandparents Neil & Daphne Herskowitz
• Dan & Randi Hefter, on the birth of their daughter Eden Faye

• June Slotkin, on the passing of her beloved husband Rene Slotkin z’l
• Avi & Aviva Henoch, on the passing of their son Davidi ‘Divi’ Henoch z’l

• Scott & Jeannie Fisher, in memory of Sylvia Fisher - Sora Rivka bas Shimon z’l

• Ira Kevelson, wishing Happy Birthday to Marsha!

• Special Morning Learning with Rabbi Allen Schwartz meets Monday - Thursday, July 18 - Aug. 4including 7:45am ‘Exploring Eicha’, 8:00am ‘Topics in Taanis’
• RSVP (free), Schedule, and Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Event/3Weeks5782

• Join Shira Silton for a discussion on The Impacts of a Positive Body Image
• RSVP and Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Wellness

• WiN returns Thursday, July 28 @ 6:30pm featuring Jewish Divine Soulmates Matchmaker Chava Kober, RSVP & Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/WiN

• July 30 — Family Shabbat Luncheon & Scavenger Hunt
• August 11 & 18 — Youth Summer Movie Series
• Stay tuned for Tisha B’Av Kids Program

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 current survey is:
• Education — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W8MR9WM

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.

SCHEDULE

YEARN TO LEARN

• Monday & Wednesday @ 9;00p
• WhatsApp & Zoom Link at www.OZNY.org/Emunah

• Meets on Zoom
• Schedule & Class links at www.OZNY.org/TNLP

• Wednesday Night
• Meets back in person!
• Contact adam@ozny.org for info about Conversion Program
• 6:30p Concepts - Adam Resnick
• 7:45p Thought - Joel Goldman

• WhatsApp & Conference Call: www.OZNY.org/Event/Daf

• Meets select Shabbos’ at 6pm
• www.OZNY.org/Event/Live2022

HASHKAMA - RABBI BLANCHARD'S BLURB

When does it make sense to avoid the language of judgment? In personal relationships, we may find ourselves the victim of an injustice. We have every right to expect to be treated fairly and to receive a sincere apology when we are not. But, this does not always happen.  Those who have hurt us may seem unconcerned or indifferent to our suffering; This is very hard to take. 

Indeed, we are entitled to speak up, and demand an accounting and apology from a partner, a friend, or even anyone who has dealt with us unfairly. The issue is when, where, and how. 
Should we keep the issue within the context of the relationship or should we reach out to parents, bosses, rabbis, courts, or even G'd to serve as judges and set things right? Sometimes, we might be better off seeking counseling, not judgment. When?  
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Reflections in Genesis 16:5 and related rabbinic commentary