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.
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
Condolences
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
Hashkama Kiddush
Scott & Jeannie Fisher, in memory of Sylvia Fisher - Sora Rivka bas Shimon z’l
Shabbat Chai Sponsor
Ira Kevelson, wishing Happy Birthday to Marsha!
Three Weeks Kollel — Make The Summer More Meaningful
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
Women’s Wellness returns July 27, 2022 @ 8:00pm!
Join Shira Silton for a discussion on The Impacts of a Positive Body Image
RSVP and Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/Wellness
Women In Network: Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av
WiN returns Thursday, July 28 @ 6:30pm featuring Jewish Divine Soulmates Matchmaker Chava Kober, RSVP & Sponsor at www.OZNY.org/WiN
Young @ Heart — Upcoming Youth Dept. Events
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:
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.
STAY TUNED FOR OZ NIGHT OUT: RESTAURANT WEEK @ U.N. PLAZA GRILL
Shabbat, July 16, 2022 - 17 Tammuz 5782 Parshas Balak 7:30am Hashkama Minyan 9:15am Main Minyan with Guest Drasha: Shacharis vs. Musaf: Real & Ideal 10:00am Youth Groups 6:00pm Summer Schmooze: On Magic & The Supernatural 7:00pm Text & Context: Israel - The Dawning of Our Redemption 7:45pm Mincha 8:05pm Seudah Shlishit: Havdalah and The Jewish Secret of Survival 9:05pm Maariv 9:16pm Havdala
Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 18 Tammuz 5782 Fast of Tammuz Observed Fast Starts 4:27am | Fast Ends: 9:10pm Shacharis 7:00am, 8:00am 8:00pm Zman Mincha, Dvar Torah, Maariv
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? Reflections in Genesis 16:5 and related rabbinic commentary
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