In the leadup to Rosh Hashana 5783, KAN English news reporter Naomi Segal spoke to OTS President and Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, about the “Shofar BaPark” initiative which brings the shofar blowing and Rosh Hashana celebration outside of the synagogue and into the public spaces, giving Israeli families an opportunity to mark the …
‘Shofar in The Park’ program returns for Rosh Hashanah Ohr Torah Stone’s Yachad Program and Tzohar Rabbinical Organization plan hundreds of outdoor events for the High Holidays Israel National News | September 21, 2022 Marking Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) on September 26 and 27, the eighth annual Shofar in the Park program will …
Nachum Segal welcomed Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, to the JM in the AM studio ahead of Rosh Hashana 5783 to talk about “Shofar BaPark” – public shofar-blowing in hunbdreds of parks across Israel – and a wrapup of exciting events at OTS. Tune in!
‘Shofar in the Park’ to provide COVID-19-safe Rosh Hashanah services Tens of thousands usually attend the “Shofar in the Park” event and those present will be able to hear the traditional shofar blasts and sing and take part in educational activities. BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF | September 5, 2021 The annual “Shofar in the Park” …
Nachum Segal welcomed Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, back to JM in the AM ahead of Rosh Hashana 5782 to talk about Rav Soloveitchik, OTS’ condensed halakhic machzor for Covid, the start of the Israeli school year, planned shofar-blowing in 230 parks across Israel, exciting new cases closed …
Israelis Prepare to Celebrate the Year’s Holiest Days Under Lockdown As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the rules. By Isabel Kershner | Sept. 18, 2020 JERUSALEM — As Israelis prepare to celebrate …
How can we celebrate the upcoming holidays without breaking the lockdown? ILTV’s Aaron Poris spoke to OTS’ President and Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, about the OTS condensed halakhic machzor as well as the “Shofar BaPark” inititative designed to bring the shofar to all Israelis. Tune in: https://ots.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Your-News-From-Israel-Sep.-17-2020-nmQCDzG485A_x264-online-video-cutter.com_.mp4
Jewish organization prepares for High Holy Days amid coronavirus pandemic In Israel, where coronavirus infections has spiked as of late, organizations are moving towards prayer services that will be limited in size as well as scope in order to stymie the infection rate. By Jerusalem Post Staff | September 9, 2020 Jewish organizations around the …
Nachum Segal welcomed Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone (OTS), back to JM in the AM to discuss OTS’ condensed halakhic machzor and other activities for a Rosh Hashana under the shadow of COVID-19.
Shofar to Come to Hundreds of Parks Throughout Israel “Shofar in the Park” will bring the spirit of the festival to more than 200 parks, central squares, community centers and public spaces throughout Israel. BY JPOST.COM STAFF September 5, 2018 On both days of Rosh Hashana, Ohr Torah Stone network’s “Yachad” program will run the “Shofar …
There is a shofar for everyone The growing demand for Shofar in the Park, which will take place in 270 centers, proves that – contrary to public opinion – Israelis are far from being afraid of religion. Shimon Cohen, September 3, 2018 (Translated from Hebrew) A “Shofar in the Park” event will be held in …
The Shofar Belongs to Everyone Rabbi Riskin often says that as committed Jews, our approach toward everything in life is critical: rather than cursing the darkness, we must light more candles. In what has become a tradition, our Yachad Program ran a nationwide Rosh Hashana initiative which lit the proverbial candles for tens of thousands of secular …
