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Rabbi Benzion Klatzko, Founder Shabbat.com Senior Manager at Olami, and Azarya Klatzko A

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You want to take your kids to Israel for a family simcha during the school year... 6 TICKETS TYPE a) Not happening; these kids are winning an attendance award טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? b) Call the kids in sick for a week TO ISRAEL c) Ask permission from the school $6,000 Value! d) Ask "permission" from the school, ‘cause the tickets are booked

6 1-877-7-AUCTION Cash is for Winners.

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2.

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A list of contributors over 50 names long b) טייפ WHAT TO ISRAEL ARE YOU? CASH c) “Same as last year,” just change the names d) A business logo

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 7 Home Sweet Home.

Joey Newcomb, Singer and songwriter

3.

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DONATE $100 FOR Shloime Dachs, Singer, DONATE $250 FOR Owner of Shloime Dachs Orchestra TRIPLEDOUBLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

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A bochur you know gets engaged. What is the first RENT & question you ask? CLASSIC TYPE a) What’s the kallah's age?

?b) Got a picture of the proposal טייפ WHAT MORTGAGE ARE YOU? JEWELS c) What’s the kallah's name? $4,000 of your choice in jewelry from Allegra Jewelers d) Who made the shidduch?

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 9 Cash Fiveish Style.

Yossi Shtendig, Musical Artist A

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Your kid wants to dress up as Fiveish for Purim but you already planned a different theme. You: FIVEISH TYPE a) Let him wear the costume at night but not during the day טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? b) Tell him maybe next year but insist that he CASH matches your theme this year $5,555 cash! c) Let him even though he doesn’t match d) What theme?!?

10 1-877-7-AUCTION Hoping We're Not There Yet!

DONATE $100 FOR Moe Rabi, Celebrity, and sons DOUBLE TICKETS!

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Someone calls to borrow your van. Your response: TOYOTA a) Let me see if I can add you to my insurance TYPE policy, here’s a form to fill out b) I would but my car is being used by a BRAND NEW- !NOT A LEASE טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? chessed organization #Mik’amcha SIENNA c) Sure no problem, registration is in the glove A brand-new 2019 Sienna minivan, yours to own! compartment MSRP: $31,000 d) I only lend to family

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 11 A Card That Changes Everything.

Dovid Gabay, Senior Vice President Banquest Payment Systems

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When do you like to give wedding gifts? 7K VISA a) With the return card TYPE b) At the vort - present it to the chosson and kallah טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? GIFT CARD c) People still give cash, right? $7,000 Visa giftcard! d) Minimum 6 months after they are married - when it’s most appreciated

12 1-877-7-AUCTION A Mehudar Yom Tov!

DONATE $100$250 FOR TRIPLEDOUBLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

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Your neighbor asks to use your 7K VISA house while you are away - do you: SUKKOS a) Find out who they want to host, then decide TYPE b) It's probably booked 3 months ago

Say sure, but tell them to bring their own linen c) טייפ WHAT GIFT CARD ARE YOU? IN ISRAEL d) Ask them to please remember to sign the $6,500 towards spending Sukkos in Eretz Yisroel guestbook

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 13 Lux Look.

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A bochur needs a haircut when... a) It can be combed DINI b) You need to call the landscaper TYPE c) His bangs are affecting his vision d) His rebbe calls to mention it טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? SHAITEL W by Dini wig, includes cut

14 1-877-7-AUCTION Buying Quality Time.

Turx, Senior White House Correspondent, DONATE $100 FOR Ami Magazine, and sons DOUBLE TICKETS!

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What are your thoughts on dressing siblings in matching DINI clothing? FAMILY TYPE a) Why only their kids? Husband needs a matching tie! טייפ WHAT SHAITEL ARE YOU? b) Coordinating only - matching is out SHOPPING c) By simchos only $2,000 per immediate family member d) Why bother?

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 15 A Gutten Chodesh, Every Chodesh. 11.

When you get to shul, you find someone is sitting in your seat. Your reaction: CHODESH TYPE a) How would he be in my seat if I'm already there? טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? b) Show him to the designated “visitors” seat GELT c) Find another seat and kvetch later Receive $500 each month for a year d) Ask him where he’s from and what brings him to your shul

16 1-877-7-AUCTION L'kovid Shabbos Koidesh!

DONATE $100$250 FOR Gabriel Boxer, Kosher Guru DOUBLETRIPLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

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A complete Yom Tov seuda CHODESH must include: BASSAR a) Fish, main with farfel, and dessert TYPE b) 5 courses, a tablescape and a dessert garnished with 24 karat flakes טייפ WHAT GELT ARE YOU? V’DAGIM c) Chicken and roast potatoes $200 towards Shabbos each week for a year d) Milchigs is also fine on a 3-day Yom Tov

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 17 Make Every Seat the Best in the House.

A

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An appropriate place for a first date includes: FINE a) Her parents’ living room. Only. TYPE b) The top-rated lounge on FrumDatingSpots טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? FURNITURE c) A restaurant is fine as long as it’s $10,000 towards furniture of your choice at fleishigs Abode by Accentuations by Design d) Anywhere he already knows the directions to without waze or GPS

18 1-877-7-AUCTION Read the Finest Print.

Menashe Miller, DONATE $100 FOR Deputy Mayor, Township of Lakewood DOUBLE TICKETS!

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How do you know when it’s FINE time to get a new chavrusa? ARTSCROLL a) He’s been late twice this week TYPE b) You’re not sure what he looks like

You’re more familiar with how his c) טייפ WHAT FURNITURE ARE YOU? LIBRARY yarmulke looks than his face Choose $3,000 of Artscroll books and seforim d) He’s moving out of the country

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 19 New Year, New Cash.

Yitzchok Saftlas, Founder & President, Bottom Line Marketing Group, Radio Host at 77WABC

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Your kid scratched the neighbor’s car, your first thought is: YEARLY a) He’s a koton, we’re not chayiv TYPE b) Of course it had to be the neighbor with the Tesla?! טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? CASH c) Trust me, they won’t notice Win $1,000 each year for 10 years d) Better find some lawns to mow, kid

20 1-877-7-AUCTION DONATE $100$250 FOR Beautiful DOUBLETRIPLE Settings. TICKETS!TICKETS!

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When is politics acceptable YEARLY dinner table discussion? SET TO a) Anytime except for Shabbos TYPE b) When there are no breakables on the table טייפ WHAT CASH ARE YOU? IMPRESS c) Trump who? Choose from a selection of fine Dinnerware, Flatware, and Stemware at IMPRESSIONS Fine China and Gifts in d) As long as the liberal great-uncle is NY. $3,200 value. not around

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 21 Too Blessed To Be A Stressed. 17.

When speaking at a simcha, how can you tell if your speech is too long? ONLY a) When I'm done I’ll stop, everyone should have TYPE the decency to sit quietly b) When the guy saying ‘shhh!’ has to stop to טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? catch his breath SIMCHOS c) When more guests are outside the simcha hall $10,000 to cover your simcha expenses than inside d) Anything over 3 minutes, set a timer

22 1-877-7-AUCTION It's Gonna Happen!

DONATE $100 FOR Shua Kessin, NP and Singer DOUBLE TICKETS!

18.

What is considered a basic ONLY birthday celebration? MAKE A a) Only Pharoah’s birthday is mentioned TYPE in Tanach b) Hire a party planner טייפ WHAT SIMCHOS ARE YOU? WISH c) Pizza, cake and balloons $9,000 to make your dream come true d) A class party at SkyZone. Tell all the guests that gifts are not necessary

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 23 Libi B’Mizrach.

Ari Goldwag, Singer, songwriter, and composer

19.

Your kids announce they are making aliyah, how do you deal with it? ERETZ a) Make a slideshow presentation to help them TYPE make the “right decision” b) Have them put on the no-fly list and hide טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? their passports YISROEL c) Make tickets to be there for the next Yom Tov Includes airfare for 2, one-week car rental, and 7-day hotel stay d) Go with them, live the dream!

24 1-877-7-AUCTION Best Summer Ever!

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You get a call asking you to give someone a ride to the mountains. ERETZ Your answer is... SUMMER TYPE a) As long as they’re here when we want to leave טייפ WHAT YISROEL ARE YOU? b) I’m actually Biking4Tzedaka up to the FUN country this year, so no passengers $8,000 to make it a magical summer c) Depends what gender, my daughters like to sing along loudly d) Can they take a turn driving? OORAHAUCTION.ORG 25 In Good Taste.

A

21.

In 4 words, ‘going out to eat’ means: DINING a) Pizza, ice cream, sushi TYPE b) Aged steak, wine, reservations

Anything I didn't cook OUT c) טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? d) BBQ on the porch Whether it’s the local pizza store or the best steakhouse in the country, enjoy $5,000 to the restaurants of your choice.

26 1-877-7-AUCTION Life’s a Little Easier.

DONATE $100 FOR Mendy Pellin, Comedian, filmmaker and actor DOUBLE TICKETS!

22.

You randomly found a $20 bill. DINING What do you do? $36,000 a) Leave it there as the owner might come back TYPE b) Put up signs all over to find the owner and hope to be on CBS #KiddushHashem טייפ OUT WHAT ARE YOU? CASH c) That would never happen to me d) Keep it! And it’ll be this week's hashgacha pratis story!

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 27 Everyone's A Winner.

At ChillZone Yerushalaim

23.

Boys come collecting at your front door. You: LISHMA a) Don’t answer – it’s after 10 pm TYPE b) Leave a bag of dimes out for the busy seasons טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? c) Give each of them a dollar Donate to Oorah purely l’sheim mitzvah d) Ask them about the mosad they’re collecting for and donate according to their answer

28 1-877-7-AUCTION Everyone's Make It A Winner. a Joy Ride.

DONATE $100$250 FOR Yossi Newman, DJ and co-owner YBC DOUBLETRIPLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

24.

You see 2 bochurim hitchhiking. LISHMA You: BIKERS a) Ask for their names to call their parents TYPE b) Yell at them

!Pick them up 30 WINNERS c) טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? CLUB d) Order them an Uber Be one of 30 winners and get a high quality bike of revolutionary design. Bike valued at $600!

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 29 Time Is Money.

A

25.

Your neighbor has great cleaning help who always shows up, it’s ok to: HIRED TYPE a) Ask the neighbor to ask her help if she has more hours available טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? b) Offer the lady $1/hour more to come to you HELP instead (of course I’ll ask my Rabbi to make $100 each week for a year for the hired help sure it’s ok) of your choice c) Fargin her the cleaning help, her kids are way messier than yours 30 d) Ask the help directly to come to you too 1-877-7-AUCTION Full Cart. Full Fridge. Full Wallet.

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Which of the following is a HIRED reasonable cholent ingredient? GROCERY a) Cholent beans TYPE b) Bourbon

Coca-Cola c) טייפ WHAT HELP ARE YOU? GIVEAWAY d) Quinoa $150 each week for a year, $7,800 value

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 31 12 Tickets

and MoishyGuitar AKA Moishy Schwartz A Million

Reasons. 27.

Which question is okay to ask your twelfth grade niece? 12 TICKETS a) How many college credits do you TYPE have so far? b) How many in your class are engaged? טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? TO ISRAEL c) Are you in a seminary yet? $12,000 value d) What would you like as a graduation gift?

32 1-877-7-AUCTION Diversify. Diversify. Diversify.

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28.

Minimum hishtadlus to get your kid into school/yeshiva 12 TICKETS of your choice includes: INVESTMENT TYPE a) A kvittel by your rebbe

Some air travel is necessary b) טייפ WHAT TO ISRAEL ARE YOU? PORTFOLIO c) Under 200 phone calls is not even $15,000 to invest as you choose counted d) Find some current parents in the school and ask them to vouch for you

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 33 Money Multiplier.

Ari Lesser, Songwriter and Producer A

29.

You’re thinking to buy a lottery ticket. Setting up your best odds to win would mean… INSTANT TYPE a) I’d never buy one to begin with

Promising to post it on #TYH b) טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? $50,000 c) Give tzedaka, say tehillim Win 100x your donation, up to $50,000! d) Have the friend who always wins at chinese auctions buy it for you

34 1-877-7-AUCTION DONATE $100 FOR Ira Zlotowitz, President, Eastern Union Funding DOUBLE A Unique TICKETS! Zechus. 30.

How do you correct the Baal Koreh? INSTANT a) Only the shul's rabbi should correct him SEFER b) Yell on top of your lungs what you think is TYPE the correct pronunciation c) Hope someone else corrects him טייפ WHAT $50,000 ARE YOU? TORAH d) "Shhh" those who correct the baal koreh A sefer Torah written specially for you!

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 35 Rent It Out!

31.

What do you call a 'chol hamoed trip'? a) Meet relatives at a park AMUSEMENT b) 4 days in Orlando hitting at least 3 Rent out a venue for you and TYPE theme parks your guests only! Amusement c) The ronxB zoo- on Wednesday park, waterpark, trampoline PARK טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? park, vacation villa or d) A state fair or science museum wherever it is you’ve been wishing to get all to yourself!

36 1-877-7-AUCTION The Art of Living.

Aryeh Kunstler, DONATE $100$250 FOR Singer, songwriter, producer and composer DOUBLETRIPLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

32.

What is considered over-the-top AMUSEMENT Pesach cleaning? RE a) Any cleaning involving toothpicks TYPE b) Any cleaning done before Rosh Chodesh c) Ceiling fans and outlets טייפ PARK WHAT ARE YOU? DECORATE d) Cleaning out things that would take Update your home with $8,000 for décor more than 1 hours’ worth of bedikas chometz to find.

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 37 Nothing To Lose, A

Cash To Win. 33. WIN UP TO $50,000!

Acceptable currency to use for a game of dreidel is: $50K DOOR a) Candies only, need to be split evenly at the end of the game Take a chance to win big! TYPE Choose one of 5 doors and b) Quarters or silver dollars, we’re here ,win the value behind it טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? to win! PRIZE whether it’s $5, $50, $500, c) Chocolate coins or pennies $5,000 or $50,000! d) Nuts, unless anyone has allergies

38 1-877-7-AUCTION The Taste of Cheirus.

DONATE $100 FOR DOUBLE TICKETS!

34.

A reasonable afikomen present is: $50K DOOR a) A $5.00 check YOM TOV b) Age-appropriate wheels, starting with a TYPE scooter and moving on to a bike, moped, sedan and minivan

טייפ WHAT PRIZE ARE YOU? c) The newest toy fad, regardless of price, dan- EXPENSES ger or quality $4,000 for Sukkos, $5,000 for Pesach, and $2,000 for Shavuos. That’s $11,000! d) Anything that's expensive and you already promised to get the kid (or said maybe)

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 39 Nachas Kickbacks. 35.

How often is normal to speak with your daughter’s morah or son’s rebbe? TUITION TYPE a) Once a month, set a calendar reminder b) 6 times a week, not nice to call on Friday טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? c) At PTA only $9,000 towards your tuition bill d) At the chumash siyum/megilla performance

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36.

What time is considered “on time” TUITION for a wedding? BIG FAT a) At the exact time it says on the invitation TYPE especially when it’s followed by “sharp” b) Depends who is catering it טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? CHECK c) On time is whenever I can get there A $6,130 check made payable to you! d) When the kallah comes out to the bedeken

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 41 In Cruise Control.

Eli Levin, Musical Artist @elilevinmusic A

Sponsored by: 37.

What would you do if you suddenly needed a new car? YOUR a) Go to a car dealer and buy a new car, TYPE then donate my old one to Kars4Kids b) Lease only טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? WHEELS c) Borrow my brother-in-law's semi -running spare car Pre-owned late-model sedan or minivan d) My insurance covers a rental

42 1-877-7-AUCTION Looking Smart.

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38.

What is minimum shalom zachor YOUR etiquette? YIDDISHE a) Wish the father mazel tov first before you eat TYPE the arbis Do you wear a streimal, an up-hat, b) Wish mazel tov, make a l'chaim and on to the down-hat or fedora? A shaitel, shpitzel or mitpachat? Look your טייפ WHAT WHEELS ARE YOU? next one. KUP best with $5,000 towards the c) When the conversation is awkward or stops, headwear of your choice. sing urai vanim. d) Talk Jewish geography with the father in-law

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 43 Pre-loaded with Joy.

Rabbi Yitzy Erps, Master-Storyteller, Artist, & Baal Koach Foon Dem Moach

39.

You get $100 as a birthday gift. You will... $7,000 a) Create a top 10 list and do #1 TYPE b) Go out to eat MASTER Spend it on groceries c) טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? d) Spend it on groceries but keep in mind you still get to buy yourself something CARD worth $100

44 1-877-7-AUCTION Ultra-Geshikt.

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40.

$7,000 Your toddler colors on the wall. Your reaction: KITCHEN a) Scrub with a magic eraser for however long it TYPE takes to get it off Upgrade your kitchen with MASTER $6,000 towards the most b) I have a friend who is a painter, he’ll stop over updated appliances טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? for touch-ups 2.0 CARD c) If he can find some empty space, gezunterheit d) Time to try out my new “discipline with love” parenting skills

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 45 Breathe Easy.

Yitzy Lomnitz of Bagel Nosh, Lakewood, NJ A

41.

The chazzan you dread most is: a) The guy who always has a yartzeit, especially on Yom Tov DEBT TYPE b) The ff-tuneo chazzan who thinks he has a voice

טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? c) The hvers who tries to show off his ei- FREE dim's vocal chords $7,500 to pay up your debts d) The guy who bought maftir to daven mussaf

46 1-877-7-AUCTION Enhance Those Shining Moments.

Rabbi Avi Schnall, Director, New Jersey office of Agudath Israel of America & Former DONATE $100 FOR Head Counselor at TheZone camp, and sons. DOUBLE TICKETS!

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What are the gift basics for your DEBT new chosson? STUNNING a) Shas, Baum-Mercier watch, tallis (2) with TYPE bags, cufflinks b) Shas, gold watch, talleisim, esrog box, טייפ WHAT FREE ARE YOU? menorah, megillah, machzorim & a late SILVER model Camry Choose $4,500 worth of silver from European Silver. c) We’ll discuss with his parents right before the l’chaim d) Shas, watch and tallis OORAHAUCTION.ORG 47 Tzvi and Matt Levin, Pumpidisa Band Six Figure Bonus. 43.

You inherit $100,000. What’s the smartest way to use it? $100,000 a) Invest in mutual funds in fixed income secu- TYPE rities b) Buy real estate. I heard about this new neigh- טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? borhood...I’m telling you if you get in now… BONUS Win this prize plus another Oorah Auction prize and c) Start a wedding/seminary savings account $100,000 is yours! d) Pay off the outstanding tuition bill and take a vacation this mid-winter

48 1-877-7-AUCTION Live Life Happy.

DONATE $100$250 FOR DOUBLETRIPLE TICKETS!TICKETS!

44.

Showing up at 7:30am for your new nephew’s bris, you realize $100,000 the seuda is fleshig. You... COST OF TYPE a) Give in and enjoy the Tofutti cream cheese and Coffee Rich טייפ WHAT BONUS ARE YOU? b) Drink coffee in the hallway, this shul must LIVING have milk somewhere Life is expensive, no matter what stage you’re in. $10,000 towards milestones and life expenses c) It’s a seudas mitzvah! And free fleishig! d) Your fleishigphobia is too great to overcome

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 49 That's 6K More Than Yesterday.

Rabbi Yoel Ferber, Storyteller A

45.

Your neighbor is making a kiddush. What is the appropriate action to take? $6,000 TYPE a) Find out the color scheme to send matching miniatures טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? b) Send out a message on the block chat to AMEX collect $5 from each family $6,000 American Express giftcard c) Are any stores still open? d) Start baking

50 1-877-7-AUCTION Zei

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46.

Who gets kedima to be sandek? $6,000 a) Great-uncle who is flying in from Zurich PRICELESS b) Grandfather whose uncle the baby is NOT TYPE being named for c) Grandfather whose uncle the baby IS BROCHA טייפ WHAT AMEX ARE YOU? being named for Receive a personal bracha from a gadol in Eretz Yisroel accompanied by a professional photographer. Includes d) Rosh Yeshiva of the baby’s father airfare and 7-day hotel stay for 2

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 51 Shopping, Delivered.

Ahron Reznik, barber, Mr. Clipper

47.

Someone cuts you off on line at the grocery store. Your response: SHOP a) Give him a shmuz about proper bein odom TYPE l’chaveiro b) Find the manager and have the guy kicked out טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? of the store ONLINE c) Grumble loudly but don't say anything $8,500 to spend shopping online directly to him d) Ask him politely if he didn't notice the line

52 1-877-7-AUCTION R&R Your Way.

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48.

What is your dream family SHOP vacation? VACATION a) Eastern Europe kevarim tour TYPE b) Kosher Alaska cruise.

Upscale hotel in Miami, eat out for c) טייפ WHAT ONLINE ARE YOU? ANYWHERE every meal $5,000 towards your dream vacation! d) Camping and white water rafting, eat what you catch

OORAHAUCTION.ORG 53 Better to Be Yosef Travis, Askan the Loser of A Winners... 49.

Is it ever ok to call someone "loser"? LOSER’S a) Never, find a nicer vocabulary TYPE b) Only if it’s Elazar’s nickname

Chill, there are worse insults c) טייפ WHAT ARE YOU? PRIZE d) If they lost something 1,000 winners will receive an all-new, limited-edition Loser’s sweatshirt

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page 64 Can someone’s life be changed in only a half hour a week? What happens after high school?

Who will page 74 help them build a Torah Home?

page 69 Where does a Chiller go on Motzei Shabbos? (hint: not the local pizza store) 60 Who will pay his Yeshiva Tuition?

page page 62 70 How will they know how to make a Pesach seder?

page 71 Which family makes the biggest Chanukah party?

Where can you get an esrog in Idaho? page 72

What does it take to run the world’s most exciting READ ON Jewish & BE INSPIRED summer camp? BY OORAH’S UNIQUE, ALL-ENCOMPASSING page 66 KIRUV

61 YESHIVA EDUCATION Encouraging parents & assisting them in sending their children to yeshiva ensures the future of Klal Yisroel

Simply put, we would not be able to put our 4 children in a Jewish school if it was not for Oorah. Everything this organization has done for us is greatly appreciated. Toda raba!

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62 ISRAEL My name is Adam H. and I'm loving yeshiva here in Israel. Very happy and EXPERIENCE excited to be coming to the Oorah events in Financial assistance & support thoughout Jerusalem. Helping me the year enables our post high school with a kosher outlet and great atmosphere. Giving students to learn in Eretz Yisroel. me what to look up to and strive for. Weekly ChillZone // Shabbatons // Trips // Yom Tov Events Thank you very much.

EXPERIENCE MORE OF THIS OORAH MOMENT! SCAN TO WATCH THIS SCENE COME ALIVE! EXPERIENCE Being in Israel without MORE OF my family is hard but THIS OORAH knowing that I have MOMENT! SCAN TO WATCH THIS family from TheZone SCENE COME ALIVE! makes it so much easier or visit: OORAHAUCTION.ORG/NACHAS -Sarah

To protect the privacy and identity of children receiving financial aid from Oorah, not all photographs in this catalog are actual recipients. 63 TORAHMATES PROGRAM Our thousands of TorahMates make Torah accessible to every Jew

To enroll or volunteer for any of Oorah’s programs, 64 call 732-730-1000. There are hundreds of unaffiliated Yidden eagerly waiting for someone to learn with them. You can help them come closer to a meaningful life of Torah & Mitzvos. Only 30 minutes a week. It’s easy.

We would like to thank all our wonderful Rabbis that help us understand our Torah better... Only because of this program we are all learning as a family once a week. It has changed our lives, RELATIVELY SPEAKING Baruch Hashem.

Dave was a traditional Jew, keeping the most basic of mitzvos but with little knowledge of what true Yiddishkeit -Lisa Glick is all about. Until Dave attended the annual TorahMates retreat for men. Dave came without a TorahMate, but af- ter an extended weekend of inspiration and connection, he wanted that weekly opportunity to learn and to grow. He approached Rabbi Marmorstein, a TorahMates co- ordinator, with a request to be set up with a TorahMate, EXPERIENCE mentioning that he had a frum cousin in Lakewood learn- MORE OF ing in BMG. Dave wondered if perhaps Oorah could find his cousin and set them up as study partners. After some THIS OORAH research, Rabbi Marmorstein found the one person in Lakewood with the same last name as Dave. Rabbi Mam- MOMENT! orstein called him, asking if he’d be willing to learn with SCAN TO WATCH THIS his cousin. The fellow had never heard of his cousin Dave SCENE COME ALIVE! but was happy to join TorahMates and learn with him. Cousins or not, Dave, and every TorahMate, knows or visit: that all Jews are brothers and no matter how far they are, OORAHAUCTION.ORG/NACHAS can learn and grow together. 65 THEZONE SUMMER CAMP As nearly a thousand campers will testify, TheZone is the funnest Jewish camp!

66 TheZone campers don’t just learn about Shabbos, Torah, and mitzvos, but through positive introductions and hands-on opportunities to grow, they can take those authentic experiences to bring Yiddishkeit into their everyday lives. Memories of their spiritual high aren’t forgotten as winter sets in, but only gets strengthened with dedicated staff mentorship and events throughout the year. Campers and staff alike can testify that TheZone is truly more than just a camp.

"My boys loved every moment and everything about TheZone! Coming from a non-Orthodox Jewish background, they enjoyed the Jewish traditions, prayers and culture that was introduced and afforded to them at TheZone and they have carried what they have learned back home."

-Dina S., Mother of TheZone camper

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or visit: OORAHAUCTION.ORG/NACHAS 67 Resolutions that campers took upon themselves the last Shabbos of camp:

Joseph will sing at the meals Daniel will not skip parts of SHABBOS davening Ryan will wear tzitzis the whole Shabbos Boaz Levy will wear a kippah REVOLUTION instead of a cap Nathaniel will daven shacharis in shul Promoting the importance of Ben will not say any bad words Aaron will learn extra ten Shabbos helps campers retain the minutes kedusha long after camp ends Noam will sing Shabbat zmirot Elad will clean the whole house Liav will not curse Yosef will wash on challah Ethan will stay through the 4th Aliyah

68 REBBETZINS PROGRAM GUIDANCE IN ESTABLISHING A TORAH HOME db088c The Rebbetzins Network gives singles of Baal Teshuva background unique opportunities they would not otherwise have. Access to professional, caring and dedicated volunteer shadchanim and mentors help facilitate setting up their bayis neeman and give them guidance along the way.

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69 YOM TOV @ THEZONE Giving Oorah families an authentic Yom Tov experience teaches them hands-on how to bring it into their own homes Rosh Hashana // Sukkos // Simchas Torah // Chanukah // Pesach // Shavuos

We find ourselves taking on more mitzvot and growing in observance with each visit to TheZone! Thank you for all that you are doing to make this possible!

70 What do I love about TheZone on Shavuot? Staying up all night learning and hearing from incredible speakers who inspired us to want to be the best version of ourselves, Torah learning, watching the men singing and dancing...What a way to celebrate the holiday that marks what makes us unique as the Jewish people!

-Rachel, Attendee of Yom Tov at TheZone

YOM TOV PACKAGES Oorah families receive packages with Yom Tov essentials, such as daled minim sets for Sukkos, menorah and candles for Chanukah, matzah for Pesach, plus fun extras to create a Yom Tov atmosphere in their own homes.

Thank you both for all your help in getting our family a sukkah. The Oorah boys delivered it last night and put it together. We are very grateful, excited, and extremely happy. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful Sukkot.

-Adam B. and Family 71 OORAH FAMILY EVENTS With a diverse guest list, Oorah events break down barriers between different segments of Klal Yisroel and cultivate a sense of belonging

Chanukah Family Event // Purim Seuda // Shabbat with Oorah // Visiting Day Weekend

72 73 Every time I come to an event, it’s like coming to a family reunion. …I cannot thank you enough for the amazing programs that have uplifted me and my kids throughout the years.

-RF, proud TorahMate and mom of a Zoniac

72 73 WEEKLY CHILLZONE Each week, hundreds of kids enjoy pizza, prizes, and learning at nearly 40 ChillZone locations throughout the country.

“My son does more learning at ChillZone than he does all week. He teaches us all that he has learnt when he comes home.”

R. Z., Columbus, Ohio

74 A big yasher koach to our Head Chillers for running the most fantastic Jewish youth groups!

Girls: Ahuva Weg, Chava Glickstein, Aviva Krasner, Rachel Schwartz, Avigail Braunstein, Aviva Kohn, Naomi Streltsov, Talia Streltsov, Chaya Amsel, Shaindy Berkovits, Rivka Abrahamson, Chana Chambre, Shaina Hoff, Dafna Stein, Gitty Abramson, Sima Leah Mandelbaum, Ariella Rouhani, Shira Leah Graham, Raquel Excler, Shoshana Myers, Dassi Berkowitz, Renana Shainer, Shaindy Klein, Leah rosenberg, Emunah Beniflah, Simi Sauer, Naomi Robin, Miriam Romm, Rivka Schwartz, Esti Cadle, Chava Devorah Forster, Isabella Weinstock, Nechama Berkowitz, Goldie David, Zissy Celnik, Ahuva Stoll, Adina Tenenbaum, Hudi Weinstock

Boys: Rabbi Netanel Friedman, Rabbi Mordy Birnbaum, Simcha Gindoff, Moshe Schwartz, Shlomo Tendler, Shmuel Sashitzky, Yudi Barber, Aryeh Birnhack, Zev Gruman, Ben Lazari, Shlomo Zalman Weinberger, Shlomo Hyman, Levi Clapman, Moshe Ben David, Pinchas Hekmati, Shloime Riber, Zvi Sender, Rabbi Don Braunfeld, Shmuel Katzman, Yehoshua Alter, Asher Tesser, Meir Kashani, Gabi Koyenov, Shimi Grunhut, Gad Lazari, Menachem Tzvi Kaganoff, Chaim Zev Shapiro, Moshe ChillZone means learning Torah Aryeh Robinson, Yedidya Weber in a fun way and being able to build relationships with amazing Jewish girls.

-Jennifer

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75 BRINGING IT HOME NACHAS FILES

At age 11, David looked like every home explanations of holiday laws And after that first taste of TheZone, other boy in his Midwestern town, and customs, fascinating stories of David knew where he wanted to - no, with his long blonde hair topping a Biblical and Talmudic sages and new make that HAD to – spend his sum- freckled face and gangly frame. That Jewish friends. mer. His parents, witnessing David’s was until he met the local rabbi, who slow and steady transformation and introduced him to a world he knew David’s family was planning a trip to wanting in on the action, signed up nothing of but which he intuitive- the East Coast for Chanukah vacation. to learn Torah through Oorah’s To- ly felt connected to. It wasn’t long When an invitation came from Oorah rahMates program. Not content with before being Jewish meant more for David to join hundreds of other one half hour of study a week, David’s than an electric menorah propped boys affiliated with Oorah for Shab- mom learns with four different frum in the windowsill throughout the bos Chanukah at their upstate New women! Slowly but surely, their home winter holiday season instead of the York resort, TheZone, it was an easy is looking more and more ‘Jewish’ decorated trees his friends’ homes decision. The opportunity to spend a each day, learning from and support- sported. The first time David wore a weekend with Oorah’s staff and boys ing their child’s growth. yarmulke to P.S. 123, he left his Chica- just like him in an upscale setting with go Bears cap on all day as cover. The all the amenities and activities an ad- This is the beauty of Oorah’s tuition stark white tzitzis his rabbi had given assistance program. It’s not just him were tucked carefully into his about subsidizing the hefty cost jeans, lest his pals notice the strange SLOWLY BUT SURELY, of yeshiva, removing the finan- strings dangling beneath his shirt. THEIR HOME IS LOOKING cial obstacle preventing so many But as time went on and David grew from switching their kids out of more comfortable with what he was MORE AND MORE JEWISH public school. It’s that too, but learning, the cap came off while the it’s also providing support and yarmulke stayed on and even the EACH DAY access to Torah learning for the tzitzis made a public appearance at entire family, making sure the tu- public school. ition money is having maximum olescent boy could wish for sounded impact. Instead of fighting their kid David’s parents were at first bewil- like a dream come true. And the Shab- in every new mitzvah they want to dered by their son’s new appreciation bos exceeded his expectations. David take on, parents are learning side- of a religion they knew little of be- felt right at home at TheZone, awed by by-side with them, growing at their yond nebulous recollections of pecu- the religious yet relatable young men own pace. Instead of Shabbos and liar traditions practiced by grandpar- running the show. From an uplifting Yom Tov being theoretical concepts ents long-gone. But this was clearly menorah lighting right before a mys- preached by a teacher in school, no passing fad and David began itch- tical kabbalas Shabbos at the lakeside these children can experience them ing for more. With Oorah’s help, Da- to an immersive Shabbos experience in their own homes. The child has a vid’s parents found a local Jewish day reverberating with songs he’d never much greater chance of adhering to school that combined a rigorous sec- heard before yet somehow instant- a frum lifestyle for the long run and ular curriculum they were not willing ly familiar, David spent the weekend Klal Yisrael has a whole new family to to give up on with intensive Jewish with his eyes and his heart wide open, call their own. studies. David drank it all in, bringing taking in everything. 76 NATHAN GREW UP in a traditional D uring visiting day in TheZone, a vol- Jewish family with a strong Jewish identity but which prac- unteer walked over to an unaffiliated mom ticed little else. After returning from an incredible summer at and asked her if she was interested in signing TheZone, Nathan was inspired and invigorated by the glow up for a TorahMate. The woman did not look of his renewed Jewish pride. Following the family’s weekly particularly interested in participating, until Friday night dinner, Nathan’s parents headed to the TV. In she saw the face of her young daughter, who the dim lights, they overheard Nathan telling his 8-year-old was standing at her side, positively light up as brother in an undertone, “Let’s get out of here, a TV is muk- she said “TorahMates?! Yes yes Mom, please do tza on Shabbos,” and as the boys headed out of the room sign up!” Whereupon the mother smiled and Nathan continued, “We don’t belong here.” responded “OK, I’d like to sign up for a Torah- Mom and Dad turned to each other with shock on their fac- Mate” – and promptly did! Another Yiddishe es. Why was their 12-year-old teaching them about muktza neshoma reaching through her daughter to instead of the other way around? What life were they living connect to her heritage. if their children felt they ‘didn’t belong’? The shock has since transformed into a strong determination, as from that mo- ment on, Nathan’s family slowly but surely started learning more about their Yiddishkeit, keeping Shabbos, eating ko- sher and sending their boys to learn in Yeshivos. GABRIELLE was thoroughly enjoying her first summer at TheZone. One bright morning she was delighted to find a letter from her mother waiting for her in the office. The letter was cheerful, filled with the typ- ical updates from home and questions about Gabrielle’s summer, but it ended with a request that left her with a W hen asked what sparked the Ross family’s im- glow, an overwhelming pride and a mission. “I would love pressive turnaround, the mother responded proudly, for you to teach me some prayers and we will do them to- “Well, we went to TheZone for Pesach and my daughter gether,” her mother wrote, “and Gabrielle,” she added, al- really enjoyed, so we signed her up for TheZone camp most as an afterthought, “ask them to teach you the prayer and she was hooked!” This young heroine came home to say when you light the candles for Shabbat.” from camp and begged her parents to start keeping Shabbos and making changes in their home. The family owned a non-kosher food truck which they would ser- vice seven days a week and they completely kashered it, bought new appliances, got Kosher certification and closed for Shabbos!

NOAH’S DAD usually dropped him off at the local ChillZone every Saturday night, but this week he decided to come out of the car and have ON AN ORDINARY a word with the Head Chiller. He approached Moish, Tuesday, Rafi got a call from his TorahMate. “Rafi, who was preparing the refreshments, “Hey Moish,” guess what I did today!!” The voice on the other line he said, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth, sounded exuberant, successful, excited, “Today, I “I’ve got a complaint.” Moish stopped what he was taught my mother how to daven!” doing and stood up straight. Noah’s dad grinned, “Noah makes me learn the Torah portion with him every Shabbos so he can know the answers to the Parsha questions here…and ya know, we just can’t get enough of it.”

A GENERATION OF KIDS Gen-T BRINGING THEIR FAMILY CLOSER TO TORAH & MITZVOS 77 At Oorahthon 2019, a new and intriguing game was debuted:

THEINSPIRATION CHALLENGE

Six Oorah volunteers were THEZONE challenged to combine a category Rabbi Avrohom Brog, TheZone Camp with a Kiruv topic to present the Director most inspiring Kiruv moment! THEZONE Rabbi Dovid Miller, Get inspired from TheZone Camp Oorah’s Program Director

Inspiration TORAHMATES Challenge! Rabbi Chaim Leib Marmorstein, TorahMates Coordinator

REBBETZINS Rabbi Shaya Leifer, Rebbetzins Network Co-Director TORAH

MITZVOS SHABBOS OORAH KASHRUS Rabbi Heshy Forster, Oorah Events Coordinator

YOM TOV OORAH Rabbi Motti Cohen, Oorah Community EMUNAH Liaison CHILLZONE Rabbi Yaakov Samuels, MITZVOS Head Chiller 78 PERSONAL + TESTIMONAL + DAVENING SHABBOS

We had a camper at TheZone who just Seeing the face of a boy loved Shabbos so much. One Shabbos he putting on tefillin for the was davening so hard and strong so his first time is a tremendous counselor went over to see what he was inspiration on every level. saying and he was just repeating ‘Shabbos Kodesh’ over and over again… -Rabbi Motti Cohen

-Rabbi Dovid Miller

TESTIMONAL TESTIMONIAL + MITZVOS + SHABBOS In the Philly ChillZone we had a boy who had never been to camp before and as we We had an older man who got up as the were learning about davening he said, “I retreat was winding down, and with tears started davening this week,” and this was a in his eyes related that this was the first boy in public school… Shabbos he’d ever kept in his 65 years.

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