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Orthodox Union

Founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union (OU), or Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, serves as the voice of American Orthodox Jewry, with over 400 congregations in its synagogue network. As the umbrella organization for American Orthodox Jewry, the OU is at the forefront of advocacy work on both state and federal levels, outreach to Jewish teens and young professionals through NCSY, Israel Free Spirit Birthright, Yachad and OU Press, among many other divisions and programs.
Matzah on Silver Platter
The Wire
Orthodox Union and partner groups provide Passover supplies to 21,000 Jews in Ukraine
Since start of conflict, Orthodox Union has sent $5 million in food to Ukrainian Jews in 40-plus communities.
Mar. 30, 2023
Kids at school learning. Credit: Pixabay.
The Wire
Florida’s new law provides state scholarships to all nonpublic school students
Spearheaded by Teach Florida and its coalition partners, the legislation will save families of children in Jewish day schools $7,800 per child and will serve as a model for states nationwide.
Mar. 29, 2023
Yachad participant Jacob Katz (left) and his family at the Los Angeles event on March 12, 2023. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Yachad Los Angeles showcases its services at awareness event in Beverly Hills
“One thing I hear over and over again from parents is that they are so appreciative of what we have to offer and how there is really something for everyone,” says regional director Samantha Cymerint.
Mar. 22, 2023
President of the Orthodox Union Mitchel Aeder welcomes the United Synagogue delegation to OU’s new headquarters in downtown Manhattan. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU hosts delegates from Europe’s largest Orthodox synagogue movement for first-of-kind meeting
Officials from the Orthodox Union and United Synagogue met in person to build relationships and brainstorm solutions to communal issues.
Mar. 20, 2023
Aerial view of the Hudson River and the city of Albany, the capital of New York. Credit: Karthikc123 via Wikimedia Commons.
The Wire
Teach NYS to host the largest-ever annual mission to Albany
More than 1,000 advocates, including 800 students, will convene in the state capital to champion support for nonpublic school programs.
Mar. 12, 2023
West Coast NCSY’s middle-school director and creator of its “Wipe Out Hate” program Rabbi Dani Locker (back left), with NCSY advisors and participants on ski slopes in Utah. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU’s NCSY students educate about antisemitism on Utah ski slopes
Participants came from Nevada, Arizona and Utah to distribute information as part of an ongoing effort called “Wipe Out Hate.”
Mar. 8, 2023
OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack gives a shiur to students in the beis medrash of Yeshiva Shaarei Shmuot in Beit Chilkiya, Israel
The Wire
OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack gives shiurim to yeshivahs in Israel
At prestigious Yeshiva Shaarei Shmuot in Beit Chilkiya, 500 students attend Rabbi Genack’s shiur on Masechet Yevamos.
Feb. 14, 2023
Yona and Miriam Baumel hold a picture of their missing son, Zachary. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
CEO of OU Kosher Rabbi Menachem Genack remembers mother whose IDF son’s remains were returned after 37 years
Following a meeting at the Orthodox Union, Rabbi Genack appealed to then-President Bill Clinton to help Miriam Baumel find her son.
Feb. 10, 2023
OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator Rabbi Chaim Goldberg presents to Yeshiva Torat Emet (YTE) students at an OU Kosher in the Community event in Houston, Texas
The Wire
Orthodox Union teaches laws of kosher to Houston Jewish community
Visit educates 500 people; includes demonstration, fireside chat and presentations.
Feb. 6, 2023
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