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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.
Yachad/JUF NJ participant Jacob Adler after exiting donated van following Yachad trip
The Wire
When mobility is a mitzvah
Wheelchair-accessible van donation to Orthodox Union’s New Jersey Yachad increases program options, accessibility for adults.
Feb. 3, 2023
Herzog, Hauer
The Wire
Orthodox Union executive vice president Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU Israel leadership meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog
President Herzog and OU delegation discuss Jewish unity, challenges; president praises OU’s work.
Feb. 3, 2023
Left to right: Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitch, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites of Israel; Rabbi Mordechai Gross; OU Kosher CEO and Rabbinic Administrator Rabbi Menachem Genack; and OU Kosher COO and Executive Rabbinic Coordinator Rabbi Moshe Elefant at OU Kosher’s conference in Jerusalem
The Wire
OU Kosher hosts conference to show appreciation for mashgichim in Israel
Israel’s prominent rabbis, OU Kosher CEO and COO thank mashgichim with luncheon.
Jan. 23, 2023
Flora Goldsmith’s setup for the OU tehillim and chizzuk calls includes a siddur and a headset
The Wire
Orthodox Union tehillim and chizzuk calls, initiated as a response to COVID isolation, still thriving almost three years later
Weekday sessions offer daily dose of inspiration, prayer and unity.
Jan. 19, 2023
The Wire
GE Appliances (GEA) completes transition of refrigerators to OU Kosher/CRC Hisachdus certification
Top-freezer refrigerators will now be certified with built-in enhanced Shabbos mode through collaboration between kosher certifying agencies and Zman Technologies.
Jan. 19, 2023
From left: Sen. Alexis Calatayud; Teach Florida executive director Danny Aqua; chairman of Teach Florida Dr. Allan Jacob; Florida House of Representatives member Randy Fine; and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Florida legislators, Jewish leaders join OU’s Teach Florida event to celebrate $60 million in 2022 funding for Jewish day schools
Annual legislative breakfast draws record 750 guests.
Jan. 9, 2023
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s NCSY Aspire: Yarchei Kallah draws record attendance at week-long event
Hundreds of Jewish teens spent winter break strengthening their commitment to Torah and Judaism.
Jan. 6, 2023
Mitchel Aeder. Courtesy of the Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Orthodox Union leadership, synagogue delegates unanimously elect Mitchel Aeder as 18th OU president
Outgoing President Mark (Moishe) Bane hands reins to Mitchel Aeder after six years successfully leading the organization.
Jan. 5, 2023
The JSU student executive board leads an interactive program at the annual JSU Presidents Conference
The Wire
‘A Brighter Tomorrow:’ How the OU’s Jewish Student Union presidents conference is changing the lives of Jewish public-school youth
The gathering in New Jersey, made possible by supporters Avi and Becky Katz of Teaneck, inspired student leaders.
Dec. 23, 2022
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