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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.
From left: OU managing director and founder of Teach Coalition Maury Litwack, and national director of the OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Rabbi Simon Taylor.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Maury Litwack and Rabbi Simon Taylor discuss best practices for nonprofit fundraising at Jewish networking event
Third annual Tribeworks conference, organized by senior Orthodox Union board members, draws hundreds of business and nonprofit leaders.
Dec. 23, 2022
All Mishnah app benefactor Shlomo Jacobowitz (center) receives plaque of appreciation from (left to right): OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph; OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer; Director of the OU Daf Yomi Initiative Rabbi Moshe Schwed; OU President Moishe Bane; and Torah Executive Director Rabbi Moshe Brandsdorfer
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiative hosts siyum marking six years of studying Mishnah Yomi
The event coincided with a worldwide celebration by thousands of people doing the same study. This culmination of the Mishnah Yomi cycle follows participants having learned two mishnayos a day for approximately six years.
Dec. 13, 2022
Left to right: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer
The Wire
Orthodox Union holds urgent meeting on antisemitism in New York City with DHS Secretary Mayorkas, Sen. Schumer, Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams
Officials announce new hate and bias prevention task force; commitment to increase federal funding to protect Jewish community; new efforts to collaborate across communities.
Dec. 13, 2022
OU Managing Director Maury Litwack, who is also founder of the OU’s Teach Coalition, delivers the keynote speech at the OU’s Executive Director and Administrator Conference
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Synagogue Initiatives hosts 12th annual Executive Director and Administrator Conference
Approximately 30 synagogues participated in this year’s conference, in addition to about 100 school and community members and dozens of vendors and support representatives.
Nov. 23, 2022
All Mishnah Jr. participants learn from each other in peer-led discussion
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiative’s Program for 1,500 middle-school students kicks off at schools nationwide
“All Mishnah Junior” adds “fun factor” to learning Torah.
Nov. 22, 2022
NCSY participants clean up damage in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Fiona
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s NCSY relief mission to Puerto Rico sends New Jersey high school students to help with cleanup from Hurricane Fiona
Since 2005, NCSY has sent more than 2,000 student volunteers to disaster-stricken areas in Puerto Rico, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, and other locations.
Nov. 21, 2022
Driver’s ed course at Yachad's Marylin and Sheldon David IVDU Boys Upper School in Brooklyn
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Yachad IVDU becomes first special education school in NY to teach state-approved driving course
Marylin and Sheldon David IVDU boys upper school in Brooklyn offers driver’s ed to eligible students.
Nov. 16, 2022
Left to right: Yachad’s Michael Appelbaum, assistant director of communal engagement, Avrumy Jordan, director of marketing, and Avromie Adler, international director, review Yachad REACH’s vast database
The Wire
Orthodox Union Yachad program expands nationally to help families with special needs referrals
Yachad REACH, already active in New York, now provides critical resources nationally.
Nov. 15, 2022
NCSY participants at the Auburn Tigers' court, with Coach Bruce Pearl in center. Credit: NCSY.
The Wire
Students at Orthodox Union’s NCSY and Athletes for Israel Shabbaton meet with Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl, cheer on team at season’s opening game
Pearl, whose pro-Israel speech at a Tel Aviv basketball game went viral over the summer, meets with NCSY students.
Nov. 14, 2022
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