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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.
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Rabbi Moshe Brandsdorfer to take helm of Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiatives Department
Rabbi Brandsdorfer brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management to his new role. As executive director of Torah Initiatives, he will focus on maximizing and expanding existing department programs while seeking to develop new and creative Torah projects.
Apr. 29, 2022
The Wire
Unite for Ukrainian Jewry: Network of Jewish groups, including Orthodox Union, provide more than 200 tons of food and medicine
Organizations collaborate to help create distribution system, warehouses, call center in Eastern Europe to help Ukrainian Jews.
Apr. 13, 2022
From Left: Solly Hess. – Chief Development Officer of Southern NCSY, Andrea Leven, Todd Cohn – Executive Director of Southern NCSY, Mike Leven, Bernie Marcus, Evan Levitt – VP of Special Projects & Planned Giving of Southern NCSY, Rabbi Michael Greenland – International Director of NCSY
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NCSY South Florida philanthropist leads $150K campaign for public school students to participate in summer trip to Israel
Fundraising by Mike Leven, other donors will enable 44 public school teens to experience life-changing trip to Israel this summer.
Apr. 6, 2022
The Wire
OU’s Jewish Community Home Relocation Fair draws thousands worldwide
New virtual platform facilitates unprecedented international participation.
Mar. 1, 2022
The Wire
NCSY in California hosts Jewish music superstar Nissim Black for concert and discussion on antisemitism
Nissim inspired the 50 teens in attendance with the incredible story of his upbringing and journey to finding God and Judaism.
Feb. 23, 2022
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s NCSY teens provide relief and show support for Bronx fire victims and first responders
“When New Yorkers experience tragedy, our first instinct must be to stand with them and support in whatever way will be helpful to those suffering,” said Rabbi Gideon Black, CEO of New York NCSY.
Feb. 23, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as he stresses the importance of Holocaust education and reinforces that Antisemitism and hate have no place in the state of Florida.
The Wire
Gov. DeSantis, Florida legislators speak out against antisemitism and hate at Southern NCSY’s ‘Hate Ends Now’ Holocaust exhibit
“This is a time for leaders across all segments of our society — government, business, entertainment, faith, and more — to demonstrate that they stand with America’s Jews and against antisemitism,” said Mimi Jankovits, National Grassroots Director for Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union.
Feb. 11, 2022
The Wire
Considering relocation? Don’t miss the Orthodox Union’s virtual Jewish Community Home Relocation Fair Sunday, Feb. 13
New online platform enables participants worldwide to explore dozens of communities in the U.S. and Israel.
Jan. 31, 2022
(Facing R-L) NCSY International Director Rabbi Micah Greenland and NCSY Director of Education Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin with members of Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s family, including his wife, Tobie, at the the launch of the NCSY Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan Library
The Wire
Remembering Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan: NCSY republishes collection of his selected works
Rabbi Kaplan, one of the central figures in the American Jewish spiritual awakening “teshuva movement” of the 1960s, was one of NCSY’s foremost thinkers who influenced thousands of unaffiliated Jewish teens over the course of several decades.
Jan. 26, 2022
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