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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.
Miniature Torah, part of the National Library of Israel collection. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU’s ‘Impact Accelerator’ opens grant applications for projects focused on transforming Jewish community
Think “Shark Tank” with a Jewish communal spin.
Dec. 23, 2021
The Wire
More than 3,000 expected at Orthodox Union’s Virtual Torah Yerushalayim on Sept. 12
Sep. 9, 2021
It was an incredible summer for the nearly 500 participants in Yachad's 23 programs this summer.
The Wire
Nearly 500 participants join 23 Yachad Summer Programs
Sep. 9, 2021
NCSY
The Wire
2,300 Teens Join 23 NCSY Summer Programs in Israel & US this Summer
Sep. 1, 2021
Executive vice president of the Orthodox Union Rabbi Moshe Hauer speaks at the FBI Newark, N.J., Field Office press conference launching its “Protecting Our Communities Together” national awareness campaign aimed at promoting the reporting of hate crimes and discrimination to federal authorities, on Aug. 18, 2021. Credit: FBI.
The Wire
OU Joins FBI-Newark Field Office in Launching ‘Protecting Our Communities Together’
Sep. 1, 2021
The Wire
OU Women’s Initiative Launches Yemei Ratzon Program
Series offers ideas and inspiration in preparation for upcoming High Holidays.
Aug. 19, 2021
LR: Laizer Kornwasser, National Vice President of the OU and Co-Chairman of NCSY Youth Commission; Rabbi Dr. Joshua Joseph, Executive Vice President and COO of the OU; Tiffany Yankovich, National Development Director of NCSY; Becky and Avi Katz, Guests of Honor; Rabbi Micah Greenland, International Director of NCSY, Moishe Bane, President of the OU; Mitchel Aeder, Chairman of NCSY
The Wire
More than 300 attend NCSY’s Gala celebrating champions for Jewish teens
The event honored Home Depot founder, a hospitality industry titan, the past NCSY chairman and the Nachum Segal Network.
Jun. 24, 2021
NCSY's national director of major gifts, Rabbi Moshe Isenberg
The Wire
NCSY appoints Rabbi Moshe Isenberg as new National Director of Major Gifts
The appointment represents a return to the organization for Isenberg, who previously spent 16 years working for NCSY’s Midwest region culminating in serving as its executive director.
Jun. 15, 2021
The first group of Birthright Israel young adults to land in Israel since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The group came to Israel through the Orthodox Union’s Israel Free Spirit, an official Birthright Israel trip organizer since 1999. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU Brings First Group of Young Adults to Israel after COVID hiatus
The Orthodox Union’s Israel Free Spirit was the first Birthright Israel authorized trip organizer to return to Israel post-pandemic.
Jun. 15, 2021
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