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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.
The OU's “Chag at Home” offers high-level learning resources from renowned Torah educators, content for families, guides for study, holiday table discussion and activity sheets for children and teens.
The Wire
Orthodox Union Launches Virtual Torah Learning Platform
The Orthodox Union’s Department of Torah Initiatives has created “Chag at Home” to empower a more spiritually uplifting holiday experience for the entire community.
Sep. 16, 2020
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Participants from 23 countries joined the virtual event which focused on bedikas tolaim (checking for insect infestation) with real time closeup video of bugs on vegetables, as well as other topics
The Wire
1,100 Participate in the Inauguration of OU Kosher’s Community Relations Department
Participants joined from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Germany, Gibraltar, India, Israel, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, St. Barts, South Africa, Serbia, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.
Sep. 3, 2020
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Orthodox Union Kosher App Unveils Tevilas Keilim, Bug Checking and Pas Yisroel tools
The world’s largest kosher certification agency has unveiled three new tools on its popular app.
Aug. 30, 2020
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The Wire
Virtual Series In Preparation for Upcoming High Holidays Launches
Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative launches Yemei Ratzon audio and video programs offering ideas and inspiration in preparation for the upcoming High Holidays.
Aug. 26, 2020
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The Wire
Record 2,600 Retirees Participate in Orthodox Union Virtual Programs During Pandemic
The OU’s SPIRIT Program brings together participants from 15 U.S. States and 2 Canadian Provinces.
Aug. 26, 2020
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The Wire
Orthodox Union Launches Boot Camp to Train High Holiday Baalei Tefillot
With synagogues offering more minyanim than ever before in order to accommodate social distancing thereby creating a shortage of qualified Baalei Tefillot, the OU has created a “Baal Tefillah Boot Camp” to help train more than 100 to lead these minyanim.
Aug. 17, 2020
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Rabbi Dr. Joseph will be the senior professional leader, responsible for all aspects of OU programs and operations, other than OU Kosher, and will begin his work on Sept. 1, 2020. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Orthodox Union Names Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph as EVP & COO
Joseph’s appointment rounds out leadership team transition begun earlier this year
Jul. 27, 2020
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The Wire
Orthodox Union’s PC20 matches teens and seniors in ‘Perfect Pair’ program
The program’s focus is to create mutually beneficial relationships between seniors and teens by sharing their wisdom and life experience while also serving as a forum for teens to reach out to seniors who are staying home to mitigate exposure to COVID-19.
Jul. 23, 2020
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The Wire
With Expected Domestic Travel Surge, OU Kosher Publishes Guide for Food & Travel
Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has launched a free online kosher food and travel guide to help Jews follow dietary and ritual observance while away from home.
Jul. 22, 2020
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