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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 OU
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Yachad launches alumni network
Two dozen couples who met at Yachad learn about the organization’s progress at inaugural alumni event and pledge future involvement.
Apr. 17, 2025
ECP Women's Event
The Wire
OU’s ‘Women Unight,’ draws some 140 emerging career professionals
The event brought 140-plus Orthodox women together for a night of networking, music and inspiration.
Apr. 11, 2025
Torah Anytime presenting their project in the 2018 Impact Accelerator competition. Credit: OU.
The Wire
The OU’s Impact Accelerator Program welcomes new social entrepreneurs
Impact Accelerator announces its sixth cohort, featuring eight innovative Jewish nonprofits tackling key communal challenges.
Mar. 23, 2025
OU Retire and Relocation Fair virtual mockup
The Wire
Orthodox Union hosts inaugural fair for retirees considering relocation
OU’s Virtual Retire and Relocate Fair on May 4 will showcase Jewish communities with housing, religious infrastructure and programming for older adults.
Mar. 20, 2025
Orthodox Union
The Wire
OU marks 125 years of building a religiously vibrant community
Orthodox Union’s celebrates its milestone anniversary and its work supporting Jewish life, innovation and community growth at its biennial convention and gala.
Mar. 17, 2025
Social media influencer Charlene Aminoff (center), leads the ECP Challah Bake at Magen David Manhattan. Credit: Courtesy of the Orthodox Union.
The Wire
OU launches department to engage emerging career professionals
Geared for the post-college to late-30s demographic, ECP offers meaningful programs and opportunities to connect to the Jewish community.
Feb. 13, 2025
Teens in the Yad B'Yad summer program visit Israel. Credit: Courtesy of Yachad/Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Yachad’s year of growth: Expanding horizons for people with disabilities
Yachad, a division of the Orthodox Union, experiences significant growth across the United States, with more planned in the coming year.
Jan. 16, 2025
OU Orthodox Union singles study
The Wire
New study on singles urges community to help them find a match
It focuses on what single Orthodox men and women want in a spouse, the processes and systems used to find dates, and what people can do to help singles find their match.
Jan. 14, 2025
OU AMJ Mishnayot
The Wire
OU’s ‘All Mishnah Jr.’ draws record 2,100 teen participants from 32 middle schools
“Our objective is to make learning as fun, exciting and attainable as possible,” says Rabbi Meir Avracen, who oversees the program.
Jan. 13, 2025
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