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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.
Teach Coalition’s voter outreach center in Los Angeles. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Teach Coalition opens first-ever voter centers in Jewish communities nationwide
More than 1,000 Teach Coalition volunteers are mobilizing Jewish community members to vote in the presidential election.
Oct. 30, 2024
Students in Herzliya celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with OU-JLIC. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU-JLIC Israel opens three new chapters, brings total to 10
Orthodox Union’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus is now present at every major university in Israel.
Oct. 9, 2024
Participants from the Orthodox Union's Yachad program work with supervisors to serve up kosher food at Baltimore Ravens games. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Kosher concession run by OU’s Yachad attracts hundreds of football fans
Stadium restaurant showcases the valuable contributions of people with disabilities.
Sep. 19, 2024
OU Kosher seminar participants
The Wire
OU Kosher program explores daily applications of kashrut
The advanced summer seminars in kashrut taught by world-class industry leaders.
Sep. 11, 2024
NCSY's new Israel program, Derech, fills a gap for all-boys summer programs. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
One teen’s transformative experience on a new NCSY summer program
Nearly two-dozen NCSY summer programming options are available for teens to grow in their Judaism and love of Israel.
Sep. 3, 2024
Teens in the Yad B'Yad summer program visit Israel. Credit: Courtesy of Yachad/Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Meaningful memories and unbreakable bonds at Yachad’s Yad B’Yad 2024
Teens with and without disabilities came together for an adventure-filled, spiritually uplifting summer experience.
Aug. 30, 2024
At the OU’s early career professionals skill-building summit are executive fellows Rena Rush and Yael Lovett. Credit: Courtesy of the Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Orthodox Union invests in early career professionals with skills-building summit
Professional development opportunities highlight the OU’s commitment to nurture future community leaders.
Jul. 30, 2024
From left, Rebbetzin Batya Basalely of Great Neck, N.Y.; Tzivia Weiss of Houston; Rebbetzin Rachel Isaacs of Phoenix; and Rebbetzin Estee Silver of Long Beach, N.Y., participate in the fellowship on mental-health awareness. Credit: Courtesy of the OU Women's Initiative.
The Wire
OU Women’s Initiative mental-health seminar explores trauma of Oct. 7
Fellowship culminating in seminar trains communal “first-responders” to address constituents’ mental-health issues via professional referrals.
Jul. 29, 2024
Orthodox Union executive fellows at Wall Street Grill with members of OU Kosher’s kashrut-education team. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
OU’s inaugural executive fellows complete program with strong experience
Ten-month-long fellowship with the Orthodox Union introduced young talent to prospective careers in the Jewish community.
Jul. 2, 2024
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