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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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The Wire
Torah Academy of Bergen County students participate in life-changing OU relief mission to Israel
“Once I got the call, there was no question that I would go,” says 12th-grader Josh Schneider of Staten Island, N.Y. “I think if you get an option to go to Israel, you have to say ‘yes’ immediately.”
Jan. 3, 2024
Women’s Initiative Israel Mission contingent of rebbetzins and lay leaders with Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, Rosh Yeshiva of Lev Academic Center (JCT) Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon. Credit: OU.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative leads first mission in support of Israeli women
Contingent of rebbetzins and lay leaders represented 10 communities across North America.
Dec. 20, 2023
Southwest fellows Moshe Benhamu, Avi Polotsky, Rikki Kestenbaum, and Nechama Barnarer in Dallas, at an October Jewish Unity Shabbaton supporting Israel.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Shevet Glaubach Fellows now active in every NCSY region in North America
NCSY fellowship transforms both fellows and the communities they serve.
Dec. 18, 2023
Chicken. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
The Wire
Orthodox Union initiates pivotal partnership to enhance access to kosher chicken in New York
Collaborative effort with Gemiluth Chessed of Greater New York, City Harvest, and Empire Chicken ensures vital nutrition for the community.
Dec. 7, 2023
JSU clubs, like this one in Chamblee High School (GA), have been seeing a surge in Jewish teens looking for a safe space
The Wire
Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish Student Union a lifeline in public schools
NCSY’s JSU supports Jewish public school students facing antisemitism, anti-Zionism on campus.
Nov. 30, 2023
Rabbis and lay leaders from 24 American shuls participated in the OU Mission to Israel. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Rabbis and lay leaders on OU Mission to Israel bring ‘chizuk’ to hundreds impacted by war
Trip in partnership with OU Israel pairs 24 Diaspora shuls with Israeli citizens and communities personally affected by war.
Nov. 16, 2023
Yachad New York participants at the White House’s Harry S. Truman Bowling Alley. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Yachad participants with disabilities tour White House
The staff’s warm welcome proved particularly meaningful to Jewish community at this time.
Nov. 9, 2023
The Wire
OU Kosher adds two new options to consumer-product search website
Dairy equipment and yoshon categories offered in response to community requests.
Nov. 8, 2023
Eruv professionals at the first-ever City Eruv Conference at OU headquarters in New York
The Wire
The Orthodox Union and partners host unprecedented City Eruv Conference for industry professionals
Participants learned about new technological advancements in the field, and gained insights from others on how to approach the difficult tasks that are involved with maintaining a city eruv in modern times.
Oct. 30, 2023
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