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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.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon shared words of inspiration at OU Israel’s Torah Modiin which took place at Kehilat Shaarei Yonah Menachem in Modiin’s Buchman neighborhood.
The Wire
Record number of participants attend OU Israel’s first mega-event outside Jerusalem
Torah Modiin program brings inspiration and feeling of community.
Oct. 4, 2023
From left: At Yachad’s Kosher Grill: Yachad Baltimore City Director Sima Levine; Yachad participants Yitzi Lencz and Yosef Katz; Star-K Mashgiach Moshe Levi; Kosher Stand Manager Adam Baruch; and Yachad parent Barry Nabozny, who conceived of the initiative.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Yachad opens Kosher Grill at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium
Sports fans support concession stand staffed by participants with developmental disabilities.
Sep. 29, 2023
The Wire
Social entrepreneurs addressing pressing Jewish community issues chosen to join newest OU Impact Accelerator cohort
Promising nonprofits promote affordability and economic empowerment, strategic OU priorities.
Sep. 27, 2023
From left: At Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. are (front row) Executive Fellows Adina Peck; Yael Lovett; Rena Rush; Rabbi Motti Seligson, director of media relations for Chabad; (back row) Executive Fellow Chagit Bender; Executive Fellowship director Ruthie Hollander; Executive Fellows Avi Hoffman; Ezra Emerson and Jesse Felder, Aug. 28, 2023. Credit: Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Executive Fellowship addresses Jewish leadership pipeline shortage
Program nurtures talented early-career professionals committed to long-term Jewish community activism.
Sep. 27, 2023
Birthright Israel
The Wire
18 young adults with mobility and medical challenges enjoy Birthright Israel trip of a lifetime with OU’s Israel Free Spirit
Ten-day summer program is led in conjunction with Brooklyn-based organization Yalla.
Sep. 15, 2023
In center is Laura Butler, the new regional director for New England of the Orthodox Union’s Yachad.
The Wire
Meet Laura Butler, new regional director of Orthodox Union’s Yachad
Former Regional Director Liz Offen promoted to National Director of Strategic Partnerships for Yachad globally; will remain closely connected to the New England region.
Aug. 31, 2023
From the recently released “The Challenges of Singlehood Among American Orthodox Jews” study conducted by the Orthodox Union’s Center for Communal Research (CCR). Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Eye-opening OU study a guide to step up support for single community members
Traveling panel will focus on ways the Orthodox community and its members can enhance the lives of single men and women.
Aug. 30, 2023
ASK OU participants with OU Kosher Managing Director of Community Relations Rabbi Eli Eleff (left) and OU Kosher COO and Executive Rabbinic Coordinator Rabbi Moshe Elefant at the OU's headquarters in Manhattan
The Wire
Orthodox Union holds immersive kashrus experience for women
Program offers 40 participants a deep dive into kashrus at OU’s headquarters and at field visit sites.
Aug. 17, 2023
Sefer Torah donor family member Howard Glowinsky and NCSY Canada CEO Rabbi Glenn Black at the Sefer Torah dedication at the Israel Defense Forces’ Naval Academy for Command and Leadership in Akko.
The Wire
Over 140 participants of NCSY’s The Jerusalem Journey celebrate Sefer Torah dedication at IDF naval base
Restored scroll donated by NCSY Canada and Toronto’s Glowinsky family.
Aug. 14, 2023
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