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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.
New York City. Credit: Koky Gonzalez/Pixabay.
The Wire
Jewish school study suggests families leaving New York for states with lower cost of living
Teach Coalition establishes Office of Jewish Education Policy and Research, focused on tracking the vital statistics of U.S. Jewish day schools.
Aug. 10, 2023
L-R, at the home of Benyamin and Esti Kaminetzky: OU Managing Director of Community Engagement Rabbi Yaakov Glasser; OU All Torah Director Rabbi Moshe Schwed; OU President Mitchel Aeder; Benyamin and Esti Kaminetzky
The Wire
700 users of Orthodox Union’s All Daf celebrate unprecedented siyum of Talmud Yerushalmi Maseches Demai
Completion of Talmud portion not commonly studied an extraordinary achievement enabled by OU’s Torah Initiatives and All Daf.
Jul. 25, 2023
L-R at OU’s Women’s Initiative Foundations of Community Mental Health Support Fellowship Seminar: Rachel Isaacs of Phoenix, A.Z.; Esther Friedman of Teaneck, N.J.; Deena Rabinovich of Queens, N.Y.; Shira Heidemann of Baltimore, M.D.; Rachel Yaghobian of Houston, T.X.; and CM Gerson of Springfield, N.J.
The Wire
Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative program creates critical peer network for community first responders
The Fellowship for women community leaders teaches foundational skills of mental health support.
Jul. 21, 2023
Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village teens and OU Relief Missions participants Raphael Blumenthal and Matan Schwartz.
The Wire
Orthodox Union Relief Mission to Rwanda supports over 500 teen orphans in pilot trip
First cohort of college students and young professionals encourages youth striving to create better futures in a society traumatized by the Rwandan genocide.
Jul. 17, 2023
The Orthodox Union’s reflective belt, meant to protect pedestrians walking home from shul at night from vehicles. Photo courtesy of Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Put safety first this High Holiday season with the Orthodox Union’s reflective belts
The Orthodox Union is offering free reflective belts to shuls to protect congregants walking back from shul during the high holidays.
Jul. 11, 2023
The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa.
The Wire
OU urges passage of Pennsylvania anti-hate crime bill package to help curb antisemitism, hate crimes
Orthodox Union executive vice president Rabbi Moshe Hauer said: “People of all faiths and backgrounds should have the freedom to practice their religion freely and confidently, Jewish people included.”
Jun. 30, 2023
SUNY Empire State University. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
Teach NYS partners with two higher educational institutions to create custom M.Ed. programs for STEM teachers
Graduates from SUNY Empire State University and Gratz College will be eligible for partial salary reimbursement.
Jun. 27, 2023
From left: The Jerusalem Conference in New York: Arutz Sheva Israel National News Editor Yoni Kempinski; Chairman Besheva Group and Jerusalem Conference David Saada; Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer; OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky; OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer; Besheva Deputy Director and Head of Jerusalem Conference Dudi Finkler. Credit: Courtesy of the Orthodox Union.
The Wire
OU Kosher receives Jerusalem Award at Arutz Sheva Conference
Prize recognizes Kashrus certification agency’s global impact over the past century.
Jun. 6, 2023
Thousands of North American teens attend the annual National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) summer mega-event in Israel, July 25, 2018. Credit: Courtesy of the Orthodox Union.
The Wire
Orthodox Union’s Israel summer programs receive multi-million-dollar grant
Two trips, through NCSY and Yachad, will benefit through improving affordability and increasing number of participants and staff.
Jun. 2, 2023
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