The lay leadership and the professional staff of the Orthodox Union join with Klal Yisrael in wishing a refu'ah shleimah to HaGaon HaRav Yisroel Belsky Shlit'a (HaRav Yisroel ben Chana Tzirel), posek (Halachic Consultant) of OU Kosher, who has undergone emergency surgery.

We urge you to say tehillim for his speedy and complete recovery. As you direct your prayers Heavenward for Rav Belsky, please note that he has been given an additional name and is now known as Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirel.