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OU Mourns the Loss of Mr. Zev Wolfson, z”l
Together with all of Klal Yisrael, the Orthodox Union and NCSY, its international youth movement, mourn the passing of Mr. Zev Wolfson, a”h, of Lawrence, NY, at the age of 84. Mr. Wolfson was hailed as one of the greatest baalei tzedakah (philanthropists) of his time. Amongst his generous support of many Torah and chesed organizations around the world, Mr. Wolfson was deeply committed to NCSY as a vehicle of kiruv (communicating
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Run for a Meaningful Cause, Have a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Join us in supporting people with disabilities. Run or sponsor a runner to raise money for Yachad.
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Is Your Kidney O Positive or O Negative? You Can Save This Boy’s Life
Matthew suffers from an aggressive form of IGA Nephropathy. It took just over a year for this disease to consume his kidneys. His doctors are out of options. He needs a new kidney now.
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Why the OU is My Favorite Tzedakah
My gift of tzedakah will never be sufficient to repay the kindness my children experienced attending Yachad, NCSY, and JLIC programs. We are forever indebted.”
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Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (tz”l) Passes Away at 102
Revered by many as the posek ha-dor, he was the preeminent leader of the Hareidi community in both Israel and the diaspora.
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Contraception Debate: Religious Liberty or Women’s Rights?
”The most surreal conversation I’ve ever had.” Rabbi Steve Burg, Managing Director of the Orthodox Union, recently appeared on FOX News to discuss the government’s policy on birth control. Rabbi Burg also talked about a call he received from the Roman Catholic Arch Diocese asking for the OU’s support which Rabbi Burg said was “the
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