A New Chapter of Leadership at the OU
With a deep sense of gratitude, purpose, and responsibility, Rabbi Shmuel Silber steps into his new role as our executive vice president, building on the extraordinary legacy of his dear
Breaking Down the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program: A...
Teach Coalition CEO Sydney Altfield explains how the program could ease tuition costs and how communities can help bring it to their states For many Jewish families, day school education
Eight Innovative Jewish Nonprofits Join the OU Impact Accelerator’s...
Emerging Nonprofits Bring Bold Solutions to Critical Jewish Communal Needs Eight innovative nonprofits from across the United States have been selected to join the seventh cohort of the OU
A Jew Is Never Stuck
In 1967, a group of Lubavitch women traveling to Detroit reportedly found themselves stranded by a snowstorm. Frustrated that they were unable to reach their destination, the leader of the
By OU President Mitch Aeder and CEO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph
A Legacy of Unity and Torah: Ahead of First...
Rabbis, Jewish and community leaders, friends, OU board and staff members, and family gathered on Tuesday, September 15th in New York to honor the memory of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l,
A Shift to the Right
Recently, I’ve been making a big push for our entire community to shift to the right. With apologies for the admittedly click-worthy title, when I say shift to the right,
A Shared Commitment to Kashrus Across Communities and Continents
ASK OU’s Summer Kashrus Training Program Draws Participants From Across the Frum Spectrum and Around the World for an In-Depth Exploration of Kosher Certification In Lodz, Poland, currently home to
Praying for You in the Month of Elul
A few years ago, I began reaching out to family members during the month of Elul. I would tell them that I planned to daven for them during this special
Orthodox Union Appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silber As Executive Vice President
OU announces new leadership structure; Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to serve as CEO NEW YORK, NY – August 26, 2026 – The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s oldest and largest umbrella organization for
After the Agri Star Fire: Will There Be Enough...
OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Moshe Elefant on the plant’s recovery and kosher meat availability ahead of Rosh Hashanah In July, a massive fire tore through the Agri Star Meat &
