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NCSY is proud to play an important and trusted role in the lives of thousands of Jewish teens each...

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Yachad, an international organization, is dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of Jewish individuals with disabilities.

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OU Kosher combines expertise in halacha with an understanding of modern food production to ensure that kosher food...

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Teach Coalition secures government funding for Jewish day schools and yeshivot.

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Since 1979, OU Israel has been making a difference in Israel, touching the lives of children and adults,...

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The OU Women’s Initiative works with Orthodox communities worldwide to identify and address women’s spiritual, educational, and communal...

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Torah Initiatives comprises a broad array of innovative and impactful Torah programming.

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The OU Advocacy Center is the nonpartisan public policy arm of the OU that advocates on behalf of...

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Strengthening Parents, Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities

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The OU Pepa and Rabbi Joseph Karasick Department of Synagogue & Community Services provides religious, educational, social, and...

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Now in its 20th year, the OU-JLIC’s (Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus) network of Torah directors provide...

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The Center for Communal Research evaluates the OU’s impact on the communities it serves, while producing actionable insights...

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Israel Free Spirit Birthright, the OU’s Birthright Israel program, aims to keep the Jewish community vibrant by connecting...

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Built on mentorship-based growth and early-stage funding, the OU Impact Accelerator identifies and advances promising Jewish nonprofits that...

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OU Press publishes popular and scholarly works that reflect the broad spectrum of Orthodox Jewish values in the...

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Whether it’s the critically acclaimed Jewish Action magazine or the OU Guide to Passover, OU Publications has something...

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    Ends in the evening of Oct 7, 2023
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    Ends in the evening of Oct 8, 2023
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    Ends in the evening of Oct 8, 2023
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