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OU Thanks Nikki Haley for Her Service

The OU extended its sincere gratitude to Nikki Haley for her outstanding service as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Turning Our Kids from Getters to Givers

A stereotype of our generation's youth is they are too wrapped up in themselves. How does we turn them into givers?
Don't Throw Out Those Aravot!

Aravot tend to wither rather quickly but this Hoshanah Rabbah, every single person was circling the bimah with the freshest aravot imaginable.
NYC Jewish School Population Rivals That of Charter Schools

The number of students attending Jewish schools in New York City is nearly as large as the entire charter school population.
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

This month's OU Women's Initiative virtual shiur is presented by Mrs. Rachel Kosowsky.

Give Yourself Advice (Yom Kippur, The Rabbi Stayed Home)

Your 2018 Flu Vaccine Primer

What Will You Contribute to the World?

Wandering Que to Set Up Shop at NCSY BBQ Competition

The Rav: A Nuanced Approach to Religious Zionism

Looking for a Slower-Paced Daf? Try Daf HaShavua!

OU-JLIC at Binghamton Remembers Ari Fuld

Make Your Own Chocolate Bars!

Yashar, Yashar

Weight Loss After the Chagim

Writing Exclusive

Beit Midrash of Teaneck Torah Study for Retirees

Israeli Court Fines New Zealand BDS Activists Responsible for Lorde Cancellation

The two New Zealanders had appealed to Lorde in an open letter to “join the artistic boycott of Israel” and cancel her performance

Russia Not to Recognize Israel’s Sovereignty Over Golan

"Israel on the Golan Heights is a fact that the international community must recognize," said Prime Minister Netanyahu.

OU Biennial Convention Announced

The Convention will be held on December 30 in Long Branch, NJ.

Orthodox Union Announces the Creation of Major Jewish Research Initiative October 15, 2018
Yeshiva University and OU Press Celebrate Completion of Soloveitchik Chumash on October 14, 2018 October 3, 2018
Keeping a Watch on Hurricane Florence September 14, 2018
Celebrate the Daf in your Succah September 6, 2018
Teach NYS’s Yosef Kanofsky Named to the NY State Education Department’s CAP and Mandated Services Working Group August 9, 2018
The OU Women’s Initiative Launches Virtual Rosh Chodesh Lunch & Learn Series For Women Worldwide August 9, 2018

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Highlights: NCSY Summer 2018

As the Best. Summer. Ever. draws to a close, look back at some of the great moments experienced by Jewish teens in the U.S., Europe, Israel and beyond!

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Give Yourself Advice (Yom Kippur, The Rabbi Stayed Home)

Your 2018 Flu Vaccine Primer

What Will You Contribute to the World?

Wandering Que to Set Up Shop at NCSY BBQ Competition

The Rav: A Nuanced Approach to Religious Zionism

Looking for a Slower-Paced Daf? Try Daf HaShavua!

OU-JLIC at Binghamton Remembers Ari Fuld

Make Your Own Chocolate Bars!

Yashar, Yashar

Weight Loss After the Chagim

Writing Exclusive

Beit Midrash of Teaneck Torah Study for Retirees

Kosher Food

Indoor Grilling

How to Pick the Best Meats

DIY Personalized Chocolate Bars

Iced Cappuccino

Fresh Fruit Salad

Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

Easy Corn Salad with Black Beans and Bell Pepper

Highlights: NCSY Summer 2018