Tzom Gedalia Livestream

A conversation about sinat chinam and ahavat Yisrael with Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon and Chagai Luber, moderated by Rabbi Moshe Hauer.

Prayer for the Israeli Defense Forces

With the recent IDF invasion of Lebanon and the ongoing war in Gaza, please have the IDF in your tefillot. Download prayer cards in English or Hebrew to pray for the soldiers of the IDF.

Tashlich: Insights from Rabbi Ezra Sarna

With Rosh Hashanah approaching, we spoke with OU Director of Torah and Halacha Initiatives Rabbi Ezra Sarna about the intriguing practice of tashlich.

Message From Rabbi Moshe Hauer on the Assassination of Nasrallah

With the assassination of the wicked and murderous Hezbollah terror chief Nasrallah, we must say Halleluka, giving praise to God.

Hareini Mekabeil Alai – I Accept Upon Myself

How should a Jew prepare for Rosh Hashana and the Yamim Noraim? The Alter of Kelm, one of the great Mussar masters, had a simple and surprising approach: focus on v’ahavta l’reiacha kamocha.

Pre-Yamim Noraim Tefillah Seminar for Gabbaim and Rabbanim

This year's seminar explores issues of halacha with a focus on the importance of unity and bein adam l'chaveiro.

Stand Up for the Jewish Future This Election

Now more than ever, we must have elected officials who represent our needs and concerns. To do that, all Jewish voters in this country must make their voices heard.

The Stories of Our Heroes

Join Rabbi Yisrael Motzen as he interviews some of those who participated in the OU’s B’Yachad Lanetzach project, which pairs shuls and schools with fallen soldiers to commemorate.

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