About
Every gift makes an impact. Membership is the foundation of the Orthodox Union’s supporter community: an invitation to stand alongside thousands who believe in the power of a strong, unified Jewish voice. Members like you receive regular updates about the programs your giving powers through quarterly Membership Matters Newsletter and the annual OU Impact Report.
Benefits
All OU Members enjoy a host of benefits:
Delivered to your home
Receive Jewish Action magazine quarterly, along with the Pocket Diary, the OU Guide to Passover, and the annual Impact Report, so you can see your partnership in action.
Member Access
Access select OU virtual events throughout the year and enjoy a 10% discount on publications from OU Press.
Direct to your inbox
Receive the quarterly Membership Matters newsletter, highlighting all the work that your gift supports across the OU.
*These benefits are offered in recognition of your generosity and may be updated periodically.
Testimonials
“Being a member means being part of something that truly makes a difference. I’m proud to support the important work being done every day. It’s rewarding to know that my support helps make it possible.”
Your Impact
Orthodox Union’s Programs
Make a Gift
Every level of giving sustains Jewish life. Explore the tiers here to find the right fit and to see how deepening our partnership opens new doors.
FAQ
We are so sorry to hear you are having trouble joining/renewing your OU Membership! All membership concerns can be directed to the OU’s Donor Services team, which can be reached by email at donorservices@ounetwork.org or at (212) 613-8134 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
Your OU Membership starts from the date payment is received and is valid for 12 months.
Membership levels begin at $108. A donation receipt is issued for the full-amount of the donation
To qualify for OU Membership benefits, your gift must be made directly to OU Membership. We’re grateful for gifts to other OU departments and programs, but those contributions do not qualify for OU Membership benefits.
Revising your contact information or those on your account is easy! Account changes go into effect in 24 hours and can only be done by calling the OU’s Donor Services team at (212) 613-8134 from 9 am to 5 pm Monday – Thursday.
Revising your contact information or those on your account is easy! Account changes go into effect in 24 hours and can only be done by calling the OU’s Donor Services team at (212) 613-8134 from 9 am to 5 pm Monday – Thursday.
Member events and updates are sent via email.
Questions? Our Donor Services team is here to help with any questions about giving, membership, or benefits.
Contact Donor Services
donorservices@ou.org
About
As a Benefactor Circle member, you play a vital role in advancing the Orthodox Union’s mission and expanding its impact across the Jewish world. Your support helps strengthen the programs, leadership, and initiatives that serve Jewish communities every day, positioning the OU to meet emerging needs and opportunities. You’ll have opportunities to connect with OU leadership, gain a closer look at the work you help make possible, and see the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Benefits
All Membership benefits are included, plus*:
Personalized Recognition
Receive a personalized certificate, recognition in the annual Impact Report, and Jewish Action magazine.
Events and Experiences
Enjoy VIP invitations to curated OU events throughout the year, including access to an annual donor lecture series featuring distinguished speakers.
*These benefits are offered in recognition of your generosity and may be updated periodically.
Benefactor Circle Donors
With sincere appreciation, we recognize the members of the Benefactor Circle whose generosity elevates the Orthodox Union’s mission, whether listed below by name or those who have chosen to remain anonymous.
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
- GREATER LOS ANGELES
- UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK
- DR. SHMUEL AND EVELYN KATZ
- MAYBERG FOUNDATION
- OLAMI LAUNCH
- WORLD MIZRACHI
- ANDREW AND COREY
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
- IRVING AND MELODY BOIME
- DAILYGIVING.ORG
- ANDREW AND COREY
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
- GREATER LOS ANGELES
- UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
- GREATER LOS ANGELES
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- ANDREW AND COREY
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
- IRVING AND MELODY BOIME
- DAILYGIVING.ORG
- DIAMOND FOUNDATION
- GERSHON AND AVIVA DISTENFELD
- MITCHELL AND ANNETTE EICHEN
- JACK AND HARRIET FEINTUCH
- FIELDGATE CARES FOUNDATION
- FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH
- DAY SCHOOLS, GREATER PHILADELPHIA
- JONATHAN BLAIR FRANK AND TENA FRANK
- ELLIOT P. AND DEBORAH GIBBER
- ALAN AND BARBARA GINDI
- AMIR AND STACEY GOLDMAN
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in our donor list. We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you contact us so we may correct our records. Fill out the form here or email Chaya Schechter at Chaya.Schechter@ou.org.
Testimonials
“Being a member means being part of something that truly makes a difference. I’m proud to support the important work being done every day. It’s rewarding to know that my support helps make it possible.”
Your Impact
Orthodox Union’s Programs
Make a Gift
Every level of giving sustains Jewish life. Explore the tiers here to find the right fit and to see how deepening our partnership opens new doors.
FAQ
Donors become Benefactor Circle members by donating $5,000 or more to any OU program or department cumulative in one fiscal year (July 1 – June 31).
A receipt for the full amount is issued via mail within 14 business days of payment. If your gift is made through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), the Orthodox Union will send an acknowledgment of the grant. Because the contribution is made through the DAF, the sponsoring fund provides the official tax documentation.
If you’ve reached the Benefactor Circle level of $5,000 for the first time, you will receive a welcome email asking how you would like to be recognized. Whether you prefer to be listed by name, jointly with a spouse, anonymously, or in another way, we will be happy to honor your preference.
Once we hear from you, we’ll update your recognition listing within 48 hours. If we don’t receive a response within 14 days, we’ll use the information we have on file. You can request a change to your listing at any time.
Donor listings in Jewish Action reflect gifts received approximately three months prior to publication. If you have requested a change to your recognition listing, updates will typically appear on our website within three business days, while updates in Jewish Action will appear in the next applicable issue.
Each year, we recognize Benefactor Circle members on our Donor Community webpage, Quarterly Jewish Action Magazine, and in the OU Impact Report.
Donors are welcome to choose how their name appears publicly or opt to remain anonymous. Recognition can be under a personal name, company, foundation, federation, or estate. Fill out this form and we will update our records to reflect your preference.
Benefactor Circle membership begins at $5,000.
Email benefactor@ou.org and we will ensure our records are updated to reflect your preference within 48 hours.
Your Benefactor Circle membership is active for one (1) year from the day your donations total $5,000.
Event invitations and updates are sent via email. Contact benefactor@ou.org if you have any questions or need more information.
Yes. A receipt for donations over $250 is issued for tax purposes.
Questions? Our team is here to help with any questions about giving, membership, or benefits.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL:
Benefactor@ou.org
About
As a Patron Society member, you help drive the Orthodox Union’s most ambitious initiatives and expand its impact across the Jewish world. You provide the resources to address emerging challenges, seize new opportunities, and strengthen Jewish communities for generations to come. As part of this select community of supporters, you’ll have opportunities gain an inside perspective on the issues shaping our work and understand how your partnership helps fortify the future of Klal Yisrael.
Benefits
All Benefactor Circle benefits, plus:
Highest Recognition
Distinguished recognition among the OU’s most generous supporters, with a personal relationship with senior OU leadership.
Inside Perspective
An inside perspective on the issues shaping our work through invitation-only briefings, missions, and leadership gatherings.
*These benefits are offered in recognition of your generosity and may be updated periodically.
Patron Society Donors
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF
- GREATER LOS ANGELES
- UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK
- DR. SHMUEL AND EVELYN KATZ
- MAYBERG FOUNDATION
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
- IRVING AND MELODY BOIME
- DAILYGIVING.ORG
- ANDREW AND COREY
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- BECKY AND AVI KATZ
- MORDECAI A”H AND MONIQUE KATZ
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- ANDREW AND COREY
- MORRIS-SINGER FOUNDATION
- HYMAN A”H AND ANN ARBESFELD
- THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH
- COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
- IRVING AND MELODY BOIME
- DAILYGIVING.ORG
- DIAMOND FOUNDATION
- GERSHON AND AVIVA DISTENFELD
- MITCHELL AND ANNETTE EICHEN
- JACK AND HARRIET FEINTUCH
- FIELDGATE CARES FOUNDATION
- FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH
- DAY SCHOOLS, GREATER PHILADELPHIA
- DRS. FELIX A”H AND MIRIAM GLAUBACH
- THE KOHELET FOUNDATION
- JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - USA
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
- THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC.
We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in our donor list. We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you contact us so we may correct our records. Fill out the form here or email Chaya Schechter at Chaya.Schechter@ou.org.
Testimonials
"Leading by example is always powerful. Each of us has a unique and important role in this world. Our job is to discover what that is while being a mentsch in the process."
Your Impact
Orthodox Union’s Programs
Make a Gift
Every level of giving sustains Jewish life. Explore the tiers here to find the right fit and to see how deepening our partnership opens new doors.
FAQ
Donors become Patron Society members by donating $36,000 or more to any OU program or department cumulative in one fiscal year (July 1 – June 31).
Each year, we recognize Patron Society members on our Donor Community webpage, Quarterly Jewish Action Magazine, and in the OU Impact Report.
Donors are welcome to choose how their name appears publicly or opt to remain anonymous. Recognition can be under a personal name, company, foundation, federation, or estate. Please fill out this form and we will ensure our records are updated to reflect your preference.
Patron Society membership begins at $36,000.
Email Chaya Schechter at Chaya.Schechter@ou.org and we will ensure our records are updated to reflect your preference.
Your Patron Society membership is active for one (1) year from the day your giving reaches $36,000 or more.
Event invitations and updates are sent via email. Contact Chaya Schechter at Chaya.Schechter@ou.org if you’re not receiving communications.
Yes. A receipt for donations over $250 is issued for tax purposes.
A receipt for the full amount is issued via mail within 14 business days of payment. If your gift is made through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), the Orthodox Union will send an acknowledgment of the grant. Because the contribution is made through the DAF, the sponsoring fund provides the official tax documentation.
Questions? Our team is here to help with any questions about giving, membership, or benefits.
Contact Donor Services
Chaya Schechter, Stewardship Liaison
Chaya.schechter@ou.org
