The Orthodox Union joins the entire Jewish world in mourning the loss this morning of Rabbi Yaakov Perlow zt”l, the Novominsker Rebbe. The Rebbe was a longstanding member of the […]

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  As you are no doubt aware, the spread of Coronavirus has become a global concern that has reached 6 continents and continues to spread. There is a great deal […]

  In addition to identifying specific sources of government funding for security enhancements, this presentation outlines how you can access these resources, where you can turn for help in navigating […]

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we want to inform you of a great opportunity you have as Jews living in America to directly influence major decisions made in Israel. Such an opportunity, […]

The Whiteville Central School District in Allegheny County, New York, has recalled its yearbook after learning that Jeff Acor, a new history teacher, had called Adolf Hitler his favorite person […]

A home in Barcelona, Spain, that was originally owned by Astruch Adret, a Jewish businessman who was forced to sell the property and convert to Catholicism in 1391, is now […]

Dear OU board and OU Israel Free Spirit commission member, As I’m sure many of you have read by now, this past week featured two articles about Birthright, one published […]

A proposed fur ban in the New York City Council threatens not only 150 stores in the city that earn most of their income through fur sales but also Hasidic […]