Orthodox Union
Experience & Explore
Experience your impact firsthand.
Ready to see your impact up close?
Exclusively for our Board and Benefactor Circle, OU Experience and Explore is your chance to visit our programs in action, meet the communities we serve, and witness the tangible results of our collective efforts.
Current Programs

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We have lots of special programs, gatherings, and events happening. Inquire below to receive news about these unique opportunities.

OU Kosher Presents
From Fryer to Hechsher: The Kashrus Journey of a Doughnut
December 18, 2025 | NY, NY
Join Rabbi Yisroel Bendelstein and Rabbi Eli Eleff of OU Kosher for a behind-the-scenes look at how the humble doughnut becomes a kosher delight. Learn about the intricate kashrus process, discover the small miracles that make Jewish life simpler, and take part in a live Q&A with our OU experts.

OU Israel presents
ZUla centers
Visits arranged by Request
At-risk Israeli teens have a place to call home at OU Israel’s Zula drop in centers, where they are greeted with love, acceptance, music and food. Our counselors and staff have helped thousands find a healing and strong path to a bright future. We invite you to visit our Zula’s in Jerusalem, Tsfat, or the Kimberley this summer.

OU Relief Missions Presents
Volunteer Trips
Visits Arranged By Request
OU Relief Missions arranges domestic and international trips. Groups range from high school, young professionals, families, and over 60s population. Domestic trips are three to five days. The work that our volunteers do can include house building, environmental work, and community help. Our international trips are around a week long and they include Romania, Rwanda, and Mumbai. Travel on a Relief Mission to repair the world and be an ambassador to the Jewish people.

JLIC PRESENTS
Coffee and connect
Visits Arranged By Request
Get to know our dynamic JLIC directors! Whether in the U.S., Israel, or Canada, gain a deeper understanding of how JLIC fosters vibrant Jewish life among emerging adults aged 18 to 30. These intimate conversations offer insight into how each couple brings JLIC’s educational approach to life within their communities, empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders through meaningful engagement, leadership development, and innovative programming.
Learn About Our Past Programs

NCSY presents
Hatzalah Rescue Simulation Drill
July 21, 2025 | Israel
Hatzalah Rescue is a co-ed travel program for teens who are looking to learn CPR, Hemorrhage Control, and how to be a First Responder. On Hatzalah Rescue, participants will volunteer on an ambulance, assist in the logistics center, and learn the intricacies about Hatzalah’s dispatch center. Each participant will be able to make an impact on the Israeli people through their willingness to give back. Activities include: Water sports in the Kineret with Hatzalah’s state of the art rescue vehicles, Jeep in the desert on sand vehicles, Rappel off Israel’s cliffs with Hatzalah’s search and rescue unit, and more.

NCSY presents
Girls Israel Volunteer Experience (GIVE) at Chamal Gilo
July 23, 2025 | Israel

Yachad presents
Morasha shiria
July 24, 2025 | Lakewood, PA
Camp Morasha was the first mainstream camp to partner with Yachad 25 years ago! Join us as we celebrate with dinner followed by the annual Morasha Shiria dedicated in honor of Yachad’s 25th summer at Camp Morasha!

Yachad presents
yom yachad
July 31, 2025 | Liberty, NY
Yachad Summer Programs all along the east coast get together for a fun day to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate their Yachad Summer experience!

OU Israel presents
legacy camp
OU Israel’s Legacy Camp gives Israeli teens from disadvantaged areas a summer camp experience so they can heal and strengthen from the ongoing fears, anxiety, and disruption that started Oct 7. Experience the joy and comraderie of Israel’s most deserving teens.

OU Israel presents
camp dror
Israel's Anglo teens are having a incredible summer of connecting to Torah, Zionism, and each other in a packed schedule of fun activities and events. The enthusiastic and professional staff specialize in building ruach, relationships, and meaning.
Located in the northern Golan, our boys and girls meet new and old friends from around Israel and the world for a summer to remember. This year, they are joined by campers from the OU's Yachad and NSCY's Chai camps for a full immersive Anglos in Israel experience. You are invited to visit Camp Dror to experience the simcha, ruach and power yourself.

Torah and Halacha Initiatives Presents
City Eruv Conference
November 16-17, 2025 | Edison, NJ
The Orthodox Union and the National Eruv Initiative proudly present the Fourth Annual City Eruv Conference, a premier gathering designed for eruv builders, supervisors, and halachic authorities. This immersive event offers in-depth learning on the application of hilchos eruvin in contemporary urban environments, with sessions led by leading poskim and field experts. Explore best practices in construction and supervision, receive hands-on training with tools and safety protocols, and learn strategies for public education, fundraising, legal permitting, and the latest eruv management software. This is a unique opportunity to connect with a national network of professionals dedicated to sustaining and enhancing eruv infrastructure across North America.

Yachad Presents
Thursday Night Mishmar Learning
November 6, 2025 | Teaneck, NJ
Yachad New Jersey invites you to join us for our Thursday Night Mishmar Program. Come partake in an evening of singing, learning, and inspiration at the Mendel Balk Yachad Center.

JSU Presents
Presidents Conference
November 9-11, 2025 | Stamford, CT
The JSU Presidents Conference brings together 275 Jewish teen leaders from across North America for three transformative days of leadership development, hands-on workshops, and immersive experiences. This unique gathering empowers teens with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to return home and lead their local JSU communities with renewed energy and purpose.
It’s more than a conference, it’s an opportunity to witness and support the next generation of Jewish leaders who are shaping a vibrant Jewish future every single day.


