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Orthodox Union Mourns the Passing of Harav Sholom Gold...
The Orthodox Union mourns the passing of Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold z”l, Founder and Dean of OU Israel’s Avrom Silver Jerusalem College for Adults. Rabbi Gold, a beloved and passionate
Jul 9, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Stands in Solidarity With Israel and Her...
Today, in response to the operation launched last night by Israel Defense Forces against terrorists based in the city of Jenin, the leadership of the Orthodox Union issued the following statement: We
Jul 3, 2023
By OU Staff
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Hails U.S....
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (“Orthodox Union”) – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – applauded a 9-0 ruling by the United States Supreme Court
Jun 29, 2023
By OU Staff
Teach NYS Partners with Two Higher Educational Institutions to...
Graduates from SUNY Empire State University and Gratz College will be eligible for partial salary reimbursement A unique partnership between Teach NYS and two higher education institutions will enable teachers
Jun 27, 2023
By OU Staff
OU Kosher Receives Jerusalem Award at Arutz Sheva Conference
In recognition of OU Kosher’s tremendous contributions over the past century to global kashrus efforts, the Orthodox Union’s kosher certification agency was conferred the esteemed Jerusalem Award on Sunday, June
Jun 6, 2023
By OU Staff
One Thousand Community Leaders Attend OU Press’ Launch of...
Event kicked off Mizrachi’s World Orthodox Israel Congress in Jerusalem Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik was the leading voice of the Religious Zionist community in America. Although he visited Israel only
May 31, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union’s Israel Summer Programs Receive Multi-Million Dollar Grant
Two Trips, through NCSY and Yachad, Benefit to Improve Affordability and Increase Number of Participants and Staff A multi-million dollar grant awarded by RootOne to the Orthodox Union (OU) is
May 31, 2023
By OU Staff
Teach Coalition Names Michael (Avi) Helfand, Prominent Legal Scholar...
Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union that advocates for equitable funding for nonpublic schools, announced today that Michael (Avi) Helfand will serve as its Senior Legal Advisor. Helfand
May 31, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Mourns the Passing of HaRav Gershon Edelstein...
With profound sadness, the Orthodox Union joins the entire Jewish community in mourning the passing of Moreinu HaRav Gershon Edelstein, zt”l, at the age of 100. Rav Gershon was recognized
May 30, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiatives and Upper West Side Community...
Over 100 learners from the Upper West Side and the broader New York area celebrated the completion of Maseches Sotah on Sunday at a siyum hosted by the Orthodox Union’s
May 24, 2023
By OU Staff

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