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OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack Gives Shiurim to...
At Prestigious Yeshiva Shaarei Shmuot in Beit Chilkiya, 500 Students Attend Rabbi Genack’s Shiur on Masechet Yevamos OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack delivered a shiur in January on masechet
Feb 14, 2023
By OU News
OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack Remembers Mother Whose...
Following Meeting at the Orthodox Union, Rabbi Genack Appealed to then-President Clinton to Help Miriam Baumel Find Her Son To this day, Orthodox Union CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack remembers the
Feb 10, 2023
By OU Staff
OU Statement on the Devastating Earthquakes
We are shocked by the devastating news of the earthquakes that have killed thousands and injured and displaced thousands more in Turkey and Syria. This is a human tragedy of
Feb 6, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Teaches Laws of Kosher to Houston Jewish...
Visit Educates 500 People; Includes Demonstration, Fireside Chat and Presentations The Orthodox Union (OU) recently concluded an educational event in Houston, Texas. Kashrus experts taught about the laws of kosher
Feb 6, 2023
By OU Staff
When Mobility Is a Mitzvah
Wheelchair-Accessible Van Donation to Orthodox Union’s New Jersey Yachad Increases Program Options, Accessibility for Adults The Orthodox Union’s Yachad New Jersey, along with Yachad’s Jewish Union Foundation’s (JUF) day habilitation
Feb 3, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU...
President Herzog and OU Delegation Discuss Jewish Unity, Challenges; President Praises OU’s Work Orthodox Union (OU) Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer and OU Israel’s leadership recently met with Israeli
Feb 2, 2023
By OU Staff
OU Kosher Hosts Conference to Show Appreciation for Mashgichim...
Israel’s Prominent Rabbis, OU Kosher CEO and COO Thank Mashgichim with Luncheon On January 16, the Orthodox Union (OU) held a kashrus conference in Israel for the mashgichim in its network. Some of Israel’s
Jan 23, 2023
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Tehillim and Chizuk Calls, Initiated as a...
Weekday Sessions Offer Daily Dose of Inspiration, Prayer and Unity In March 2020, the Orthodox Union began offering tehillim and chizuk calls as a response to feelings of isolation during
Jan 18, 2023
By OU Staff
GE Appliances Completes Transition of Refrigerators to OU Kosher/CRC...
Top-Freezer Refrigerators Will Now be Certified with Built-in Enhanced Shabbos Mode through Collaboration between Kosher Certifying Agencies and Zman Technologies  In February 2023 GE Appliances (GEA) will begin production of a new line
Jan 18, 2023
By OU Staff
Florida Legislators, Jewish Community Leaders, Join Orthodox Union’s Teach...
Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Record 750 Guests On Sunday, Teach Florida – a project of the Orthodox Union – hosted its annual legislative breakfast in Davie, Fl. The event drew
Jan 9, 2023
By OU Staff

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