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Op-Ed: The Rabbi As Superhero, by Rabbi Bini maryles
Consider the following: A college kid and his friends get arrested for drug possession. Whom do they call first with that one phone call? Parents? Sibling? You guessed it…the rabbi!...
Dec 22, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Lauds Sen. Kean For Support of Approved Hearing...
The Orthodox Union today expressed its appreciation to Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean Jr. (R-Union) for his role in the passage of legislation that would require medical insurance companies to pay...
Dec 18, 2008
By OU Staff
OU President Stephen J. Savitsky To Visit Miami Beach,...
As part of his 10-city, Presidential Tour of Jewish communities across North America, Orthodox Union President Stephen J. Savitsky will visit Miami Beach the Shabbat weekend of January 2-3. Mr. Savitsky...
Dec 16, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Meets with Congressman-Elect Paul Tonko
Congressman-elect Paul Tonko (D-NY-21) met with representatives of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (the “Orthodox Union”), the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, and local OU synagogue rabbis...
Dec 16, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Alumni Connections Maintains Ties With NCSY Graduates
After NCSY participants graduate from high school, the Orthodox Union doesn't simply bid farewell to them as they enter secular colleges. Instead, the OU maintains contact with alumni through the...
Dec 16, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Job Board Holds Resume Building Workshop, 12/18
Ever mindful of those who have been negatively affected by the recent economic recession and diminished job market, the Orthodox Union’s Job Board held a Resume Building Workshop that was webcast...
Dec 16, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Presents Free Night of Workshops on Positive Jewish...
In recognition that the current landscape of Orthodox Jewish dating is often difficult and stressful, and parents are often at a loss as to how to best help their single...
Dec 15, 2008
By OU Staff
www.ou.org Welcomes Chanukah With New, Innovative features
To help usher in the feelings of family warmth and joy that Jewish holidays are known for, the website of the Orthodox Union, www.ou.org , is offering two new features...
Dec 12, 2008
By OU Staff
Yachad Workshop on Social Skills Training for Children with...
The room was packed with parents of children with special needs and the special education professionals who work with them at Yachad’s recent “Parent and Professional Workshop: Building Social Skills in...
Dec 12, 2008
By OU Staff
OU Direct Adds Enhanced Online Ingredient
OU Direct, the six-part website which OU Certified companies use to manage their accounts, became even more direct today with the enhancement of Online Ingredient Automation. This newest feature will...
Dec 9, 2008
By OU Staff

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