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Orthodox Union Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Julius Berman,...
The Orthodox Union mourns the passing of Rabbi Julius Berman, zt”l, beloved husband of Dorothy Berman, and beloved father of Zev and Judy Berman, Myra and Simcha Aminsky, and Eli
Dec 31, 2025
By OU Staff
A Giant Step Backward in the Moral Progress of...
Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will support and sign the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, which legalizes state-sanctioned suicide, early next year is a tragic development for all New
Dec 18, 2025
By OU Staff
Landmark Orthodox Union Mission Brings Israeli Rabbis to the U.S. to Build Bridges and Foster Unity
Landmark Orthodox Union Mission Brings Israeli Rabbis to the...
Designed to promote understanding and collaboration, the trip brought 20 Israeli rabbis to leading American Orthodox Jewish communities to exchange ideas and strengthen ties. An Orthodox Union mission recently brought
Dec 12, 2025
By OU Staff
Industry Leaders from Four Continents Explore Innovations, Gain Chizuk, and Share Knowledge in Eruvin at the OU and National ...
Industry Leaders from Four Continents Explore Innovations, Gain Chizuk,...
Unveils New Technological Advances in the Field of Eruvin Keeping hundreds of eruvin kosher worldwide is a complex, time-consuming, and often hazardous job for eruv supervisors, checkers, and builders.  At
Nov 26, 2025
By OU Staff
The Orthodox Union Launches New Initiative to Develop the Next Generation of Jewish Leaders
The Orthodox Union Launches New Initiative to Develop the...
The OU’s Yachad, NCSY, JLIC, and Human Resources departments collaborate in a first-of-its-kind program to strengthen communal impact In an ambitious move to shape the future of Jewish leadership, the
Nov 17, 2025
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Unites Bikur Cholim Leaders at First-Ever Nationwide Conference
Orthodox Union Unites Bikur Cholim Leaders at First-Ever Nationwide...
The event sparked new collaborations, innovative ideas, and lasting chizuk for nearly 70 organization heads It spanned just six and a half hours, but for 70 heads of North American
Nov 5, 2025
By OU Staff
Faith, Fear, and the Future of Jewish New York
Faith, Fear, and the Future of Jewish New York
As the final tallies of yesterday’s elections have come to a close, many Jewish New Yorkers are experiencing a deep sense of dread, anger, and fear. Will New York, the
Nov 5, 2025
By OU Staff
IDF Reservists Embark on Healing OU Relief Mission to India 
IDF Reservists Embark on Healing OU Relief Mission to...
For Reservists Recently Stationed in Gaza, Ben Gurion University’s JLIC Mission Was Therapeutic   Like many of his peers fresh out of the IDF, Gershon D. of Beersheva set off
Oct 31, 2025
By OU Staff
The Orthodox Union and Meaningful Minute’s “Stories of Hope” Podcaster Pioneer Israel Trip for Singles from the Yeshiva...
The Orthodox Union and Meaningful Minute’s “Stories of Hope”...
Transformative, Birthright chessed-based trip was led by the OU’s Emerging Career Professionals and Israel Free Spirit Departments, in partnership with singles advocate Tzipora Grodko In a first-of-its-kind initiative launched by
Oct 30, 2025
By OU Staff
OU Mourns the Passing of EVP Rabbi Moshe...
With tears in our eyes and hearts breaking, we share the devastating news of the loss of our beloved brother, rabbi, partner, friend, and Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer,
Oct 15, 2025
By OU Staff

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