OU Statement on Petirah of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm,...
The Orthodox Union joins in mourning the loss of, and paying tribute to the memory of, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm. An extraordinary leader, profound thinker, prolific author, consummate teacher, and
Jun 1, 2020
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch...
The Orthodox Union mourns the passing of Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Bircat Moshe in Maale Adumim. Rabbi Rabinovitch was one of the greatest Poskim in the
May 7, 2020
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Don Yoel...
The Orthodox Union joins the entire Jewish world in mourning the loss of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy zt”l. Rabbi Levy served as President of OK Kosher Certification for the past
Apr 19, 2020
By garym
Orthodox Union Mourns the Loss of Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron
The Orthodox Union joins the entire Jewish world in mourning the loss of the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron zt”l. Rabbi Bakshi-Doron served as Sephardic Chief
Apr 19, 2020
By garym
Orthodox Union Makes Passover At Javits Center Field Hospital
110 Jews at Javits Center celebrate Passover courtesy of partnership between OU-JLIC, Met Council and NY Board of Rabbis. NEW YORK—As Passover began Wednesday evening throughout a world suffering from
Apr 14, 2020
By garym
Orthodox Union’s Yachad Launches “Yachad On Demand”
New Platform Offers Digital Community For Individuals With Special Needs NEW YORK – The Orthodox Union’s (OU) Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, has launched “Yachad On Demand,”
Apr 5, 2020
By OU Staff
Nearly 4,000 Participate in OU Women’s Initiative’s “Torat Imecha”...
Program has Gained in Popularity in Light of Covid-19 as People Look for Ways to Come Together NEW YORK – Nearly 4,000 people are participating weekly in Torat Imecha, a
Apr 1, 2020
By OU Staff
OU Kosher Launches Passover Toolkit
NEW YORK – Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has launched a free online Passover toolkit with videos, tips and articles for both people making Passover
Mar 31, 2020
By garym
World’s Largest Kosher Food Certification Agency Confirms that Kosher...
NEW YORK – Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has confirmed that the supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted due to
Mar 23, 2020
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union and U.K. Chief Rabbi Launch Virtual Pre-Pesach...
WORLD RENOWNED SPEAKERS FROM THREE CONTINENTS TO PARTICIPATE NEW YORK – In an effort to make high quality Torah learning opportunities more accessible for women everywhere, the OU Women’s Initiative
Mar 19, 2020
By OU Staff
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