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Our Way Welcomes Jewish Deaf to Chicago on OU...
Our Way, an Orthodox Union program for the deaf and hearing impaired, together with Congregation Adas Yeshurun, 3050 Touhy Avenue, invite the Jewish deaf and their families to a Shabbaton
Mar 2, 2006
By OU Staff
OU Prepares for Purim with a Series of Initiatives...
Concerned that the joy of Purim is too often marred by irresponsible behavior, the Orthodox Union has once again initiated a coordinated series of steps to alert the community to
Mar 2, 2006
By OU Staff
OU Pained by Destruction of Synagogue In Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, America’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, is pained by the actions taken by the government of Tajikistan in undertaking the destruction of
Mar 2, 2006
By OU Staff
Our Way Welcomes Jewish Deaf to the Russian community...
Our Way, an Orthodox Union program for the deaf and hearing impaired, together with the Russian Community and Congregation B’Nai Israel, 671 Louisiana Avenue, invite the Jewish deaf and their
Mar 1, 2006
By OU Staff
L‘Dor V’dor: NCSY Alumni Family Reunion Brings Generations Together
The first National NCSY Alumni Family Reunion took place recently in Edison, NJ, with a capacity audience of 250 participants for Shabbat, and 100 more who arrived on Saturday night.
Feb 28, 2006
By OU Staff
Once Again, OU Powerpoint Program to Make Megillah Reading...
As Purim approaches, Our Way, a division of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) serving the deaf and hearing impaired, has set a goal of 100 synagogues, double last
Feb 27, 2006
By OU Staff
How the OU Is Helping the Gush Katif Evacuees
It should have come as no surprise last week when Orthodox Union President Stephen J. Savitsky rose at a meeting in Jerusalem of the Conference of Presidents of Major American
Feb 24, 2006
By OU Staff
The Living Halacha: Large Attendance Sees Kosher Law Demonstrated...
The halacha of kashrut came alive last Sunday before a capacity attendance at Lander College in Queens, NY as the Orthodox Union presented The Pareve Mesorahs: A Halachic and Historical
Feb 24, 2006
By OU Staff
OU Fundraising Drive Makes Possible Passover Seders for 1,000...
In a part of the world that was once home to a thriving Jewish community that was later decimated by Communism and Nazism, the sounds and ceremonies of the Passover
Feb 23, 2006
By OU Staff
Providing Advice to Families at a Critical Time
In recognition that when serious illness strikes in an Orthodox family a whole range of difficult decisions — medical, legal and financial — have to be made in accordance with
Feb 22, 2006
By OU Staff

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