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
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
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
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
Orthodox Union Hails Albany Rally on Tax Credits
The Orthodox Union, through its Institute for Public Affairs, hailed the unprecedented rally held today at the State Capitol in Albany supporting education tax credits. OU President Stephen J. Savitsky
Successful Program Returns for its Fourth Year
The West Coast Region of the Orthodox Union will present its Fourth Annual Positive Jewish Marriages Shabbaton, Friday and Saturday March 10-11, prior to Purim, at the Luxe Hotel in
OU President Raises Plight of Gaza Evacuees with Ehud...
In Jerusalem today, Orthodox Union President Stephen J. Savitsky raised with Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert the plight of Israelis who had been evacuated from Gaza communities last summer but
Rabbi Weinreb’s Unique and Inspiring Commentary to Highlight OU...
Reliving the past is a major aspect of Jewish culture and motivates us for how we live our lives as Jews today. Members of the prestigious Union Society of the
OU Kosher Announces Two New Programs
The Orthodox Union’s Kosher (Kashrut) Division today announced two new programs, in which its in-house specialists will share their knowledge and expertise on a wide variety of topics with kosher
The Remarkable Maya Eldar of Skokie
Maya Eldar, 26, of Skokie took part recently in a “birthright Israel” trip, sponsored by Yachad, an agency of the Orthodox Union. Yachad, the flagship program of the Orthodox Union’s
