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OU Kosher’s Women’s Seminar Offers Deep Dive into Kosher Certification
OU Kosher’s Women’s Seminar Offers Deep Dive into Kosher...
ASK OU 2025 Summer Women’s Kashrus Experience Attendees Gain Rare Insights into the Precision and Professionalism Behind OU Kosher’s Work     As a cooking instructor, personal chef, and author
Aug 5, 2025
By OU Staff
Yachad and Camp Morasha Celebrate 25 Years of Unity with Shiria Event
Yachad and Camp Morasha Celebrate 25 Years of Unity...
Highlighting the Growth and Impact of Inclusion on the Entire Camp Community     This year, Camp Morasha pulled out all the stops to mark a significant milestone: 25 years
Aug 4, 2025
By OU Staff
Proud, Sad, and Angry
Proud, Sad, and Angry
We are proud, sad, and angry. We remain proud of Israel and its army, the only moral fighting force in the region striving to abide by internationally accepted laws of
Jul 30, 2025
By OU Staff
The OU Women’s Initiative Awards Grants for Creative Tehillim Programming Nationwide
The OU Women’s Initiative Awards Grants for Creative Tehillim...
Five women receive funding and support to bring innovative, experiential Tehillim experiences to their communities     The OU Women’s Initiative, a division of the Orthodox Union that has galvanized
Jul 17, 2025
By OU Staff
New IVDU Girls’ Middle School Opening This Fall in Brooklyn
New IVDU Girls’ Middle School Opening This Fall in...
IVDU is opening a new Girls’ Middle School in Brooklyn this fall, offering a holistic special education program focused on academic success, social-emotional growth, and Torah values for students with learning...
Jun 26, 2025
By OU Staff
Jewish Action Wins Five Rockower Awards
Jewish Action Wins Five Rockower Awards
Jewish Action, the OU’s quarterly family magazine, won five Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work that appeared in 2024. The announcement was made at the American Jewish
Jun 25, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on U.S. Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America thanks God for the success of today’s critical action by the United States Air Force, destroying Iran’s nuclear sites. We thank President
Jun 22, 2025
By OU Staff
200 Industry Professionals Unite at Annual OU Kosher Conference Focused on Innovation and Global Kashrus Issues
200 Industry Professionals Unite at Annual OU Kosher Conference...
Presenters and Honorees Included Leaders from International Kashrus Agencies     For over 30 years, OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators (RCs) and Rabbinic Field Representatives (RFRs) have convened for OU Kosher’s
Jun 9, 2025
By OU Staff
Diverse Rabbinic Leaders Convene at OU Kosher Conference in Jerusalem to Shape the Future of Global Kashrut
Diverse Rabbinic Leaders Convene at OU Kosher Conference in...
Kashrut leaders meet in Jerusalem for the OU's annual kashrut conference, shaping the future of Jewish kashrut and policy.
May 28, 2025
By OU Staff
New Wave of Female Leaders Inspired at The Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Annual Leadership Summit
New Wave of Female Leaders Inspired at The Orthodox...
160 leaders gathered for connection, learning, and leadership — leaving with purpose, tools, and lasting relationships     For over a decade, Chumie Jacobson of Boca Raton, Florida, has served
May 27, 2025
By OU Staff

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