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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
Hoshana Rabba 5786 – Statement of Gratitude and Prayer
“Zeh hayom asah Hashem, nagilah v’nismecha bo. This is the day that G-d has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” With gratitude to Hashem for answering our
Oct 13, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement – President Trump’s Peace Deal – October 9,...
We are indebted to the Almighty for bringing us to this hopeful day. We are grateful to President Trump and his team for their unrelenting pursuit of peace and skillful
Oct 9, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement for October 7
We cannot and will not forget October 7 and the 1,200 innocents slaughtered, the hundreds kidnapped – 48 of whom remain in captivity – and the thousands who were injured,
Oct 6, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on the Attack in Manchester, UK
Our thoughts and prayers are with the UK Jewish community as we share in their grief over those killed and injured at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on the
Oct 3, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on the Shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan
The Orthodox Union joins with our dear friends in the Mormon community and with all Americans in mourning the victims of the senseless and horrifying attack on the Church of
Sep 28, 2025
By OU Staff
JLIC Students Honor 9/11 Heroes in a Decade-Long Tradition of Gratitude
JLIC Students Honor 9/11 Heroes in a Decade-Long Tradition...
On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, 10 JLIC campuses across the East Coast paid tribute to the day's fallen heroes by delivering hundreds of breakfasts to over 2,000 first responders, each...
Sep 17, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on the Attack in Minneapolis
The Orthodox Union joins with our Catholic brothers and sisters, the city of Minneapolis, and all Americans in mourning the victims of the horrifying attack at the Annunciation Catholic School
Aug 27, 2025
By OU Staff
Amid War and Uncertainty, the Orthodox Union Brought Over 2,000 Youth to Israel This Summer
Amid War and Uncertainty, the Orthodox Union Brought Over...
Despite challenges and security concerns, the OU ensured youth and adults enjoyed safe, enriching, and inspiring summer experiences in Israel   Amid escalating tensions from the Iran war, which threatened
Aug 21, 2025
By OU Staff

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