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OU Kosher Expert Rabbi Eli Eleff Explains the Craft...
OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator and Consumer Relations Administrator Rabbi Eli Eleff recently led the Harry H. Beren ASK OU Outreach weekend program at the Etz Chaim Synagogue’s Summer Kollel in
Aug 5, 2015
By OU Staff
Naftali Herrmann Announced as Orthodox Union’s Southeast Regional...
The Orthodox Union Department of Community and Synagogue Services has announced the appointment of Naftali Herrmann as its southeast regional director, to work with synagogues and communities in the southeast,
Aug 3, 2015
By Atara Arbesfeld
OU Applauds Re-Introduction of Bill Providing FEMA Aid to...
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) expressed its appreciation to U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Grace Meng (D-NY) and Peter King (R-NY) for reintroducing the bipartisan Federal
Jul 16, 2015
By OU Staff
OU and RCA: Iran Deal Has Been Found Wanting;...
In the wake of announcements by the government of the United States, its five negotiating partners and the Iranian regime of a deal with regard to Iran’s nuclear weapons program,
Jul 15, 2015
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union’s Tisha B’Av 5775/2015 Webcast With Rabbis Weinreb...
On Tisha B’Av we remember and internalize the sorrows that have befallen the Jewish people from Biblical times to the recent tragedies in Europe and Israel. This year, in commemoration
Jul 13, 2015
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Applauds House of Representatives’ Passage of H.R....
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage today of the Student Success Act
Jul 9, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Kosher’s Fourth ASK OU Kashrus Seminar for Women...
Want to learn and understand the laws of kosher from the experts of the most-recognized kashrus organization in the world? OU Kosher will present its fourth ASK OU Advanced Kashrus
Jul 1, 2015
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Obergefell...
The leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America issued the following statement: “In response to the decisions announced today by the United States Supreme Court with reference
Jun 26, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Torah Series Hashoneh Halachos 2 with Mishneh Torah...
For those who want to study halacha – Jewish law – on a long-term basis but in easy-to-consume amounts, OU Torah has the perfect program for you! For almost four
Jun 26, 2015
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union and Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish...
As the Jewish calendar passes through the summer months, Bein Hametzarim, the period colloquially known as “The Three Weeks,” is soon to be observed through various stages of mourning over
Jun 25, 2015
By OU Staff

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