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Orthodox Union Mourns the Passing of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein...
The Orthodox Union and its board and professional staff join with the rest of the Jewish nation in mourning the passing of HaRav HaGaon Aharon Lichtenstein, zt”l. A prince and
Apr 20, 2015
By OU Staff
OU’s Rabbi Weil at Young Israel of Hillcrest, April...
Rabbi Steven Weil, senior managing director at the Orthodox Union, will present an OU Community Weekend at the Young Israel of Hillcrest from Friday, April 24 to Saturday, April 25,
Apr 17, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Israel’s Oraita Youth Center Hosts Seder in Nazareth...
For a special crowd of 115, this year’s Pesach Sederwas one they will long remember. In Nazareth Illit,OU Israel’s Jack E. Gindi Oraita Youth Club organized a seder in a local
Apr 6, 2015
By Zvi Volk
Exploring Oraita’s Philosophy at Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
The week before Pesach when most Israeli teens were either helping clean the house or going on tiyulimwith their youth groups, teens from the Jack E. Gindi Oraita Youth Clubs
Apr 6, 2015
By Zvi Volk
OU Expresses Deep Reservations Over Announced Framework Agreement with...
Today, the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following statement: “In 2012, President Barack Obama declared that ‘the deal we’ll accept’ with Iran ‘is
Apr 3, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Kosher’s Top Consumer Questions for Passover 2015
OU Kosher presents Passover questions frequently asked by consumers on the OU Kosher Hotline (212-613-8241). Questions may also be submitted to kosherq@ou.org. These questions are answered by Rabbi Tzvi Nussbaum,
Mar 30, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Kosher Announces Extended Hotline Hours in Preparation for...
OU Kosher announces special OU Kosher Hotline hours to assist with Passover preparations. The following are the hotline’s extended hours: Sunday, March 29: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, March 30 – Thursday,
Mar 26, 2015
By OU Staff
Private School Parents Urged by OU Advocacy to Flood...
A potentially groundbreaking bill for Jewish education could be passed by the New York State Legislature if enough concerned constituents call their representatives. “The Education Tax Credit has the potential
Mar 25, 2015
By OU Staff
As State Budget Deadline Looms, NY Legislators Tell OU...
With just days left until the April 1st deadline to pass the New York state budget, state legislators urged the OU Advocacy-Teach NYS delegation in Albany today to keep up
Mar 25, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Presents Memorial Shiur for 22nd Yahrtzeit of Rav...
The Annual Memorial Shiur on the occasion of the 22nd yahrzeit of HaGaon Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik zt”l, The Rav, will be held Motza’ei Yom Tov, Sunday, April 5 at
Mar 24, 2015
By OU Staff

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