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In Albany Mission, Brooklyn Students from Jewish and Catholic...
OU Advocacy-Teach NYS, the nonpartisan public policy arm of the Orthodox Union, launched its campaign to pass the Education Investment Incentives Act (EIIA), also known as the Education Tax Credit,
Feb 27, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack to Receive Award...
Rabbi Menachem  Genack, chief executive officer of the Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division, will be honored at the annual gala of the Yeshiva University affiliate Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) on
Feb 26, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Voices Support for “Student Success Act”; Will Improve...
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, declared its support for the Student Success Act (H.R.5), sponsored by Representative John Kline (R-MN)
Feb 25, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Commitment to Education Tax Credit,...
OU Advocacy-Teach NYS, the non-partisan public policy arm of the Orthodox Union, applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo for his commitment to the Education Investment Incentives Act (EIIA), also known as the
Feb 24, 2015
By OU Staff
Yachad Presents Purim PowerPoint Megillah Readings for the Deaf...
This Purim, which begins Wednesday night, March 4, Yachad will once again be offering its PowerPoint presentation free of charge to synagogues and organizations interested in promoting Inclusion for all
Feb 24, 2015
By OU Staff
Mishloach Manot for Purim Now Available From Yachad Gifts
With Purim just around the corner, hamentaschen and other treats for Purim gift baskets known as mishloach manot are now available from Yachad Gifts. Its wide variety of selection includes
Feb 24, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Statement With Regard to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s...
Today, the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, issued the following statement: Much ink has been spilled debating the
Feb 24, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Kosher’s Top Purim Questions for 2015
  OU Kosher presents the most frequently asked questions to-date on the OU Kosher Hotline (212-613-8241) by consumers. Questions may be submitted to kosherq@ou.org The Purim questions were answered by Rabbi Eli Gersten, rabbinic coordinator
Feb 20, 2015
By OU Staff
OU Israel Mishloach Manot Campaign for the IDF
  Support the OU ISRAEL PURIM CAMPAIGN  Put a SMILE on the faces of IDF SOLDIERS. They defend the State of Israel all year long. Now you can do something
Feb 19, 2015
By Zvi Volk
OU Advocacy: Mayor de Blasio’s Changes to UPK Program...
Today, the Orthodox Union released the following statement responding to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s attempt to respond to shortcomings in his signature UPK program: For more than
Feb 18, 2015
By OU Staff

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