Orthodox Union and Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish...
Shavuot is in the past, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are in the future, and as the Jewish calendar works its way through the summer months, the Three Weeks, the
Jul 9, 2014
By OU Staff
A Philadelphia Story: ASK OU Kosher and First Seder...
In the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love, nearly one hundred men, women and students attended the Harry H. Beren ASK OU Outreach/First Seder Bais Medrash Kashrus program at the
Jul 9, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Executive Vice President Allen Fagin to Lead OU...
Orthodox Union Executive Vice President and chief professional officer Allen Fagin will be visiting at the East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS) for Shabbat Parshat Pinchas, July 11–12. The OU member synagogue is located at 198 S Holly
Jul 7, 2014
By OU Staff
Statement by the Orthodox Union and RCA on the...
The Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America unequivocally condemn the brutal murder of Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir. We are appalled that this heinous crime was allegedly carried out
Jul 6, 2014
By OU Staff
Rabbi Weinreb Asks, “Were Our Tears Shed In Vain?”...
Following the tragic murders of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-Ad Shaar and Naftali Frenkel, Orthodox Union Executive Vice President, Emeritus Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb offered gentle words of comfort and asked, “Were
Jul 2, 2014
By Yocheved Goldberg
Harry H. Beren ASK OU Community Kashrut Program Provides...
The Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division recently held its annual seminar for advanced semicha (ordination) students at RIETS, the rabbinical seminary of Yeshiva University. The Harry H. Beren ASK OU Kashrut
Jul 2, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Applauds Governor Christie and NJ Legislature for Increased...
The New Jersey office of OU Advocacy, the non-partisan public policy arm of the Orthodox Union, applauds Governor Chris Christie, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, Senate Budget Chairman
Jul 1, 2014
By OU Staff
Rabbinical Council of America and the Orthodox Union on...
We cry out in anguish and in outrage at the unspeakable horror of today’s announcement that the three teens, whom Jews and so many other people of good will around
Jun 30, 2014
By OU Staff
Toronto’s Naomi Gofine to Serve as Fellow in Yachad’s...
If there is anyone who can play a mean game of basketball while simultaneously having the sensitivity and leadership skills of bringing inclusion to all team players, Naomi Gofine, a
Jun 30, 2014
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Applauds Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” Ruling Upholding...
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, applauds today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the “Hobby Lobby” and “Conestoga Wood”
Jun 30, 2014
By OU Staff
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