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OU Praises US Senators for Recommending Renegotiation of Return...
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations (OU), the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, commends Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) for introducing Senate Resolution 333, strongly recommending
Jan 29, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Sponsors First-Ever Superbowl “Kosher Halftime Show” on Nachum...
The Nachum Segal Network (www.nachumsegal.com) announced today that it will air its first-ever “Kosher Halftime Show” during Super Bowl XLVIII, the February 2 showdown between the Denver Broncos and Seattle
Jan 29, 2014
By OU Staff
Yachad Dating/Marriage Skills Group for Jewish Adults Ages 21-35...
Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities, the agency that is dedicated to the Inclusion of all Jews with disabilities in every aspect of Jewish life, has announced formation of a Dating
Jan 29, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Supports Religious Liberty Challenge to Obamacare ‘Contraceptive Mandate’
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, joined with other national Jewish organizations (alongside organizations of other faiths) urging the U.S.
Jan 29, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Job Board Presents Inclusive Job Fair, February 6...
The OU Job Board, together with co-sponsors Yachad, the Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), and Emergency Parnossah Initiative (EPI) present “JOB FAIR 2014,” an Inclusive Job Fair on Thursday, February 6,
Jan 27, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Applauds Governor Christie’s Signing Joint Purchasing Bill Into...
The Orthodox Union applauds Governor Chris Christie for signing the Joint Purchasing Bill (A-3398/S-3089) into law this week. The bill, which allows non-public schools to participate in joint purchasing agreements
Jan 24, 2014
By OU Staff
Our Way’s First-Ever Melave Malka to Be Held in...
Our Way, the Orthodox Union’s division for Jewish deaf and hard of hearing, will host its first-ever Melave Malka – a festive gathering observed on Saturday evening to bid farewell
Jan 24, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Announces “The Spirit Initiative” for Seniors in Boynton...
Participants in the Spirit program in Teaneck, NJ listen and learn. The Orthodox Union, which provides a wide variety of programs and resources to enrich the neshama, or spirit of
Jan 23, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Israel Free Spirit Welcomes Birthright Israel Expanded Eligibility
The Orthodox Union’s Israel Free Spirit (IFS) program is the natural choice for young men and women who were not eligible to go on Birthright Israel previously to do so
Jan 23, 2014
By OU Staff
Yachad National Conference on “Creating A Positive Environment For...
Classrooms with diverse learners, that is, those with children with special needs who are placed together with mainstream students, provide a special challenge for educators. To help them meet this
Jan 23, 2014
By OU Staff

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