New IVDU Girls’ Middle School Opening This Fall in...
IVDU is opening a new Girls’ Middle School in Brooklyn this fall, offering a holistic special education program focused on academic success, social-emotional growth, and Torah values for students with learning...
Jun 26, 2025
By OU Staff
Jewish Action Wins Five Rockower Awards
Jewish Action, the OU’s quarterly family magazine, won five Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work that appeared in 2024. The announcement was made at the American Jewish
Jun 25, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on U.S. Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America thanks God for the success of today’s critical action by the United States Air Force, destroying Iran’s nuclear sites. We thank President
Jun 22, 2025
By OU Staff
200 Industry Professionals Unite at Annual OU Kosher Conference...
Presenters and Honorees Included Leaders from International Kashrus Agencies For over 30 years, OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators (RCs) and Rabbinic Field Representatives (RFRs) have convened for OU Kosher’s
Jun 9, 2025
By OU Staff
Diverse Rabbinic Leaders Convene at OU Kosher Conference in...
Kashrut leaders meet in Jerusalem for the OU's annual kashrut conference, shaping the future of Jewish kashrut and policy.
May 28, 2025
By OU Staff
New Wave of Female Leaders Inspired at The Orthodox...
160 leaders gathered for connection, learning, and leadership — leaving with purpose, tools, and lasting relationships For over a decade, Chumie Jacobson of Boca Raton, Florida, has served
May 27, 2025
By OU Staff
Groundbreaking Women’s Chevra Kadisha Leadership Conference Draws Over 110...
Hosted by the Orthodox Union and NASCK, the unifying event offered chizuk, inspiration, guidance, and connection for female Chevra Kadisha leaders Women’s Chevra Kadisha Leadership Conference participants More than 100
May 26, 2025
By OU Staff
Statement on DC Shootings May 21, 2025
The brazen demands for an end to the Jewish State and the globalization of the intifada have always been a call to violence. The call was answered. These antisemitic murders
May 22, 2025
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Names Sydney Altfield As National Director of...
Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union dedicated to advocating for government funding and resources for nonpublic schools, today announced the appointment of Sydney Altfield as National Director. Founded
May 20, 2025
By OU Staff
175 Staff Members from North America and Israel Attend...
Yachad Head Staff, Clinical Supervisors, and Fellows Unite for Leadership Training, Connection, and Chizuk Ahead of a Dynamic Summer Season As 120 campers and 100 staff members and their
May 8, 2025
By OU Staff
Recent Articles
New IVDU Girls’ Middle School Opening This Fall in Brooklyn
26 Jun
Jewish Action Wins Five Rockower Awards
25 Jun
Statement on U.S. Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites
22 Jun
200 Industry Professionals Unite at Annual OU Kosher Conference Focused on Innovation and Global Kashrus Issues
09 Jun
Diverse Rabbinic Leaders Convene at OU Kosher Conference in Jerusalem to Shape the Future of Global Kashrut
28 May
New Wave of Female Leaders Inspired at The Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Annual Leadership Summit
27 May
Groundbreaking Women’s Chevra Kadisha Leadership Conference Draws Over 110 Leaders From Diverse Communities Nationwide
26 May
Statement on DC Shootings May 21, 2025
22 May
Orthodox Union Names Sydney Altfield As National Director of Teach Coalition
20 May
175 Staff Members from North America and Israel Attend the Orthodox Union’s Yachad Summer Program Directors’ Conference
08 May

Subscribe To The OU’s Shabbat Shalom Weekly Newsletter
Weekly email newsletter filled with articles, Divrei Torah, upcoming events and more! Sign up today.