Orthodox Union
Beyond the OU symbol: Orthodox Union strengthens Jewish identity after Oct. 7 - interview
Of course, in many ways, the nature of the OU's advocacy and relationships has shifted since October 7th.
Why Orthodox Jews are pushing back against permanent daylight saving time
Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015
OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants
How the Lanner case still haunts American Jewry
It’s been 14 years since Lanner, then 58, was released after serving three years at Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Baruch Lanner, American rabbi convicted of sex abuse, given residency status in Israel
Convicted sex abuser Rabbi Baruch Lanner could be granted citizenship by the Interior Ministry. If it does, he "could tomorrow walk into any school and apply for a job," said Shana Aaronson.
Pinchas Stolper, OU rabbi who retired after abuse scandal, dies at 90
Stolper retired in 2000, the year the New York Jewish Week exposed decades of allegations of physical and sexual abuse of minors by Rabbi Baruch Lanner
Roe v. Wade: For Orthodox Jews, it's wait and see on decision
All of the US states’ laws have exemptions for a threat to the mother’s life, but there are variations.
Orthodox Union sued over past abuse by rabbi convicted of sexual abuse
The Orthodox Union and its youth group were sued over past abuse by Baruch Lanner, rabbi convicted of sexually abusing teenage students.
Impossible Pork shouldn't be kosher - opinion
"We should be glad that technology has created a meaningful difference between veggie beef and veggie pork — but if the distinction is there, the ban on the pork must be, too."
OU launches program for Jewish people with special needs
The program, REACH, will provide resources tailored to the individual needs of members of the New York Jewish community with developmental, intellectual and learning disabilities and their families.
Over 3,000 expected at Orthodox Union's virtual Torah Yerushalayim on Sept. 12
Speakers including Chief Rabbi David Lau and singer, Rabbi Shlomo Katz, are expected to be at this year's virtual Torah Yerushalayim event.
FBI rolls out a public awareness campaign against hate crimes
The campaign aims to encourage the public to report hate crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It will feature messaging in 17 languages, including Hebrew and Yiddish.
New US bill includes $50m. for nonprofits energy upgrade
The OU has been pushing for these reforms for over a decade, said its Advocacy Center Executive Director: "Our nation’s synagogues, churches, day schools, have badly needed this update."
