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
Orthodox Union launches applications for Impact Accelerator program
The applications are due on October 30, and includes completing an online form, an interview with the OU Impact Accelerator selection committee and a pitch to the program’s board.
OU Kosher opens new education division to support communities online
The OU Kosher first virtual event was attended by no less than 1,100 people in 23 countries around the world.
Orthodox Union to highlight positive stories during pandemic
The initiate will be held on Shabbat on August 22, and will include Torah discussions.
Orthodox Union publishes High Holy Days observance guidance amid COVID-19
"Due to the pandemic, this year we must plan for a Yamim Noraim that will be very different than usual," the OU stated in their guidance.
Orthodox Union to offer virtual prayer leader boot camp amid coronavirus
Smaller and staggered minyanim are intended to be organized amid the pandemic, which leaves the list of qualified Baalei Tefillot quite thin.
Six years of preparing for the unanticipated
When I announced my upcoming retirement this fall after six years of leading the Orthodox Union as its senior professional, the world looked very different.
Tisha Be'av: Orthodox Union to discuss COVID-19 impact on Jewish community
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb's Torah study (shiur) titled “Reflections on Recovery, Resilience, and Redemption” - meant to be heard after mincha - will be available all day across all US time zones.
OU, MyZuzah team up to put mezuzahs on doorposts in US communities
"This partnership is a wonderful example of how the mitzvah of mezuzah connects, protects and unites Jews of all ages and backgrounds."
Israel must deepen commitment of Diaspora to Jewish identity’ says OU head
Fagin insisted that if the Jewish state views the Diaspora as a strategic asset then it needs to invest far larger resources into Jewish education in the US.
As COVID-19 set in, Orthodox Union furloughed a quarter of its workforce
The Orthodox Union, an umbrella organization for Orthodox synagogues and a major certifier of kosher food, laid off or furloughed 125 employees in early April.
