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.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Josh Joseph sits down with the Jerusalem Post for an interview July 20th, 2026
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Why Orthodox Jews are pushing back against permanent daylight saving time

JEWS PROTEST against the nuclear deal reached with Iran before US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Jewish community leaders at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center on September 3, 2015, in Davie, Florida.

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

OU Israel Independence Day event for English-speakers at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants


US Orthodox Union issues guidelines on post-coronavirus reopening

The new guidelines focus on 13 principles that are designed to guide the decisions and planning of synagogues and communities throughout the United States.

Eldridge Street Synagogue, New York

Plenty of kosher for Passover food available, OU certification agency says

'Despite the long lines and panic shopping taking place at grocery stores around the country, there is an abundance of kosher food available for the upcoming holiday.'

Packages of Passover Matzos sit in the window of a store on the lower east side of New York

Gershon and Gila: breaking the glass in a colorful Nigerian wedding

With more than 70 Jewish congregations, spread across four regional areas, Nigeria – the largest populated country in Africa – hosts the fastest growing community of Jews in the world.

The wedding of Gershon ben Avraham to Gila bat Sarah in Ogidi, Nigeria

US House committee holds hearing on antisemitism

"This is not the time for thoughts and prayers. We need resources and action," said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League.

U.S. House of Representatives votes on Trump impeachment on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 19, 2019.

Chuck Schumer to push quadrupling the budget for security grants program

The Nonprofit Security Grants Program (NSPG) allows houses of worship and other nonprofits to apply for grants of up to $100 thousand for each institution.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a news conference with fellow congressional Democrats to demand that the U.S. Senate vote on the House-passed "Bipartisan Background Checks Act" passed by the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in W

Jewish organizations ask Trump to end Jonathan Pollard’s parole conditions

Orthodox Union president Mark Bane emphasized in his letter the difficulty of the curfew conditions.

Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel, exits following a hearing at the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City, May 17, 2017

Putting safety first

The number of antisemitic attacks in the United States was at a near historic high in 2018. In 2019, the number of attacks continue to rise at alarming rates, most recently in New York.

Mourners attend a memorial service at the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall of the University of Pittsburgh on October 28, 2018, a day after 11 worshipers were shot dead at the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh

Anglo Media secures greater access to Israel's English-speaking market

Anglo Media will also take over the publishing and advertising operations of Torah Tidbits for the Orthodox Union (OU).

A screenshot of the website Janglo.net

Meeting OU group, Netanyahu reaffirms Israel’s commitment to Diaspora Jewry

“It is time that instead of Israel receiving from the Diaspora, we should be giving... We are increasing [funding by] tens of millions of dollars, but it is not enough: We need to do more,” he said.

OU leadership meeting with Netanyahu on July 16, 2019 in Jerusalem.

Orthodox Union launches national kosher food pantry

The Kosher Food Lifeline is designed to help the at least 215 food agencies in 24 states that provide food to individuals and families.

Rabbi Menachem Genack (left) and Rabbi Moshe Elefant of the Orthodox Union