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
Daylight Savings Time (Illustrative)

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


Religious streams join in appeal to release Pollard

In their appeals to Obama, the Jewish leaders threw their weight behind an official request from President Shimon Peres.

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US federal courts to consider J'lem passport issue

The US Supreme Court passes back to lower courts the issue of whether Americans born in Jerusalem may list Israel on their passports.

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Synagogues incorporate karaoke megila readings

Orthodox Union distributes Purim materials to make the holiday accessible to deaf, elderly, learning disabled, small children.

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OU to Netanyahu: Don't meet GOP hopefuls on DC trip

Nathan Diament replies ‘yes and no’ when asked if he is concerned for Israel regarding second Obama term.

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An app for keeping kosher during Passover and beyond

The Orthodox Union has released an app to help you keep kosher, which includes a special chametz function for Passover.

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An app for keeping kosher during Passover and beyond

Orthodox Union allows consumers to ask questions about koshrut, get alerts when new kosher products appear.

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Jewish groups involved in US contraception debate

Tensions between the Obama administration and leaders of the Catholic Church rose to the boiling point over the issue of contraceptive coverage in recent months.

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Got kosher milk?

Israel Rabbinate's decision not to approve OU-certified Haagen Dazs kosher comes from halachic ban on milk not produced in presence of a Jew.

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OU president slams US Jewish groups over anti-boycott law

Orthodox Union head urges US Jews, who don't pay Israel taxes or serve IDF, to keep from criticizing Israeli policy.

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Orthodox groups ask clemency for Jewish killer

"There are several factors in this case that militate against imposing the ultimate penalty of capital punishment."

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