Rabbi Steven Weil 271 articles

Newly-released is the latest edition of Behind the Union Symbol, the OU’s dynamic and informative magazine on the kosher food industry. This magazine is read and enjoyed by executives of

“OU Kosher Coming” programs coordinated by OU Kosher Vice President of Communications and Marketing Rabbi Eliyahu Safran have been held in a wide variety of schools, yeshivas and institutions during the recent weeks.

The OU announced recipients of challenge grants for seven projects, with the objective of developing innovative and replicable solutions to address day school affordability. The grants, part of a $150,000

OU Kosher will present a webcast entitled “Let My People Know — The OU Poskim Answer Your Questions on ANY Topic,” featuring senior halachic consultants Rav Yisroel Belsky and Rav

OU president Dr. Simcha Katz was among seven Jewish leaders who met with Vice President Joe Biden before Thanksgiving regarding the plight of Jonathan Pollard. Vice President Biden invited the

The Department of Community Services is hosting its 15th annual “OU Beautiful Child”Chanukah drive for hospitalized children. Help bring a smile to the face of a child who is sadly hospitalized on Chanukah!

At the OU’s annual Executive Directors Conference, held this year in Baltimore, Director of Community Engagement Rabbi Judah Isaacs announced that the OU will award grants of $5,000 each to five synagogues for

JUMP is the Jewish Unity Mentoring Program. NCSY recently held its second annual National JUMP Leadership Seminar at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Connecticut, at which they launched the third annual JUMP Challenge. In

The Boys Division of NJCD/Yachad‘s Marilyn David IVDU High School ran an exceptional program with Credit Suisse. Nine students enjoyed dinner and the opportunity to meet with 13 employees from Credit Suisse who volunteered

The OU Job Board is also offering classes throughout November and December covering some of the most in-demand skills for today’s job market. These range from such computer skills as Microsoft Excel