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Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Applauds Federal...
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, or Orthodox Union (OU) – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – welcomed the inclusion of the just-released Omnibus federal
Dec 20, 2022
By OU Staff
OU Welcomes President Biden’s Establishment of Interagency Task Force...
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union) – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – welcomed yesterday’s announcement by The White House that President Biden
Dec 13, 2022
By OU Staff
OU Holds Urgent Meeting on Antisemitism in New York...
Officials Announce New Hate and Bias Prevention Task Force; Commitment to Increase Federal Funding to Protect Jewish Community; New Efforts to Collaborate Across Communities   Manhattan, NY — The Union
Dec 13, 2022
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiative Hosts Siyum Marking Six Years...
The Orthodox Union’s (OU) Torah Initiative hosted a siyum, an event commemorating the completion of a unit of Torah, at its headquarters in downtown Manhattan. The siyum marked the ending
Dec 13, 2022
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union Criticizes Former President Trump for Hosting Kanye...
The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, strongly criticized former President Trump for recently hosting Kanye West and Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago. West and Fuentes have made
Nov 28, 2022
By OU News
OU’s Synagogue Initiatives Hosts 12th Annual Executive Director and...
Earlier this month, the Orthodox Union’s (OU) Synagogue Initiatives division hosted its annual Executive Director and Administrator Conference in Tampa, Fla. Since its inception in 2011, the conference has offered
Nov 23, 2022
By OU Staff
OU’s Torah Initiatives’ Program for 1,500 Middle School Students...
Last week, about 1,500 students from 12 middle schools, including from the Five Towns and Teaneck, embarked on a Torah learning journey as part of the Orthodox Union’s Torah Initiative’s
Nov 23, 2022
By OU Staff
OU’s NCSY Relief Mission to Puerto Rico Sends NJ...
Earlier this month, 15 high school students from northern New Jersey traveled to Puerto Rico on a two-day NCSY relief mission to help with cleanup for flooding caused by Hurricane
Nov 22, 2022
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union: Clarifying Statement with Regard to the Respect...
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union), issued the following statement: The Orthodox Union has not changed its position on same-sex marriage legislation. The Orthodox Union
Nov 17, 2022
By OU Staff
Orthodox Union’s Yachad IVDU becomes first special education school...
Marylin and Sheldon David IVDU Boys Upper School in Brooklyn Offers Driver’s Ed to Eligible Students (New York) – IVDU, a network of Orthodox Union (OU) Yachad schools for those
Nov 16, 2022
By OU Staff

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