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OU Advocacy, PA-CAPE Congratulate Besie Katz on Winning Inaugural...
OU Advocacy and the Pennsylvania affiliate of the Council on American Private Education (PA CAPE) congratulate Mrs. Besie Katz, the founder and principal of Politz Hebrew Academy, for being named
May 8, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Singles Event for Ages 26-38, May 14 at...
What are realistic qualities one should look for in a relationship? The Orthodox Union’s Department of Community Engagement and the Young Israel of the West Side will present a discussion for
May 7, 2014
By OU Staff
Jewish Action Receives 4 Awards from AJPA for Excellence...
Jewish Action, the quarterly magazine of The Orthodox Union, has won four Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work produced in 2013.  The Awards, now in their
May 6, 2014
By OU Staff
Registration Now Open for ASK OU 12 Summer Programs...
The twelfth Harry H. Beren ASK OU Kosher summer programs are now accepting applications from rabbis and advanced students interested in enhancing their knowledge of practical applications in the world
May 5, 2014
By OU Staff
OU and Partners Present SPIRIT Program for Active Retirees...
The Orthodox Union’s Department of Community Engagement and partners will present a four-part lecture series enhancing educational opportunities for active retirees in the Five Towns Jewish community on Long Island.
May 5, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Chairman Stephen Savitsky to serve as Scholar-in-Residence at...
Orthodox Union Chairman of the Board Stephen J. Savitsky will be serving as scholar-in-residence at the Kingsway Jewish Center on Saturday, May 10 (Shabbat Parshat Behar). Shabbat morning, Mr. Savitsky
May 2, 2014
By OU Staff
OU Advocacy-NJ Commends Introduction of Special Ed Bill in...
The New Jersey office of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center commended New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg for introducing bill S-2042 this week, which will allow school districts to assign
May 2, 2014
By OU Staff
Lag B’Omer Creative Arts Fair Displaying Works of Yachad...
Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), in conjunction with Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities, will be hosting a Creative Arts Fair on Lag Ba’Omer featuring artwork and showcasing talents of individuals with
May 1, 2014
By OU Staff
Rabbi Steven Weil to Present OU Community Weekend ...
Rabbi Steven Weil,  senior managing director at the Orthodox Union, will be scholar in residence at Congregation Israel of Springfield on Saturday, May 10 (Shabbat Parshat Behar). The OU member synagogue
May 1, 2014
By OU Staff
Yom HaZikaron Interview with Miriam Peretz, Mother Who Lost...
Unlike in other countries, Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) in Israel is the day before Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut). For newcomers and visitors, this transition from mourning to rejoicing may seem
Apr 29, 2014
By Zvi Volk

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