Rabbi Avi Berman

Don’t take Jerusalem for granted!

The city is at the root of our religious identities.

Podcast with Rabbi Avi Berman:

'The TikTok generation has become a generation of lions'

In a special Arutz Sheva Podcast Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel speaks about the strong spirit of Jewish teens around the world to bear the torch of Jewish continuity with pride.

Building the Beit Hamikdash now

Join the OU on a powerful journey through Jerusalem's holiest sites as it uncovers the deeper meaning of Tisha B’Av—not only as a day of reflection, but as a vision for the future of Am Yisrael.

Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel

'Building community and support systems are essential tools that help ensure successful integration,' Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer stresses.

How can we celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut this year?

This year, I don't need fighter jets to do shows and fly-overs. This year, we can look within and see the bravery and heroism in the heart of each and every one of us.

Beit Hamikdash:

What we had and what’s to come

Join Rabbi Avi Berman, Director of OU Israel, for a special feature in honor of Tisha B’Av.

Why four parshiot on the Tabernacle and one on Creation?

What is so significant about the Tabernacle that the Torah dedicates to discussing it more space than the world covenant?

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the need to listen to those affected by the tragic event.

“America must be united after the elections”

OU Israel chairman says that many Jews in North America hope that no matter what the outcome of the elections there will be no quarrels

"Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

“Israel must place an emphasis on youth", says Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, "many of whom have stopped identifying with Israel & Judaism”

OU Israel: Empowering today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders

Rabbi Avi Berman of OU Israel tells Arutz Sheva: We want to make sure every Jew can thrive in the State of Israel.

'The situation of the Jewish communities is extremely difficult'

Rabbi Avi Berman, head of the OU in Israel, calls for assistance to US Jewish communities which have been harassed during recent riots.

Yerushalayim: The heart and soul of the Jewish People

Our obligation to Yerushalayim during the Coronavirus pandemic.

My Four Brothers, Buried in Jerusalem