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OU Yom Haatzmaut celebration

The OU marks Independence Day at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music.

Purim 5786:

Bayamim Ha’heim Baz'man Hazeh: Victory is not yet complete

One more day of fighting, Esther begged Ahasueros. One more day of humility, she hoped. One more day of unity, she dreamed. Let us join her prayer and act upon it this year.

22,000 Women worldwide mark major milestone in Women’s learning

The Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative is marking a major milestone this February, as more than 22,000 women across five continents celebrate the completion of the third Torat Imecha Nach Yomi cycle.

Fighting Fire With Fire

These are dark times for the Jewish People, but we are not without hope. And our fire will not be consumed.

For Thanksgiving:

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l, on Gratitude

Learning how to live one's life by emulating the deeds and words of a great man, a man of extraordinary humility, drive and moral clarity, a leader who carried Klal Yisrael in his heart.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer z"l:

In a world of self-promotion, he chose humility

Rabbi Hauer's shloshim took place this week. His way of life was humility, but as our Sages wisely said, “one who runs from honor, honor chases after him.”

Messaage from the OU:

Faith, fear, and the future of Jewish New York

The Jewish people are no strangers to uncertainty and at the Orthodox Union, we are more determined than ever to continue advocating for the needs of the Jewish people.

President Trump honors the memory of Rabbi Moshe Hauer

The US President sent a letter to the grieving family and to the OU, in which he noted that the late rabbi 'dedicated his life to helping others and stood as a fierce advocate for the Jewish people.'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer passes away

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away of a reported heart attack during the holiday of Shmini Atzeret.

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.

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"In your blood you shall live"

Bnei David yeshiva, in cooperation with the OU, releases a film of faith and remembrance for Israel's Memorial Day to reflect on the memory of the fallen and faith.

Oh, you did it again

Go home? Fight back! Are we still slaves? Opinion.

Halakhic issues related to dried fruit

Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for the Trees, is a good time to review Halakhic issues related to dried fruit

We support and we hold responsible

We support the Israeli government's decision but hold resonsible all those who made it necessary. Op-ed.

American Jewish community embraces Israel

The Orthodox Union is currently working to promote significant support for the families from the areas affected by Israel's war with Hamas.

Rabbi Adler:

'Jerusalem is in the middle of an earthquake, stop the fighting'

Hundreds from Jerusalem's English-speaking community attended OU Israel’s annual Torah Yerushalayim Conference for the Days of Awe.

Ahead of High Holidays:

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

A security briefing on Capitol Hill was organized by the JFNA, SCN, ADL, and OU.

Rabbi Dr. Shalom Gold has passed away

Leading rabbi, Torah lecturer and speaker Rabbi Dr. Shalom Gold, passed away on Shabbat.

OU Kosher Receives Jerusalem Award At Arutz Sheva Conference

Prize Recognizes Kashrus Certification Agency’s Global Impact Over the Past Century

OU Executive VP:

'American Jews need the connection to Israel desperately'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer on tensions between secular and religious sectors: We have to come to an understanding.

75th Independence Day:

'We're here to thank God for miracle called the State of Israel'

Thousands converge on Liberty Bell Park in the capital for OU celebration of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

OU provides Passover supplies to 21,000 Jews in Ukraine

Heroes and terrorists

The vigilante action at Huwara wasn’t unprovoked. It was retaliation against barbarians who shot our sons. Illegal, but deserved. Op-ed.

Thousands of NCSY teens in Live Park, Rishon Lezion

Over 2,500 campers from NCSY celebrated the annual event last week in Rishon Lezion

OU 'closely monitoring' crisis situation at Texas synagogue

OU: We will continue to work to ensure that members all faith communities can exercise the freedom to worship with freedom from fear.

Forfeiting ownership on Shemitah

OU develops a series of guidance videos focusing on the Jewish laws concerning the private garden.

OU chief: Authorities can't act if hate crimes aren't reported

Orthodox Union joins FBI-Newark Field Office to launch national public awareness campaign to promote reporting of hate crimes.

OU congratulates Isaac Herzog upon election as president

"As Israel’s president, Mr. Herzog will play a key role in addressing relations between Israel and American Jewry and other communities."

OU expresses concern over decline in Jewish affiliation in US

OU responds to Pew study which outlines declining Jewish affiliation among Jewish Americans.

OU, RCA issue guidelines for Purim during pandemic

Healthy individuals advised to attend public Megillah readings if proper masking and social distancing is maintained.

OU applauds passage of legislation to combat anti-Semitism

Legislation elevates State Dept. envoy in rank and provides that office with greater resources to combat anti-Semitism.

OU partners with Ritz Carlton for first kosher hotel in Bahrain

Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain to become first hotel in the kingdom to offer kosher certified food through the help of the OU.

UAE asks OU to certify kashrut throughout the Emirates

Orthodox Union accepts request from UAE government to oversee all kosher food in hotels as well as international events in the Emirates.

US surgeon general advises Orthodox rabbis on High Holidays

In call with OU, Dr. Adams advises considering virtual services or outdoor services with strict mask wearing, among other suggestions.

OU welcomes Israel-UAE peace agreement

Orthodox Union: Normalization of relations between Israel and Arab states is long overdue.

Thousands tune into OU's 'Battle of the Singers' virtual concert

$150,000 raised during 'Battle of the Singer's online concert, organized by Orthodox Union's Yachad charity group for the disabled.

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.

Covid Ha’atzmaut: The Shofar in our hearts

The State of Israel, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, may need a lot of rethinking, and their relationship to Covid-19 demands careful reflection.

Orthodox Union mourns loss of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy to COVID-19

Rabbi Levy served as President of OK Kosher Certification for past thirty-three years.

Javits Center field hospital: 110 Jews celebrate Pesach with OU

Students from Orthodox Union Jewish Learning on Campus Initiative provide Passover food, materials for patients alone at field hospital.

OU: Plenty of kosher for Pesach food despite coronavirus crisis

Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, says Orthodox Union kosher certification agency.

Daf Yomi in the Gulf? OU's "All Daf" app hits over 26k downloads

All Daf offers participants opportunity to enhance their learning with range of topics related to that day's daf.

OU: Acts of anti-Semitism must be treated as domestic terrorism

Orthodox Union expresses sympathy to the Jewish community of Monsey following stabbing attack at a rabbi’s home.

OU applauds US policy change on Judea and Samaria

Orthodox Union welcomes statement that Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria are not inconsistent with international law.

Orthodox Union's Yachad appoints rabbinic and halachic advisor

Yachad group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community appoints Rabbi Shay Schachter as rabbinic and halachic advisor.

OU: An attack on a Jew anywhere is an attack on every Jew

Orthodox Union sends sympathies to Jewish community of Halle, Germany, following attack during Yom Kippur prayers.

Learning Torah on the eve of Yom Kippur

More than 2,000 people in attendance for marathon day of Shiurim organized by OU Israel on the eve of Yom Kippur.

OU condemns Swedish party's proposed circumcision ban

Leadership of Orthodox Union expresses deep concern over Swedish Centre Party’s vote to fight the non-medical circumcision of boys.

Long Island family donates record $5 million to NCSY

“Shevet Glaubach Fellowship” designed to train next generation of Jewish leaders.

We have more power than we realize to keep our children's schools safe

How do you make Israel and Torah relevant to US Jewish kids?

From kosher food to synagogue security to summer programs in Israel - inside OU's efforts to strengthen Jewish identity & fight assimilation

Netanyahu meets OU leadership

“It is time that instead of Israel receiving from the Diaspora, we are giving now,” Netanyahu tells OU leaders from the US and Canada.

AIPAC: Charges of dual loyalty are anti-Semitic

AIPAC issues statement after House approves measure broadly condemning anti-Semitism, says US-Israel alliance is a national interest.

The limits of Modern Orthodoxy

Jewish groups welcome new US anti-Semitism envoy

OU, Young Israel and Conference of Presidents welcome appointment of Elan Carr as State Department's anti-Semitism envoy.

Message from the President of the Orthodox Union

Watch: Thousands of American teens celebrate in Latrun

2,500 youth from hundreds of Jewish communities in North America participate in NCSY event in Latrun.

OU to stop kosher certifying controversial slaughter method

Largest US kashrut certifier no longer accepts meat slaughtered using 'shackle and hoist' method.

OU Israel holds mega event honoring Olim

Over 2,000 revelers celebrate Independence Day at OU event honoring English-speaking Olim. 'I always knew I would make Aliyah.'