News for Orthodox Union Orthodox Union women's initiative launches Nach Yomi program “Torat Imecha”Orthodox Union launches women's Nach Yomi study program, 'Torat Imecha'. Orthodox Union commends FBI foiling Colorado synagogue attackCalls for federal, state governments to increase protection for synagogues, other houses of worship. US Jewish groups demand freedom for Jonathan PollardOU, Agudath Israel, and Coalition for Jewish Values write separate pleas to President Trump to allow Pollard to care for his ailing wife. Torah takes the mound at Citi FieldOU brings 29 Torah scholars to annual event at home of the New York Mets. OU celebrates 40 years with ShwekeyOrthodox Union’s Israel arm celebrates its 40th anniversary in a gala concert with international singer Yaakov Shwekey, 5,000 attendees. Our intense focus on Torah Education is celebrated, yet it's flawedOur community's intense focus on Jewish Education is deservedly celebrated, but contains a flaw affecting educational continuity. 2,500 Diaspora Jewish teens meet for one night in IsraelOrthodox Union's NCSY brings together 2,500 Jewish teens from US and around the world for a special evening in Raanana. '2,500 Jewish teens prove - we are one nation'Participants of the variety of OU NCSY summer programs gather to celebrate and rejoice New charity to provide kosher food to American Jews in needOrthodox Union opens Kosher Food Lifeline to provide low-cost or free kosher food to Jews in need around the country. Thousands celebrate Independence Day with OU Israel in JerusalemThe celebration is the first in a series of events to mark the 40th year of the Orthodox Union’s presence in the State of Israel. OU mourns passing of President BushUnion of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America mourns former President George H.W. Bush. Converso saga brought to Jerusalem stage – in EnglishWomen's Orthodox Union acting group highlights riveting story of Spanish Aguilar family's long road to freedom. OU agrees: Separating migrant families 'undermines' US valuesOrthodox Union joins Jewish communal letter opposing family separations. 'We have every single party represented'Orthodox Union official says his organization unites left and right, hopes US Embassy move will encourage more Jews to visit Jerusalem. OU announces: Previously-parve Pringles may now be dairyOU warns consumers to check whether the Pringles they buy are dairy, dairy equipment, or parve. OU Israel holds mega event honoring OlimOver 2,000 revelers celebrate Independence Day at OU event honoring English-speaking Olim. 'I always knew I would make Aliyah.' Saudi Crown Prince holds first-ever meeting with Jewish leadersSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with heads of Orthodox Union, Reform and Conservative movements. OU commends US House for passing violence prevention actOrthodox Union applauds US House for passing bipartisan school safety bill funding increased security and violence prevention programs. NY Assemblyman rips Sen. Schumer for criticism of Orthodox JewsDov Hikind slams Sen. Chuck Schumer for jabs at Orthodox Jews. 'Where is Schumer on BDS? On terrorist apologist Linda Sarsour?' CJV agrees. The Orthodox Union isolates the final fourThe four extreme-left organizations in the OU fold are the end of a trend that once did not have to be discussed, because it was not imaginable. Orthodox Union will not penalize synagogues with women clergyOU says it won't penalize synagogues that already employ women as clergy, but reaffirms prohibition on hiring women for rabbinic positions. OU applauds American veto at Security CouncilUnion of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America welcomes veto of resolution calling for withdrawal of Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem. 'Everyone should feel like they belong'From ASL interpreters to service dogs, Orthodox shuls are trying to be more inclusive. Chabad leaders: Report child abuse to secular authoritiesChabad rabbis rule Jewish law permits abusers to be reported directly to non-Jewish authorities, say no reason to ask rabbi first. Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs ReformPresident to hold annual pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call with Orthodox leaders, snubs Reform movement reps who pledged to refuse invite. Live: Tisha B'Av prayer and learning in JerusalemWatch live from the OU Israel Center: THE PATH - From Destruction and Despair to Restoration and Repair. As consumption rises, more companies produce kosher cheeseHere’s why some of America’s top cheese brands are now going kosher. Am I a lonely woman of faith?Those who insist that the Orthodox Union will or must eventually accept women as clergy are not operating within the halakhic parameters of the Orthodox Union. Orthodox Union asks women clergy to change their titlesOU asks synagogues with women 'rabbis' to change their title. The four synagogues refuse to comply. Expulsion considered. Orthodox Union starts Chabad-on-campus type programRebbetzin 2.0: Young Orthodox women break mold of 'rabbi’s wife' with co-equal role in OU-sponsored college campus initiative. US Senator reintroduces bill to cut off funding to PATaylor Force Act would make future US financial aid to PA contingent on ending policy of paying life-long stipends to terrorists. Orthodox Union: Two-state peace model 'stale and illusory'OU Sends Letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee ahead of David Friedman U.S. Ambassador to Israel confirmation hearing.OU rabbis: Women may not be rabbisOU Rabbinic Council rules that the 'broader context of Torah values' dictates that women cannot formally serve as rabbis or clergy. Orthodox Union praises Trump Supreme Court pick; Reform lamentsReform Movement says Trump's Supreme Court pick's conservative record 'deeply troubling', while Orthodox Union calls choice 'encouraging'. Rules on faith group funding applied after 6 yearsOrthodox Union praises implementation of suggestions from 2010. Faith-based orgs can now funding like private groups. Is pot kosher? If it's medicine, it doesn't matterFollowing the OU’s certification, Canada’s Kashruth Council says medication need not be kosher. OU Backs Campaign for Jewish Temple Mount RightsOne of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in North America throws its weight behind Temple Institute campaign. Synagogue Members' Homes Damaged in Houston FloodLocal and nationwide Jewish organizations are raising funds for the flood-bashed Jewish community of Houston. US Jewish Orgs Mourn Rabbi Aharon LichtensteinReligious Zionist leader's passing 'leaves a vacuum,' the OU, Young Israel say Monday. OU 'Adopts' Family of Murdered Druze OfficerHead of the OU in Israel visits family of Zidan Seif, tells them that communities in the United States will commemorate their son's memory. One Word for Six Million SoulsArutz Sheva radio host's poignant new book memorializing the 6 million Jewish Holocaust victims has caught international attention. OU Concerned by Obama’s Backtrack on IranOrthodox Jewish group voices concern over Obama’s new policy on Iran. Live from Jeruslem - Tisha B'Av Kinot PresentationTune in for the OU Tisha B'Av Kinot Presentation with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb from the OU Israel Center. Begins at 9 AM Israel Time. Tisha B'Av Webcasts from Jerusalem to FloridaThe Orthodox Union has developed an innovative approach to help Jews worldwide interpret kinnot, the elegies recited on Tisha B’Av. Chabad, OU Team Up to Help Tornado VictimsThe Chabad Center of Oklahoma has received $15,000 in disaster-relief funds from the Orthodox Union after disastrous tornado. OU Provides Answers for the HolidayThe Orthodox Union’s two top rabbis are available to answer questions for its annual pre-Passover webcast, set for March 12 at 2:30 pm EDT. |
