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This text is a collection of reminiscences and reflections by various individuals involved with the Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher organization. They discuss the...

The mission of OU Kosher, led by Harvey Blitz, is to ensure that high-quality kosher food is available to the Jewish community. Companies pay the OU for kosh...

Steve Savitsky became the chair of the OU Kashrut Commission and also served as the president of the OU. He believed that kashrut was the driving force behin...

This article discusses the role of mashgichim (kosher supervisors) in ensuring that food establishments comply with kosher dietary laws. Mashgichim are respo...

Rabbi Shoshan Ghoori, the director of OU Koshers Latin America client relations, travels to South American factories to inspect and connect them to the Jewis...

Rabbi Yisroel Hollander, the senior rabbinic representative of Europe for OU Kosher, describes a typical week in his life, which involves traveling to variou...

Phyllis Koegel, the marketing director of OU Kosher, has been instrumental in bringing kosher certification to over 2,000 new brands and 250,000 new products...

Rabbi Reuven Nathanson, an OU mashgiach based in Los Angeles, has been supervising the production of kosher wine and other food products for over three decad...

Rabbi Moshe Perlmutter, a Rabbinic Field Representative for the OU, has a demanding job overseeing catering jobs, conducting inspections, and kosherizing fac...

In this article, the author discusses the concept of legends in the kosher world. Legends are stories that circulate within the Jewish community about specif...

Rabbi Alexander Rosenberg played a crucial role in the development of organized kashrut supervision in America. Prior to his involvement, the Orthodox rabbin...

Rabbi Nota Greenblatt, known for his extraordinary level of chesed and mastery of Torah knowledge, was a respected figure in the Jewish community. He dedicat...

Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, a longtime RFR with OU Kosher, was known for his dedication to kashrut and his encyclopedic knowledge of kosher ingredients and factor...

Rabbi Chaim Yisroel Belsky was known for his immense intellect, encompassing a deep understanding of Torah and the scientific and mathematical knowledge to a...

This photo essay showcases a collection of ads from past and present Jewish publications, including the Orthodox Union (OU) National Convention program in 19...

In this article, the Orthodox Union explores the future of food and its implications for Jewish dietary laws. It highlights how advancements in technology, s...

This article discusses the Orthodox Union's (OU) Kosher certification program and provides some facts and figures related to its operations. The OU is one of...

The technology behind OU Kosher, the world's largest kashrut agency, plays a crucial role in ensuring the certification and accessibility of kosher-certified...

In this article, the author discusses the desire for warming and nourishing foods during the cold winter months. They share recipes for triple mushroom, meat...

"Bible Dynamics: Contemporary Torah Commentary" is a multi-volume work by Dr. Pinchas Polonsky, a Jewish scholar and educator. The commentary is based on the...

"Demystifying Differences Between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews" by Rabbi Haim Jachter provides a comprehensive exploration of the different practices and cu...

"The Power of Shabbos: Shabbat and Electricity in the 21st Century" by Rabbi Chaim Jachter explores the halachic issues surrounding the use of electricity on...

The author recounts his experience with different prayer customs, specifically Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard. Growing up, he was accustomed to Ashkenaz b...

Several letters in this issue of Jewish Action address the topic of the teacher shortage in Jewish day schools. Retired teachers are proposed as a valuable r...

The topic of loyalty is explored in this text, highlighting the confusion and ambiguity surrounding loyalty in various situations and relationships. The auth...

The article emphasizes the importance of seeing and addressing the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are often invisible within the Jewish co...

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph reflects on his personal journey of learning and education. He discusses the importance of experiential learning and h...

The author highlights the value of bringing Jewish teens from different religious backgrounds together to study Torah and build connections. They share examp...

The Winter 2022 issue of Inside the OU highlights various happenings within the Orthodox Union (OU). It features the introduction of the new Global OU Headqu...

A $1.1 million gift has been donated by the Kohn family from Vancouver to establish the Toni Kohn House, a permanent youth center in Sderot, Israel. The cent...

The OU celebrated the opening of their new headquarters in Manhattan with a mezuzah ceremony and a Chanukat Habayit celebration. The OU Women's Initiative in...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has launched a safety initiative to promote the use of reflective belts during the Yamim Tovim season, specifically Sukkot, to combat...

Dr. Jay Robinow, a semi-retired radiation oncologist in Kansas City, Missouri, has devoted over fifteen years to building sukkot for both his local Jewish co...

Dr. Jay Robinow from Kansas City has been volunteering for fifteen years to build sukkot for members of the city's Jewish community, as well as for Jews acro...

Rabbi Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky, known as Reb Chaim, was a highly esteemed Torah scholar known for his vast knowledge and wisdom. Despite not performin...

Rav Chaim Kanievsky was a unique and revered figure in the world of Torah study. His diligence, encyclopedic knowledge, and miracles were legendary. He was b...

Rav Chaim Kanievsky, a revered Torah scholar, left a lasting impact on the Jewish community. His dedication to Torah study and commitment to living a life fo...

Jewish outreach, or kiruv, is still active and has had some successes, although it has changed from its heyday in the 1990s. There are challenges such as ass...

Jewish organizations are increasingly turning to social media as a tool for outreach and engagement. Platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook provide a ...

This article discusses the challenges of teaching and practicing tzniut (modesty) in today's oversharing world. The author, a mother of four teenage daughter...

In this essay, the author discusses the challenges of teaching modesty (tzenius) to teenagers, particularly in a world of constant social media and overshari...

This article provides do-ahead recipes for the Jewish holiday season, specifically for Rosh Hashanah. The recipes include Maple-Glazed Mini Squash, Quick-Pic...

The misconception that every four cubits one walks in the Land of Israel is a mitzvah is incorrect. The Gemara praises the Land of Israel and states that wal...

Shayna Goldberg's book "What Do You Really Want? Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Lifes Crossroads and in Everyday Living" analyzes the difficulties peop...

Geula Twersky's "Song of Riddles: Deciphering the Song of Songs" is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of the Song of Songs. Twersky proposes that the lover...

Rabbi Gidon Rothstein's book, "Judaism of the Poskim," analyzes responsa literature to determine the main topics of importance in Orthodox Judaism. He finds ...

Five years ago, the author and their siblings were grieving the recent loss of their mother and were not emotionally ready to celebrate Simchas Torah, a holi...

In the article "Moving Out of Town," Rabbi Simon Taylor discusses the correlation between both parents working outside the home and parents being less involv...

The American Orthodox Jewish community has faced numerous challenges throughout its history, including economic struggles, dislocation, religious illiteracy,...

This text discusses the importance of government advocacy in the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights the historical precedent set by figures like Joseph...