Tag: Orthodox Union

The text explores the concept of tzenius (modesty) and its implications for communal leaders, particularly focusing on the multifaceted nature of tzenius in Jewish thought.
Several leading Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and Orthodox Union, boycotted a meeting on campus antisemitism with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona after progressive groups were invited.
Several major Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on combating antisemitism in schools because they were uncomfortable sharing the virtual room with progressive Jewish groups like Bend the Arc and Truah.
Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover.
Joe Lieberman, a prominent figure in American Orthodox Judaism, demonstrated the importance of bringing Jewish values into the public sphere during an Orthodox Union forum in 1998, leading to the establishment of the OU Advocacy Center in Washington.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent figure in Lithuanian Jewry, advocates for strict insularity to shield the Jewish community from external influences.
Amid a concerning rise in antisemitism in the U.S., President Biden initially spoke out against it but has been criticized for not addressing the issue more recently.
Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, which has been allocated to safeguard nonprofit institutions against hate and violence through the Department of Homeland Security.
Amidst the Purim-to-Pesach holiday season, Rabbi Moshe Hauer reflects on the current prevalence of prosemitism and its impact on Jewish identity.
Torat Imecha Nach Yomi is a program that involves women studying a chapter of Nach (Hebrew Bible) each day, following a cycle that spans Neviim and Kesuvim.
The article discusses the evolving acceptance of wearing yarmulkes in professional settings, particularly in the author's experience working at law and accounting firms in New York City.
In the wake of a tragic event, the theme of unity among the Jewish people emerges strongly, with acts of kindness and solidarity across different Jewish communities being highlighted.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin discusses his mental health journey.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side of New York City unveiled a 35-foot-long challah with the aim of breaking a world record.
This article reflects on the emotional and devastating three weeks following the Simchas Torah massacre in Israel, during which the IDF bombed Gaza and a ground invasion began.
Biden administration officials have pledged to create a plan within two weeks to address the increase in antisemitism on American college campuses since Hamas's attack on Israel.
The Orthodox Union (O.U.) has granted kosher certification to lab-grown poultry products from Israeli startup SuperMeat, marking a significant development in the application of Jewish dietary laws to emerging food technologies.
Rabbi Matis Greenblatt, a highly talented and dedicated literary editor, played a crucial role in transforming the Orthodox Union's in-house newsletter, Jewish Action, into a successful magazine.
This article discusses the issue of singlehood within the Orthodox Jewish community.
This article discusses the issue of singlehood within the Jewish community, particularly in Orthodox circles.
This article discusses the issue of polarization and outrage in society, including within the Orthodox Jewish community.
The author discusses the concept of answering the call from God and how Avraham was chosen to respond to it.
The Orthodox Union (OU) is expanding its focus on North American Jewish communal growth with the new Savitsky Communal Growth Initiative, made possible by a major gift from Steve and Genie Savitsky.
The Orthodox Union (OU) faced backlash when it certified Herrs roast pork-flavored potato chips as kosher, despite there being no actual pork or meat byproducts in the ingredients.
This article discusses the significance of Israel's 75th anniversary and how it is being perceived by different sectors of the Jewish community.