Tag: Orthodox Union

This text discusses the importance of trust in various aspects of life, with a focus on its significance in Jewish life.
In this article, Rabbi Josh Joseph discusses the importance of becoming better listeners, especially in the current digital age where distractions are abundant.
Jewish communities, feeling vulnerable after recent synagogue attacks, are actively seeking security funding.
Moses Feuerstein was the president of the Orthodox Union from 1954 to 1966, a time when Orthodox Jewry in America faced many challenges.
Harold M. Jacobs was a pioneer in American Orthodox leadership, demonstrating that one can maintain a traditional religious lifestyle while actively representing Jewish interests in the secular world.
The author reflects on their decision to pursue a career in law rather than in rabbinics due to their perceived limitations in Talmudic study and the need for job stability.
The article discusses the emergence of plant-based pork substitutes in the market and explores the Jewish perspective on consuming these products.
In this episode of Unorthodox, there are a few topics discussed.
The Meaningful People Podcast hosts, Yaakov and Eli Langer, have launched Kosher Money, a podcast about personal finance in the Jewish community.
In this article, Rabbi Moshe Hauer explores the importance of thinking big in religious life.
The author reflects on the importance of self-reflection and examination as the Orthodox Union (OU) looks towards the future.
Rabbi Joseph Karasick, former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away at the age of ninety-eight.
Rabbi Joseph Karasick, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy, recently passed away.
Rabbi Joseph Karasick, a prominent figure in the Orthodox Union (OU), recently passed away, leaving a void in the organization.
The author reflects on the concept of kavod, or honor, in Jewish communal life.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, a beloved teacher and mentor, had a profound impact on many people, including the author Nathan J. Diament.
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik embarked on a 3000-mile journey across Anatolia, Turkey, this summer to inspect nearly 300 kosher factories, which produce various kosher products like milk powder and dried fruit.
In episode 160 of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around Jewish superstitions, ranging from protection against the evil eye to beliefs about whistling.
In "Advocacy of the Faithful: A View from Washington, DC," Nathan J. Diament discusses the Orthodox Union's approach to political advocacy, focusing on a case involving President Obama's Iran nuclear deal.
The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked a heated debate, leading to a symposium by Lehrhaus to reflect on the issue.
The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community.
JLIC, the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, was established in 1996 by Rabbi Menachem Schrader to provide Orthodox leadership to students on American college campuses.
A symposium was convened by Lehrhaus to reflect on the Orthodox Union's recent statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues.
The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate, especially regarding ordination of women as rabbis.
The Orthodox Union's recent comprehensive responsum concerning professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has generated significant debate within the Jewish community.