Rabbi Menachem Genack

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High Steaks: The Kashrus of Lab-Grown Meat

Rabbi Menachem Genack in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

Lab-grown meat, also known as clean or synthetic meat, is meat grown in a lab from animal cells.

Excerpt: “Night and Day” from Letters to President Clinton

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 18 Apr

Senator Joe Lieberman contributed a Torah-based essay to a book called Letters to President ClintonBiblical Lessons on Faith and Leadership, a compilation of insights sent to President Bill Clinton by Rabbi Menachem Genack and other notable figures.

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Joe Lieberman’s Love of Shabbat

Rabbi Menachem Genack in Jewish Action · 18 Apr

Former Senator Joe Lieberman was widely admired for his steadfast commitment to observing Shabbat, despite the challenges it posed during his career as a United States senator.

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Reviews in Brief – Spring 2024

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

Rabbi Menachem Genack's "Gan Shoshanim, vol. 1" offers Torah essays that blend insights from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik with Brisker-style analysis, presenting a structured exploration of Talmudic topics like prayer, holidays, sacrifices, and purity.

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Centennial Spotlight: Rabbi Yacov Halevi Lipschutz

Rabbi Menachem Genack in Jewish Action · 3 Sep 2023

Rabbi Yacov Halevi Lipschutz, the predecessor of Rabbi Menachem Genack at OU Kosher from 1977 to 1980, was a highly respected and knowledgeable figure in the field of kashrut.

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Hecksher havoc: Should roast pork-flavored potato chips be certified kosher?

LMarkoe in Forward · 8 Aug 2023

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.

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Letters – Summer 2023

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

The Summer 2023 issue of Letters in the OU Kosher Centennial edition received positive feedback, with readers expressing appreciation for the detailed history of kashrus supervision and its significance.

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Centennial Spotlight: Nathan K. Gross (1911-1985)

Rabbi Julius Berman in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

Nathan K. Gross, also known as "Nator" or "Mr. Kashrut," played a crucial role in establishing kashrut certification in America.

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Keeping Kosher, Becoming American

Dr. Rafael Medoff in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

This article discusses the significant role that the Orthodox Union (OU) has played in revolutionizing kosher cuisine in the United States and securing the place of Orthodox Jewry in American society.

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Rabbi Menachem Genack

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

Rabbi Menachem Genack has served as CEO of OU Kosher since 1980.

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Rabbi Julius Berman

Nechama Carmel in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

In this article, Rabbi Julius Berman discusses his involvement with the OU Kosher and the importance of maintaining high standards in kashrut certification.

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Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, zt”l

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

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

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The Technology Behind OU Kosher

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

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

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Inside the OU – Winter 2022

Sara Goldberg in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

The Winter 2022 issue of Inside the OU highlights various happenings within the Orthodox Union (OU).

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Inside the OU – Winter 2022

Sara Goldberg in Jewish Action · 6 Dec 2022

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

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The Modern Orthodox Vote and the Episcopalian Turn

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2017

In exploring the voting patterns of Orthodox Jews, particularly those in the Modern Orthodox community, the discussion highlights a shift towards supporting Republican candidates.

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New Books from OU Press

Jewish Action · 21 Jun 2016

Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell address and reinterpretation of earlier Torah sections, presenting fresh insights and interpretations.

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