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A Giant Step Backward in the Moral Progress of Society

New York Governor Hochul announced that she will support and sign the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, which legalizes state-sanctioned suicide.

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OU Statement on Australia Terror Attack

An act of violent extremism targeting a Jewish religious gathering at the most public expression of Jewish faith. This was a direct assault on Jewish life.

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New Beer Requirements for OU Kosher Venues Starting 2026

Over the last several years, changes in beer production have prompted OU Kosher to require reliable kosher certification for all beer served at OU establishments and events, effective January 1, 2026

Watch OU Kosher COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant Explain the Updated Policies Read in JNS

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Remembering EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt"l

View the levaya recording, articles, tributes and more.

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Makom Kavuah: Every Child Should Have a Place in Shul

Kol Echad (formerly Ashiva) guides shuls on how to set up shul mentors – handpicked, trained, and professionally supported adults to sit with your child in shul.

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The Stories of Our Heroes

Join Rabbi Yisrael Motzen as he interviews some of those who participated in the OU’s B’Yachad Lanetzach project, which pairs shuls and schools with fallen soldiers to commemorate.

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A Giant Step Backward in the Moral Progress of Society

A Giant Step Backward in the Moral Progress of Society

Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will support and sign the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, which legalizes state-sanctioned suicide, early next year is...

Landmark Orthodox Union Mission Brings Israeli Rabbis to the U.S. to Build Bridges and Foster Unity

Landmark Orthodox Union Mission Brings Israeli Rabbis to the U.S. to Build Bridges and Foster Unity

Designed to promote understanding and collaboration, the trip brought 20 Israeli rabbis to leading American Orthodox Jewish communities to exchange ideas and strengthen ties....

Industry Leaders from Four Continents Explore Innovations, Gain Chizuk, and Share Knowledge in Eruvin at the OU and National Eruv Initiative’s Third Annual City Eruv Conference

Industry Leaders from Four Continents Explore Innovations, Gain Chizuk, and Share Knowledge in Eruvin at the OU and National Eruv Initiative’s Third Annual City Eruv Conference

Unveils New Technological Advances in the Field of Eruvin Keeping hundreds of eruvin kosher worldwide is a complex, time-consuming, and often hazardous job for...

Upcoming Jewish Holidays

Asara B’Teves: History and Destiny

Asara B’Teves: History and Destiny

By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein December 29, 2025

Asara B’Tevet: Yom HaKaddish HaKlali

Asara B’Tevet: Yom HaKaddish HaKlali

By Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler December 26, 2025

The Tenth of Teves

The Tenth of Teves

By Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein December 22, 2025

Asara B’Tevet: Fasting on Erev Shabbos

Asara B’Tevet: Fasting on Erev Shabbos

By Rabbi Hershel Schachter January 9, 2025

Upcoming Holidays

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Ends in the evening of Feb 2, 2026
Fast of Esther
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Ends in the evening of Mar 2, 2026
Purim
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Ends in the evening of Mar 3, 2026
Shushan Purim
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Ends in the evening of Mar 4, 2026

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Top 10 Most Valuable Food Brands of 2025: OU Kosher Brands at the Center

Top 10 Most Valuable Food Brands of 2025: OU Kosher Brands at the Center

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Conagra’s 2025 Snacking Report: OU Kosher Products at the Center of Key Trends

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