The Orthodox Union’s achievements since its inception as a kosher certification agency 125 years ago were showcased at a gala honoring some of the people behind its success. “The … more

My mother is now well into her 90’s, and I am not referring to her age. My mother and her parents left Hungary in 1943 as the Nazis were closing in. The train ride across occupied Europe … more

The news and the images of the fiery destruction that has consumed parts of the Los Angeles area are startling and devastating. We recognize the fear and anxiety being experienced throughout the … more

Everyone has their favorite Chabad story. Here is mine. A friend once approached a Chabad  shaliach  (emissary) who would stand at the entrance to the subway station each and every … more

The Orthodox Union’s Teach Coalition is working overtime to bring out Jewish voters in the general election that ends on Nov. 5. “If we want our elected officials to defend … more

Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer posted this statement on motzei Shabbat. “Halleluka!” Our Sages noted that this rich word of praise was first used when … more

We Support and We Hold Responsible Today, the Government of Israel made one of the most morally and strategically complex and difficult decisions any group of elected officials can confront, … more

In a show of chizuk, 24 American shul communities are pairing with individual Israeli citizens, families and communities directly impacted by the horrific events of Oct. 7, thanks to an initiative … more

A few weeks ago, Rivki Lemmer of Brooklyn didn’t know that lab-grown meat existed. Now, after attending a week-long course run through the Orthodox Union, she feels well-versed in the … more

In an historic first, Jewish, Catholic and Islamic nonpublic school representatives united as one voice with Teach NYS at the New York State Capitol to lobby for an increase in nonpublic school … more