At the Heartbeat of Jewish Life

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AT THE HEARTBEAT OF JEWISH LIFE

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• OU Kosher

• Yachad

• NCSY

• OU Advocacy Center

• OU Press

• OU Israel

• Jewish Action Magazine

• Teach Coalition

• Karasick Department of Synagogue Initiatives

• Community Projects & Partnerships

• Women's Initiative

• Impact Accelerator

• Torah Initiatives

• Seif OU-JLIC

• Israel Free Spirit

WORLD’S LARGEST KOSHER CERTIFIER.

OU Kosher combines the highest halachic standards with expertise in modern food production – bringing you a variety of kosher food wherever you are.

1,394,323

OU Kosher certified products around the world.

IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS.

Yachad helps every single Jew –regardless of ability – find their place in the community and access the opportunities life has to offer.

The largest Orthodox provider of summer programs for individuals with disabilities in the world, with 25 summer programs.

OUR TEENS TODAY. OUR LEADERS TOMORROW.

Through its rich and diverse programming, NCSY inspires thousands of teens to form a deep connection with their Jewish identity, the Jewish people, and Israel, transforming their futures and the Jewish future for all of us.

A record 32,000 teens impacted across public schools, yeshiva day schools, and high schools.

AN UNWAVERING VOICE IN WASHINGTON.

OU Advocacy works persistently and strategically in the nation’s capital to advance our community’s critical needs.

Fighting anti-semitism.

Delivering security funding for schools and shuls.

Strengthening support for Israel.

Successfully lobbied Congress to allocate $675M to federal security grants for Jewish schools, shuls, and other nonprofits.

More than double last year’s allocation.

TORAH INSIGHTS BROUGHT TO LIFE.

OU Press disseminates profound and insightful Torah messages that are engaging, compelling, and relevant to our times.

140+ books published on Torah, tefillah, halacha, Jewish philosophy, and more. FIND OUT MORE

UPLIFTING AT-RISK TEENS AND OLIM.

OU Israel brings the warmth and support of community to English-speaking olim and at-risk teens, with social, emotional, and spiritual programming for all ages.

94% of our Teen Centers’ “graduates” enter the IDF, compared to 35% of teens from similar neighborhoods.

WHAT’S ON OUR MINDS THESE DAYS?

Jewish Action explores the interests, concerns, and values of the Orthodox Jewish community in a highly relevant and thought-provoking way.

150,000 Jewish Action readers worldwide.

UNLOCKING MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR JEWISH SCHOOLS.

Teach Coalition advocates for and secures millions in funding for yeshivas and day schools, offsetting tuition costs, and helping all children access a Jewish education.

$150M in state funding allocated for Jewish private school students in Florida.

ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE.

Synagogue Initiatives keeps the pulse of communities strong and vibrant by supporting and advancing synagogue leadership.

1,000+ synagogues across North America within the OU network.

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES.

Community Projects and Partnerships pinpoints the most current and pressing challenges in our communities and designs innovative programs to meet those needs.

250 OU Relief Missions to disaster-stricken areas.

CONNECTING WOMEN. ENGAGING LEADERS.

Women’s Initiative is a global community offering learning programs and professional training that connect and support women in their unique roles.

15,000 registrants for Torat Imecha Nach Yomi.

A CATALYST FOR IMPACTFUL CHANGE.

Impact Accelerator empowers yearly cohorts of nonprofit entrepreneurs. Through impactful education, transformative mentorships, grants, and collaboration, these innovators create meaningful solutions to our communities’ challenges.

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH TORAH.

Torah Initiatives’ revolutionary Torah apps and diverse approaches to learning help tens of thousands of men and women make Torah a part of their lives every day.

160,000+ OU Torah app downloads. Over 3.3M hours learned.

EMPOWERING JEWISH STUDENTS ON CAMPUS.

JLIC is a home away from home on secular college campuses across North America and Israel. Offering Jewish students support, opportunities for Torah study and Jewish engagement, JLIC directors foster relationships with students that last throughout their Jewish journeys and extend beyond their college years.

23,413 students and young adults impacted in the last year.

70 campuses across North America and Israel offer JLIC programming.

ISRAEL IS FOR EVERY JEW.

With numerous trips each summer and winter, Israel Free Spirit Birthright gives every Jew the chance to explore their Jewish heritage and connect to their homeland.

778 participants on Israel Free Spirit trips to Israel during Summer 2024.

THE OU IS HERE TO

• Elevate Jewish life

• Engage Jews of all backgrounds

• Inspire passion for Judaism

• Create accessible Torah learning

• Strengthen family life

• Be the voice of Orthodox Judaism

• Help our communities thrive

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