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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Plant

During the course of a year, 400 RFR’s travel across the roads and skyways encircling this busy planet to ensure that the world’s food factories produce products fit for the kosher consumers’ consumption. While guaranteeing the highest standards of kashrut, these indispensable trips often produce tasty food for thought as well.

Integrated Pharmaceuticals Gains OU Kosher Certification

Integrated Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that, after successful completion of inspection of its production facility, the company received the Kosher Certification from the Orthodox Union (OU) for all of its products.

A New OU Kosher Video Release: The Mesorah Of Kosher Birds And Animals

Experience this video of the historic one day ASK OU conference about the Mesorah of Kosher Birds and Animals in its entirety.

The Seventh Annual ASK OU Internship Program

The seventh annual ASK OU internship program–the most intensive kosher education program to train rabbinic field representatives in the art and science of kashrut–was held this past summer at OU headquarters and in the field.

An OU Program Brings A Busy Kosher Kitchen To Cornell

OU brings the most trusted Kosher Supervision to Cornell University.

Clarification Of The Second Cut At Agriprocessors

An explanation of the second cut done at the Agriprocessors abattoir.

Setting The Record Straight On Kosher Slaughter

An Op-ed Setting the Record Straight on the Kosher Slaughter at Agriprocessors in Iowa

Message From Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb And Rabbi Menachem Genack

Schechita: Setting the Facts Straight

Statement Of Rabbis And Certifying Agencies On Recent Publicity On Kosher Slaughter

As rabbis and certifying agencies involved in the supervision of kosher meat slaughter in the United States, we are deeply concerned that the recent publicity surrounding the videotape released by a group called People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals may lead to misconceptions about the practices depicted on the videotape and, more generally, about […]

OU Joins Aquathin Corp. USA’s Silver Anniversary Celebration

IN 2005 the Aquathin Corp. USA will celebrate its Silver Anniversary,
and among those wishing the firm a Happy Anniversary is the Orthodox Union, given the close working relationship they share.