Programs/Events

Have a Hot Kosher Question? Call the OU Kosher Hotline and We’ll Set You Straight

Since OU Kosher is seen as “The Lexus of Kosher,” consumers turn to the OU for much of their kashrut information.

The complexities of Jewish Kosher law are such that questions about what is and what is not kosher or other aspects of the halacha arise at all times, not only from those who currently keep kosher, but also from those who are considering doing so. Even rabbis, with their deep grounding in Jewish texts, need advice at times from the experts on the finer points of kashrut.

Caption: OU Honors G. Jacobs Of Forest Hills With Kashrut Chair

At a warm, heartfelt and elegant event, one of the Orthodox Union’s most enthusiastic and long-standing leaders, Gustave Jacobs of Forest Hills, NY, and his wife Henriette, were honored at the naming and dedication of the Henriette and Gustave Jacobs Chair in Kashrut Education in the OU Kosher Division. The cocktail reception and buffet dinner, attended by a large gathering of Jewish communal leaders, was held recently at OU headquarters in New York.

OU KOSHER Is “Coming To A Yeshiva Near You:” To Shed Light On The Ever More Complex World Of Kosher C

Orthodox Union rabbis are “Coming to a Yeshiva Near You!” to shed light on the ever more complex world of kosher certification in light of new foods, ingredients, and machinery which are continually coming into existence.

OU Kashrut- Current Issues In Kosher Certification

Liquor, insects, boiling temperatures and international affairs — what do all these have in common? These topics, among many others, were examined at the Orthodox Union’s annual Kashrut Conference, held April 30-May 1 at the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel in New Jersey.

OU KOSHER To Present Harry H. Beren ASKOU8 Program: 2 Summer Seminars In Kosher Education

As the largest and most respected kosher certifying agency in the world, the Orthodox Union naturally is deeply interested in training the kashrut professionals of the future, who will work for both the OU and other organizations, including their local Vaad HaKashrut. As a result, OU Kosher this summer will once again offer two advanced seminars in kosher education, comprising the Harry H. Beren program.

Harry H. Beren Foundation Grant Provides Valuable Support to Orthodox Union’s Growing List of Kosher

The Orthodox Union’s ever-expanding list of programs of kosher education are beneficiaries of a grant from the Harry H. Beren Foundation of Lakewood, NJ., in memory of Mr. Harry H. Beren z”l.

Orthodox Union and Rabbinical Council of America Present Annual Pre-Passover Kashrut Seminar

The Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America presented their annual Pre-Passover Seminar for Rabbis this week, addressing a variety of issues that involve the laws of kashrut and holiday observance. The program was webcast and viewed by rabbis around the country and as far away as Germany. Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld was Program Coordinator.

OU Kosher Announces Two New Programs

Kosher Tidbits, debuts this week (February 14) on OU Radio; A Rabbinical road show to travel across North America.

OU Kosher Is Coming To A Synagogue Near You To Address Kosher Needs of People In A Secular Workplace

OU Kosher is coming to a synagogue near you to address kosher needs of people in a secular workplace; program is to be Launched this month.

OU Kosher Announces Grant To Establish The Harry H. Beren ASK OU Community Lecture Series

The Orthodox Union’s Ask OU Community Lecture Series today announced the receipt of a grant from the Harry H. Beren Foundation of Lakewood, NJ, in memory of Mr. Beren z”l.