Bayla Sheva Brenner

I Got My Job Through—OU’s First-Ever Job & Aliyah Fair In Israel Draws Huge Crowd

The OU’s Home Away from Home: A Place for Teenage Olim

With American aliyah on the rise, a growing number of English-speaking teenagers are facing difficulties adjusting to Israeli society. In some cases, the inability to adjust socially, academically or emotionally…

Capitol-izing on Summer: OU’s IPA Internship Program

If you’re interested in catching a glimpse of the Orthodox Jewish world’s future community leaders, come to Washington, DC, this summer. For twenty summers and running, the Orthodox Union’s (OU)…

Next Stop, Bombay! The Life of a Wandering Mashgiach

Dr. Avraham Meyer’s idea of a dream vacation is exploring his Manchester, England backyard and getting to sleep in his own bed for more than three nights in a row.…

The Spiritual Power of Pain

Miracles aren’t always easy to recognize. Some are obvious, and others come and go unseen. But more striking and enduring than the miracle itself is how the recipient responds to…

Listening to Their Souls: The OU’s Zula Gives Israeli Teens at Risk a Fighting Chance

It’s Motzei Shabbat in Israel. Among the families across the country gathering to hear Havdalah, a number are dreading the coming of night, knowing their sons and daughters will soon…

OU Strengthens Parenting Skills

“Parents need to know what normal teenage behavior is and when it crosses the line and requires intervention,” says Frank Buchweitz, national director of Community Services and Special Projects at…

Rabbi Mordechai Piron: Israel’s Rabbi on the Front lines

General Mordechai Piron fought in four Israeli wars without a grenade, M-16 or Uzi. Armed with a holy sefer Torah and the power of an encouraging word, for thirty-four years…