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Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, Avera Mengistu, Eliya Cohen, Tal Shoham, Hisham al-Sayed.💙🎗️ !ברוך מתיר אסורים Baruch Hashem for their safe return! Please join us in continuing to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages.

The October 7 image of Shiri Bibas captured the essence of that dark day and the contrast between its two sides: a horrified and fiercely protective Jewish mother shielding her beautiful children from the rampaging Hamas monsters lacking even a shred of humanity. For 500 days we hoped that the joyous innocence of Ariel and Kfir would overcome the darkness of their captors, but only because we continue to naively underestimate the depths of Hamas' depravity and hatred of anything human, as further demonstrated by their diabolical separation of the children from their mother. Peace will come with moral clarity, when the world recognizes and upholds the human side of this conflict and erases the utter wickedness of the unrepentant promoters and celebrants of evil. We share in the grief of the Bibas and Lifshitz families and we continue to pray for Shiri, the other remaining hostages and their families. 🧡💔🧡💔🧡

🚨 Next Tuesday: For Single Men and Women! 🚨 Join us for Let's Get Real: Candid Conversations on the Dating Journey at Young Israel of the West Side! Moderated by Rabbi Yitzchak Gettinger, this insightful discussion will feature: 💬 Rabbi Moshe Hauer (EVP, Orthodox Union) – Opportunities and Challenges 💬 Dr. Efrat Sobolofsky (Director, YUConnects) – Interacting with Your Matchmaker 💬 Channah Cohen (Researcher) – The OU Study on Singlehood 📅 Tuesday, February 25th at 8 PM 📍 Young Israel of the West Side Don't miss this engaging and interactive conversation—Register now at www.yiws.org! 🎉

Alexander (Sasha), Sagui, Iair! 💙🎗️  ברוך מתיר אסורים Baruch Hashem for their safe return! Please join us in continuing to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages.

You already say Tehillim, why not truly learn it? Join 15,000 women worldwide as we start Sefer Tehillim with the OU Women’s Initiative and go from saying Tehillim to truly praying Tehillim. Sign up at ouwomen.org/nach25

“K’ish echad belav echad.” That was the energy at the Orthodox Union's Biennial Convention and Gala. Every Ish (individual) brings their Lev (heart), their passions and talents, so that together, we can strengthen our community. This is something we do at the OU. Yes, we’re famous for OU Kashrut, but “beyond the symbol”? We advance communal solutions with so many individuals contributing their skills towards advocacy, education, belonging, and so much more. But this lesson is not just for our team. Every Jew has a role, whether as a lay leader, a professional, a volunteer, or advocate. One nation, with countless individuals who can use their skills to move our community forward.

📢 Attention recent and soon-to-be college grads looking for a life-changing full-time work experience starting in late August📢 The Orthodox Union is proud to welcome applicants for the 3rd year of its Executive Fellowship program! Take a first look at our newly completed video, or learn more and apply to the Executive Fellowship by visiting: Ou.org/Fellowship

Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, Or Levy! 💙🎗️  ברוך מתיר אסורים Baruch Hashem for their safe return! Please join us in continuing to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages.

Last night, we held a Chanukat Habayit for our new OU Israel headquarters in Har Hotzvim. The evening’s theme, Unity & Growth, reflected the OU's strategic vision for this move to expand our programming and impact thousands more English-speaking olim and at-risk Israeli teens in Yerushalayim and the entire country. Attendees included OU President Mitch Aeder, OU EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, OU Israel President Stuart Hershkowitz, OU Israel Executive Director Rabbi Avi Berman, board members, staff and volunteers, families impacted by the war, community leaders, and program participants. The event featured highlights from our many programs and recognized Moshe Lion, Mayor of Yerushalayim, and Alon Davidi, Mayor of Sderot, in appreciation of their commitment and dedication to the residents of Israel and their partnerships with the OU. President Isaac Herzog shared a pre-recorded blessing for the OU commending the organization for its growth and expansion. We look forward to welcoming many more people into our new space, as we continue to expand our programming and partnerships.

Yarden, Ofer, Keith! 💙🎗️  ברוך מתיר אסורים Baruch Hashem for their safe return! Please join us in continuing to pray for the safe return of the remaining hostages.