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What happens when two OU leaders sit down with their mentors? You get a conversation filled with a trip down memory lane, career-defining advice, unexpected insights, and plenty of wisdom. In the latest Oh, You? Podcast episode, our EVP Josh Joseph sat down with our CHRO Josh Gottesman, MBA, SHRM-SCP to talk about his leadership journey, the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and the mentors who helped shape his career. We took that conversation a step further with a live panel at OU HQ, featuring the Josh duo and their own mentors, Yeshiva University President Emeritus Richard Joel and Lenny Bessler, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Together, they explored the impact of mentorship, the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, and how great leadership is built over time. It was a powerful reminder that behind every great leader is a mentor who helped guide the way. Who has been a mentor in your life? Drop their name in the comments and give them a shoutout! Want to hear more about the power of mentorship? Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/e6ZjvEaC

The Orthodox Union joins with klal Yisrael in mourning the loss of murdered hostages Tsachi Idan, Ohad Yahalomi, Shlomo Mantzur, and Itzik Elgarat H'yd. May their neshamot have an aliyah. Please join us in continuing to pray for the safe release of the remaining hostages.

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