About Us
The OU Israel Center Team
Phil Chernofsky
Educational Director
Phil Chernofsky was born and raised in New York where he was active in Bnei Akiva, shul youth groups and NCSY for many years. As an educator, Phil taught Jewish Studies, math and science at Yeshiva of Central Queens until his aliyah in 1981. After making aliyah, Phil joined OU Israel as educational director of the Israel Center. He produces OU Israel’s popular weekly Torah publication, Torah Tidbits, and broadcasts a weekly radio show, Torah Tidbits Audio, carried by http://www.ouradio.org and http://www.israelnationalradio.com. He and his wife, Toni, live in Ramot Eshkol where they enjoy much nachat from their children and grandchildren.
What We Do
About The Programs
Our programs aim to create Jewish environments which welcome and accept each individual. The programs continuously evolve with the spiritual and physical needs of the people we work with.
OU Israel Center
A center where Jews can connect, explore and revitalize their relationship with Torah, Israel and the Jewish people. Find out More
Makom Balev
A youth group with a mission to embrace, empower and inspire Israel’s youth. Find out More
Mashiv HaRuach - Soldiers
Connecting Israel’s soldiers with land of Israel to instill pride and passion for our nation and our country. Find out More
Oraita
A unique hangout encouraging Jewish identity and social responsibility in Israeli teens. Find out More
News
Women's Mission to Israel
OU Israel is proud to present a fabulous Women’s Mission to Israel
Radio show hosted by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Avi Berman and Yisroel Goren.
Radio show hosted by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Avi Berman and Yisroel Goren. Listen to an inspiring discussion regarding important issues that affect today’s youth living in Israel. (In Hebrew)
http://www.ouisrael.org/audio/detail/radio-show-hosted-by-rabbi-shmuel-eliyahu-rabbi-avi-berman-and-yisroel-gore/