OU Israel is the Israel branch of the Orthodox Union (OU), a non-profit organization founded in 1898 devoted to inspiring, engaging and strengthening the greater Jewish community. For over 45 years, OU Israel has been making a difference in Israel, shaping the lives of children and adults, immigrants and native Israelis, visitors and residents, and soldiers and civilians, from every segment of Israeli society. Our goal is to develop a proactive commitment to Jewish heritage and to foster Jewish pride and unity.