OU Israel Inaugurates New Headquarters
OU Israel presenting Mayor of Yerushalayim Moshe Lion and Mayor of Sderot Alon Davidi with miniature olive trees in appreciation of their commitment and dedication to the residents of Israel and their partnerships with the OU. Left to right: OU Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi, Yerushalayim Mayor Moshe Lion, OU Israel President Stuart Hershkowitz, OU President Mitch Aeder, OU Israel Executive Director Rabbi Avi Berman.
Marking New Chapter of Growth and Expansion
Hundreds of friends and supporters of OU Israel, including distinguished political leaders and families impacted by the war, attended OU Israel’s inauguration of its new headquarters in Yerushalayim’s Har Hotzvim neighborhood. Held in February, the event signaled the beginning of a new chapter for the organization, reflecting its remarkable expansion in recent years. “The inauguration of our new headquarters represents a major milestone in implementing our organizational strategy to strengthen our work with at-risk teens and support English-speaking olim in Israel,” said Executive Director of OU Israel Rabbi Avi Berman. Attendees included OU President Mitch Aeder, OU Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, OU Israel President Stuart Hershkowitz, and Rabbi Avi Berman. President of Israel Isaac Herzog shared a pre-recorded message commending the organization for its growth and expansion. One of the most emotional moments of the event was when Chani Shlomo, widow of fallen officer Adir Shlomo, hy”d, from Sderot, delivered remarks. Shlomo spoke about the support OU Israel has provided her son, Liav, a participant in the OU Israel Teen Center in Sderot, since his father’s death in the October 7 attack.
The mezuzah-affixing ceremony was led by the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, who expressed his appreciation for OU Israel’s long-standing partnership. From Left: Moshe Lion, Rabbi Eliyahu, OU Israel Chief Operating Officer Natan Kandler (back) and Rabbi Berman.
OU Director of Anglo Engagement and Programming Esti Moskovitz addressing the crowd.
Ms. Moskovitz with OU Israel Board Member and NCSY Israel Board Chair Yigal Marcus and his wife, Caryn.
Left to right: Jerusalem Foundation President Arik Grebelsky, Mr. Hershkowitz, Owner of Mishpacha Media Group Eli Paley.