Thursday, January 5, 2023

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OU Leadership, Synagogue Delegates Unanimously Elect Mitchel Aeder as 18th OU President
OU Leadership, Synagogue Delegates Unanimously Elect Mitchel Aeder as 18th OU President
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This week, Mitchel Aeder began his term as the 18th president of the OU. Aeder takes over from Mark (Moishe) Bane, who served as OU president for the past six years.

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Hundreds of Jewish teens spent their winter break strengthening their commitment to Torah and Judaism.

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