In this episode of Oh, You?, OU’s EVP and COO, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, sits down with Avi and Sara Schwartz, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind OU-JLIC at Rutgers University. What began with a small group of students during COVID has grown into a massive and vibrant Jewish community—thanks to the Schwartz’s unique blend of warmth, passion, and purpose. In this episode, they reflect on their deep roots within the OU through both JLIC and NCSY, building a home-away-from-home for hundreds of students, and how a personal hardship led to a life-changing connection.

Advocating for a Brighter Tomorrow.

Teach Coalition’s Chief Engagement Officer, Katie Katz, has always been passionate about community involvement. In this episode of the Oh You? podcast, she sits down with OU’s EVP and COO, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, to share how she journeyed beyond local community engagement to the broader political arena to create an even greater impact. Together, they explore the power of advocacy, Teach’s achievements in creating accessible Jewish education, and the beauty of seeing the Jewish community come together to drive meaningful change.

When Torah Meets Technology.

In 2018, Rabbi Moshe Schwed, Director of All Torah, faced the challenge of merging Daf Yomi with cutting-edge technology to make Torah learning accessible worldwide. What began as a single app has grown into a revolutionary network of apps, with over 185,000 downloads. On this episode of Oh, You?, Rabbi Schwed joins EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph to share his journey into the digital age, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the transformative power of following Hashem’s guidance.

Belonging.

When Chani Hermann, Associate Director of Yachad, started her career at Yachad, she didn’t think that 25 years later she would still be making lifelong connections. Watch as she sits with our EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph on the newest episode of the Oh, You? podcast to share how Yachad taught her what belonging means, how to find it, and how to help others find belonging in their own lives.