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Union of Orthodox Synagogues

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The Union of Orthodox Synagogues (UOS) is the coordinating body of Orthodox Synagogues in South Africa.

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Activities

  • The UOS maintains a Beth Din, The Johannesburg Beth Din
  • The Office of the Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein
  • The Kashrut Division supervises the production of kosher foodstuffs
  • Fights missionaries through Jews for Judaism
  • Publishes a magazine Jewish Tradition
  • Maintains a Community Development Division helping affiliated synagogues develop and grow.
  • Hosts The Sinai Indaba - an annual Torah convention featuring international Jewish thinkers and leaders.

    • Chief Rabbis

  • Joseph H. Hertz (1898–1911) (unofficial)
  • Judah Loeb Landau (1915–1942)
  • Louis Rabinowitz (1945–1961)
  • Bernard M. Casper (1963–1987)
  • Cyril Harris (1988–2004)
  • Warren Goldstein (2005–present)

    • References

    Union of Orthodox Synagogues Wikipedia
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