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Some Thoughts on the OU’s Upcoming Beer Policy Changes [Video Essay]
As a lot of people are still curious/confused regarding the recently announced policy change by the Orthodox Union (OU), I have published a video essay with some thoughts on it with two weeks to go before its implementation:
Orthodox Union Issues Policy Change for 2026 (& Beyond) Regarding Beer
In a letter published to its food service proprietors and mashgichim, the Orthodox Union (herein referred to as OU) announced a new beer policy today that will go into effect at the beginning of 2026. Beer Policy Change As of the first of January, “all beer served in OU establishments or at certified functions or […]