Reply To: OU = MO?

I think the kashrus division of the OU can’t really be said to have any particular affiliation; they just make sure things are kosher. They aren’t particularly machmir or particularly maykil; the decisions are made by a great Rabbinic board (R’ Yisroel Belsky, R’ Hershel Shachter, and R’ Menachem Genak) and carried out by professional and dedicated mashgichim.

But who makes the decisions not related to kashrus? When the OU releases a statement, who wrote it? Who approved it? I see the OU has a president, several vice presidents, a board of directors and a board of governors. Are any or all of them involved in these decisions? Is there any type of Rabbinic board or oversight?

Joseph:

What makes you say that the OU is affiliated with the RCA?