Union of Orthodox Synagogues

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

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 Judah Leo Landau (1915–1942) Louis Rabinowitz (1945–1961) Bernard M. Casper (1963–1987) Cyril Harris (1988–2004) Warren Goldstein (2005–)

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