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–)