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OU Op-Ed: Same-Sex “Marriage” & Religious Freedom in DC November 20, 2009 District of Columbia contemplates legislation to recognize same-sex marriage; Orthodox Union Op-Ed by by IPA Director Nathan J. Diament
OU STATEMENT ON JERUSALEM CONSTRUCTION November 17, 2009 The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, through its director of public policy Nathan Diament, issued the following statement commenting on the White House statement expressing its …
OU APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT’S LATEST RULING IN MEZUZAH CASE November 16, 2009 The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, applauded the ruling issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for …
Orthodox Voters - Change Again November 06, 2009 Orthodox Jewish voters are the shifting middle of American Jewish politics, and they helped winning candidates in several key contests in 2009.
ORTHODOX UNION STATEMENT ON MAINE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BALLOT RESULTS November 04, 2009 Today, the Orthodox Union issued a statement supporting the reversal of the Maine Legislature's enactment of same-sex marriage via a referendum voted on yesterday, November 3rd. …
ORTHODOX UNION WELCOMES PASSAGE OF ANTI-GOLDSTONE REPORT RESOLUTION November 03, 2009 Today, the Orthodox Union applauded the swift passage of H. Res. 867, a resolution condemning the UN Goldstone Report on Israeli military action in Gaza, by …
ORTHODOX UNION APPLAUDS INRODUCTION OF THE JERUSALEM EMBASSY RELOCATION ACT OF 2009 November 03, 2009
It IS Who Votes that counts October 30, 2009 Orthodox Union sends out Get Out the Vote flyers and more to all OU member synagogues in NYC, NJ and VA before the all important mayoral …
ORTHODOX UNION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION CONDEMNING GOLDSTONE REPORT October 30, 2009 The Orthodox Union commends the introduction of H.Res. 687, a resolution that calls on President Obama to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the …
URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO JOIN IN CONDEMNATION OF THE GOLDSTONE REPORT October 29, 2009 Call your Member of Congress today and urge him or her to join in cosponsorship of H.Res. 867, which condemns the UN Goldstone Report and calls …
OU APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF $19 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS October 20, 2009 Today, the United States Senate passed the Homeland Security Appropriations Act Conference Report. With it comes millions of dollars in security grants for nonprofits including many …
Orthodox Union Responds to Comments Regarding Gilad Shalit October 19, 2009 OU responds to comments by those claiming Gild Shalit should not be rescued because he is nonobservant.
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Jewish Disinheritance October 19, 2009 An Illinois court rules on a Jewish person's right to deny inheritance on the basis of intermarriage.
OU WELCOMES CHAIRMAN HOWARD BERMAN’S DECISION TO CONDUCT COMMITTEE MARKUP ON IRAN SANCTIONS BILL October 16, 2009 The Orthodox Union commended House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman on his decision to move forward legislation that would impose multilateral sanctions on Iran by …
OU APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF $19 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS October 15, 2009 OU APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF $19 MILLION IN HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS
Defining Moment for Who is Pro-Israel: Will UN Abet Assault on Jerusalem October 14, 2009 Will the UN capitulate to Palestinian demands? America's Jewish community - across denominational lines - speaks with one voice on Jerusalem.
GOVERNOR CORZINE MEETS ORTHODOX UNION LEADERSHIP October 12, 2009 New Jersey governor Jon S. Conzine met today with an array of Orthodox Union leadership to discuss issues ranging from private school funding to nonprofit security. …
ORTHODOX UNION DENOUNCES PALESTINIAN LEADERS’ CALL TO VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT UPON JERUSALEM October 05, 2009
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO PERMIT LULAVIM AND ETROGIM DURING AIRPLANE TRAVEL October 01, 2009 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has authorized a special travel period for the Sukkot holiday to accommodate observant Jewish travelers.
OU’s Annual Leadership Mission to Washington D.C. October 01, 2009 National lay and rabbinical leaders of the OU traveled to the nation's capital for the Union’s annual Leadership Mission to Washington.
Religious Groups Push for Climate Change Legislation September 29, 2009 Religious groups have begun to emerge as players in the movement towards better energy policy.
Education Secretary Plans to Listen to Us September 23, 2009 Education Secretary Plans to Listen to Us
ORTHODOX UNION’S NEW JERSEY DELEGATION MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IN WASHINGTON, DC September 17, 2009 On Tuesday, Orthodox Union leadership from New Jersey met with their members of congress to discuss key issues concerning the New Jersey Orthodox Jewish community. …
ORTHODOX UNION LEADERS MEET WITH OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS ON KEY ISSUES September 16, 2009 The Institute for Public Affairs division of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America hosted its annual Leadership Mission to Washington, DC on September 14-15. …
Vice President Joe Biden Hosts Rosh Hashanna Event September 10, 2009 Vice President Joe Biden Hosts Rosh Hashanna Event
CONGRESSMAN LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART MEETS ORTHODOX COMMUNITY September 03, 2009 At a town hall meeting in Miami's Young Israel of Kendall, Congressmen Lincoln Diaz-Balart spoke regarding the importance of the US-Israel relationship.
Pressing the Panic Button on Tuition September 03, 2009 In our business, you don't want to be the boy crying wolf. So it was a bit unusual for me to stand at a podium in …
Orthodox Jewish Conspiracy Theory Laid to Rest as Judge Throws Out Lawrence Lawsuit August 28, 2009 Orthodox Jewish Conspiracy Theory Laid to Rest as Judge Throws Out Lawrence Lawsuit
UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA REMEMBERS TED KENNEDY August 26, 2009 Statement upon the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy by Orthodox Union leadership...
Legal Battle Ends; Shabbat Elevator to be Installed August 21, 2009 Legal Battle Ends; Shabbat Elevator to be Installed
Inside the Beltway: President Obama and the ‘Kishkes’ test August 17, 2009 President Obama drew much support from Jewish voters, but he's still struggling with the "kishkes test," says Nathan J. Diament, director of public policy for the …
OU Joins in Asking NY Appellate Court to Defend Viability of Jewish Beth Din Court System August 12, 2009 In an amicus curiae brief filed today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and its amicus partners asked the New York state Appellate Division …
Amicus Curiae Brief: Defense of the Viability of the Jewish Beith Din Court System August 12, 2009 Questioned Presented: Should the New York state court be allowed to undermine the viability of the Jewish Beith Din system by overruling the existing decision of …
OU Commends Introduction of 2009 Jerusalem Embassy Act August 06, 2009 Today, the Orthodox Union commended the introduction of the Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2009...
Jerusalem - Israel’s Capital - And, We Mean It August 06, 2009 Jerusalem - Israel's Capital - And, We Mean It
Where’s the “Recalibration” of Obama’s Policy? August 05, 2009 Where's the "Recalibration" of Obama's Policy?
CHRIS CHRISTIE MEETS WITH ORTHODOX JEWISH LEADERSHIP August 03, 2009 At a communal leadership roundtable meeting, New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Chris Christie met with Orthodox Jewish leadership to discuss key school choice, energy policy, and homeland …
Among American Jews, Orthodox Closest to Israel, So… August 03, 2009 Among American Jews, Orthodox Closest to Israel, So...
ORTHODOX UNION APPLAUDS ISRAELI P.M. NETANYAHU’S DEFENSE OF JERUSALEM July 20, 2009 OU commends Prime Minister Netanyahu's continued commitment to a unified Jerusalem...
NYC COMPTROLLER THOMPSON MEETS ORTHODOX JEWISH LEADERSHIP July 17, 2009 Yesterday, NYC Comptroller Thompson met with Orthodox Union professional and lay leaders to discuss issues of concern to the city's Orthodox Jewish community.
The Crux of the Problem - In Olmert’s Words July 17, 2009 The Crux of the Problem - In Olmert's Words
Why Maryland Needs Educational Tax-Credits More Than Ever July 15, 2009 Why Maryland Needs Educational Tax-Credits More Than Ever
ORTHODOX JEWISH LEADER COMMENTS ON MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA July 14, 2009 Orthodox Union president Stephen Savitsky comments on his meeting with the President at the White House.
Orthodox Response to Catholic Bishops Statement on Mission & Dialogue July 08, 2009 The OU & RCA respond to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops recent statements regarding interfaith dialogue and mission.
ORTHODOX UNION APPLAUDS NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH’S NEW STEM CELL GUIDELINES July 07, 2009 OU applauds NIH's newly issued guidelines which will expand the ethical parameters to include stem cells from the pre-Obama era.
ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITY MEETS CONNECTICUT CONGRESSMAN JIM HIMES July 01, 2009 Congressman visits local synagogue to speak with community leaders at an Orthodox Union facilitated meeting in Southern Connecticut...
Orthodox Union Commends Indiana Education Tax Credit July 01, 2009 OU commends enactment of a $2.5 million education tax credit program by Governor Daniels and Indiana Legislature as a better way to help schools and families …
OU CONGRATULATES HOUSE ON PASSAGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE BILL; APPLAUDS APPROPRIATE FAITH-BASED INCLUSION June 28, 2009 Today, the OU congratulated the House leadership for passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 and applauded the inclusion of faith-based properties in …
Supremes Support Private School Special Ed June 23, 2009 US Supreme Court weighs in on the side of parents - over bureaucrats - whose children need special education.
ORTHODOX JEWISH LEADERSHIP MEETS MINISTER AMBROSE June 17, 2009 Orthodox Union facilitates key meeting between Minister Rona Ambrose, OU and Orthodox Jewish community leaders in Edmonton, Alberta...
OU APPLAUDS HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS June 16, 2009 Orthodox Union applauds $15 million in funding for homeland security needs for vulnerable non-profits, including many Jewish institutions.
OU WELCOMES PM NETANYAHU’S ADDRESS; CALLS UPON AMERICAN JEWS TO UNIFY IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL June 15, 2009 The Orthodox Union welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, delivered yesterday, outlining the Israeli government’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
STOP THE GOVERNOR AND LAWMAKERS FROM RESTRICTING PARENTS’ RIGHTS AND HURTING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS June 10, 2009 Act now to tell lawmakers to reject the "Special Education Statute of Limitations" proposal that will drastically shorten the time period for parents to file an …
ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITY MEETS NEW JERSEY CONGRESSMAN SCOTT GARRETT June 10, 2009 Orthodox Union facilitates key meeting in Northern New Jersey with Congressman’s visit to school in district, Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, and address to students, leaders... …
DOJ Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Essex County, NJ June 08, 2009 DOJ Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Essex County, NJ
ORTHODOX UNION EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT’S WAIVER OF JERUSALEM EMBASSY RELOCATION June 08, 2009 The OU responds to President Obama's waiving of the mandate of federal law to relocate the US embassy in Israel to its capitol city of Jerusalem... … |
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