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ORTHODOX UNION WELCOMES PRES. OBAMA’S REVISION TO HHS REGULATION ON WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY; POSITIVE STEP FORWARD, DETAILS ARE CRUCIAL

Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – welcomed President Obama’s announcement that he is revising the regulation announced on January 20 by the Dept. of Health and Human Services … Continued

Read More Posted at February 10, 2012 at 3:45 pm
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ORTHODOX UNION DISAPPOINTED IN FEDERAL COURT RULING STRIKING DOWN PROP. 8 IN CALIFORNIA

Today, the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America issued the following statement in reaction to the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit striking down “Proposition 8.” (Proposition 8 was a ballot … Continued

Read More Posted at February 7, 2012 at 3:27 pm
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New York Times Letter to the Editor: Broadening Religious Exemption in Healthcare Reform

This letter was originally published on Monday, February 6 in The New York Times. To the Editor: Re “Birth Control and Reproductive Rights” (editorial, Jan. 30): You commend the Obama administration for denying requests for an expanded exemption for religiously … Continued

Read More Posted at February 7, 2012 at 2:13 am
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Deducting from Charity

This article was originally published by Nathan Diament and Maury Litwack in the Washington Jewish Week on February 1, 2012. In seeking to raise revenue for the state’s treasury in his 2013 executive budget, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has proposed … Continued

Read More Posted at February 1, 2012 at 3:49 pm
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Orthodox Union Expresses Deep Concern Over O’Malley Budget Proposal that Harms Charities

For Release: January 26, 2012 Contact: 202-513-6484 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, expressed deep concerns about an aspect of Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s executive budget proposal, recently released, which, … Continued

Read More Posted at January 26, 2012 at 11:52 am
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Orthodox Union wishes Senator Kirk a Refuah Shlema

Senator Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke over the weekend, is showing signs of recovery but remains in a serious condition and we urge our community to keep his recovery in their prayers.  Senator Kirk is not only an accomplished … Continued

Read More Posted at January 25, 2012 at 7:52 pm