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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 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
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UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS CRITIQUES ADMINISTRATION DENIAL OF EXPANDED EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS ENTITIES’ LIBERTIES IN HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS; CALLS ON CONGRESS TO REDRESS THROUGH LEGISLATION

Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – criticized the decision announced late last Friday by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services denying requests to respect the conscience … Continued
Read More Posted at January 24, 2012 at 9:21 am
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The Case for a United Jerusalem

This article was published by OU/IPA Executive Director Nathan Diament in  The Atlantic on January 15, 2012. Proponents of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict often insist that the only way to resolve competing claims over the holy city … Continued
Read More Posted at January 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm
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