OU Advocacy Center

Tax Credit Scholarships and the Constitution

Some people think that any program that helps nonpublic schools is unconstitutional. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that private school choice programs are fully constitutional. In addition, every state that has taken up the issue of tax credit … Continued

OU Leads Lobbying Mission to Austin, TX

On Monday, February 25th, the Orthodox Union and the Texas OU Community Advocacy Network — a network of Texas Jewish community leaders committed to advocacy on behalf of Jewish education — held a day of advocacy in Austin to promote a proposed tax credit … Continued

Orthodox Union Commends the Colorado Court of Appeals

Today, The Orthodox Union—the nation’s largest Orthodox Umbrella organization—commended the Colorado Court of Appeals for overturning a lower court ruling that had blocked the implementation of a Douglas County, CO school voucher program ruling that the Douglas County Schools Choice … Continued

Video: Congress Debates HR 592, OU-Led Legislation on Hurricane Sandy Relief

Watch highlights from Congress’ debate over OU-led legislation to ensure synagogues and other houses of worship, damaged in Hurricane Sandy, receive their fair share of federal aid.

Chag Sameach

IPA Leads Teen Lobbying Mission to Sacramento

The Orthodox Union’s Institute for Public Affairs, (IPA) and Oakland-based East Bay NCSY recently selected nineteen leaders to participate in its new “Teen Advocacy Program (TAP),” an intensive six-week educational program to gain critical organization, presentation and leadership skills for … Continued

OU Applauds House of Representatives on Passage of FEMA Relief Legislation for Synagogues and Other Houses of Worship

February 13, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Stephen Steiner (212.613.8318; steiners@ou.org) Director of Public Relations Spearheaded by the Orthodox Union, this legislation will provide millions in relief to over 200 synagogues and other houses of worship damaged in Hurricane Sandy … Continued

ORTHODOX UNION CALLS ON CONGRESS TO LEGISLATE FEMA’S FAIR TREATMENT OF SANDY-DAMAGED HOUSES OF WORSHIP; HOUSE TO VOTE ON BIPARTISAN BILL TOMORROW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 12, 2013 Contact: Nathan Diament – 202-513-6484 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – called upon the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 592 – … Continued

Action Alert: Demand Congress Pass FEMA Relief Legislation For Our Synagogues

Help provide aid to over 200 synagogues (and other houses of worship) damaged in Hurricane Sandy and ensure that future aid is provided to our communities in the event of another natural disaster. This legislation will translate into millions of … Continued

Jeff Leb Testifies to NYC Council on FEMA Aid for Houses of Worship Hit by Sandy

The following testimony was delivered to the New York City Council on February 7, 2013 by Jeff Leb, New York Political Director for the Orthodox Union. Good Morning, Chairman Recchia, and Council Members Vallone, Greenfield, Vann, Fidler, Van Bramer, Jackson, Koslowitz, … Continued

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