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OU Advocacy-Teach NYS and Bipartisan Group of New York Legislators Introduce Bill to End “Utility Discrimination” Against Private Schools

In a joint effort to create parity between public and private schools, OU Advocacy-Teach NYS and a bipartisan group of New York State legislators introduced the Energy Parity Act (A7820/S5667) into both the New York State Assembly and Senate in … Continued

Orthodox Union, Jewish Leadership Coalition for School Choice Form Partnership for Tuition Affordability

For Immediate Release Contact: Roslyn Singer June 4, 2013 … Continued

Nonproft Security Grant Application Deadline: June 10th

In the wake of September 11th and explicit terror threats against Jewish institutions, the OU Advocacy Center joined with the Jewish Federations of North America and other Jewish community groups to spearhead the creation of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program … Continued

Orthodox Union Congratulates Amb. Susan Rice on Appointment As National Security Adviser

For Immediate Release Contact: Roslyn Singer June 4, 2013 212-613-8227 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) congratulated Ambassador Susan Rice on her appointment by President Obama to serve as his National Security Adviser. OU Executive … Continued

Orthodox Union Mourns the Passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg

Contact: Roslyn Singer June 3, 2013 Director of Communications, OU Advocacy 212-613-8227 The leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) expressed its sympathy on the passing of United States Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) earlier today. Senator Frank Lautenberg proudly … Continued

NJ State Assemblymen Peter Barnes, III, and Patrick Diegnan, JR., Express Appreciation for Community Forum at OU Advocacy-NJ Votes Initiative Legislative Breakfast

For Immediate Release Contact: Josh Pruzansky May 24, 2013 … Continued

Nonprofit Security Grant Application Released

An appropriation of $10M has been allocated to the NSGP to assist in security. Nonprofits are eligible to receive up to $75,000 for target hardening, such as building fences or installing cameras or anti-ram bollards. Accessing the Grant To access … Continued

Orthodox Union Congratulates Newly-Elected Jewish Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti

Today, the leadership of the Union of the Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) congratulated newly-elected Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti, who is the first Jewish mayor of that city in more than 130 years. As a candidate, Mayor … Continued

Orthodox Union, RCA And Bishops Conference Collaborate Efforts To Enact Tax Credit Bill

Representatives of the Orthodox Union, the Rabbinical Council of America, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met yesterday for their semi-annual meeting to discuss issues affecting the Jewish and Catholic communities … Continued

Q&A with Pennsylvania State Senator Rob Teplitz

Michelle Twersky, the OU’s Associate Regional Political Director, had the opportunity to sit down with State Senator Rob Teplitz and discuss his thoughts on education and Pennsylvania’s Tax Credit Programs. Sen. Teplitz was elected to the state Senate in November … Continued

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