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OU Testimony in Support of NJ S.1929: Eliminating Restriction on Placement of Special Education Students in Sectarian Schools

Honorable Chairman and Members of the Committee: My name is Nathan Diament and I am the Executive Director for Public Policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization. The Orthodox … 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

NJVOTES Continues Campaign to Increase Voter Turnout

With the New Jersey State Primary Election just two weeks away, the Orthodox Union’s NJVOTES office is hard at work. The key to increasing voter turnout is not simple, but after campaign analysis these past six months, NJVOTES staff believe … Continued

NJ State Sen. Robert Gordon Meets North Jersey Yeshiva Students

On April 22nd, the seventh graders at Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey (RYNJ) welcomed Senator Robert Gordon to their school and had the opportunity to speak with this influential legislator. RYNJ administrators and lay leaders, with the support of the … Continued

NJVotes Presents to Northern New Jersey Jewish Education For Generations

On Tuesday, OU-NJVotes staff presented at a Northern New Jersey Jewish Education For Generations (JEFG) board meeting. JEFG is a charitable organization established by Northern New Jersey’s lay leaders, chaired by Sam Moed, that works with both day schools and … Continued

NJ VOTES – Yes, It Does Work!

This week there was a School Board Election in Edison, New Jersey. Edison is one of only 41 School Districts in the State that has their election in April. As predicted the turnout was quite low. This was a tremendous … Continued

NJVotes: A Hub of Activism

Each week, the Orthodox Union’s NVOTES conference room bustles with activity. Located in Teaneck, the OU’S NJVOTES for Tuition Affordability office is becoming a center of activism in the community, as interns, Yachad members, and volunteers are working hard, together … Continued

Religious Freedom

When an Orthodox Jewish woman working for a State Agency asked to leave early on winter Fridays to ensure that she can be home on time to observe the Sabbath, her request was denied, despite the fact that she offered … Continued

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