On panel, Bret Stephens, Nathan Diament mull implications of Trump win for Jews, Israel Jewish Insider, posted on November 14, 2024
Harris VP Pick Sparks Outrage: ‘Shapiro Disqualified for Being Jewish,’ Say Critics Business Times, posted on August 7, 2024
Walz Instead of Shapiro Excites Left, but May Alienate Jewish Voters New York Times, posted on August 6, 2024
Shapiro boosters view VP pick as sign of rising antisemitism within the Democratic Party Jewish Insider, posted on August 6, 2024
UCLA didn’t protect Jews in ‘flagrant disregard for federal law,’ Orthodox Jewish groups say JNS, posted on July 25, 2024
Fault lines open among Jewish leaders ahead of Netanyahu’s speech Jewish Insider, posted on July 24, 2024
House subcommittee proposes $305 million for nonprofit security grants for 2025 Jewish Insider, posted on June 4, 2024
Emhoff, Biden officials meet with Jewish leaders upset over weapons freeze JNS, posted on May 17, 2024
White House officials meet with Jewish groups after Rafah rift Jewish Insider, posted on May 14, 2024
‘Israel must be able to prevent October 7’: US Jewish organizations blast Biden administration Ynetnews, posted on May 9, 2024
Biden’s Israel threat slammed by pro-Israel lawmakers, mainstream Jewish groups Jewish Insider, posted on May 8, 2024
As Jew-hatred spreads on campus, Ed Department ‘reminds’ schools about Title VI obligations JNS, posted on May 7, 2024
NYC Jewish community on high alert from protests threatened with trio of bomb threats at synagogues Fox News, posted on May 5, 2024
Jewish group to deliver 180K letters to White House to mark 180 days since Oct. 7 Fox News, posted on March 29, 2024
Orthodox Union delivers 180,000 letters to White House demanding return of the hostages The Jerusalem Post, posted on April 4, 2024
Orthodox Union Delivers 180,000 Letters to White House, Calls for Continued Support for Israel VINnews, posted on April 4, 2024
Orthodox Union to deliver 180,000 letters to White House, symbolizing 180 days since Oct. 7 The Jerusalem Post, posted on April 4, 2024
Jewish Organizations Raise Concerns Over Cuts to Program Funding Security at Nonprofits The Epoch Times, posted on April 2, 2024
OU Purim Advocacy Campaign Has Thousands Urging Biden to Support Israel VINnews, posted on March 25, 2024
‘Part of My Core’: How Schumer Decided to Speak Out Against Netanyahu The New York Times, posted on March 19, 2024
House and Senate are rushing competing Israel aid packages to the floor Jewish Telegraphic Agency, posted on February 6, 2024
Congress must act to protect Jews amid a massive increase in antisemitic incidents The Hill, posted on December 1, 2023
Senators to introduce new bipartisan campus antisemitism resolution JewishInsider, posted on October 24, 2023
Jewish institutions on edge after Hamas call for worldwide ‘Day of Rage’ JewishInsider, posted on October 13, 2023
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff leans into his historic role as he fights antisemitism after Israel attacks CNN, posted on October 13, 2023
Inside Biden’s meeting with Jewish leaders addressing Hamas attack in Israel Axios, posted on October 12, 2023
Biden Vows to Focus on Hostages as He Condemns the Hamas Attack in Israel The New York Times, posted on October 10, 2023
US Jewish orgs. unite, demand funding increase amid rising hate crimes The Jerusalem Post, posted on September 13, 2023
Murphy commits to working for nonprofit security funding boost JewishInsider, posted on September 13, 2023
Jack Lew, Orthodox Jew who led US Treasury, is Biden’s pick for Israel ambassador Jewish Telegraphic Agency, posted on September 5, 2023
NJ town accused of discriminating against Orthodox Jews will pay $575K settlement Religion News Service, posted on August 29, 2023
Proposed slashes to US security-grant program cause concern across aisle JNS, posted on August 2, 2023
Nonprofit security grant acceptance rate falls to 42%, despite funding increase JewishInsider, posted on July 25, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Religious Employees Seeking Accommodations at Work Hamodia, posted on June 29, 2023
Conservative Christians aren’t the only ones asking for accommodation in mailman case Washington Post, posted on May 19, 2023
Upcoming Supreme Court case on religious liberties draws multifaith support Boston Globe, posted on April 10, 2023
OU Holds Urgent Meeting on Antisemitism in NYC Attended BY DHS Secretary, Sen. Schumer, Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams The Yeshiva World, posted on December 12, 2022
Doug Emhoff hosts roundtable on antisemitism: ‘I am going to speak out’ RNS, posted on December 7, 2022
Move to make daylight saving time permanent stalls in Congress, easing worries of Orthodox Jews Forward, posted on December 3, 2022
Jewish leaders voice concerns over antisemitism in wake of FBI’s ‘rare’ bulletin on synagogue threats ABC News, posted on November 4, 2022
A White House summit tackles right-wing extremism with talk of security, hugs — and Christian forgiveness Jewish Telegraphic Agency, posted on September 29, 2022
Portal to document anti-Semitic incidents launched by OU and Secure Community Network Jewish News Syndicate, posted on September 22, 2022
New security measures for Orthodox synagogues will alert them to threats, even on Shabbat Jewish Telegraphic Agency, posted on September 21, 2022
Just over half of 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program applications approved JewishInsider, posted on August 31, 2022
What do Jewish organizations think about the Iran deal revival? The Jerusalem Post, posted on August 29, 2022
NSGP Improvement Act sails through Senate committee, but with lower funding proposal JewishInsider, posted on August 5, 2022
NSGP Improvement Act sails through Senate committee, but with lower funding proposal JewishInsider, posted on August 5, 2022
Senate Appropriations proposes $360 million for nonprofit security grants JewishInsider, posted on July 29, 2022
Philadelphia Jewish Exponent Day Schools Support Supreme Court Ruling on Religious School Tuition Assistance, posted on July 6, 2022
OU Advocates Explain SCOTUS Decision On Private School Tuition Aid Jewish Link, posted on June 30, 2022
Justice Breyer: Supreme Court ruling could lead to broad public funding of religious schools Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, posted on June 23, 2022
Florida unaffected by high court ruling on public aid for private schools Tampa Bay Times, posted on June 23, 2022
Jewish Groups Welcome SCOTUS Decision Allowing Religious Schools to Receive Tuition Assistance Algemeiner, posted on June 22, 2022
US Supreme Court justice: Ruling may lead to more public funds for religious schools The Times of Israel, posted on June 22, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Benefiting Yeshiva H.S. Featured on Jm in the Am JM in the AM/ Nachum Segal, posted on June 22, 2022
Supreme Court strikes down restrictions on public funding of religious schools Jewish Insider, posted on June 22, 2022
Orthodox leaders: Supreme Court ruling will boost religious schools far beyond Maine The Forward, posted on June 21, 2022
Supreme Court says Maine cannot exclude religious schools from tuition assistance programs CNN, posted on June 21, 2022
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Funding for Religious Schools Jewish Link, posted on June 21, 2022
Maine cannot ban tuition aid for students at religious schools, Supreme Court rules Boston Globe, posted on June 21, 2022
Justice Breyer: Supreme Court ruling in Maine school case could lead to broad public funding of religious schools JTA, posted on June 21, 2022
Why religious schools just won big — again — in front of the Supreme Court Deseret News, posted on June 21, 2022
Supreme Court strikes down Maine law preventing state funds going to religious schools JNS, posted on June 21, 2022
Supreme Court Strikes Down Maine Law Blocking Aid to Religious Schools Hamodia, posted on June 21, 2022
A wall between church and state? SCOTUS decision paves a bridge between faith communities The Forward, posted on June 21, 2022
Senate Committee Advances Deborah Lipstadt as Antisemitism Monitor The Detroit Jewish News, posted on March 29, 2022
Jewish Groups Laud Biden’s Budget Proposal for 2023 Which Provides Strong Boost For Nonprofit Security Grant Program Yid Info, posted on March 29, 2022
Long delayed, Deborah Lipstadt nomination for antisemitism envoy passes committee Religion News Service, posted on March 29, 2022
White House requests $360 million for nonprofit security grants for 2023: The $360 million funding level was the target for Jewish groups Jewish Insider, posted on March 28, 2022
Biden’s budget for 2023 includes $360 million for nonprofit security grant program The Jerusalem Post, posted on March 28, 2022
Biden budget includes $360 million for Nonprofit Security Grant Program JNS, posted on March 28, 2022
Jewish groups pleased with Biden budget that boosts funding for security grants The Forward, posted on March 28, 2022
Nathan Diament: We know what works in protecting synagogues. Now Congress needs to fund it Forward, posted on February 14, 2022
Bipartisan support grows for nonprofit security grant funding hike after Texas synagogue siege The Washington Times, posted on February 1, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland and other US officials meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post-Colleyville The J: Jewish News of Northern California, posted on January 19, 2022
In wake of Colleyville, Jewish groups renew push to double federal security grant funding JNS, posted on January 19, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland and Other US Officials Meet With Jewish Groups to Discuss Synagogue Security Post-Colleyville Detroit Jewish News, posted on January 19, 2022
Officials Meet with Jewish Groups to Discuss Synagogue Security Post-Colleyville Jewish Exponent, posted on January 19, 2022
1,500 synagogue leaders meet with feds to discuss security in wake of Texas standoff MSN, posted on January 19, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post Colleyville Jerusalem Post, posted on January 19, 2022
Top US officials meet Jewish groups on synagogue security after Texas attack Times of Israel, posted on January 19, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland, Wray speak to synagogues, Jewish community organizations Jewish Insider, posted on January 19, 2022
Synagogue Attack in Texas Prompts Calls to Boost Security Money Bloomberg, posted on January 19, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland and other US officials meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post-Colleyville JTA, posted on January 18, 2022
US law enforcement officials aim to reassure Jewish community in wake of hostage standoff CNN, posted on January 18, 2022
1,500 synagogue leaders meet with feds to discuss security in wake of Texas standoff NBC News, posted on January 18, 2022
Mayorkas, Garland and other US officials meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post-Colleyville Cleveland Jewish News, posted on January 18, 2022
1,500 synagogue leaders meet with feds to discuss security in wake of Texas standoff Yahoo News, posted on January 18, 2022
‘Now it is an imperative:’ Synagogue hostage-taking prompts a hard look at security Forward, posted on January 18, 2022
Jewish Groups Applaud Elevation of State Department Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Level The Algemeiner, posted on December 31, 2021
Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act Launches a Pilot Project of Grants Detroit Jewish News, posted on December 16, 2021
Senate modifies child care provisions in Build Back Better Act Jewish Insider, posted on December 14, 2021
Why the GOP talking point about ‘government takeover’ of child care is wrong Tampa Bay Times, posted on December 3, 2021
OU Advocacy Center Demonstrates Best Practices in Political Action Jewish Link, posted on December 2, 2021
As part of infrastructure bill, Jewish nonprofits get boost to reduce energy consumption, increase building efficiency Heritage Florida Jewish News, posted on November 26, 2021
Religious institutions say infrastructure funds will help model sustainability The Hill, posted on November 17, 2021
As Part of Infrastructure Bill, Jewish Non-Profits Get Boost to Reduce Energy Consumption, Increase Building Efficiency Algemeiner, posted on November 16, 2021
As part of infrastructure bill, Jewish nonprofits get boost to reduce energy consumption, increase building efficiency JNS, posted on November 15, 2021
Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill Jewish News of Northern California, posted on November 9, 2021
US Synagogues, Nonprofits Now Eligible for Grants to Upgrade Energy Efficiency Times of Israel, posted on November 8, 2021
U.S. Synagogues, Nonprofits Eligible for Energy Upgrades in New Infrastructure Bill Haaretz, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill St. Louis Jewish Light, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues, Nonprofits Eligible for Grants to Upgrade Energy Efficiency in Infrastructure Bill Jewish Exponent, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill Forward, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues and Nonprofits Become Eligible for Grants to Upgrade Energy Efficiency in the New Infrastructure Bill Detroit Jewish News, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill Cleveland Jewish News, posted on November 8, 2021
Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill JTA, posted on November 8, 2021
Orthodox Union Applauds Passage of Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act within Infrastructure Bill Hamodia, posted on November 6, 2021
Jewish groups urge Senate to hold hearing on antisemitism envoy The Washington Post, posted on November 5, 2021
Jewish groups urge Senate to hold hearing on antisemitism envoy Religion News Service, posted on November 5, 2021
Senate urged to appoint Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism monitor without delay The Jerusalem Post, posted on November 5, 2021
US Jewish groups urge fast approval of Biden anti-Semitism envoy Arutz Sheva, posted on November 4, 2021
Jewish groups urge Congress to move forward with confirming antisemitism envoy The Times of Israel, posted on November 4, 2021
Jewish Groups Urge Senate to Hold Antisemitism Envoy’s Confirmation Hearing ‘Without Further Delay’ Haaretz, posted on November 4, 2021
ADL, Jewish groups in rare move press Senate to ‘immediately’ consider antisemitism envoy The Hill, posted on November 4, 2021
Build Back Better bill includes $100 million boost for Nonprofit Security Grant Program Jewish Insider, posted on October 29, 2021
On the Docket: The 2021 Supreme Court gets set to tackle an array of issues that could affect Jewish life in America Connecticut Jewish Ledger, posted on October 15, 2021
From abortion to Nazi-looted art: Jewish issues on US Supreme Court’s docket Times of Israel, posted on October 8, 2021
The 2021 Supreme Court’s Jewish issues: Abortion, church-state separation, a painting stolen by Nazis — and the court itself JTA, posted on October 7, 2021
Iron Dome funding prevails, but not without partisan finger-pointing Florida Sun-Sentinel, posted on September 24, 2021
After rough few days, Iron Dome funding prevails, but not without partisan finger-pointing European Jewish Press, posted on September 24, 2021
Rising antisemitism motivates security measures at America’s synagogues Washington Times, posted on September 14, 2021
Several Jewish groups urge high court to reverse Maine parochial school decision Jewish Insider, posted on September 14, 2021
Orthodox Union files ‘Friend of the Court’ brief in Carson v. Makin Israel National News/Arutz Sheva, posted on September 11, 2021
Biden nominates Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt as next antisemitism envoy Massachusetts Jewish Ledger, posted on August 25, 2021
Bennett to Present Biden With Plan to Block Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions The Jewish Voice, posted on August 25, 2021
Jewish leaders: Bennett needs to assure Biden Israel, US share threats of instability Israel Hayom, posted on August 25, 2021
Bennett needs to assure Biden that Israel, US share threats of instability, say Jewish leaders JNS, posted on August 24, 2021
Jewish leaders: Bennett needs to assure Biden Israel, US share threats of instability Jewish leaders: Bennett needs to assure Biden Israel, US share threats of instability, posted on August 24, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship National Catholic Reporter, posted on August 13, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship The Washington Post, posted on August 11, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship Religion News Service, posted on August 11, 2021
Biden Nominates Holocaust Historian Deborah Lipstadt as next antisemitism envoy Connecticut Jewish Ledger, posted on August 6, 2021
Senate infrastructure package incorporates decade-long OU project Jewish Insider, posted on August 4, 2021
US bill includes $50 million for energy efficiency at religious institutions Times of Israel, posted on August 4, 2021
Infrastructure Bill Includes $50M For Energy Efficiency at Religious Institutions Jewish Exponent, posted on August 3, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes $50 million in funding for energy efficiency at religious institutions St. Louis Jewish Light, posted on August 3, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes $50 million in funding for energy efficiency at religious institutions JTA, posted on August 3, 2021
Jewish groups lead opposition to bill forcing foundations to pay out targeted donations within 15 years Florida Sun-Sentinel, posted on August 3, 2021
Infrastructure bill includes $50 million in funding for energy efficiency at religious institutions Cleveland Jewish News, posted on August 3, 2021
White House announces new religious affairs leaders, first Muslim religious freedom ambassador National Catholic Reporter, posted on August 2, 2021
Deborah E. Lipstadt, Famed Holocaust Scholar, Nominated as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Hamodia, posted on August 1, 2021
AJC says Biden ‘has chosen wisely’ after appointment of antisemitism envoy Israel Hayom, posted on August 1, 2021
Holocaust Historian Deborah Lipstadt Nominated as US Anti-Semitism Envoy Atlanta Jewish Times, posted on August 1, 2021
Biden nominates Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt as next anti-Semitism envoy JNS, posted on July 30, 2021
Biden to nominate Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt as next anti-Semitism envoy Cleveland Jewish News, posted on July 30, 2021
Biden to Tap Holocaust Historian Deborah Lipstadt as Antisemitism Envoy Algemeiner, posted on July 30, 2021
Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt nominated as US antisemitism envoy Times of Israel, posted on July 30, 2021
Orthodox Jews Call on US Congress to Pass ‘Pray Safe’ Act to Protect Houses of Worship From Violence Algemeiner, posted on July 13, 2021
Orthodox Union mobilizes to press US lawmakers to back Israel, combat domestic terrorism Israel Hayom, posted on June 23, 2021
Orthodox Union Commences Campaign To Gain Support From Congress Leaders Against Antisemitism Yid Info, posted on June 22, 2021
Orthodox Union mobilizes to press US lawmakers to back Israel, combat domestic terror JNS, posted on June 21, 2021
Orthodox Union mobilizes to press US lawmakers to back Israel, combat domestic terror Cleveland Jewish News, posted on June 21, 2021
Orthodox Union, alarmed by Congress’ reaction to Gaza conflict, brings constituents face to face with their lawmakers JTA, posted on June 17, 2021
Maury Litwack on JM in the AM: Our Unite and Advocate Campaign! JM in the AM/Nachum Segal, posted on June 17, 2021
JDCA, OU lobby lawmakers on provisions to combat antisemitism Jewish Insider, posted on June 15, 2021
White House meets with Jewish leaders are combatting antisemitism Connecticut Jewish Ledger, posted on June 1, 2021
In virtual White House meetings, Jewish leaders urge Biden to fill key positions on anti-Semitism JNS, posted on May 28, 2021
Inside the Biden Administration’s Response to the Spike in Anti-Semitic Attacks Time Magazine, posted on May 28, 2021
Jewish groups praise Biden for swift response to rising anti-Semitism Times of Israel, posted on May 26, 2021
White House convened meeting with Jewish leaders to fight antisemitism The participants were knocked back by the immediacy of the response. Jerusalem Post, posted on May 26, 2021
US Jewish groups pushing White House to appoint antisemitism monitor Jewish Insider, posted on May 26, 2021
After a plea to combat antisemitism, the White House convened a meeting with Jewish leaders JTA, posted on May 25, 2021
Jewish groups, congressional leaders urge White House to act against antisemitic violence Jewish Insider, posted on May 21, 2021
Jewish American groups appeal to Biden White House after string of antisemitic attacks related to Israel Washington Post, posted on May 21, 2021
Nathan Diament on JM in the AM: COVID Relief, Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act & More JM in the AM, posted on April 19, 2021
Biden administration restores aid to the Palestinian Authority Jewish Insider, posted on April 8, 2021
Coalition of organizations urge UN to review UNRWA teaching procedures Jerusalem Post, posted on April 8, 2021
Pro-Israel groups press Congress to help end ‘hateful content’ in UNRWA schools JNS, posted on April 8, 2021
Orthodox Jewish Groups Lobby for Private School Aid Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, posted on March 19, 2021
Senate bill to issue grants to nonprofits reintroduced E Jewish Philanthropy, posted on March 17, 2021
Democrats reintroduce grant bill to benefit charitable nonprofits Jewish Insider, posted on March 17, 2021
The COVID relief package includes $2.75B for private schools. Orthodox Jewish groups thank Chuck Schumer Forward, posted on March 16, 2021
Orthodox Jewish groups thank Chuck Schumer for COVID-19 relief package Jerusalem Post, posted on March 16, 2021
Orthodox Jewish groups welcome $2.75b for private schools in COVID relief bundle Times of Israel, posted on March 16, 2021
The COVID relief package includes $2.75B for private schools. Orthodox Jewish groups thank Chuck Schumer Cleveland Jewish News, posted on March 15, 2021
The COVID relief package includes $2.75B for private schools. Orthodox Jewish groups thank Chuck Schumer 5TJT, posted on March 15, 2021
The COVID relief package includes $2.75B for private schools. Orthodox Jewish groups thank Chuck Schumer JTA, posted on March 15, 2021
Schumer, Teachers Union Chief Got Billions for Private Schools KMJ NOW (Fresno, Calif.), posted on March 14, 2021
Schumer and teacher union boss get billions for private schools The Bahrat Express News (India), posted on March 13, 2021
Union Leader Weingarten: Excluding Private Schools from $1.9 Trillion Relief Would Be a Shonda The Jewish Press, posted on March 13, 2021
Schumer and a Teachers’ Union Leader Secure Billions for Private Schools New York Times, posted on March 13, 2021
Nonprofits chalk up wins in Senate’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill Jewish Insider, posted on March 8, 2021
Jewish groups applaud Senate passage of ‘American Rescue Plan’ in wake of pandemic Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, posted on March 8, 2021
Jewish groups applaud Senate passage of ‘American Rescue Plan’ in wake of pandemic JNS, posted on March 8, 2021
OU Advocacy Statement: Senate Passage of ‘American Rescue Plan’ Covid Relief Package – with Expanded Aid to Shuls, Schools other Nonprofits Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on March 8, 2021
Nonprofits chalk up wins in Senate’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill E Jewish Philanthropy, posted on March 8, 2021
Orthodox Groups Welcome Reintroduction of Bill to Help Non-Profits with Efficient Energy Hamodia, posted on March 3, 2021
Citing rise in extremist violence, Jewish groups urge ‘expeditious’ confirmation for Biden Homeland Security nominee Forward, posted on January 19, 2021
Jewish groups urge quick confirmation for Biden Homeland Security nominee Times of Israel, posted on January 19, 2021
Orthodox Union Praises Jewish Nominee Ahead of DHS Confirmation Hearing Algemeiner, posted on January 19, 2021
Jewish Groups Urge ‘Expeditious’ Confirmation for Biden Homeland Security Nominee Jewish Exponent, posted on January 19, 2021
Orthodox Union praises Jewish nominee ahead of DHS confirmation hearing Cleveland Jewish News, posted on January 18, 2021
Orthodox Union praises Jewish nominee ahead of DHS confirmation hearing JNS, posted on January 18, 2021
Citing rise in extremist violence, Jewish groups urge ‘expeditious’ confirmation for Biden Homeland Security nominee Cleveland Jewish News, posted on January 18, 2021
Orthodox Union Praises Biden’s Homeland Security Chief Nomination in Rare Move Haaretz, posted on January 18, 2021
Citing rise in extremist violence, Jewish groups urge ‘expeditious’ confirmation for Biden Homeland Security nominee JTA, posted on January 18, 2021
Rep. Smith’s bill to combat anti-Semitism becomes law; Ambassador-at-Large position created Insider NJ, posted on January 14, 2021
Jewish Organizations Condemn Violence at Capitol Jewish Broadcasting Service, posted on January 7, 2021
Inside the 11th-hour passage of the bill elevating the U.S. antisemitism envoy Jewish Insider, posted on January 5, 2021
House passes bill to promote antisemitism envoy to ambassador The Jerusalem Post, posted on January 2, 2021
Jewish Groups Applaud Elevation of State Department Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Level Algemeiner, posted on December 31, 2020
OU Applauds Congress’s Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen State Department’s Work to Combat Anti-Semitism Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on December 31, 2020
Nathan Diament on JM in the AM: OUA’s Enormous Wins in Congress for the Jewish Community JM in the AM, posted on December 24, 2020
U.S. COVID-19 Relief Package Causes ‘$500 Million for Israel’ to Trend Online Haaretz, posted on December 22, 2020
Lawmakers Include $2.75 Billion For Private Schools In Stimulus After Prodding By Orthodox Jewish And Catholic Groups Voz Iz Neias, posted on December 21, 2020
US Lawmakers grant $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus The Jerusalem Post, posted on December 22, 2020
Orthodox Jewish, Catholic groups push up US stimulus funds for private schools Times of Israel, posted on December 22, 2020
Orthodox Union Welcomes Security Funding Increase In Light of Antisemitism Surge Jewish News (Detroit), posted on December 22, 2020
$2.75 billion for private schools included in stimulus Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, posted on December 22, 2020
Congressional spending package doubles nonprofit security funds J Weekly, posted on December 22, 2020
Lawmakers include $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus after prodding by Orthodox Jewish and Catholic groups JTA, posted on December 21, 2020
Lawmakers include $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus after prodding by Orthodox Jewish and Catholic groups Cleveland Jewish News, posted on December 21, 2020
$2.75 Billion for Private Schools in Stimulus After Prodding by Jewish Groups Jewish Journal, posted on December 21, 2020
Lawmakers include $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus after prodding by orthodox Jewish and Catholic groups The Forward, posted on December 21, 2020
What is on Jewish organizations’ agenda for the new Biden administration? The Jerusalem Post, posted on December 1, 2020
Supreme Court’s Ruling Blocking Cuomo’s Covid-19 Order Could Influence Other Cases The Wall Street Journal, posted on November 26, 2020
Orthodox Jewish Groups Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling Against N.Y. Virus Curbs Haaretz, posted on November 26, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York’s Strict Limits on Houses of Worship Hamodia, posted on November 26, 2020
Historic Victory for Agudath Israel – SCOTUS Blocks Virus Restrictions Imposed by Cuomo on Houses of Worship Jewish Voice, posted on November 26, 2020
Biden nominates Alejandro Mayorkas, Latino Jew who has said Jews face heightened threat, as Homeland Security secretary JTA, posted on November 23, 2020
Biden’s Homeland Security pick: Alejandro Mayorkas, Latino Jew who has said Jews face heightened threats J Weekly, posted on November 23, 2020
Jewish organizations react to FBI hate crimes report San Diego Jewish World, posted on November 16, 2020
U.S. Orthodox Leadership Congratulated Biden, but Many in Community Stick to Trump Haaretz, posted on November 11, 2020
The Cuban-Jewish attorney rumored to be Biden’s Homeland Security secretary Jewish Insider, posted on November 11, 2020
Biden’s win: Israel and her friends congratulate new president The Jewish Star, posted on November 11, 2020
What does the U.S.-Israel relationship look like under a Biden administration? Jewish Insider, posted on November 9, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett hearings have Jews divided along denominational lines The Jerusalem Post, posted on October 13, 2020
In US election to be won on margins, Modern Orthodox Jews may be key demographic Times of Israel, posted on October 7, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett hearings have Jews divided along denominational lines The Jerusalem Post, posted on October 13, 2020
Trump camp hopes normalization pacts translate to Jewish support at polls Times of Israel, posted on September 25, 2020
Trump camp hopes Mideast pacts translate to Jewish support Washington Post, posted on September 25, 2020
Jewish organizations praise the signing of the Abraham Accords Jerusalem Post, posted on September 16, 2020
What does the U.S.-Israel relationship look like under a Biden administration? Jewish Insider, posted on November 9, 2020
Investigators confirm arson as cause of fire at University of Delaware Chabad JNS, posted on August 27, 2020
Arson, vandalism, RJC video ramp up tensions in Jewish community San Diego Jewish World, posted on August 27, 2020
Fire at Chabad Center for Jewish Life at University of Delaware Declared Arson Hamodia, posted on August 27, 2020
Arson, vandalism, RJC video ramp up tensions in Jewish community San Diego Jewish World, posted on August 27, 2020
Congress’s Ideological Divide Has Stymied Aid for Pandemic-Stricken Schools The New York Times, posted on August 6, 2020
Department of Homeland Security Budget Quadruples Security Grant Funding for Non-Profits to $360 Million Hamodia, posted on July 15, 2020
Orthodox Jewish groups celebrate Supreme Court ruling on Montana scholarship program Jewish Insider, posted on July 1, 2020
For Orthodox groups, US Supreme Court’s ruling on religious schools is a big win The Times of Israel/JTA, posted on June 30, 2020
For Orthodox groups, Supreme Court ruling on aid to religious schools big win Sun-Sentinel/JTA, posted on June 30, 2020
Supreme Court: Exclusion of religious schools from Montana’s state scholarship program is unconstitutional JNS, posted on June 30, 2020
For Orthodox groups, the Supreme Court’s ruling on aid to religious schools is a big win JTA, posted on June 30, 2020
It’s a Supreme win: Ruling says Jewish schools can’t be ignored The Jewish Star, posted on July 2, 2020
Orthodox Jewish groups celebrate Supreme Court ruling on Montana scholarship program Jewish Insider, posted on July 1, 2020
130 Jewish groups, ‘outraged’ by George Floyd killing, pledge to fight systemic racism JTA, posted on June 2, 2020
Statements on George Floyd’s death, racism and protests San Diego Jewish World, posted on June 2, 2020
Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting Jewish News of Phoenix and Northern Arizona, posted on June 2, 2020
As Protests Over Police Killing of George Floyd Continue, Top US Jewish Group Slams ‘Racist and Unjust System’ Faced by Black Americans The Algemeiner, posted on June 1, 2020
OU and RCA issue statements on death of George Floyd and the ongoing protests The Jewish Star, posted on June 1, 2020
‘We stand in solidarity’: Jewish organizations respond to the protests over George Floyd’s death JTA/Jewish World News, posted on June 1, 2020
Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting JNS, posted on June 1, 2020
Nathan Diament in The New York Times: Stop Inequities in Funding to Private Schools Amid Pandemic The New York Times, posted on May 19, 2020
Jewish groups react positively to $484 billion coronavirus relief package JNS, posted on April 24, 2020
After the first round of pandemic loans, success for some Jewish groups and confusion for many JTA, posted on April 17, 2020
Nathan Diament on JM in the AM: How Shuls, Schools Can Get Federal Relief JM in the AM, posted on April 3, 2020
Jewish Organizations See Relief in Congressional Bill Offering Assistance to Nonprofits JNS/The Jewish Voice, posted on March 29, 2020
5 Jewish NGOs join appeal to Congress for $60 billion cash infusion JTA/Arizona Jewish Post, posted on March 19, 2020
Jewish Organizations, Leaders See Relief in Bill Passed by Congress Offering Assistance to Nonprofits Algemeiner, posted on March 30, 2020
Jewish leaders say $2.2 trillion stimulus offers community needed assistance Times of Israel, posted on March 28, 2020
Trump wants ‘packed churches’ on Easter. Pastors expect their doors to be shut. Washington Post, posted on March 27, 2020
Jewish organizations, leaders see relief in bill passed by Congress offering assistance to nonprofits JNS/Cleveland Jewish News, posted on March 27, 2020
What Jewish groups want to see in Congress’ $2 trillion pandemic spending bill JTA, posted on March 25, 2020
What Jewish Groups Want In Congress’ $2 Trillion Pandemic Spending Bill New York Jewish Week, posted on March 26, 2020
On the Hill: Jewish groups lobby for government relief for charities Jewish Insider, posted on March 25, 2020
‘Painful and deep’: Jewish nonprofits face dire economic prospects during and after coronavirus JTA, posted on March 23, 2020
Leaders of Nation’s Charitable Nonprofits Respond to Passage of CARES Yahoo Finance, posted on March 26, 2020
Leaders of Nation’s Charitable Nonprofits Urge Congress to Go Further Yahoo Finance, posted on March 23, 2020
Coalition of Nonprofits Calls on Congress for $60 Billion Infusion Philanthropy News Digest, posted on March 19, 2020
West Bank Sovereignty for Israel Peace Plan’s Sticking Point NY Jewish Week, posted on January 29, 2020
Trump signs bill boosting security funding for houses of worship Times of Israel, posted on January 28, 2020
‘Most Visible Jews’ Fear Being Targets as Anti-Semitism Rises The New York Times, posted on February 17, 2020
At House Committee On Homeland Security Hearing, Orthodox Union’s Nathan Diament Urges Action On Tackling Anti-Semitism Voz Iz Neias, posted on January 16, 2020
Jewish Community in America ‘Afraid in a Way We Have Never Been Before,’ Orthodox Union Tells Congress Homeland Security Today, posted on January 20, 2020
OU Official to Congress: Jews Are ‘Afraid in a Way We Have Never Been Before’ Jewish Press, posted on January 21, 2020
Lawmakers debate ways to confront rise in antisemitic violence and domestic terrorism FOX News - Baltimore, posted on January 15, 2020
Lawmakers debate ways to confront rise in antisemitic violence and domestic terrorism CBS 3/WWMT, posted on January 15, 2020
ADL tells Congress to curb online hate speech if social media giants won’t The Times of Israel, posted on January 16, 2020
US Congressional Hearings Debate Response to Rising Antisemitism, Domestic Terrorism The Algemeiner, posted on January 16, 2020
Jewish advocates pressure social media platforms, Congress to regulate online anti-Semitic speech The Hill, posted on January 15, 2020
Max Rose holds Congressional hearing on anti-Semitic violence Jewish Insider, posted on January 15, 2020
OU’s Nathan Diament Testifies on Anti-Semitism Before House Subcommittee Hamodia, posted on January 15, 2020
Lawmakers debate ways to confront rise in anti-Semitic violence and domestic terrorism ABC 6 News - Columbus, Ohio, posted on January 15, 2020
Lawmakers debate ways to confront rise in anti-Semitic violence and domestic terrorism ABC 13 News, posted on January 15, 2020
Lawmakers debate ways to confront rise in anti-Semitic violence and domestic terrorism ABC News 4, posted on January 15, 2020
House Passes Appropriations Bill With $3.3 Billion for Israel, Jewish-Related Priorities Algemeiner, posted on December 18, 2019
Congressional leaders increase safety fund to $90 million for synagogues, other vulnerable locations San Diego Jewish World, posted on December 16, 2019
House passes appropriations bill with $3.3 billion for Israel, Jewish-related priorities Cleveland Jewish News, posted on December 17, 2019
House passes appropriations bill with $3.3 billion for Israel, Jewish-related priorities JNS, posted on December 17, 2019
House passes bill with $3.3 billion for Israel, Jewish-related priorities Israel Hayom, posted on December 18, 2019
U.S. Congress Raises Funding for Religious Institution Security to All-time High of $90m Haaretz, posted on December 17, 2019
House committee increases funding for security at synagogues The Jerusalem Post, posted on December 17, 2019
Preserving religious conscience protections: Federal laws should protect religious conscience, not denigrate it The Washington Times, posted on November 19, 2019
JEWISH GROUPS SPLIT ON U.S. FEDERAL GRANTS FOR SYNAGOGUE SECURITY Jerusalem Post, posted on November 29, 2018
Trump Shouldn’t Be Shocked Anti-Semitism Persists: Conspiratorial Rhetoric Feeds It NPR, posted on October 31, 2018
In the wake of Pittsburgh, houses of worship ask how much security is enough RNS, posted on November 1, 2018
Trump Blamed The Pittsburgh Synagogue For What He Said Was A Lack Of Security BuzzFeed News, posted on October 27, 2018
Muslim lawmaker wants to overturn ban on kippahs, hijabs and hats in Congress JTA, posted on November 19, 2018
New York Jewish Week: Standing By Their Man, Only More So These Days New York Jewish Week, posted on August 8, 2018
The Hill: Synagogues ramp up security in year since Tree of Life shooting The Hill, posted on October 27, 2019
Federal Funding for Faith-Based Protection from Terrorism Reaches Senate The Jewish News, posted on June 21, 2019
Arming synagogues? Jewish leaders grapple with balancing safety and accessibility Israel Hayom, posted on June 23, 2019
Armer les synagogues? Allier sécurité et accessibilité JFORUM: le portray juif francophone, posted on June 27, 2019
A Few Minutes with Nathan Diament: After Pittsburgh and Poway, time to secure synagogues Mishpacha Magazine, posted on May 8, 2019
Facing Increasing Attacks, More Security Funding Needed for US Synagogues The Jerusalem Post, posted on April 30, 2019
Trump’s ‘religious freedom’ changes are heartening some Jews and rattling others The Times of Israel, posted on May 14, 2019
In the Post-Poway Era, Jewish Communities Evaluate Shul Security Needs Hamodia, posted on May 7, 2019
Religious, nonprofit leaders want Congress to repeal ‘parking lot tax’ Catholic News Service/Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse, posted on March 6, 2019
Jewish community reacts to Netanyahu victory Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, posted on April 17, 2019
House Passes Resolution Denouncing anti-Semitism Triggered by Ilhan Omar Comments Haaretz, posted on March 8, 2019
With Netanyahu’s win and settlement sovereignty vow, a Diaspora ‘rupture’ alert The Times of Israel, posted on April 13, 2019
Facing Increasing Attacks, More Security Funding Needed for US Synagogues The Jerusalem Post, posted on April 30, 2019
D.C. starts to make sense of apparent Netanyahu victory Washington Jewish Week, posted on April 10, 2019
House Democrats push to repeal Republican tax on churches and nonprofits The Washington Times, posted on February 14, 2019
Rep. Omar apologizes after House Democratic leadership condemns her comments as ‘anti-Semitic tropes’ The Washington Post, posted on February 12, 2019
Pro-Israel groups take issue with appointment of Omar to House Foreign Affairs Committee JNS, posted on January 23, 2019
Lawmakers can now wear religious headwear after House Democrats change rules FOX News, posted on January 7, 2019
Acts of Faith: Rep. Ilhan Omar prompts new rule that allows, for the first time in 181 years, head coverings on House floor The Washington Post, posted on January 4, 2019
Nathan Diament on JM in the AM on new tax burden on shuls, schools other nonprofits JM in the AM, posted on August 2, 2018
Jewish Groups React to Supreme Court Religious-Liberty Case Florida Sun-Sentinel, posted on June 5, 2018
Jewish Groups Decry Supreme Court Ruling in Gay Wedding Cake Case The Times of Israel, posted on June 5, 2018
Jewish Groups Offer Mixed Reactions to Supreme Court Religious-Liberty Case JNS, posted on June 4, 2018
More Orthodox Jews coming to AIPAC to ‘rally around the cause’ JTA/Times of Israel, posted on March 6, 2018
Trump Signs Budget Deal After Threatening Veto; Bill Includes Taylor Force Act Hamodia, posted on March 23, 2018
Spending bill includes big boost for Jewish groups seeking security money JTA, posted on March 23, 2018
EEUU: Aprobado Proyecto de Ley Para Recortar Fondos a la AP por Pago a Terroristas Enlace Judío, posted on August 5, 2017
US Senators Denounce ‘Sick’ PA Terror Payments Policy as Taylor Force Act Passes Foreign Relations Committee by 17-4 Vote The Algemeiner, posted on August 3, 2017
Senate Committee Approves Taylor Force Act to Cut Off Aid to Palestinians Hamodia, posted on August 3, 2017
Senate Panel Okays Bill Cutting PA Funding Over Terrorist Salaries Times of Israel, posted on August 3, 2017
Sen. Lindsey Graham Reintroduces Bill to Nix Aid to Palestinian Authority for Paying Terrorists JTA, posted on February 28, 2017
Your Government is Funding Houses of Worship. Here’s Why No One Noticed. JTA, posted on March 12, 2018
Orthodox Groups Push for NYS to Adopt Federal Changes on 529 Accounts Hamodia, posted on February 6, 2018
Orthodox Union Advocacy head praises Trump for ‘fresh’ policy on Israel The Times of Israel, posted on February 9, 2018
House votes to cut off Palestinian aid unless ‘martyr payments’ end, to honor Texas veteran killed in Israel The Dallas Morning News, posted on December 5, 2017
Hurricane-Damaged Houses of Worship can Receive FEMA Aid Religion News Service (RNS), posted on January 3, 2018
In a shift, Trump administration says houses of worship can apply for FEMA funding for Hurricane Harvey relief The Washington Post, posted on January 9, 2018
The new tax law lets you use college savings for Jewish day school. Is that a good thing? JTA, posted on January 2, 2018
Trump’s Jerusalem Move Welcomed by Most Major American Jewish Groups Voice of America, posted on December 7, 2017
Religious Leaders Divided Over Trump’s Jerusalem Decision Peoria Public Radio, posted on December 7, 2017
Praise and Alarm from American Jews Over Trump’s Jerusalem Move The New York Times, posted on December 6, 2017
OU Advocacy’s Nathan Diament discusses U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on CBC CBC, posted on December 18, 2017
Finally in sight, an end to U.S. taxpayer sponsorship of Palestinian terrorism New York Daily News, posted on December 5, 2017
Congress Advances Bill Allowing Disaster Funds For Synagogues The Forward, posted on December 3, 2017
Orthodox Union Welcomes House Committee’s Mark-Up Of Bill Requiring FEMA Fairness For Houses Of Worship And Urges Its Passage The Yeshiva World, posted on November 30, 2017
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passage of Taylor Force Act Will ‘Force PA to Choose’ Between US Assistance or Terror Payments The Algemeiner, posted on November 15, 2017
Liberal Jewish groups oppose, Orthodox support rollback of contraception coverage JTA, posted on October 8, 2017
Religious Americans lead hurricane response, so why does FEMA discriminate? USA Today, posted on September 28, 2017
Orthodox Jews emerging as Trump’s truest believers New Jersey Jewish News, posted on September 27, 2017
Orthodox Groups Welcome Bill to Expand FEMA to Houses of Worship Hamodia, posted on September 19, 2017
Trump Holds High Holidays Conference Call With Select Jewish Leaders Yahoo News, posted on September 16, 2017
Trump to Hold Call With Jewish Leaders Ahead of High Holy Days The New York Times, posted on September 14, 2017
After Harvey and Irma, Jewish groups renew push for FEMA houses of worship aid Times of Israel, posted on September 12, 2017
Trump gives new hope to Jewish push for FEMA assistance to houses of worship JTA, posted on September 11, 2017
Key Senate panel votes to slash Palestinian aid over ‘martyr’ payments Al-Monitor, posted on September 7, 2017
Amid Dual Storms, Jewish Groups Fight Over FEMA Funding The Jerusalem Post, posted on September 9, 2017
Washington – Jewish Groups Get Security Funding Despite Talk Of Rollbacks Vosizneias, posted on September 8, 2017
THE RUNDOWN | Mixed reaction to Trump comments on Virginia | Wednesday, August 16th 2017 i24 News, posted on August 16, 2017
Jewish Groups Express Concern Over Fallout of Charlottesville Violence Hamodia, posted on August 16, 2017
Supreme Court rules state can’t bar funds to church for public benefit Washington Times, posted on June 26, 2017
Chuck Schumer Teams with Ted Cruz to Demand Moving Israel Embassy to Jerusalem Free Beacon, posted on June 16, 2017
Senate Democrats edge closer to endorsing major cuts to Palestinian Authority aid JTA, posted on June 16, 2017
US Senate overwhelmingly passes bill to strengthen Iran sanctions Times of Israel, posted on June 15, 2017
80% of Reform rabbis are Democrats. That’s higher than any other clergy. JTA, posted on June 12, 2017
Nachum welcomed Nathan Diament, Executive Director of the OU Advocacy Center to this morning’s JM in the AM JM in the AM, posted on June 8, 2017
Advocates for the Orthodox Community Assess Administration’s School Choice Proposal Hamodia, posted on May 28, 2017
Diament hopes Trump’s Israel trip will solve the riddle of the Wall Washington Jewish Week, posted on May 17, 2017
Clouds over the Kotel: Team Trump won’t put Western Wall and Jerusalem in Israel The Jewish Star, posted on May 17, 2017
OU Expresses Dismay At Mcmaster Declining To Affirm Kosel As Within Israel Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on May 17, 2017
US national security adviser declines to say whether Western Wall is part of Israel JTA, posted on May 16, 2017
Community Advocates Hail Federal Increase for Non-Profit Security Grants Hamodia, posted on May 9, 2017
‘Valuable progress’ already made toward Mideast peace, Pence says Jerusalem Post, posted on May 3, 2017
Missouri’s Jewish Governor At Center Of High Stakes Church-State Case Forward, posted on April 21, 2017
‘Bullet-proof glass’ among measures getting nod for Jewish schools’ security Florida Politics, posted on March 22, 2017
OU backs Senate letter calling to double security funds for Jewish, Muslim institutions JTA, posted on March 7, 2017
As anti-Semitic Acts Surge, U.S. Jewish Groups Take Security Into Their Own Hands Haaretz, posted on March 7, 2017
In First, Trump Condemns Rise in Anti-Semitism, Calling It ‘Horrible’ New York Times, posted on February 22, 2017
Trump’s Pick for Israel Envoy Not an Extremist, Jewish Group Tells Senate Haaretz, posted on February 14, 2017
Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court, eliciting mixed Jewish reactions JTA, posted on January 31, 2017
Orthodox Union Applauds Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) For Introducing New School Choice Legislation Queens Jewish Link, posted on January 25, 2017
Trump Puts Jerusalem Embassy Move on Back Burner — Why Is Right Wing Not Howling? Forward, posted on January 24, 2017
Among Jerusalem embassy backers, varying views on when and how Jewish Insider, posted on January 22, 2017
Security sought for houses of worship following bomb threats My Central Jersey, posted on January 19, 2017
Trump’s education pick Betsy DeVos stirs mixed reaction of Jewish groups as confirmation begins JTA, posted on January 18, 2017
Betsy DeVos, Trump pick for education, pleases Orthodox, spooks church-state separationists JTA, posted on November 30, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Orthodox Organizations Have a Right to Support Betsy DeVos The Forward, posted on November 30, 2016
Voting and the Jewish community: Can we finally take this seriously? Times of Israel, posted on November 27, 2016
Major Jewish Group Says Trump Pick of School-Choice Champion as Education Secretary Good News for Community Algemeiner, posted on November 24, 2016
Community Activists Optimistic Over Trump Choice for Education Secretary Hamodia, posted on November 23, 2016
Democrats deploy stream of surrogates to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Jewish community Sun-Sentinel, posted on November 6, 2016
Under New Law, NYC Paying for Safety Guards for Jewish And Other Non-Public Schools The Yeshiva World, posted on November 3, 2016
Homeland Security official who works closely with Jewish community stepping down JTA, posted on October 6, 2016
Does Rising Anti-Semitism Justify More ‘Jewish Earmark’ Security Funding? The Forward, posted on October 6, 2016
Obama joins world leaders in mourning Shimon Peres — and a dormant Middle East peace process Washington Post, posted on September 30, 2016
Top Homeland Security official: Rise of anti-Semitism creates ‘acute’ need for security grants for Jews JTA, posted on September 22, 2016
Republican Senator: Next President Should Rescind MOU With Israel and Give Jewish State a Better Deal The Algemeiner, posted on September 22, 2016
DHS Deputy Urges Jewish Community to be More Active in World of Security Jewish Insider, posted on September 22, 2016
Jewish day school enrollment reaches all time high in NYC The Jerusalem Post, posted on August 19, 2016
New rules ensure faith-based groups can vie for funding like other groups Catholicphilly, posted on April 13, 2016
Community Advocates Welcome New Regulations for Faith-Based Organizations Hamodia, posted on April 13, 2016
Debra Messing, matzah baking, bashert making — what to expect ahead of the New York primary JTA, posted on April 13, 2016
Trump’s Image Among Jewish Voters Could Impact His Results in New York Primary NY1, posted on March 28, 2016
With an Orthodox focus, Ted Cruz reaches out to Jewish donors and voters The Washington Post, posted on March 28, 2016
OU Advocacy New York City Approves Landmark Legislation for School Security Jewish Action, posted on March 27, 2016
Rabbis organize boycott of Trump’s speech to pro-Israel group The Washington Post, posted on March 21, 2016
Israel emerges as campaign issue ahead of voting in 3 big Jewish states JTA, posted on March 15, 2016
Orthodox union Asks for Absentee Ballots for Shabbat Observant Democrats in Nevada Algemeiner, posted on February 16, 2016
Orthodox union Asks for Absentee Ballots for Shabbat Observant Democrats in Nevada Algemeiner, posted on February 16, 2016
Bernie Sanders is first Jewish candidate to win a primary. Does he care? CNN Politics, posted on February 12, 2016
OU Asks Nevada Democrats to Move Saturday’s Caucus to Accommodate Orthodox Jews JP Updates, posted on February 11, 2016
OU Asks Nevada Democrats to Move Saturday’s Caucus to Accommodate Orthodox Jews JP Updates, posted on February 11, 2016
Bernie Sanders is first Jewish candidate to win a primary. Does he care? CNN Politics, posted on February 10, 2016
Ou Welcomes Pentagons Reversal of Apparent Anti-Semitic Discrimination in Federal Security Clearance Process The Yeshiva World News, posted on January 15, 2016
Ou Welcomes Pentagons Reversal of Apparent Anti-Semitic Discrimination in Federal Security Clearance Process The Yeshiva World News, posted on January 15, 2016
Orthodox Union Welcomes Pentagon’s Reversal of Apparent Anti-Semitic Discrimination in Federal Security Clearance Process Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on January 15, 2016
Orthodox Jewish Dentist Wins Appeal For Defense Department Security Clearance Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on January 15, 2016
New York Yeshivas Get City Funds for Guards — at Cost of $19M The Forward, posted on December 19, 2015
Orthodox bodies join Jewish groups rejecting Trump call to bar Muslims JTA, posted on December 18, 2015
NY City Council passes $20M bill funding security for private schools JTA, posted on December 8, 2015
Obama phones family of American teen killed in Palestinian terror attack The Hill, posted on November 24, 2015
NYC to Fund $19M for Security Guards in Nonpublic Schools Jewish Insider, posted on November 25, 2015
US religious leaders make forceful appeal to admit refugees Associated Press/AP, posted on November 21, 2015
Jewish Orgs. Weigh In as House Votes to Tighten Screenings for Syrian and Iraqi Refugees Tablet, posted on November 20, 2015
Josh Pruzansky on JM in the AM Discusses Tuition Affordability and the Importance of Voting JM in the AM, posted on October 12, 2015
Orthodox rabbis rally in D.C. against Iran deal South Florida Sun Sentinel, posted on September 15, 2015
ZOA, Tea Party anti-Iran deal rally in D.C. features shofar blowing, Trump JTA, posted on September 10, 2015
Montgomery County Mulls Dropping Bus Route Used by JDS Students Washington Jewish Week, posted on September 9, 2015
Rabbis Gather in Washington to Oppose Iran Deal Arutz Sheva/Israel National News, posted on September 9, 2015
On Iran, Clinton navigates policy as Trump sounds a trumpet The Jerusalem Post, posted on September 9, 2015
Hundreds Of Rabbis Gather In Washington To Oppose Iran Nuclear Deal 5 Towns Jewish Times, posted on September 9, 2015
N.J. rabbis make final plea to Congress to kill Iran deal NJ.com/The Star-Ledger, posted on September 9, 2014
Congressional Democrats Face Political Pressure on Iran Nuclear Deal The Wall Street Journal, posted on August 26, 2015
Lobbying Fight Over Iran Nuclear Deal Centers on Democrats The New York Times, posted on August 17, 2015
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Nathan Diament on Fox News Your World with Neil Cavuto, posted on August 5, 2015
Orthodox Union Steps Up Campaign Against the Iran Nuclear Deal Washington Jewish Week, posted on July 30, 2015
Orthodox Jews are Only the First to Mobilize Against the Awful Iran Deal The Washington Post, posted on July 15, 2015
Obama Begins 60-Day Campaign to Win Over Iran Deal Skeptics at Home and Abroad The New York Times, posted on July 15, 2015
Religious Leaders Ponder Next Steps after Supreme Court Rules for Same-Sex Marriage The Deseret News, posted on June 26, 2015
Jewish groups Celebrate Supreme Court’s Legalization of Gay Marriage Nationwide JTA, posted on June 26, 2015
Religious Groups React to Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Tampa Bay Times, posted on June 26, 2015
Agudah, OU Laud $250M Allocation for Mandated Services Owed to Yeshivas JP Updates, posted on June 24, 2015
Charleston Shooting Adds to Security Fears in Places of Worship The New York Times, posted on June 24, 2015
Orthodox Lobbyist: After Charleston, Black Communities Need Same Security Funding as Jews JTA, posted on June 25, 2015
OU Leaders ‘Work the Hill’ on Mission to Washington The Jewish Link of New Jersey, posted on June 11, 2015
NYC Jewish Groups Unite for Passage of Tuition Tax Credit Bill The Jewish Voice, posted on June 10, 2015
Domestic Security Concerns, Iran Dominate OU Mission to D.C. The Jewish Exponent, posted on June 10, 2015
US Jewish Groups Slam Administration’s ‘Hypocritical’ View on Jerusalem The Times of Israel, posted on June 9, 2015
High Court Backs President in Use of Jerusalem on U.S. Passports The Wall Street Journal, posted on June 8, 2015
Jerusalem Mayor Urges Obama to Recognize Israel’s Capital The Times of Israel, posted on June 8, 2015
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Allowing ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ on Passports Algemeiner, posted on June 8, 2015
U.S Ambassador Pushes Back Against Criticism of Supreme Court Decision on Jerusalem JP Updates, posted on June 8, 2015
US Supreme Court: No ‘Israel’ Allowed on Passports of Americans Born in Jerusalem The Jerusalem Post, posted on June 8, 2015
‘Put This at the Top of Our Agenda’ Federation and Day Schools Join OU for State Funding Push New Jersey Jewish Standard, posted on June 5, 2015
OU Advocacy-NY Policy Director Jake Adler on Spin Class with Michael Fragin The Nachum Segal Show, posted on June 4, 2015
Jewish Orgs Applaud Supreme Court for Upholding Religious Freedom in Workplace JP Updates, posted on June 1, 2015
Why Jewish Organizations Received $110 Million from Homeland Security Religion News Service, posted on May 29, 2015
School Kids, Councilmembers Rally for Passage of Greenfield’s Security Bill JP Updates, posted on May 27, 2015
Obama Stresses Support for Israel, but Refuses to ‘Paper Over’ Discord New York Times, posted on May 22, 2015
Obama: Israel’s government Should Live Up to the Nation’s Founding Ideals The Washington Post, posted on May 22, 2015
OU Advocacy’s Top Priority Locally: Busing for Parochial School Students Washington Jewish Week, posted on May 20, 2015
Education Is Primary Issue for Jews, Too, in Philly Mayoral Race The Jewish Exponent, posted on May 13, 2015
Orthodox Jews and Secular Parents Unite to Demand Half-Day Pre-K Slots New York Observer, posted on May 6, 2015
Letter to the Editor of the New York Times: Israel and the Iran Deal New York Times, posted on April 9, 2015
With Iran Deal in Hand, White House Makes Sales Pitch to Preserve It New York Times, posted on April 3, 2015
Blame, Confusion Follows Collapse of Dream Act and School Tax Deal Politico, posted on March 27, 2015
Private School Parents Urged to Lobby for Education Investment Tax Credit The Jewish Link, posted on March 26, 2015
‘Broader Lens’ Urged for Conscience Rights Issue than Marriage Debate The Pilot, posted on March 25, 2015
Legislators, Community Activists Increase Pressure on Albany To Pass Education Tax Credit JP Updates, posted on March 25, 2015
Congresswoman Apologizes Referring to Political Rival as ‘Orthodox Jew’ The Forward, posted on March 24, 2015
‘Broader Lens’ Urged for Conscience Rights Issue than Marriage Debate Catholic News Service (CatholicPhilly.com), posted on March 24, 2015
NYC Mayor Allows Tax-Payer Funded Private Pre-K Schools Prayer Breaks, Flexible Schedule The Christian Post, posted on March 21, 2015
Nathan Diament Appears on CBS Los Angeles to Discuss Israeli Election Aftermath CBS Los Angeles, posted on March 19, 2015
NY Senate Tells Orthodox Union To “Be Aggressive” To Push Education Tax Credit JP Updates, posted on March 18, 2015
NYC’s Plan for Prayer Break in Pre-K Classes Raises Concerns Herald-Standard, posted on March 15, 2015
New York City’s Plan For Prayer Break In Pre-Kindergarten Classes Raises Concerns Huffington Post, posted on March 15, 2015
OU Praises Introduction of Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act Into Congress 5 Towns Jewish Times, posted on March 13, 2015
Homeland Security Bill Includes US $13 Million for Religious and Other Nonprofit Groups JTA, posted on March 4, 2015
Montgomery County Council Adds Funds for Private School Busing Washington Jewish Week, posted on March 4, 2015
Netanyahu’s Visit Bringing Uninvited Problems for Jewish Democrats New York Times, posted on March 1, 2015
Outrage Spreads Over Shmuley Boteach ‘Genocide’ Ad Smearing Susan Rice The Forward, posted on February 28, 2015
Brooklyn Jewish, Catholic High School Students Push for Education Tax Credit in Albany to Launch OU Campaign Yeshiva World News, posted on February 27, 2015
Governor’s Link of Tuition Assistance Programs Sets Up Fight Between Assembly, Senate NY 1, posted on February 26, 2015
Christian, Gay Rights, and Jewish Groups Help Muslim in Head Scarf Case Against Abercrombie & Fitch; Win Likely After Supreme Court Oral Arguments The Christian Post, posted on February 25, 2015
Orthodox Union Praises Cuomo’s Commitment to Education Tax Credit JP Updates, posted on February 24, 2015
Qualifying for UPK: Will de Blasio Accommodate Orthodox Jewish Schools? City & State, posted on February 19, 2015
New York City Adjusts Pre-K Rules to Attract More Religious Schools WNYC, posted on February 19, 2015
City Changes Rules to Accommodate Religious Schools that Teach Pre-K Daily News, posted on February 19, 2015
Pre-K on Sunday? Orthodox Groups Divided on New UPK Options The Jewish Week, posted on February 19, 2015
De Blasio’s New UPK Sparks Optimism for Some, Disappointment for Others Vos Iz Neias, posted on February 19, 2015
De Blasio Adds UPK Requirement Options to Accommodate Jewish Day Schools JP Updates, posted on February 18, 2015
For US Orthodox, ‘Upper-Class’ incomes Often Not Enough The Times of Israel, posted on February 5, 2015
OU’s Litwack Calls on de Blasio for Orthodox Jewish Inclusion in Universal Pre-K Program The Jewish Voice, posted on February 4, 2015
For Orthodox, Tax-Defined ‘Upper’ Incomes are Often Stretched Arizona Jewish Post, posted on February 3, 2015
Major Jewish Orgs Criticize Obama Admin for Lack of Charitable Tax Deduction in New Budget JP Updates, posted on February 3, 2015
Achieving Transformative Legislative Change for Jewish Area’s Day Schools The Jewish Link, posted on January 29, 2015
Nathan Diament Interviewed by Kathy Hoekstra on Michigan’s WJR Radio http://www.cumulusdetroit.com/audio/audio_013429.mp3, posted on January 28, 2015
OU Calls on Mayor de Blasio to Make His Signature Universal Pre-K Program ‘Universal’ Yeshiva World News, posted on January 28, 2015
OU Launches Campaign Against De Blasio for Lack of Pre-K Seats for Jewish Schools JP Updates, posted on January 28, 2015
City’s Orthodox Jews Upset with Free Pre-Kindergarten Program, Want Time for Religious Instruction Daily News, posted on January 27, 2015
Muslim Prisoner Wins U.S. Supreme Court Beard Case with the Aid of Orthodox Jews Ha'aretz, posted on January 21, 2015
A Victory for Religious Liberty: Supreme Court Allows Muslim Inmates to Grow Beards The Deseret News, posted on January 21, 2015
Cuomo Includes Education Tax Credit, Passed By State Senate, In Budget; De Blasio Opposes JP Updates, posted on January 21, 2015
Muslim Prisoner Wins Right to Wear Beard in Case With Orthodox Support The Forward, posted on January 20, 2015
Christians Celebrate Supreme Court Approval of Religious Prison Beards Christianity Today, posted on January 20, 2015
Breakaway Senate Dems Unveil ‘Invest New York’ Policy Agenda The Daily News, posted on January 19, 2015
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Legislation To Move US Embassy To Jerusalem JP Updates, posted on January 14, 2015
OU Advocacy Executive Director Nathan Diament on Jewish Security in France and the United States Newsmax TV, posted on January 13, 2015
Orthodox Union Wants Public Funds for NY’s Private Jewish Schools The Times of Israel, posted on December 31, 2014
Securing Funding For New Jersey’s Yeshivas: An Interview with the OU’s Josh Pruzansky The Jewish Press, posted on December 31, 2014
Orthodox Union Launches Push for Millions in Funding for New York Yeshivas The Forward, posted on December 29, 2014
Jewish Caucus, OU Welcome De Blasio’s Assurances on Half-Day Pre-K as ‘First Step’ JP Updates, posted on December 3, 2014
State Grant Provides Security Boost to Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh The Jewish Chronicle, posted on November 26, 2014
The Midterms, the Jewish Vote, and Liberalism’s Price of Admission Commentary Magazine, posted on November 14, 2014
De Blasio Celebrates City Meeting Pre-K Enrollment Target; Defends Accommodation with Jewish Schools JP Updates, posted on November 13, 2014
OU EVP Allen Fagin Meets With Leadership of Lakewood Jewish Community Yeshiva World News, posted on November 7, 2014
NY Voters Pass Bond Measure Offering up to $38 Million for Jewish Schools JTA, posted on November 5, 2014
In Jerusalem Passport Case, Justices Consider Congressional Role in Foreign Policy JTA, posted on November 4, 2014
Orthodox Union: Vote Yes on Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 Yeshiva World News, posted on November 3, 2014
After Obama-Netanyahu Meeting, U.S. Blasts Israel over Jerusalem Construction JNS, posted on October 1, 2014
Anti-Semitic Attacks on the Rise in NYC, Worried Officials Say Brooklyn Daily Eagle, posted on September 19, 2014
Politics No Roadblock to Jewish Praise of U.S. Religious Freedom Envoy Nominee JNS, posted on August 5, 2014
NYC Mayor’s New Plan Involving Religious Schools That Some Say Could Spark ‘City-Funded Discrimination’ The Blaze, posted on August 5, 2014
De Blasio’s Prekindergarten Expansion Collides with Church-State Divide New York Times, posted on August 4, 2014
Jewish Groups Get $12m of $13m in Federal Funding for Protecting Nonprofits JTA, posted on July 29, 2014
Sen. Orrin Hatch: Claim That Corporations Don’t Have Religious Freedom Is ‘Total Bunk’ The Christian Post, posted on July 16, 2014
Pennsylvania Becomes First State to Provide Security Funding for Jewish Days Schools JP Updates, posted on July 13, 2014
Hobby Lobby Supreme Decision Splits Jews Along Denomination Lines The Forward, posted on July 2, 2014
Faith Groups Divided in their Reaction to Court’s Decision Affirming Religious Rights The Washington Post, posted on June 30, 2014
Full-Day Pre-K Choice for New York City’s Religious Schools The Wall Street Journal, posted on June 29, 2014
Mayor De Blasio, Speaker Silver Announce Changes To City’s Special Needs’ Reimbursement Process JP Updates, posted on June 24, 2014
High Court Prayer Ruling ‘Could Have Been Far Worse,’ AJC Expert Says The Jewish Week, posted on May 5, 2014
Delegation from the Sephardic Community Joins OU Advocacy-Teach NYS In Albany To Advocate for Yeshivah Funding IMAGE Magazine, posted on April 1, 2014
Jewish Charities Grow Huge on Cash From Government – Donors Give to Israel The Forward, posted on March 31, 2014
NY State Legislators Encourage Five Towns OU Advocacy-Teach NYS Delegation to “Keep Up the Pressure” for Non-Public School Funding Before Budget is Finalized 5 Towns Jewish Home, posted on March 13, 2014
Enlarge Strength Through Unity theme at Conference of Presidents Mission in Israel (Photo Essay) Baltimore Jewish Life, posted on February 17, 2014
‘If Public Schools Get These Things, Private Schools Should Too’ Long Island Jewish World, posted on February 14, 2014
Obama Administration Enlisting Jewish Groups to Counter Attacks on Kerry JTA, posted on February 10, 2014
Cuomo Push To Beef-Up Anti-Bullying Law Cheered By Jewish Orgs The Jewish Week, posted on January 14, 2014
Schwartz Pledges Support for Private School Tax Credit The Jewish Exponent, posted on December 18, 2013
As Senators Work on Iran Sanctions Bill, White House Lobbies Lawmakers Not to Act The Washington Post, posted on December 1, 2013
Jewish Groups Back Away From All-Out Fight Over Iran Nuclear Deal The Jewish Daily Forward, posted on November 27, 2013
Christie Calls for School Vouchers at Orthodox Jewish Gathering in Teaneck The Record Herald & News, posted on October 7, 2013
Christie Promotes Education Policies at Orthodox Union Breakfast in Teaneck The Star-Ledger, posted on October 6, 2013
Eying Orthodox Vote, New York Mayor Candidates Back Aid to Religious Schools The Jewish Daily Forward, posted on July 23, 2013
Court Bars ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ as Birthplace on American Passports Los Angeles Times, posted on July 23, 2013
Christine Quinn Wins Orthodox Applause With Vow to Aid Religious Schools The Forward, posted on July 11, 2013
Advocacy Effort has Jewish Schools Reaping Hundreds of Millions in Government Money JTA, posted on July 1, 2013
Religious Leaders See Tragedy and Justice in Supreme Court Gay Marriage Decisions Washington Post, posted on June 26, 2013
Houses of Worship Seeking FEMA Grants Face Constitutional Barrier New York Times, posted on January 3, 2013
The Challenge of Day School Affordability: Keeping our Eyes on the Prize! The Jewish Journal, posted on October 21, 2012
The Democratic Party And Jerusalem: Another Amendment Required The Jewish Press, posted on September 12, 2012
Letter to the Editor: Broadening Religious Exemption in Healthcare Reform New York Times, posted on January 30, 2012
