(Editorial Note: To read the Orthodox Union’s own policy statements on the unity of Jerusalem, Medinat Yisrael & Kedushat Eretz Yisrael, please see the OU’s most recent resolution here...
Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Howie Beigelman 212-613-8311 May 21, 2009 ORTHODOX UNION COMMENDS ANTI-TERROR ARRESTS IN OPERATION REGARDING ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE Joint operation underscores threat to vulnerable synagogues and other...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nathan Diament 202-513-6484 May 19, 2009 UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS COMMENDS OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PROPOSAL TO INCREASE FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS Today, the Union of Orthodox...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maury Litwack 202-513-6484 May 18, 2009 UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS APPLAUDS NON-PROFIT INCLUSION IN WAXMAN/MARKEY ENERGY LEGISLATION Pending Bill Addresses Previous OU Concerns, Treats...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Howie Beigelman 212-613-8311 May 14, 2009 ORTHODOX UNION DISAPPOINTED WITH DEFEAT OF TUITION TAX CREDIT PROPOSAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA Legislature missed an opportunity to at...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nathan Diament 202-513-6484 May 12, 2009 JEWISH NONPROFITS APPLAUD PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR PROPOSING $15 MILLION TO FUND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM Protecting Hospitals, Health and Human...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nathan Diament 202-513-6484 May 11, 2009 ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITY MEETS CLEVELAND CONGRESSWOMAN MARCIA FUDGE Orthodox Union facilitates key meeting in Ohio U.S. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge...
ORTHODOX UNION CRITICIZES PAYROLL TAX ON NONPROFITS TO FUND MTA BAILOUT Criticizes “wrong choice at the wrong time” The Orthodox Union (Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America), the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nathan J. Diament 202-513-6484 May 7, 2009 UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS COMMENDS PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR EXTENDING THE DC VOUCHER PROGRAM; HOPES TO SEE PROGRAM...
ORTHODOX UNION PLEASED WITH SABBATH ACCOMMODATION FOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Commends diverse group of elected officials, advocates and attorneys for standing up for principles of religious...