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OU and RCA Disappointed In Passage of UN Resolution

The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) and the Orthodox Union voice their disappointment in passage of the resolution by the United Nations General Assembly upgrading the Palestinian Authority to a nonmember observer state. The RCA and OU view this unilateral … Continued
Read More Posted at November 30, 2012 at 3:26 am

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
Read More Posted at November 27, 2012 at 8:46 pm

OU/IPA In the News: Advocacy for Shuls after Sandy

In its most recent issue, The New York Jewish Week reports on the OU/IPA’s efforts to secure federal disaster recovery funds for synagogues damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The report notes: Currently, FEMA provides grants to a variety of nonprofits, but … Continued
Read More Posted at November 26, 2012 at 3:50 pm

Stand with Israel Today

The Orthodox Union will sponsor a gathering today at 4:00pm at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC in support of the State of Israel and her people. The gathering will include Tefilat Mincha at 4:10pm and the recital of … Continued
Read More Posted at November 21, 2012 at 2:27 pm

OU Holds Rally For Tuition Affordability in Houston, TX

Community Members Unite for Tuition Affordability Rally Sen. Dan Patrick addressing the crowd   On Thursday, November 15, the Orthodox Union held its first Rally for Tuition Affordability at the Robert M. Beren Academy in Houston, Texas.  Over three hundred … Continued
Read More Posted at November 20, 2012 at 4:46 pm

OU, RCA Express Support for Israel’s Defense Operation

  Today, the leadership of the Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America issued the following statement: “The leadership of the Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America expresses our solidarity with the people and government of Israel … Continued
Read More Posted at November 15, 2012 at 6:13 pm

OU Hosts Legislative Breakfast to Bolster Grassroots Advocacy Efforts

On Tuesday, November 13, Jewish leaders from Pennsylvania attended a legislative breakfast featuring an address by Pennsylvania Education Secretary Ron Tomalis. The breakfast was sponsored by the Orthodox Union and took place at the Citron and Rose Restaurant in Lower … Continued
Read More Posted at November 14, 2012 at 6:33 pm

Mazal Tov President Obama

Today, the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America issued the following statement on the occasion of President Obama’s re-election. On behalf of the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, we write to say mazal … Continued
Read More Posted at November 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm
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