James Lankford reminds us that every American has the right to live and practice their faith without fear. The Antisemitism Awareness Act will help ensure this right by empowering U.S. Department of Educationvand universities to combat antisemitism and protect religious freedoms.
Orthodox Union Advocacy Center
Political Organizations
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About us
The OU Advocacy Center is the non-partisan public policy arm of the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization‚ representing nearly 1,000 congregations nationwide, and leads the OU’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, and state capitals. Formerly known as the Institute for Public Affairs, OU Advocacy engages leaders at all levels of government as well as the broader public to promote and protect the Orthodox Jewish community’s interests and values in the public policy arena. The OU Advocacy Center: Protects and strengthens the Orthodox Jewish community by ensuring that government laws and programs (federal and state) support the life of the Orthodox Jewish individuals and our institutions. Addresses the challenge of the affordability of Jewish day school education through securing public sector support and funding. Serves as the voice of Orthodox Judaism regarding the concerns and interests of our community in the media. Trains community leaders to be advocates on critical issues. Convenes Orthodox Jewish community leaders to discuss critical issues and develop strategies to address them. Serves as the Orthodox community’s link to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the World Jewish Congress, and other umbrella entities. In addition to its day-to-day activities, OU Advocacy sponsors an annual National Leadership Mission to Washington, D.C., and the Legislative Fellowship Program, training the next generation of Orthodox Jewish policymakers and activists. Become an active participant in our programs and a partner in working for the advancement of our community and our values.
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- 201-500 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Protects and Strengthens the Orthodox Jewish community, Serves as the voice of Orthodox Judaism, Addresses the challenge of the affordability of Jewish day school education, and Trains community leaders to be advocates on critical issues.
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"A society that turns the other cheek in the face of those who persecute Jews, because they are Jews, will ultimately lose their freedoms for all." Op-ed in USA TODAY from Nathan Diament on Erev Pesach:
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Antisemitism is on the rise, yet Congress cut 10% from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Jewish Americans shouldn't have to pay a premium to worship freely. We are fighting to restore and increase funding to protect our communities.
Jewish Organizations Raise Concerns Over Cuts to Program Funding Security at Nonprofits
theepochtimes.com
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This Wednesday marks the 180th day that the hostages have been in Hamas captivity. 180 days of rape, torture, and murder. The Orthodox Union is spearheading an effort to send 180,000 letters to President Biden to urge him to support Israel and help bring the hostages home. The letters will be hand-delivered to the White House. Join this important effort today:
180 for 180 - Orthodox Union
https://www.ou.org
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The Orthodox Union repudiates the Biden Administration's abstention from UN ceasefire vote on Israel-Hamas conflict as counterproductive to defeating Hamas. Read our full statement:
Orthodox Union Repudiates Biden Administration Abstention From UN Ceasefire Vote - OU Advocacy Center
https://advocacy.ou.org
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We're on the Hill today with Mia Schem, facilitating meetings with lawmakers ahead of her attendance at tonight's State of the Union. Mia was released from Gaza, but her story doesn't end there. Her mother shares that the hardest part for Mia is knowing there are still hostages in Gaza suffering. They must all come home, now. #bringthemhomenow
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Thank you, Speaker Johnson, for inviting Mia Schem to the State of the Union. We stand with Mia and all those still held captive by Hamas, and we join in demanding their release. As part of our commitment, we're honored to facilitate meetings for Mia on the Hill this Thursday. #SOTU
Freed Hamas hostage to attend State of the Union as guest of House Speaker Johnson
jewishinsider.com