OU Welcomes Democratic Party Platform Change to Recognize Undivided Jerusalem

Today, the leadership of the Orthodox Union expressed its deep disappointment over the Democratic Party’s platform’s shift of language with regard to the status of the holy city of Jerusalem. The platform released late Monday, to be voted upon today … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2012 Contact: Stephen Steiner, 212-613-8318 Today, the leadership of the Orthodox Union, the largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization in the United States, issued the following statement commenting on an assault by several Jewish youths against … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2012 Contact: Nathan Diament, 202-513-6484 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, strongly criticized Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for his statement yesterday denying the Jewish People’s history and connection to the holy city … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    July 30, 2012 Contact: Nathan Diament 202-513-6484 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – applauded presidential candidate for his clear statement with regard to the … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27,2012 Contact: Nathan Diament 202-513-6484 Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, applauded President Obama and key congressional leaders – Senators Boxer and Isakson, and House Majority … Continued