by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Sep 9, 2019 | Updates
A press release from this month and accompanying op-ed demonstrate the urgent need for the CJV, why a rabbinic group in particular must fill that need, and the political potency of the results in current public policy debates — as well as the need for further...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Aug 9, 2019 | Updates
The CJV has proven itself a needed voice, and now we must strengthen its impact. Will you please join us? We are grateful to have this opportunity to correct the record on Jewish values, and promote positive efforts to realize those principles in public policy – and...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Jul 10, 2019 | Updates
There is a lot of talk in DC about “litmus tests,” single questions which are taken to demonstrate a nominee’s suitability for a position or office. But now, sadly, we have a litmus test for a Jew who has sold out the Jewish people: those who...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | Jun 4, 2019 | Updates
Due to our frequent contact with the Trump Administration, the CJV is on the list to be notified when the President and Vice President travel around the country. Thanks to our efforts, Rabbi Chaim Goldberger, our Regional Ambassador in Minnesota, greeted Vice...
by Rabbi Yaakov Menken | May 5, 2019 | Updates
This update comes as Jews face attacks from Poway to Israel. We pray for safety and peace. To understand why our collective voice is so necessary right now, look no further than the so-called “Equality Act” now under consideration in the US House of...
by CJV | Mar 17, 2019 | Updates
As always, I have a great deal to report, with much more going on behind the scenes. It has been an extremely productive month! Those who have been reading these updates for a while have surely heard that before, but fortunately it is no exaggeration. The Conservative...
