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LA Times: Supreme Court rules for parents seeking state aid for religious schools
The Coalition for Jewish Values was one of several Jewish groups applauding the outcome.
Life News: Jewish Synagogue Claims Killing Babies in Abortions is Religious Freedom
A synagogue says that killing babies in abortions is a form of religious freedom. Rabbi Yaakov Menken says Jewish teachings on abortion are very clear.
Hamodia Prime: Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld – Letting Our Voice Be Heard
In a wide-ranging interview with Hamodia, new President, Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, lays out CJV’s mission and his goals for the years ahead.
OAN: Rabbi Menken on NY State’s Efforts to Control Parochial Schools
While parents abandon abysmal public schools, the NY State Education Dept is trying to push through increased state oversight over successful private and parochial schools.
Hamodia: OJPAC Annual Dinner Honors Defenders of Orthodox Community
This year’s awards went to Rabbi Yeruchim Silber of Agudath Israel and to Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values (Senior Askan Awards), and others.
VINnews: OJPAC Hosts Its Annual Policy Conference
CJV’s Rabbi Yaakov Menken given the Senior Askan Award at the OJPAC Annual Policy Conference and Appreciation Event in Westchester, NY.
Associated Press: LGBTQ outrage over DeSantis visit to NYC during Pride Month
Gov. DeSantis is set to appear before conservative Jewish leaders in NYC, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to cancel the event.
JNS: Pro-Israel groups urge New York to divest from Unilever
Pro-Israel groups urge Gov. Hochul to take action against Unilever, for its decision to stop selling its products in “Occupied Palestinian Territory.”
VINnews: Disappointment for Blooming Grove Yeshiva Parents as Court Reverses Busing Ruling
A court’s reversal of a previous ruling mandating busing for nonpublic school students on days when public schools aren’t in session.
Forward: New York Gov. Hochul gives Unilever final warning before divesting over Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott
Pro-Israel groups ask why the state hasn’t acted on threat to punish Ben & Jerry’s for refusing to sell in the West Bank