In the News
Rabbi Yaakov Menken on American Agenda: Is France Dangerous for Jewish People?
Why did French authorities rush to say that a Muslim man with a history of antisemitic tweets, murdering a Jewish neighbor, wasn’t a hate crime? And what does that say about hatred spreading in America?
The Detroit Jewish News: The Implications of Imminent Iran Deal on Abraham Accords
CJV and other organizations met in the House for a discussion on the proposed JCPOA’s repercussions on the Abraham Accords.
The Buff Show: A Supreme Situation 6-21-22 w/Rabbi Yaakov Menken
Rabbi Yaakov Menken talking about the SCOTUS decision prohibiting discrimination against parents choosing religious schools to fulfill state secular education requirements.
Jewish Link: Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Funding for Religious Schools
Supreme Court ruled that states may not exclude families and schools from tuition-assistance programs because of a school’s religious status.
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.