Press Releases
Rabbis Welcome Supreme Court Decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Leftist groups attempted to elevate same-sex marriage to be a fundamental matter of identity, such that not baking a wedding cake would be akin to refusing service to blacks or Jews. That would not enhance civil rights; it would have trampled them, sacrificing religious freedoms ensconced in the First Amendment on the altar of political correctness.
Did Beacon High School Honor Barbarism?
In a sharply-worded letter to Ruth Lacey, Principal of Beacon High School in Manhattan, Rabbi Pesach Lerner, President of the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), questioned whether the school was “honoring humanity, or barbarism.”
Rabbinic Group Calls for Review of Professor in Viral Video Bias Incident
The CJV called for two universities to revisit the courses assigned to Professor Pnina Peri next year, and to mandate diversity and sensitivity training before returning to the classroom. [UPDATED: American University reached out to indicate Peri is not a professor at AU, web link to the contrary.]
Beacon School “Abandoned its Educational Mission, ” says Rabbinic Group
There are no two ways about it; claiming that Hamas operatives are ‘victims’ is to say that killing Jews is a peaceful activity. A school should sympathize with intended victims and not with terrorists.
“Libelous and a Disgrace:” Rabbis Deplore False Condemnations by Jewish Senators
No country in the world would hesitate to use force to protect its citizens from being overrun by an armed multitude pledging to invade and kill its inhabitants.
Rabbinic Group Encourages Senate Confirmation of Gina Haspel to Head CIA
An accurate moral calculus requires that we balance the rights of captured terrorists against those of their intended victims. The CIA used these techniques only to save American civilian lives from further acts of terrorism.
Rabbis Welcome New White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative
Past policies hampered the free exercise of religion and prevented provision of critical services in everything from healthcare to foster care. The announcement of this new initiative is a further sign of President Trump’s commitment to true freedom of religion in this country.
Rabbis Rebut Criticism of “Outstanding” Trump Administration Appointments
Bolton and Pompeo not only have strong records of friendship towards Israel and the Jewish community, but they have distinguished themselves by standing up boldly against aggressors and those who seek to oppress freedom. With these outstanding appointments, President Trump has done the free world a great favor.
Rabbis Oppose NJ Assisted Suicide Bill
The Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act constitutes an assault on the sanctity of life and must be opposed by every caring citizen.
CJV Demands Rep. Keith Ellison Resign
Ellison supported Louis Farrakhan for years, joined him on multiple occasions as a congressman, and has been dishonest about their relationship. He has disqualified himself.