Updates
Tamuz Update, July 10
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 defended AOC's deplorable...
Sivan Update, June 4
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...
Iyyar Update, May 5
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 Representatives. It turns sexual orientation and gender identity into “protected classes,” creating all kinds of issues for religious liberty, true equality, privacy and even safety.
Anti-Semitism in Congress
Our presence at CPAC, fighting anti-Semitism in three different, contrarian ways, and more.
Religious Liberty for All
We see clear, ongoing evidence that our statements help to promote traditional values by demonstrating that they are not sectarian ideals, but principles valued by America’s Founding Fathers.
Finding Our Place
The highlight of last month, of course, was our invitation to the annual Hannukah Reception at the White House; the photo at right (of CJV Vice President Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, Managing Director Rabbi Yaakov Menken and President Rabbi Pesach Lerner) was taken as we...
Making an Impact
People have asked, “how does the CJV have an impact?” This month, we can point to several cases where we affected public dialogue and perception.
A New Resource for Values
From the White House to the New York Jewish Week, and even in Israel, the CJV is recognized as a positive voice.
A New Level of Coverage
Given that mobilization of the Orthodox community is key to our efforts, perhaps the greatest step this month was prominent coverage in each of the two glossy magazines serving the traditional audience.
Bringing Rabbis and Officials Together
This month we arranged a Rabbinic Roundtable in Queens, NY, bringing together Rabbinic leaders and officials of the Republican National Committee. This was an unprecedented opportunity for RNC officials to hear from rabbis regarding our concerns, and it was they who requested this meeting (and paid for dinner!).