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6 Jan 2023, 4:05 am by Howard Friedman
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, (CD CA, Jan. 3, 2023), a California federal district court held that the "ministerial exception" doctrine bars claims rooted in the California Labor Code brought against a synagogue organization by a mashgiach (kosher food supervisor) formerly employed by it. [read post]
24 Aug 2022, 5:01 am by Eugene Volokh
"[6] The Seventh Circuit granted, without discussion, a motion that similarly justified pseudonymity for Notre Dame students who were admitting premarital sexual activity and contraceptive use (or at least use of contraceptives that some view as abortifacients).[7] Still other cases granted motions for pseudonymity on the grounds that the plaintiffs were suing religious leaders (Orthodox rabbis), and their religious community was alleged to be hostile to those who air accusations… [read post]
27 Jun 2022, 6:00 am by Ilya Somin
Perhaps for this reason, the Council of Islamic Schools of North America and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America filed a joint amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in Carson… If some nonetheless worry that state governments will discriminate against minority groups, they should be wary of granting states a monopoly over education curricula for that very reason. [read post]
28 Dec 2020, 11:58 am by Josh Blackman
Today, a Second Circuit panel (Livingston, Park, Menashi) decided the consolidated cases of Agudath Israel of America v. [read post]
26 Sep 2020, 9:37 am by Gene Takagi
Harlow, CEO, National Community Action PartnershipRabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels AmericaStephanie J. [read post]
13 Jan 2020, 11:57 am by Hannah Kris, William Ford
The subcommittee will hear testimony from Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League; Nathan Diament, the executive director of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; John Miller, the deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism at the New York City Police Department; Ret. [read post]
26 Jun 2017, 3:13 pm by Nathan Diament
Diament is the Executive Director for Public Policy of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. [read post]
16 Sep 2014, 6:51 am
id=105804) and explicitly endorses a similar statement by the Union of Orthodox Congregations of America (“OU”) (see “OU Supports Federal Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence,” issued April 9, 2013, at http://www.ou.org/news/ou_supports_federal_legislation_to_prevent_gun_violence/). [read post]
5 Nov 2013, 6:54 pm by Eugene Volokh
(Eugene Volokh) Newly certified from Orthodox Union (Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America), which administers the U-in-a-circle kosher certification mark: CHRISTMAS MILK Frisco, TX October 24, 2013 Brands: Christmas Milk Products: French Vanilla Eggnog, Chocolate Swirl, OU-D French Vanilla Eggnog, Original, OU-D French Vanilla Eggnog, Sea Salt Caramel Swirl, OU-D Perfectly sensible, yet still amusing. [read post]
20 Jun 2013, 10:15 am by Rahul Bhagnari, ACLU
The opposition was widespread – ranging from the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America to the Defense Department, from military chaplains' associations to former Sen. [read post]
28 Jun 2011, 4:05 am by Howard Friedman
But we just as strongly affirm that marriage is the joining of one man and one woman in a lifelong, loving union that is open to children, ordered for the good of those children and the spouses themselves.The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America issued a statement saying:Consistent with our tradition and Jewish religious principles, we oppose the redefinition of marriage and the state sanction of same sex marriages. [read post]
7 Dec 2010, 4:00 am by Howard Friedman
"  Among the groups endorsing the letter are the National Association of Evangelicals, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the Orthodox Church in America and the World Sikh Council. [read post]
26 Aug 2010, 4:36 am by Howard Friedman
" Among the groups signing the letter are World Vision, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and the U.S. [read post]
25 Jun 2010, 4:05 am by Howard Friedman
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations wrote to to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee saying that "Kagan has demonstrated a reassuring appreciation for the rights guaranteed by the Free-Exercise clause and a growing respect for a balanced approach to the Establishment Clause which allows for appropriate government support for the work of religious organizations. [read post]
1 Dec 2009, 11:05 pm
The Gary (IN) Post-Tribune reported yesterday that the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU) has withdrawn a trademark infringement suit that it had filed in Indiana federal district court against Luke Oil Co. [read post]
12 Oct 2009, 5:58 am
(not precedential) (The TTABlog)   US Trade Marks – Lawsuits and strategic steps SpongeTech Delivery Systems – SpongeTech  sues another company called SpongeTech (Trademark Blog) Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America  - Lukes Oil convenience stores sued by Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America after failing to remove OU Kashruth symbol from… [read post]
6 Apr 2009, 10:26 am
Diament, director of public policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, has been named by President Barack Obama to serve on the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. [read post]
27 Jan 2009, 11:30 pm
A JTA article yesterday profiles Nathan Diament, Director of the Institute for Public Affairs of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, and Diament's connections to President Barack Obama. [read post]