With social media now a dominating source of information, the prevalence of anti-Semitism on this platform presents a tremendous threat to Jews, Jewish owned businesses and institutions around the world.
The National Commission on Law and Public Affairs (COLPA)filed an amici curiae brief with the US Supreme Court, seeking to overturn an old precedent which limits the protection of religious employees against discrimination and termination.
The month of May has been officially designated by presidents of both parties as “Jewish Heritage Month,” a tribute to the contributions that Jewish immigrants and their descendants have made to this nation; their patriotism; and appreciation for American values.
Residents of Lakewood and throughout the state breathed a sigh of relief when Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the loosening of some lockdown restrictions, such as allowing outdoor gatherings of 25 people and allowing additional stores to reopen.
Lakewood resident Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, was selected by Governor Phil Murphy to serve on the state’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, which will help the state’s residents and businesses return to normal life following the Covid-19 lockdown.
Assistance is available to self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig and platform workers who are impacted by COVID-19 through Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and possibly the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Duvi, President Trump recently signed into law Phase 2 of the legislative efforts to combat the Wuhan-Corona Virus, that includes provisions providing for expanded family and medical leave for employees impacted by this health crisis.
A rise in anti-Semitism has prompted Jewish communities across the country to take new measures to protect themselves. In Lakewood, N.J., where about 70,000 Orthodox Jews live in a community that’s faced harassment on the streets and on the internet, a security summit was held to offer Jews ways to fend off threats.
The White House has shared with the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce information about its economic assistance package to help support US businesses and workers, who have been harmed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Just over two months after the tragic Jersey City massacre, the “who’s who” of top law enforcement officials at the state, county and local level came to Lakewood to collaborate on enhancing security at the governmental and grassroots levels.
The National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Affairs (COLPA) filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court in the landmark Our Lady of Guadalupe v. Agnes Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Darryl Biel cases on behalf of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, Agudath Israel of America, Agudas Harabbonim, National Council of Young Israel, Rabbinical Alliance of America and Rabbinical Council of America.
Several dozen entrepreneurs, activists and journalists from New York, New Jersey and Maryland descended upon the Russell Senate Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as part of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJC) delegation to the Jewish Heritage Month Celebration luncheon in the nation’s capital.
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce Undertakes Multi-Pronged Effort to Defeat BDS
“Our efforts on behalf of Jewish community business encompasses many fronts, and this is a particularly important one,” says Duvi Honig, Founder and Director of Par
It’s a new era at the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, as the renowned global business network under the leadership of Duvi Honig and Mrs. Odeleya Jacobs celebrates the grand opening of its New York City office. The office is located at 44 Wall Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district.
On Tuesday afternoon, amidst the hustle and bustle of Manhattan’s Financial District, a group of corporate and governmental VIPs, and Orthodox Jewish community leaders and activists, stood outside 44 Wall Street, an iconic building housing investment giants such as...
On Wednesday afternoon, March 29th, fifty by-invitation-only guests gathered at the White House as Vice President Mike Pence swore in David Friedman, a frum Jew, as the new U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Among this exclusive group of attendees was Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. Duvi is a close friend of...
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce was paying tribute to the state for its leadership against the Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) movement that aims to destroy Israeli businesses and those who trade with the Jewish State.
Between the VIP lineup of business conference speakers and workshop presenters, and the breathtaking breadth of international businesses on the expo floor, the 2017 J-Biz Expo and Business Conference, - held on Thursday at NJ Expo Center in Edison - was clearly the place to be for empowerment.
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce launched its second chapter of its new “Small Business Alliance” (SBA) division in Queens. The first SBA chapter was recently launched in Lakewood, with chapters in various other neighborhoods set to follow.
On the heels of its spectacular flagship J-Biz Expo and Business Conference, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting another spectacular business networking event on September 15th, 2017.
Well over 1,500 Orthodox rabbanim from across the United States, hailing from a cross section of communities, have joined the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s call to support the Israeli government’s effort to combat the BDS movement, which promotes a boycott of Israel and related individuals and businesses around the world.
In response to Colorado’s penalizing of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a non-traditional marriage ceremony, the Manhattan based National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Affairs (COLPA) has filed a friend-of-the-court brief...
Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Joseph Frager, the Executive VP of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee, were among the primary event hosts and held extensive conversations with the candidate regarding various issues of importance to the City’s economy and the Jewish community in particular.
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican challenger to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and key campaign officials, were in La Brochette kosher steakhouse in Manhattan on Monday evening to meet with a host of prominent leaders of the Orthodox Jewish and Asian-American communities.
The evening prior to his heralded interview with President Trump in Indiana – which aired on Thursday – FOX & Friends anchor Pete Hegseth had dinner in La Brochette kosher steakhouse in Manhattan with a group of dignitaries, hosted by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce.
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce hosted, partnered and starred at The New York Business Expo (NYXPO), the largest B2B expo and business conference in the Northeastern United States, which took place on Tuesday, November 7th, at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan
A who’s who of Israel’s rabbinic, business and political leadership were in the main ballroom of Yerushalayim’s King David Hotel on Monday evening for a VIP dinner in honor of the launch of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s Israel branch, which was cohosted and broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.
On Sunday evening, Congressman Ron DeSantis of Florida, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, and likely candidate for Florida governor in 2018, shared his passion about declaring Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in a special interview with Duvi Honig, Founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce.
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce lauded President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and begin the process of relocating the U.S. embassy, which is currently located in Tel Aviv.
On Monday evening, December 18th, the seventh night of Chanukah, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce held an inspirational menorah lighting ceremony on the One World Observatory, on the 101st floor of the World Trade Center’s Freedom Tower.
Far Rockaway/Five Towns is the latest community to have a Small Business Alliance (SBA) branch of its own, following Lakewood and Queens. SBA is a division of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJC) and serves as a platform for small and medium size business in all industries to network with peers in their area.
The grand ballroom at the King David Hotel in Yerushalayimwas at maximum capacity - with spillover into the lobby – on Sunday evening for the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce(OJC) Israel branch’s inaugural business networking dinner.
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