Urgent Message From Agudath Israel Of New Jersey

URGENT: New Jersey Senate President Richard Codey has just posted the Toeiva Marriage Bill for the State Senate to vote on Thursday. We must act today and tomorrow. Please call your State Senator to voice your opposition to S-1967. Even if your Legislator is a considered to be a certain “Yes” or “No” vote, they should still be called to let them know the will of their constituents. Below is a list of key Senators and the Orthodox communities in their district: Senator James Beach Democrat   – Cherry Hill, District Office: 1916 Route 70 East, Suite 3, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (856) 489-3442

Senator Jennifer Beck Republican – Manalapan, Marlboro, Twin Rivers
      District Office: 32 Monmouth St., 3rd Floor, Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 933-1591

Senator Anthony R. Bucco Republican – Morristown
      District Office: 75 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 302, 3rd Floor, Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 627-9700

Senator Barbara Buono Democrat – East Brunswick, Edison
      District Office: Two Lincoln Highway, Suite 401, Edison, NJ 08820 (732) 205-1372

Senator Richard J. Codey Democrat – Livingston, West Orange
      District Office: 449 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 731-6770

Senator Nia H. Gill, Esq. Democrat – Clifton
      District Office: 425 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 509-0388

Senator Robert M. Gordon Democrat – Fairlawn, Fort Lee
      District Office: 14-25 Plaza Rd., P.O. Box 398, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201) 703-9779

Senator Sean T. Kean Republican – Deal, Long Branch, West Long Branch
      District Office: 1955 Highway 34, Bldg. 2A, Wall Township, NJ 07719 (732) 974-0400

Senator Raymond J. Lesniak Democrat – Elizabeth
      District Office: 985 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083 (908) 624-0880

Senator Paul A. Sarlo Democrat – Passaic
      District Office: 207 Hackensack St., 2nd Floor, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 (201) 804-8118

Senator Nicholas P. Scutari Democrat – Linden
      District Office: 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave., 2nd Floor, Linden, NJ 07036 (908) 587-0404

Senator Robert W. Singer Republican – Lakewood, Roosevelt
      District Office: 2110 W. County Line Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527 (732) 901-0702

Senator Bob Smith Democrat – Highland Park
      District Office: 216 Stelton Rd., Suite E-5, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (732) 752-0770

Senator Brian P. Stack Democrat – Union City
      District Office: 5801 Palisade Ave., West New York, NJ 07093 (201) 861-5091
      District Office: 301 45th St., 1st Floor, Union City, NJ 07087 (201) 558-7926

Senator Shirley K. Turner Democrat – Lawrenceville
      District Office: 1440 Pennington Rd., Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 530-3277

Senator Loretta Weinberg Democrat – Bergenfield, Englewood, Paramus, Teaneck
      District Office: 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 928-0100

Senator Jim Whelan Democrat – Atlantic City, Ventnor
      District Office: 511 Tilton Rd., Northfield, NJ 08225 (609) 383-1388

Also please call the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders:

Senator Stephen M. Sweeney – Democrat
      District Office: 935 Kings Highway, Suite 400, West Deptford, NJ 08086 (856) 251-9801
      District Office: 14 East Commerce St., 3rd Floor, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856) 455-1011
      District Office: 199 East Broadway, Suite G, Salem, NJ 08079 (856) 339-0808

Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. – Republican
      District Office: 425 North Ave. East, Suite C, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 232-3673
      District Office: 57 Union Place, Suite 310, Summit, NJ 07901 (908) 918-0414
      District Office: 251 North Ave. West, 2nd Floor, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 232-2073

Thank you for your efforts. With Siyata Dishmaya this Bill will be defeated.

Josh Pruzansky
Director
Agudath Israel of New Jersey

8 COMMENTS

tipish January 5, 2010 4:17 pm At 4:17 pm

first and foremost, lets stop endorsing the politicians who will vote for the bill.
EVERY YOCHID COUNTS January 5, 2010 6:52 pm At 6:52 pm

First and foremost – let’s all get on the phone and call every elected official in the State of New Jersey – especially the Democrats in the State Senate and Assembly, and respectfully register our strong opposition to the bill. Then DAVEN to AVINU SHEBASHAMAYIM that this terrible gezeira should not pass!!!
Anonymous January 5, 2010 7:12 pm At 7:12 pm

HOW ABOUT WE WORRY ABOUT OURSELVES.
Anonymous January 5, 2010 11:41 pm At 11:41 pm

We are! That’s why we have to oppose it – there’s always a trickle down effect. Vee ess kristelt zach yiddelt zach.
i'm a totty! January 6, 2010 12:58 am At 12:58 am

#4 i think ur expression contradicts your opinion.
Nuch a Yuchid January 6, 2010 9:21 am At 9:21 am

Please call today – from speaking with the legislative offices I can personally tell you that it makes a difference. If not for the constant barrage of phone calls this toieva of a bill would have passed already.
MIke January 6, 2010 9:43 am At 9:43 am

Those of you AGAINST judge these people because of whom they love. The orthodox community does not like to be judged because of how they dress, the religion, they practice, or any other stereotypes. Please stop judging these people. Because they have found love, is a good thing.I encourage other readers to vote YES to Same Sex Marriage.
Michael January 6, 2010 12:49 pm At 12:49 pm

Mike,
We who are opposed to this bill don’t judge anyone. We are merely trying to protect our families from from the people who are trying to force their behavior on us. And yes, if it passes, school text books will have to be amended to discuss (promote) this life style. Adoption agencies will be forced to allow these “couples” to adopt. Etc.
Look yourself in the mirror – it is you who are trying to force your abberant life style on us and not the reverse.

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