When Oorah sought to turn some of the temple's worship space into a classroom, Young Israel members and Oorah went in front of a religious court that awarded Oorah one million dollars. That fight started with a secret deal made between Young Israel's former president and Oorah to add the organization to the temple's deed in exchange for $250,000 and building upgrades. The court battle stems from an older fight between Young Israel and Congregation Oorah. And consistent with its somewhat mysterious message of charity, members of a Staten Island synagogue are accusing Kars4Kids of using their temple to hide assets from the IRS.Īccording to the Post, members of the Young Israel of Eltingville synagogue on Staten Island filed court papers accusing the religious organization associated with the charity, Congregation Oorah, of trying to operate out of Young Israel in order to hide their "more questionable financial dealings." The commercials are never really clear what happens after you donate your car today. Beyond providing a delivery device for the world's most irritating jingle, Kars4Kids is supposed to be a charity that does.
Ah, Kars4Kids, the earworm jingle that probably popped into your heads the moment you read that headline.