California judge Gassia Apkarian has ordered Kars4Kids to stop airing its jingle in the state unless the Jewish car-donation charity discloses that its funding is dedicated to Orthodox Jewish families. Kars4Kids is registered as a nonprofit Jewish organization, and contrary to the unfortunate and inaccurate wording of the judge’s ruling, the charity also donates to non-Jewish families as well. Out of the 50 States of the Union, California is the only state ordering a stop to that charity’s jingle.

Kars4Kids has often been singled out for criticism, but the controversy centered on disclosure and advertising practices rather than allegations that the charity was illegitimate or that donated funds were being stolen or misused. The organization has long supported youth and educational programs connected to Oorah, which provides real services to children and families for years.........

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