Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Agudath Israel of America Strengthening Torah Life, Serving Each Individual, Advocating for the Community ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://agudah.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [TAKE ACTION: Ask the Senate to stop permanent Daylight Saving Time](https://agudah.org/take-action-ask-the-senate-to-stop-permanent-daylight-saving-time) - Dear friends, Yesterday, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a majority of 308-117. We were disappointed, but not surprised by the outcome, yet we aren’t giving up. If enacted, it would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. Agudath Israel of America has been expressing its concerns for - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America on House Passage of Permanent Daylight Saving Time](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-on-house-passage-of-permanent-daylight-saving-time) - Today the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a wide majority. Agudath Israel of America and its constituents understand the popular desire to “lock the clock.” We are concerned, however, that by choosing permanent daylight saving time (DST) for the entire country it will put children at risk and affect - [Agudath Israel of America Mourns the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-mourns-the-passing-of-senator-lindsey-graham) - Agudath Israel of America mourns the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R – SC) at the age of 71. Senator Graham was one of the strongest and most outspoken defenders of Israel and the Jewish people in Congress. Senator Graham was well respected by his colleagues and knew how to skillfully work across the - [Agudath Israel New York Legislative Meet and Greet Affirms Strength and Resolve Amidst Rising Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-new-york-legislative-meet-and-greet-affirms-strength-and-resolve-amidst-rising-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America welcomed more than 200 community leaders, activists, elected officials, and government representatives to its New York Legislative Meet and Greet on Tuesday evening, reaffirming the organization's commitment to advocacy and the enduring strength of New York's Orthodox Jewish community. Against the backdrop of the New York City skyline, and against the - [Senator Andy Kim Visits Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office](https://agudah.org/senator-andy-kim-visits-agudath-israel-of-americas-new-jersey-office) - Last week, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), visited Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey Office to learn more about Agudah’s community service initiatives, with a particular focus on Zahav, which provides support and resources for seniors, and Yahalom, which serves families raising children with special needs. During the visit, Senator Kim met with Agudath Israel staff - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Matos Massei 5786: "Victory Midyan"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-matos-massei-5786-victory-midyan) - [Agudah Camps Participate in USDA Summer Food Service Program](https://agudah.org/agudah-camps-participate-in-usda-summer-food-service-program-2026) - Camp Agudah and Camp Bnos, divisions of Agudath Israel of American Community Services, Inc., continuing their practice of ensuring campers receive healthy and nutritious food, will once again be participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally-funded, state-administered program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. In - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Increased Funding for Nonpublic School Security and Child Care Assistance in the New Jersey State Budget](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-increased-funding-for-nonpublic-school-security-and-child-care-assistance-in-the-new-jersey-state-budget) - Following months of advocacy and engagement with lawmakers, the New Jersey Legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Despite a challenging budget year marked by a projected $1.4 billion structural deficit and reductions to several statewide programs, Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pinchas 5786: "Missing Buttons"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pinchas-5786-missing-buttons) - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Hear Case Regarding Right to Religious Gatherings in the Home](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-supreme-court-decision-to-hear-case-regarding-right-to-religious-gatherings-in-the-home) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision yesterday to hear Grand v. City of University Heights, Ohio, a case involving the right to hold religious gatherings in the home. Agudath Israel filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in April, along with other religious liberty advocates, asking - [Agudath Israel Files Illegal Discrimination Lawsuit Against New Jersey Township](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-files-illegal-discrimination-lawsuit-against-new-jersey-township) - Agudath Israel of America and WR Property, a property owner in Jackson, have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey against the Township of Jackson, New Jersey, challenging new Jackson zoning regulations, asserting that they are intended to prevent Orthodox Jews from opening schools or dormitories in Jackson. The suit alleges that - [Federal Court Upholds Agudath Israel Challenge to Unconstitutional Restrictions on Houses of Worship in New York State](https://agudah.org/federal-court-upholds-agudath-israel-challenge-to-unconstitutional-restrictions-on-houses-of-worship-in-new-york-state) - In a major victory for religious freedom, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today issued a decision in two cases, Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo and Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo, upholding challenges against New York State’s restrictions on attendance at houses of worship during COVID-19. The - [Take Action Now Against Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-against-antisemitism) - Jews are under attack…on college campuses, at shuls, schools, and online. The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, is a comprehensive bill to strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism – including in academic settings and online. Introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), the bill - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chukas Balak 5786: "Red Alert!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chukas-balak-5786-red-alert) - [Agudath Israel Brings Chullin to Life with Nationwide Tour Featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David’s Live Shechitah Demonstrations](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-brings-chullin-to-life-with-nationwide-tour-featuring-rav-amitai-ben-davids-live-shechitah-demonstrations) - Thousands of lomdei Torah across the United States were afforded a rare opportunity to experience the practical application of the sugyos of Maseches Chullin as Agudath Israel of America’s Torah Projects Commission hosted an extensive nationwide speaking tour featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David, renowned author of Sichas Chulin and a leading expert in the halachos and - [Statement of Agudath Israel on Supreme Court Decision in Religious Liberty Case](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-on-supreme-court-decision-in-religious-liberty-case) - Agudath Israel of America expresses disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision today in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. The case involves the scope of remedies available under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA), a statute Agudath Israel helped craft. The statute created powerful protections for the - [Watch: Highlights of the Agudah Washington DC Office Inauguration Dinner](https://agudah.org/watch-highlights-of-the-agudah-washington-dc-office-inauguration-dinner) - [Senator Tom Cotton on Daylight Savings Time (DST)](https://agudah.org/senator-tom-cotton-on-daylight-savings-time-dst) - [Agudath Israel Helps Stop Permanent “Daylight Saving” Bill, Exceedingly Disruptive to Orthodox Jewish Life](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-helps-stop-permanent-daylight-saving-bill-exceedingly-disruptive-to-orthodox-jewish-life) - Agudah advocacy in accordance with 1971 (unpublished) teshuvah by Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt’l, on permanent DST The effort in the 117th Congress to permanently extend “daylight saving time” (DST) came to a sputtering end, as the House of Representatives refused to act on the measure. This was due, in large part, by the efforts of Agudath - [Watch: 2026 Legislative Session Review: Wins, Challenges and What's Next](https://agudah.org/watch-2026-legislative-session-review-wins-challenges-and-whats-next) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Korach 5786: "Nothing is Everything!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-korach-5786-nothing-is-everything) - [Agudath Israel of America Celebrates New Washington Office, Honors Rabbi Abba Cohen's 36 Years of Service](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-celebrates-new-washington-office-honors-rabbi-abba-cohens-36-years-of-service) - Agudath Israel of America hosted a dinner last Tuesday night marking the opening of its new office location just steps away from the U.S Capitol, and honoring Rabbi Abba Cohen for his 36 years of distinguished service as director of Agudath Israel's DC office. At the dinner Rabbi Avi Schnall, COO, Agudath Israel of America, - [Watch: DC Dinner 2026 Video](https://agudah.org/watchdcdinner2026video) - Agudath Israel’s New Washington Office – Klal Yisroel’s Office Honoring Rabbi Abba Cohen Rabbi Frand Speaking at the Washington DC Dinner Martin Marks Speaking at the Washington DC Dinner AAG Harmeet Dhillon and Rabbi AD Motzen at Agudath Israel Dinner June 9 2026 Rabbi Avi Schnall Speaking at the Washington DC Dinner Agudath Israel’s New - [FSTC Coalition Rulemaking Update- July 2026](https://agudah.org/fstc-coalition-rulemaking-update) - FSTC Coalition Rulemaking Update Full FSTC Coalition Rulemaking Webinar with Kevin Salinger, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy If you are interested in viewing this webinar, contact governmentaffairs@agudah.org for the password. - [Washington Dinner Tribute Journal 2026](https://agudah.org/washington-dinner-tribute-journal-2026) - [Agudath Israel Welcomes NJ Assembly Decision to Remove Religious Liberty Threat from Bill](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-nj-assembly-decision-to-remove-religious-liberty-threat-from-bill) - Today, the New Jersey State Assembly removed language from a bill that would have jeopardized religious rights. The legislation had allowed individuals to sue anyone accused of interfering with their decision to obtain reproductive or gender-related health care services and seek damages for harm to their business or personal reputation, financial harm, or pain and - [Treasury Unveils Preview of Guidance for New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit](https://agudah.org/treasury-unveils-preview-of-guidance-for-new-federal-scholarship-tax-credit) - Photo: Rabbi A.D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of America, with Kevin Salinger (L) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Department of the Treasury, and Greg Dolan, Senior Advisor at the Department of Education, at today's briefing. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a preview of guidance - [AAG Harmeet Dhillon and Rabbi AD Motzen at Agudath Israel Dinner June 9 2026](https://agudah.org/aag-harmeet-dhillon-and-rabbi-ad-motzen-at-agudath-israel-dinner-june-9-2026) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shelach 5786: "Leave ME Out of It"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shelach-5786-leave-me-out-of-it) - [URGENT: New Jersey Residents Take Action Against Dangerous Bill Jeopardizing Religious Rights](https://agudah.org/urgent-new-jersey-residents-take-action-against-dangerous-bill-jeopardizing-religious-rights) - The New Jersey General Assembly is expected to vote this Thursday on A2218/S2260, a dangerous bill that could expose Rabbanim, educators, counselors, schools, and even parents to costly lawsuits and potential criminal penalties for expressing views or providing guidance regarding gender-reassignment medical procedures in New Jersey. While supporters describe the legislation as a "shield law" - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behaloscha 5786: "The Vulnerable Yeitzer Tov"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behaloscha-5786-the-vulnerable-yeitzer-tov) - [Agudath Israel Asks Court to Uphold Religious School Autonomy](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-asks-court-to-uphold-religious-school-autonomy) - Agudath Israel of America, alongside a coalition of religious organizations, has filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in a case that raises the question of whether a religious institution has the constitutional right, free from judicial interference, to decline to renew the contract of an employee who violated the institution’s religious tenets. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Naso 5786: "The Nazir's Road Back"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-naso-5786-the-nazirs-road-back) - [Today in Agudah History: 12 Sivan - The Katowice Conference: The Founding of Agudath Israel](https://agudah.org/today-in-agudah-history-12-sivan-the-katowice-conference-the-founding-of-agudath-israel) - Today in Agudah History Today, 12 Sivan, is the anniversary of a conference of Rabbonim in Kattowice, Poland, in 5672 or 1912. This historic conference was the first time that rabbis from different strands of Orthodox Jewry gathered to form an organization to deal with the tremendous challenges that were facing the Jews of Europe. - [Long Awaited New York Budget Delivers for Yeshiva Families With Security Funding and School Support](https://agudah.org/long-awaited-new-york-budget-delivers-for-yeshiva-families-with-security-funding-and-school-support) - Photo: Agudath Israel meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul in Albany, in March 2026. After nearly two months and multiple extenders, Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally reached an agreement on the 2026–27 New York State budget. The budget includes several important gains for New York’s yeshivas and nonpublic schools, reflecting priorities advanced by - [In Honor of Shavuos Zman Matan Toraseinu](https://agudah.org/in-honor-of-shavuos-zman-matan-toraseinu) - In honor of Shavuos Zman Matan Toraseinu, we have prepared a choice selection of articles, videos, and recorded presentations from the Agudah Archives. The collection begins with "Torah: A Legacy of Love” by Rav Chaim Dov Keller, zt’l, Rosh Yeshiva of Telshe Chicago, from the May 1976 issue of the Jewish Observer. Then, in “Naomi’s - [Memorandum of Support S. 10354 Sutton](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-10354-sutton) - DATE: May 18, 2026 Agudath Israel of America strongly supports S.10354, which would provide important flexibility forfamilies seeking school transportation after the April 1 deadline in certain reasonable circumstances. Under current law, families can lose access to busing through no fault of their own. If parents decide to enroll their child in a different public - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shavuos 5786: "Against All Odds"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shavuos-5786-against-all-odds) - [Agudah's 2026 Yeshiva Summit Surges: Expanded Event Draws 400+ Leaders](https://agudah.org/agudahs-2026-yeshiva-summit-surges-expanded-event-draws-400-leaders) - The Agudah Yeshiva Summit, which occurred on Wednesday at the Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn, is always an eagerly anticipated event for New York administrators and executive directors. This year, the Agudah boldly broadened the size and scope of the event to expand its track for New York special educators and to include, for the - [Agudath Israel of America Endorses a Bipartisan Bill to Combat Antisemitism: Jewish American Security Act](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-endorses-a-bipartisan-bill-to-combat-antisemitism-jewish-american-security-act) - Agudath Israel of America endorses the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The bill takes steps to protect Jewish students, secure Jewish communities, and combat online antisemitism. Key provisions of the bill include creating an Antisemitism Coordinator at the Department of Education and authorizing $1 billion - [Join Us at the Agudah DC Dinner!](https://agudah.org/join-us-at-the-agudah-dc-dinner) - [Opinion | The Sabbath We Fought For—and the One We’re Now Invited to Keep](https://agudah.org/opinion-the-sabbath-we-fought-for-and-the-one-were-now-invited-to-keep) - Last week, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month that included a call for Americans to honor 250 glorious years of American independence by celebrating a “national Sabbath” on May 15-16. I immediately posted that I would be celebrating “Shabbat 250,” (or “Shabbos 250” as I would pronounce it). However, some - [From the Agudah in Honor of Shabbos 250](https://agudah.org/from-the-agudah-in-honor-of-shabbos-250) - As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, President Trump has suggested that American Jewry show their appreciation for the United States by connecting in some tangible way with this upcoming Shabbos. It goes without saying that shmiras Shabbos for the constituency of Agudas Yisroel is a matter of our - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bamidbar Shavuos 5786: "The Microscope Approach"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bamidbar-shavuos-5786-the-microscope-approach) - [NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Blasts Antisemitic Harassment of Jewish Communities](https://agudah.org/nyc-comptroller-mark-levine-blasts-antisemitic-harassment-of-jewish-communities) - “This Is Not Protest. This Is Intimidation.” Speaking before hundreds of yeshiva leaders at the Agudath Israel Yeshiva Summit in Staten Island, Comptroller Mark Levine delivered an unequivocal condemnation regarding the most recent wave of antisemitic demonstrations targeting Jewish neighborhoods and institutions across the city. Referring to recent protests outside synagogues and within heavily Jewish - [Watch: Rabbi Avi Schnall: Update - May 8, 2026](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-avi-schnall-update-may-8-2026) - [Watch: Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray Speaking About Opting into the FSTC](https://agudah.org/watch-former-lt-gov-tim-murray-speaking-about-opting-into-the-fstc) - [Yeshiva Summit 2025 Highlights](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-summit-2025-highlights) - Click Here to Register Now! - [Take Action Now: Thank Governor Hochul for Supporting FSTC!](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-thank-governor-hochul-for-supporting-fstc) - Dear Friends, Most of you have already heard the great news! Just a few days ago, at a meeting in the office of Agudah's chairman Mr. Shlomo Werdiger, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her intention to opt-in the State of New York to the new federal scholarship tax credit. $500 million in scholarships! If only 10% of - [Is NY Opting Into FSTC? Everything You Need To Know!](https://agudah.org/is-ny-opting-into-fstc-everything-you-need-to-know) - Why is this important? The FSTC has the potential of generating billions of dollars in K-12 scholarships! As we have seen in the more than twenty states with existing state scholarship programs, it can be a game changer for families seeking to attend Jewish schools or other educational options. What states have already opted in? - [Breaking News- Governor Hochul Supports Opting NY into the FSTC!](https://agudah.org/breaking-news-governor-hochul-supports-opting-ny-into-the-fstc) - [Agudath Israel of America Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for Publicly Supporting the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and New York Families](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-governor-kathy-hochul-for-publicly-supporting-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-and-new-york-families) - Photo: The meeting last night hosted by Agudath Israel’s chairman of the board, Mr. Sol Werdiger, at which the Governor Hochul announced her intention to opt in to the federal scholarship tax credit. In a public statement, New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office said this morning that the governor “is supportive of the federal tax - [A Message from Rabbi Avi Schnall: Why You Should Attend the First Ever Board Track at the Yeshiva Summit](https://agudah.org/a-message-from-rabbi-avi-schnall-why-you-should-attend-the-first-ever-board-track-at-the-yeshiva-summit) - Click Here to Register Now! - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behar-Bechukosai 5786: "50 Plus 50 is not 100_1"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behar-bechukosai-5786-50-plus-50-is-not-100_1) - [Zahav Halachic Will Initiative Event in Waterbury Connecticut](https://agudah.org/zahav-halachic-will-initiative-event-in-waterbury-connecticut) - Zahav Agudas Yisroel, in conjunction with the Business Halacha Institute (BHI), is expanding its Halachic Will Events to Waterbury, CT. These events are designed to make Halachic estate planning accessible and straightforward. To date, hundreds of individuals have already created Halachic Wills through Zahav’s events. Participants receive step-by-step, one-on-one guidance from the BHI team, with - [Agudath Israel of America Statement in Support of the “Shabbos 250” Initiative](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-in-support-of-the-shabbos-250-initiative) - Earlier today President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and included a call to Jewish Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. The President specifically pointed to the Shabbos of Parshas Bamidbar (May 15-16) as a - [Memorandum of Support S9930 Sutton / A11146 Wieder](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s9930-sutton-a11146-wieder) - DATE: April 30, 2026 Agudath Israel strongly supports S.9930/ A.11146, which ensures that unclaimed bodies of individuals known to be of Jewish or Muslim descent are handled in a manner consistent with their religious traditions. In the Jewish tradition, burial is fundamentally about dignity and respect for the deceased. There is a strong emphasis on - [Agudath Israel of America Welcomes $300 Million for Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Calls for Increased Funding Amid Rising Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-welcomes-300-million-for-nonprofit-security-grant-program-calls-for-increased-funding-amid-rising-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the inclusion of $300 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in a bill signed yesterday by President Trump. However, in light of the rise in antisemitism, the appropriation falls short of adequately addressing the security needs of vulnerable nonprofit institutions. NSGP is a federal program that - [Senators’ Letter to Appropriations Committee Leadership on Increasing NSGP for FY 2022](https://agudah.org/senators-letter-to-appropriations-committee-leadership-on-increasing-nsgp-for-fy-2022) - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America Regarding the Terror Attack in Golders Green](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-regarding-the-terror-attack-in-golders-green) - It is heartbreaking and infuriating to hear of the terrorist stabbing attack yesterday in the heavily Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, London. The immediate victims of yesterday’s attack were two of our dear Jewish brothers, 76-year-old Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sorah and 34-year-old Moshe ben Baila, may they have a refuah shleimah b’karov, complete and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Emor 5786: "Imbalance of Power"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-emor-5786-imbalance-of-power) - [Agudath Israel Endorses the SACRED Act to Protect Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Institutions](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-endorses-the-sacred-act-to-protect-houses-of-worship-and-faith-based-institutions) - Agudath Israel of America has announced its support for the bipartisan SACRED Act, introduced by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Max Miller (R-OH). This bill aims to protect religious institutions by making it illegal to intimidate attendees or to obstruct access to houses of worship within a 100-foot zone. “Houses of worship are sacred spaces - [Watch: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin: 2026 Maryland Legislative Update](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-ariel-sadwin-2026-maryland-legislative-update) - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America on Veto of NYC School Buffer Bill](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-on-veto-of-nyc-school-buffer-bill) - When the New York City Council passed two bills giving the NYPD the authority to establish buffer zones around houses of worship and educational institutions to protect against unlawful harassment of people in or around the buildings, Agudath Israel of America made a strong push to get Mayor Mamdani to sign the bills. The Mayor - [Agudath Israel Joins Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe for Bill Signing Adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-joins-missouri-governor-mike-kehoe-for-bill-signing-adopting-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism) - Photo: Hillel Anton and Mrs. Suri Botuck with bill sponsors State Representative George Hruza and State Senator Curtis Trent at the signing ceremony. Mrs. Suri Botuck, Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of Missouri, and Mr. Hillel Anton, Director of Agudath Israel of Missouri's Education Assistance Organization, joined Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Acharei Mos- Kedoshim 5786: "The Kedoshim Attitude"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-acharei-mos-kedoshim-5786-the-kedoshim-attitude) - [Watch: Mr. Avrohom Weinstock: Update on Special Education Due Process for NonPublic School Students](https://agudah.org/watch-mr-avrohom-weinstock-update-on-special-education-due-process-for-nonpublic-school-students) - [Agudath Israel of Missouri Applauds Court Ruling Protecting School Choice in Missouri](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-missouri-applauds-court-ruling-protecting-school-choice-in-missouri) - Agudath Israel of Missouri welcomes the Cole County Circuit Court’s dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit that sought to revoke $50 million appropriated to Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA), or “MOScholars” program. Enacted in 2021, MOScholars provides K-12 grants that are funded through private donations from individuals and corporations to educational assistance organizations (EAOs) which - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Tazria - Metzorah 5786: "A Bird's Eye View"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-tazria-metzorah-5786-a-birds-eye-view) - [Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Speaking at Governor Hochul's Press Conference - April 15, 2026](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yeruchim-silber-speaking-at-governor-hochuls-press-conference-april-15-2026) - [Agudath Israel of America Urges Supreme Court to Safeguard Right to Religious Gatherings in the Home](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-urges-supreme-court-to-safeguard-right-to-religious-gatherings-in-the-home) - Agudath Israel of America has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief, asking the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case of Grand v. City of University Heights, Ohio. This case involves the First Amendment and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) with significant ramifications for religious - [A Recap of the Final Installment of the Agudah’s 2026 Albany Missions Series!](https://agudah.org/a-recap-of-the-final-installment-of-the-agudahs-2026-albany-missions-series) - [Agudath Israel of America mourns the passing of Congressman Eliot Engel](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-mourns-the-passing-of-congressman-eliot-engel) - Rep. Engel was a strong opponent of the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal (JCPOA). In a 2015 statement, Agudah said: "As the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, it was surely no simple matter for him to defy the leadership of his party by publicly declaring that the proposed deal is unacceptable. We at Agudath - [Memo of Support: S9583 Sutton A3073 Rozic](https://agudah.org/memo-of-support-s9583-sutton-a3073-rozic) - DATE: March 30, 2026 Agudath Israel strongly supports this legislation, which enhances criminal penalties for acts of vandalism, theft, and desecration committed at places of religious worship and cemeteries. Places of worship and cemeteries are spaces of profound religious and communal significance. When these spaces are targeted for theft, vandalism, or desecration, the harm extends - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5786 Part 4: "The Short-term Rasha"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5786-part-4-the-short-term-rasha) - [Defend Religious Freedom and the Educational Freedom Tax Credit: Oppose HB-1292](https://agudah.org/defend-religious-freedom-and-the-educational-freedom-tax-credit-oppose-hb-1292) - Defend Religious Freedom and the Educational Freedom Tax Credit: Oppose HB1292 HB1292 would give the state new authority to set conditions for private and religious schools in order to participate in scholarship programs. For our community’s schools, these conditions conflict with sincerely held religious beliefs and the ability to operate according to Torah values. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5786 Part 3: "24-7-365"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5786-part-3-24-7-365) - [Memorandum of Support: S7051 Skoufis /A4322 Dinowitz](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s7051-skoufis-a4322-dinowitz) - DATE: March 16, 2026 Agudath Israel strongly supports this legislation, which amends New York’s aggravated harassment statute to prohibit the display of a swastika on a billboard, aerial banner, or similar medium designed for uninvited public viewing. The swastika is one of the most notorious symbols of hatred and antisemitism. As the emblem of Nazi - [The Rebbe's View on Autism](https://agudah.org/the-rebbes-view-on-autism) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5786 Part 2: "Hard Questions, Soft Answers"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5786-part-2-hard-questions-soft-answers) - [Agudath Israel Delegation Meets with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Legislators in Albany](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-delegation-meets-with-new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-and-legislators-in-albany) - On Wednesday, Agudath Israel of America held its third 2026 Albany Advocacy Day, with yeshiva leaders and community advocates joining Agudah staff and board members to meet with legislators and push for key initiatives on behalf of New York’s Orthodox Jewish community. The highlight of the day was a meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul, during - [Rockland County Transportation Forms](https://agudah.org/rocklandbusing) - New York State Education Law Section 3635 requires that nonpublic school students submit a written request for transportation before every upcoming school year. The deadline is April 1st. The school must be within 15 miles of the student’s residence to receive transportation services. If your child is graduating 8th grade and has not yet finalized where they will be going for high school/Mesivta, send in an application for the - [A Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/a-kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america-2) - Agudath Israel of America, today, shared a Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America: [Free Translation] Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5786 The month in which salvations abound Am Hashem, be strong and strengthen yourselves At a time when the entire world is in turmoil, and no one knows what a day may bring, the - [Agudath Israel Urges New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee to Increase Security Funding for Nonpublic Schools ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-urges-new-jersey-assembly-budget-committee-to-increase-security-funding-for-nonpublic-schools) - Testifying before the New Jersey State Assembly Budget Committee, Shlomo Schorr, Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office, urged legislators to raise the state’s Nonpublic School Security Aid in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget. In his testimony, Schorr noted that the security aid program has been instrumental in helping schools install - [Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5786 Part #1](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5786-part-1) - [Memorandum of Support: A. 10548 Alvarez](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-a-10548-alvarez) - DATE: March 16, 2026 Agudath Israel supports this legislation, which strengthens New York’s protections against interference with access to places of religious worship. By expanding the criminal interference statute to prohibit groups of demonstrators from obstructing and interfering within one hundred feet of a house of worship, the bill establishes a clearer boundary to help - [Agudath Israel of America Applauds Bipartisan Passage of the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-bipartisan-passage-of-the-holocaust-expropriated-art-recovery-hear-act) - General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Omar Bradley and Lt. Gen. George Patton, Jr., inspects stolen art treasures in Germany in 1945. Photo Credits: National Archive Agudath Israel of America commends Congress for passing legislation to permanently extend and strengthen the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act (S.1884). Originally passed in 2016, the HEAR - [Agudath Israel Submits Comment Praising Rule Change on Religious Worker Visas and Urges Further Reform](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-submits-comment-praising-rule-change-on-religious-worker-visas-and-urges-further-reform) - Agudath Israel of America submitted a comment thanking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) for easing restrictions on religious workers through a newly issued Interim Final Rule (IFR). The rule removes limitations on religious worker visas (R-1), marking an important step in supporting faith-based institutions and the communities that rely on them. Under prior regulations, - [Hundreds of Newly Available Documents in Agudah’s Holocaust Collection Open a Window into Orthodox Jewish Holocaust History](https://agudah.org/living-breathing-history-hundreds-of-newly-available-documents-in-agudahs-holocaust-collection-open-a-window-into-orthodox-jewish-holocaust-history) - Agudath Israel of America is pleased to announce the opening of its Holocaust collection on the Agudah Archive website . The thousands of documents in this collection paint a picture of the Holocaust’s impact on the history of European Orthodox Jewry and World Jewry’s valiant rescue efforts during and immediately following the horrors of the - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayakhel-Pekudei 5786: "Think big! Think very big!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayakhel-pekudei-5786-think-big-think-very-big) - [Joint Statement Regarding Travel from Israel](https://agudah.org/joint-statement-regarding-travel-from-israel) - As we continue to daven for Acheinu Bnei Yisrael amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, we remain committed to help Americans trying to return to the U.S. and facing uncertainty. All U.S. citizens currently in Israel should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This will enable you to receive important updates and - [Rabbi Moshe Matz Gives the Prayer on the Floor of the Florida Senate - March 11, 2026](https://agudah.org/rabbi-moshe-matz-gives-the-prayer-on-the-floor-of-the-florida-senate-march-11-2026) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Ki Sisa 5786: "Mystery of the Second Luchos"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-ki-sisa-5786-mystery-of-the-second-luchos) - [A Special Message From Our Chairman](https://agudah.org/a-special-message-from-our-chairman) - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America on Today’s Military Actions in Iran](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-on-todays-military-actions-in-iran) - Agudath Israel of America expresses its deep appreciation to President Donald Trump for his bold and decisive actions earlier today in Iran, and we offer our heartfelt prayers for the success of this vital undertaking. For more than forty years, the Iranian terror regime has called for “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” Their - [Rabbi Yeruchim Silber and Chaskel Bennett Testify on Buffer Zones Before the Committee to Combat Hate](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yeruchim-silber-and-chaskel-bennett-testify-on-buffer-zones-before-the-committee-to-combat-hate) - Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Chaskel Bennett - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5786 Part 2: "Environmental Hazards Ahead"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5786-part-2-environmental-hazards-ahead) - [Agudath Israel of Missouri Applauds Governor Kehoe for Expanding School Choice](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-missouri-applauds-governor-kehoe-for-expanding-school-choice) - Agudath Israel of Missouri commends Governor Mike Kehoe for announcing two significant steps to expand school choice opportunities for families across the state. First, Governor Kehoe announced a $10 million increase in funding for the MOScholars Program, raising total program funding from $50 million last year to $60 million. In addition, the Governor committed to - [Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5786: "The Hundred Faces of Haman"](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5786-the-hundred-faces-of-haman) - [Agudah’s Zahav Division Releases 2026 Edition of Senior Guidebook – For NJ and NY](https://agudah.org/agudahs-zahav-division-releases-2026-edition-of-senior-guidebook-for-nj-and-ny) - Zahav, Agudas Yisroel’s resource and referral center for Seniors, is excited to announce the release of an updated and expanded Senior Guidebook. The 2026 edition features important updates reflecting the latest changes to benefits and programs, along with new and revised eligibility rules. Readers relocating to a new state will find an essential checklist to - [Assemblymember Robert Carroll Testimony](https://agudah.org/assemblymember-robert-carroll-testimony) - [Albany Day 2026 Hudson Valley / Queens Long Island Highlights](https://agudah.org/albany-day-2026-hudson-valley-queens-long-island-highlights) - [Agudath Israel Welcomes FEMA expansion of Disaster Aid to Houses of Worship](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-fema-expansion-of-disaster-aid-to-houses-of-worship) - From Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudath Israel's V.P. for Federal Affairs and Washington Director Agudath Israel of America, a national Orthodox Jewish organization, commends the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for expanding federal assistance eligibility to houses of worship damaged in natural disasters. The policy change reflects the request the White House - [Agudath Israel's New Jersey Office Applauds Expansion of Life-Saving Program to New Jersey Religious Schools](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-office-applauds-expansion-of-life-saving-program-to-new-jersey-religious-schools) - Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey office welcomes the expansion of a state safety initiative that will bring free life-saving equipment and training to religious schools across the state. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) announced that its Bleeding Control Kit Initiative for Houses of worship has been expanded to include - [Agudah Commends Regents for Withdrawing Harmful Special Ed Amendment; Advocates for Bill to Protect Children's Rights](https://agudah.org/agudah-commends-regents-for-withdrawing-harmful-special-ed-amendment-advocates-for-bill-to-protect-childrens-rights) - Agudath Israel of America applauds the uncharacteristic, but welcome, development, of the New York State Board of Regents withdrawing the adoption of a controversial amendment scheduled for its February meeting. The amendment would have eliminated a key right for nonpublic parents of children with disabilities. Agudath Israel sincerely thanks the Board of Regents for this - [Attention Illinois Residents: Take Action Now to Oppose HB 2723](https://agudah.org/attention-illinois-residents-take-action-now-to-oppose-hb-2723) - Illinois lawmakers are considering HB 2723, a bill that would repeal Illinois’ existing law preventing state pension funds from investing in companies that boycott Israel. This law, which boycotts the boycotters, has been in place for over a decade and passed unanimously. HB 2723 would repeal it and send the wrong message at a time - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Mishpatim 5786: "Maximum Mercy"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-mishpatim-5786-maximum-mercy) - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen Featured in White House School Choice Video](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-featured-in-white-house-school-choice-video) - [Agudath Israel’s Albany Advocacy Series Continues with Queens and Long Island Visit](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-albany-advocacy-series-continues-with-queens-and-long-island-visit) - This Tuesday was the second installment in Agudah’s three-part advocacy mission to Albany. This week’s mission consisted of delegates from Queens and Long Island who traveled to meet with their legislators and discuss issues facing their communities. A key priority was preserving the reimbursement for Mandated Services Aid (MSA), the largest source of nonpublic school - [Agudath Israel Begins 2026 Albany Advocacy Days with Hudson Valley Visit](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-begins-2026-albany-advocacy-days-with-hudson-valley-visit) - Today, marked the launch of Agudath Israel of America’s Albany advocacy day series with a delegation from the Hudson Valley region visiting the State Capitol. Constituents traveled from Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties to meet with their legislators and discuss issues of importance for the upcoming legislative session. At the forefront of the agenda was - [Op-Ed: Rabbi Shlomo Soroka - Governor JB Pritzker Shouldn’t Block Free Help for Students](https://agudah.org/op-ed-rabbi-shlomo-soroka-governor-jb-pritzker-shouldnt-block-free-help-for-students) - [Skokie Residents: Take Action!](https://agudah.org/skokie-residents-take-action) - [Webinar on Texas Education Freedom Account Program - February 2, 2026](https://agudah.org/webinar-on-texas-education-freedom-account-program-february-2-2026) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yisro 5786: "Now or Never"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yisro-5786-now-or-never) - [Agudath Israel of Colorado Hosts School Choice Awareness Day at the State Capitol](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-colorado-hosts-school-choice-awareness-day-at-the-state-capitol) - Agudath Israel of Colorado convened nearly one hundred members of the Colorado Jewish community at the State Capitol for a School Choice Awareness Day, held in conjunction with National School Choice Week. Students, parents, school leaders, and families representing four Jewish schools participated in a full day of education, advocacy, and civic engagement focused on - [State of Missouri Recognizes Agudath Israel During National School Choice Week](https://agudah.org/state-of-missouri-recognizes-agudath-israel-during-national-school-choice-week) - Last week, during the state’s celebration of National School Choice week, Agudath Israel of Missouri was formally recognized by the State Treasurer, House of Representatives, and State Senate for its dedication to educational empowerment as one of six approved organizations participating in the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (MOScholars) program. Enacted in 2021, MOScholars provides K-12 - [School Choice Update - Rabbi A.D. Motzen - January 28, 2026](https://agudah.org/school-choice-update-rabbi-a-d-motzen-january-28-2026) - [Agudath Israel Applauds 23 States Joining Federal Scholarship Tax Credit](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-23-states-joining-federal-scholarship-tax-credit) - Today, the Trump administration announced that 23 states have officially opted in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), marking a major milestone for school choice nationwide. In addition, other states such as Colorado have publicly announced their intention to opt in, bringing the program within reach of nearly half the country. The Federal Scholarship - [Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Testifies at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education - January 29, 2026](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yeruchim-silber-testifies-at-the-joint-legislative-budget-hearing-on-elementary-and-secondary-education-january-29-2026) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Beshalach 5786: "Close, closer, closest"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-beshalach-5786-close-closer-closest) - [Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: A Brief Summary](https://agudah.org/federal-scholarship-tax-credit-a-brief-summary) - [NY Update: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber - New York State Budget 2026 Highlights](https://agudah.org/ny-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-new-york-state-budget-2026-highlights) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bo 5786: "New Moon vs. Full Moon"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bo-5786-new-moon-vs-full-moon) - [Yahalom NY Hosts Special Chanukah Parties for Families of Children with Special Needs](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-hosts-special-chanukah-parties-for-families-of-children-with-special-needs) - This Chanukah, Yahalom NY organized two heartwarming and inclusive celebrations for families of children with special needs in Monsey and Brooklyn. These events, attended by over 2,000 guests from Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Monroe, Monsey, Great Neck, West Hempstead, White Plains, Far Rockaway, and the Five Towns, brought joy to families who often face unique - [Washington Sweepstakes - Be a Part of Our Work in Washington!](https://agudah.org/washington-sweepstakes-be-a-part-of-our-work-in-washington) - [Agudath Israel of America Leads New York Delegation to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Community Priorities](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-leads-new-york-delegation-to-capitol-hill-to-advocate-for-community-priorities) - Last Wednesday, Agudath Israel of America led a New York delegation of advocates from across the state to Washington, D.C. for a full day of high-level federal advocacy. The delegation spent the day meeting with more than a dozen members of Congress to advance issues of critical importance to the Jewish community. Throughout the day, - [New York Government Update: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber: January 16, 2026](https://agudah.org/new-york-government-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-january-16-2026) - [Agudath Israel of America Commends the Trump Administration for Easing Restrictions on Religious Workers](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-commends-the-trump-administration-for-easing-restrictions-on-religious-workers) - Agudath Israel of America commends the Trump administration for easing restrictions on religious workers through a newly issued Interim Final Rule published today in the Federal Register. The rule removes longstanding limitations on religious worker visas (R-1), marking an important step in supporting faith-based institutions and the communities that rely on them. Under prior regulations, - [Rooted and Responsible: National Bnos Agudas Yisroel Leadership Convention Inspires Hundreds in Montreal](https://agudah.org/rooted-and-responsible-national-bnos-agudas-yisroel-leadership-convention-inspires-hundreds-in-montreal) - Over this past Shabbos, the Montreal community warmly hosted the National Bnos Agudas Yisroel Leaders Convention, an extraordinary gathering that left a lasting impact on nearly 500 young leaders who traveled from 20 different cities across the globe, including Miami, Los Angeles, and Lakewood. Despite the freezing winter temperatures outside, the atmosphere inside was electric. - [Zahav Halachic Will Event Expands to Four Locations](https://agudah.org/zahav-halachic-will-event-expands-to-four-locations) - Zahav Agudas Yisroel, in conjunction with the Business Halacha Institute (BHI), is expanding its Halachic Will Events to four communities: Lakewood, Flatbush, Monsey, and Boro Park. These events are designed to make Halachic estate planning accessible and straightforward. To date, hundreds of individuals have already created Halachic Wills through Zahav’s events. At each event, participants - [Agudath Israel of America Sweepstakes Official Rules](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-sweepstakes-official-rules) - Click here to download the rules, or read the PDF below. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Va'eira 5786: "Of Water and Shoes"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vaeira-5786-of-water-and-shoes) - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Governor Hochul’s State of the State as Legislative Session Begins](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-governor-hochuls-state-of-the-state-as-legislative-session-begins) - Agudath Israel of America applauds several positive priorities for our community outlined by Governor Kathy Hochul today at her 2026 State of the State address. The governor’s proposal to significantly expand childcare to include statewide Universal Pre-K, grow 3-K (childcare for 3-year-olds) support, and offer free childcare for 2-year-olds in conjunction with New York City, - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shemos 5786: "Egyptian Ingrates!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shemos-5786-egyptian-ingrates) - [NY Legislative Update - Rabbi Yeruchim Silber - State of the State - January 13, 2026](https://agudah.org/ny-legislative-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-state-of-the-state-january-13-2026) - [NY Legislative Update: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber -January 13, 2026 - Bill to Restore Due Process For Kids with Disabilities](https://agudah.org/ny-legislative-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-january-13-2026-bill-to-restore-due-process-for-kids-with-disabilities) - [NY Legislative Update: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber - January 7, 2026 - Start of Legislative Session](https://agudah.org/ny-legislative-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-january-7-2026-start-of-legislative-session) - [NY Legislative Update: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber - December 22, 2025](https://agudah.org/ny-legislative-update-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-december-22-2025) - [NY Court, Citing New Legislation, Stays Yeshiva Shutdowns](https://agudah.org/ny-court-citing-new-legislation-stays-yeshiva-shutdowns) - A New York Supreme Court granted a decisive victory today to schools that had been deemed “nonequivalent.” This development in the decade-long substantial equivalency saga -- predicated on legislation advocated for by Agudath Israel and others -- allows parents in these schools to exhale once more, and can have broader positive implications for yeshivas long-term. In May - [Agudath Israel Alleges Antisemitism in Forestburgh Religious Discrimination Case](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-alleges-antisemitism-in-forestburgh-religious-discrimination-case) - Yesterday, Agudath Israel of America filed an amicus curiae “friend of the court” brief in Lost Lake Holdings, LLC v. Town of Forestburgh (S.D.N.Y.), a private discrimination lawsuit brought pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit alleges that the Town of Forestburgh and other individual and municipal defendants engaged in a series of discriminatory acts to prevent - [Rockland County Legislative Meet & Greet Draws Elected Officials and Residents for an Evening of Connection and Civic Engagement](https://agudah.org/rockland-county-legislative-meet-greet-draws-elected-officials-and-residents-for-an-evening-of-connection-and-civic-engagement) - Agudath Israel of America’s Rockland Regional Office hosted over 30 elected officials, from the federal level to county, town, village, and school board leadership, alongside close to 200 local residents at the fourth annual Legislative Meet & Greet at the Paramount Country Club in Rockland County. The program was opened by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, - [A Dark Day: New York to Legalize Assisted Suicide](https://agudah.org/a-dark-day-new-york-to-legalize-assisted-suicide) - Agudath Israel expresses its profound disappointment at Governor Hochul’s announcement today of her intention to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would legalize physician assisted suicide in New York. For over a decade, Agudath Israel has been a leader in opposing physician assisted suicide. That opposition remains today. We have had dozens of - [Memorandum of Support S. 8599 Sutton / A. 9335 Lasher](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-8599-sutton-a-9335-lasher) - DATE: January 7, 2026 Agudath Israel expresses our support for this bill, which establishes a buffer zone in front of houses of worship to ensure safe and unobstructed access at all times. The bill correctly recognizes that people enter these buildings not only for prayer, but also for meetings, programs, and other community gatherings. Regardless - [Memorandum of Support A. 9385 Carroll/S. 8842 Scarcella-Spanton](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-a-9385-carroll-s-8842-scarcella-spanton) - DATE: January 7, 2026 Agudath Israel strongly supports this bill which would ensure nonpublic school students with disabilities retain their right to a due process hearing. The Board of Regents recently proposed a new rule that would remove parents’ long-standing right to seek a due process hearing when a district fails to implement the services - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen: Update: Virginia Opts In to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-update-virginia-opts-in-to-federal-scholarship-tax-credit) - The state of Virginia is the first state to opt in to the FSTC! Watch the video above to find out why this is significant. More details here. - [Agudath Israel of America Applauds The First Two States to Opt In to the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-the-first-two-states-to-opt-in-to-the-federal-tax-credit-scholarship) - Agudath Israel of America applauds Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for wasting no time and officially opting in their state to take advantage of the new federal scholarship tax credit. While the $1700 tax credit can only be taken starting in 2027, the IRS is allowing states to opt in now - [Watch: Song of Zevachim](https://agudah.org/watch-song-of-zevachim) - See the lyrics to the Song of Zevuchim below. Download them here. - [Agudath Israel of America Welcomes $5 Million Security Allocation to Protect Religious Institutions](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-welcomes-5-million-security-allocation-to-protect-religious-institutions) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the federal proposal instructing the Department of Justice to allocate a minimum of $5 million toward security for religious institutions in the proposed FY2026 budget package. If passed, this funding will be directed to state and local law enforcement agencies to provide security for religious institutions that face heightened threats. - [WATCH: Agudah Submits Comments to Treasury: What they said and why it matters](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-submits-comments-to-treasury-what-they-said-and-why-it-matters) - To watch the full interview see below: - [Treasury Seeking Feedback: Agudath Israel Welcomes First Step of Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Implementation](https://agudah.org/treasury-seeking-feedback-agudath-israel-welcomes-first-step-of-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-implementation) - Tax credits for K-12 scholarships are one step closer to implementation. Agudath Israel of America welcomes the recent announcement that the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are seeking feedback on key issues related to the new federal scholarship tax credit (FSTC). Background: Starting in 2027, the FSTC allows individual - [One Big Beautiful Step Toward Education Freedom: How the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Became Law](https://agudah.org/one-big-beautiful-step-toward-education-freedom-how-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-became-law) - [As States Prepare for New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, Agudah Offers Important Input to Treasury](https://agudah.org/as-states-prepare-for-new-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-agudah-offers-important-input-to-treasury) - Thomas Jefferson said that "the execution of the laws is more important than the making of them.” However, laws can’t be executed properly without well-written regulations that follow the intent of the drafters. In that spirit, Agudath Israel of America and its coalition partners recently submitted detailed comments to the Treasury Department as it prepares - [Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Update: Treasury Seeking Input on Tax Credit Rules](https://agudah.org/federal-scholarship-tax-credit-update-treasury-seeking-input-on-tax-credit-rules) - [Watch: Rabbi A.D Motzen Presenting on the FSTC at the EDS Conference](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-a-d-motzen-presenting-on-the-fstc-at-the-eds-conference) - [Watch: Rabbi Avi Schnall Presents on School Choice at the Torah Umesorah Conference 5786](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-avi-schnall-presents-on-school-choice-at-the-torah-umesorah-conference-5786) - [Update - Daylight Savings Time in the Senate](https://agudah.org/update-daylight-savings-time-in-the-senate) - Yesterday, Senator Tom Cotton kept his promise and once again prevented permanent daylight savings time from advancing in the Senate! Over the decades, Agudah has repeatedly raised concerns about the danger of children walking to school in the dark and the effect permanent DST will have on our religious practices. Watch Senator Cotton's remarks at - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayechi 5786: "The Essential Ingredient for Brocha"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayechi-5786-the-essential-ingredient-for-brocha) - [Agudath Israel of America Congratulates Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun on his Senate Confirmation as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-congratulates-rabbi-yehuda-kaploun-on-his-senate-confirmation-as-special-envoy-to-monitor-and-combat-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America congratulates Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump’s nominee for Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism upon his confirmation by the full Senate. We appreciate that the Trump administration has made it a priority to combat antisemitism in the US and across the globe. The confirmation comes mere days after the horrific - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayigash 5786: "Yosef's Hidden Agala Agenda"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayigash-5786-yosefs-hidden-agala-agenda) - [Watch: Agudah Year in Review 2025](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-year-in-review-2025) - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Community Builders Track: Zoning Challenges and Winning Solutions](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-community-builders-track-zoning-challenges-and-winning-solutions) - Duvy Gross: RLUIPA Avraham Rosskamm: The RLUIPA Process Mark Kurzmann: What to Consider When Buying a Property Duvy Gross: RLUIPA Avraham Rosskamm: Tips When Filing an RLUIPA Case View the PDF of Avraham Rosskamm's Presentation on RLUIPA Mark Kurzmann: What to Consider When Buying a Property View the PDF of Mark Kurzmann's Presentation - [Following Years of Agudah Advocacy, New Jersey Legislature Enacts Major Nonpublic School Funding Reform](https://agudah.org/following-years-of-agudah-advocacy-new-jersey-legislature-enacts-major-nonpublic-school-funding-reform) - Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office welcomes the passage of landmark legislation reforming the State’s auxiliary and remedial services funding program (Chapter 192), the only State-funded program that provides direct educational services to nonpublic school students, such as tutoring, Kriah and speech services. This marks the culmination of years of sustained advocacy to modernize - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Community Builders Track: Building Community Influence](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-community-builders-track-building-community-influence) - Chaskel Bennett: Don't Sell Yourself Out Yacov Brisman: Just Show Up! Chaskel Bennett: The Lakewood Vote Ephraim Gurell: The Power of the New York Orthodox Vote Uri Davidi: Registering to Vote and Jury Duty Chaskel Bennett: The Power of a Staffer Voting History is Public Data Chaskel Bennett: Don't Sell Yourself Out Yacov Brisman: Just - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Mikeitz 5786: "The Perils of Spiritual Success"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-mikeitz-5786-the-perils-of-spiritual-success) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chanukah 5786: "Heavenly Report Cards"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chanukah-5786-heavenly-report-cards) - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Community Builders Track: Building Klal Yisroel Across America](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-community-builders-track-building-klal-yisroel-across-america-2) - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Community Builders Track: Building Klal Yisroel Across America](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-community-builders-track-building-klal-yisroel-across-america) - Benzion Heitner: One Plus One Shlomo Werdiger: Ish Matzliach Benzion Heitner: One Plus One Shlomo Werdiger: Ish Matzliach - [Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office Welcomes Opening of Nonprofit Security Grant Program Application Process](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-new-jersey-office-welcomes-opening-of-nonprofit-security-grant-program-application-process) - Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office welcomes the opening of the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application process, a critical step in helping nonprofit institutions protect their members amid rising security threats. The NSGP was created in 2005 to address the various security threats facing nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack. Its - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit 2025: Community Builders: Yisroel Abisorer: Moving Out of Town](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-2025-community-builders-yisroel-abisorer-moving-out-of-town) - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit 2025: Emerging Communities: What's Our Achrayis?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-2025-emerging-communities-whats-our-achrayis) - [Statement from Agudath Israel of America on the Deadly Antisemitic Terror Attack in Australia ](https://agudah.org/statement-from-agudath-israel-of-america-on-the-deadly-antisemitic-terror-attack-in-australia) - Agudath Israel of America is heartbroken and horrified by the deadly antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia. The terrorists opened fire on a Chanukah celebration, killing 12 - Hashem Yikom Damam, may Hashem avenge their blood- and injuring many more. Agudath Israel of America mourns with the Australian Jewish community and with Jews the world - [Agudath Israel of America Presents Speaker Mike Johnson with School Choice Champion Award](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-presents-speaker-mike-johnson-with-school-choice-champion-award) - On Wednesday, Agudath Israel of America presented Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (R-LA) with a School Choice Champion Award for his steadfast leadership on the issue. The award recognized Speaker Johnson’s unwavering support in advancing the historic federal scholarship tax credit (FSTC) included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed - [Agudath Israel of America Leads New Jersey Delegation to Washington, D.C. for Key Advocacy Meetings](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-leads-new-jersey-delegation-to-washington-d-c-for-key-advocacy-meetings) - Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office led a group of delegates from across the state to the nation’s capital for a full day of high-level advocacy, meeting with nearly the entire New Jersey congressional delegation to advance issues of critical importance to the Jewish community. Throughout the day, delegates highlighted several top federal priorities. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayeishev 5786: "Turbulence Ahead!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayeishev-5786-turbulence-ahead) - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Highlights](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-highlights) - [Agudath Israel’s Inaugural National Action Summit Inspires, Educates, and Mobilizes Participants to Take Action for Klal Yisroel](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-inaugural-national-action-summit-inspires-educates-and-mobilizes-participants-to-take-action-for-klal-yisroel) - Networking: The inaugural Agudah National Action Summit, held December 1–2, brought together over 1,500 participants from across the broad spectrum of Torah Jewry under the banner of Agudath Israel of America. The enthusiasm and unity that filled the two-day event underscored the community’s drive to strengthen themselves and the broader Klal. The Summit - [Watch: Agudah National Action Summit Keynote 2025](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-national-action-summit-keynote-2025) - [Treasury's Request for Comment: What It Means and How to Respond](https://agudah.org/treasurys-request-for-comment-what-it-means-and-how-to-respond) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayishlach 5786: "Don't Even Go There!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayishlach-5786-dont-even-go-there) - [Agudath Israel Commends the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote to Advance Nomination of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-commends-the-senate-foreign-relations-committee-vote-to-advance-nomination-of-us-special-envoy-to-monitor-and-combat-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America commends the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for voting today in favor of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump’s nominee for Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Agudath Israel urges the full Senate to act swiftly to confirm the nomination and allow the Ambassador-designate to promptly assume his responsibilities. Ambassador-designate Kaploun is - [Follow-Up: IDEA Consultation Webinar Recording & Next Steps 11/21/25](https://agudah.org/follow-up-idea-consultation-webinar-recording-next-steps) - November 21, 2025 Follow-Up: IDEA Consultation Webinar Recording & Next Steps Dear School Leaders, Thank you to all the schools that joined our IDEA Consultation webinar with the NYCPS Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL). We are deeply grateful to DIAL leadership for preparing and delivering an extremely informative and comprehensive session. While this webinar was presented - [NYS Loan Program Orders 11/25/25](https://agudah.org/nys-loan-program-orders) - November 25, 2025 NYS Loan Program Orders Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, We'd like to remind you to place your orders for the NYS Loan Programs in a timely manner. Allocations must be used in their allocation year, and do not roll over to the next year. Last year, the deadline to place orders - [December Deadline Email 11/27/25](https://agudah.org/december-deadline-email) - November 27, 2025 December Deadline Email Dear Principals and Administrators, Please see below for important upcoming deadlines and events. Click on each underlined item for more details. December 1st: Deadline to complete a fire inspection (recommended everywhere; required for schools outside of NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers). December 11th: Rockland Legislative Meet - [May Deadlines 4/28/25](https://agudah.org/may-deadlines-2) - April 28, 2025 May Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, Please see below for important upcoming deadlines. You can click on the blue highlighted text for more information about each deadline. May 15- NYC- Security Guard Reimbursement Program application deadline May 16- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program application deadline May 31- deadline to - [PNI Updates 12/1/25](https://agudah.org/pni-updates) - December 1, 2025 PNI Updates Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Please see below for various updates regarding the Parental Notice of Intent (PNI) that's due on June 1 of every year to request special education services for the coming school year. If any parent has not yet submitted a PNI, also referred to as the - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayeitzei 5786: "You Are Where You Are"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayeitzei-5786-you-are-where-you-are) - [Ohio School Choice Update - Rabbi Yitz Frank - June 24, 2025](https://agudah.org/ohio-school-choice-update-rabbi-yitz-frank-june-24-2025) - [Webinar on IDEA Consultation Meetings](https://agudah.org/webinar-on-idea-consultation-meetings) - Click here to download the Powerpoint for this webinar! - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Toldos 5786: "Every Brocha Counts"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-toldos-5786-every-brocha-counts) - [YahalomNY Webinar for Special Needs Families: Rest Assured: From Bedtime to Peaceful Sleep](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-webinar-for-special-needs-families-rest-assured-from-bedtime-to-peaceful-sleep) - [Agudath Israel Commends the Trump Administration for New Tariff Exemptions on Matzah and Arba Minim](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-commends-the-trump-administration-for-new-tariff-exemptions-on-matzah-and-arba-minim) - On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that includes, among other items, an exemption to the reciprocal tariffs on "bread...used for religious purposes" (e.g., Matzah) and on the Arba Minim – the plant species used by Jews during the holiday of Sukkos. As the overwhelming majority of these products come from Israel and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chayei Sora 5786: "Listen to Me"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chayei-sora-5786-listen-to-me) - [The Agudah National Action Summit: Turning Steps Into Action](https://agudah.org/the-agudah-national-action-summit-turning-steps-into-action) - Get in on the Action - [Watch: The Regents Proposed Amendment- A Threat to Special Education Rights and How We're Responding](https://agudah.org/watch-the-regents-proposed-amendment-a-threat-to-special-education-rights-and-how-were-responding) - [Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey Office Congratulates Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-new-jersey-office-congratulates-governor-elect-mikie-sherrill) - Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office congratulates Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on her victory in this year’s gubernatorial election and extends our best wishes to her as she prepares to take on the monumental responsibilities of leading our state. “We have had the opportunity to work with Governor-elect Sherrill in the past during her tenure - [Statement from Agudath Israel of America on the NYC Mayoral Election](https://agudah.org/statement-from-agudath-israel-of-america-on-the-nyc-mayoral-election) - The voters have spoken, and Agudath Israel of America congratulates those elected this election cycle. Amongst the stories in this election is the remarkable turnout of the Orthodox Jewish community in New York City. Hundreds of thousands participated — including many first-time registrants and voters. Community organizations in Flatbush, Queens, Borough Park, Far Rockaway, and - [Unpacking the FSTC - Essential Steps for SGOs](https://agudah.org/unpacking-the-fstc-essential-steps-for-sgos) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Lech Le'cha 5786: "The Wisdom of Avrohom"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-lech-lecha-5786-the-wisdom-of-avrohom) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Noach 5786: "Noach Post-Mabul"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-noach-5786-noach-post-mabul) - [A Message from Rabbonim About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election](https://agudah.org/a-message-from-rabbonim-about-the-upcoming-nyc-mayoral-election) - Please see the letter above (or here) issued by a group of choshuve NYC-based Rabbonim in connection with the city’s upcoming mayoral election. And please do what you can to spread and promote their urgent message of the importance of voting – in all elections, but especially in this one. Text of the letter: To - [Please Contact President Trump and Thank Him for Bringing the Hostages Home](https://agudah.org/please-contact-president-trump-and-thank-him-for-bringing-the-hostages-home) - As we entered Yom Tov a few days ago, Agudah celebrated the good news that the living hostages were released and expressed our appreciation to President Trump and his administration for brokering this historic deal. Organizational statements are important, but this deserves your personal voice as well. Please join us in expressing our communal appreciation - [MA Residents: Express Your Gratitude for the MA Commission on Combatting Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/ma-residents-express-your-gratitude-for-the-ma-commission-on-combatting-antisemitism) - Dear Community Members, I hope everyone had a wonderful Yom Tov. As you may know, the Massachusetts Legislature created a statewide Commission to Combat Antisemitism in the summer of 2024. The Commission is scheduled to complete their work on November 30, 2025, when it will submit its recommendations to the Legislature for review - [Agudath Israel of America Welcomes President Trump's Announcement of New Measures Expanding IVF Access and Affordability](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-welcomes-president-trumps-announcement-of-new-measures-expanding-ivf-access-and-affordability) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes President Trump’s announcement today that will lead to increasing accessibility and lowering the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF). These measures include lowering the price of IVF drugs, accelerating FDA approval of IVF treatments, and issuing guidance from several federal agencies that will allow employers to offer standalone infertility and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bereishis 5786: "Kayin's Fatal Flaw"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bereishis-5786-kayins-fatal-flaw) - [A Window Into History: Agudah’s New Online Archive Brings Decades of Torah Leadership to the Public](https://agudah.org/a-window-into-history-agudahs-new-online-archive-brings-decades-of-torah-leadership-to-the-public) - For the first time, thousands of historic recordings and publications from Orthodox Jewish life in America are just a click away. The new online archive, https://agudaharchive.org/, makes decades of Torah leadership, community events, and Jewish thought accessible to students, families, and researchers everywhere. The site launches with more than 3,000 digitized audio and video recordings - [Agudath Israel of America Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt'l](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-mourns-the-passing-of-rabbi-moshe-hauer-ztl) - Agudath Israel of America mourns the shocking, tragic passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt'l, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union. With Rabbi Hauer's petirah, Klal Yisroel has lost a leader who was universally respected as a talmid chochom of stature, a man of integrity, humility, vision, wisdom and depth. Rabbi Hauer created Kiddush Hashem - [Statement from Agudath Israel of America on Release of the Hostages](https://agudah.org/statement-from-agudath-israel-of-america-on-release-of-the-hostages) - Boruch Hashem matir assurim. Thank you to the One who releases captives! It has been 738 days since the terrorist massacre carried out by Hamas on the holiday of Shmini Atzeres / Simchas Torah. Ever since that day, the families of the hostages along with Jews and others worldwide have prayed and pleaded for the - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Simchas Torah 5786: "Go For It!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-simchas-torah-5786-go-for-it) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Succos 5786: "Missed Opportunities"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-succos-5786-missed-opportunities) - [Agudath Israel Advocacy Continues to Ease Way for Arba Minim](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-advocacy-continues-to-ease-way-for-arba-minim-5786) - For the TSA notice click here. For the CBP notice click here. For the Canadian Travel Guidelines, click here. For the Agudah handout click here. As in past years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying - [Agudath Israel of America Statement on Antisemitic Terror Attack in Manchester, England](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-on-antisemitic-terror-attack-in-manchester-england) - The antisemitic terror attack that left two men dead at a synagogue in Manchester, England, yesterday on Yom Kippur — the holiest day on the Jewish calendar — is a horrific tragedy and a chilling reminder of the dangers Jews face simply for being Jews. Agudath Israel of America mourns with the Manchester Jewish community - [Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel Testifies Before Religious Liberty Commission on Protecting Faith-Based Schools ](https://agudah.org/rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel-testifies-before-religious-liberty-commission-on-protecting-faith-based-schools) - [A Special Yom Tov Message from Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel](https://agudah.org/a-special-yom-tov-message-from-rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel) - [Agudath Israel of America Welcomes DOJ Action Against Violent Antisemitic Protests Outside West Orange Shul](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-welcomes-doj-action-against-violent-antisemitic-protests-outside-west-orange-shul) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes today’s action by the U.S. Department of Justice to enforce the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act in response to the disturbing incident that occurred at Congregation Ohr Torah in West Orange, New Jersey in November 2024. The allegations described in the Department’s complaint, that congregants were “threatened, - [The Mekor of the Mesoros of Esrogim: Rabbi Yechiel Goldhaber, Mechaber, Sefer Minhagei HaKehilos](https://agudah.org/the-mekor-of-the-mesoros-of-esrogim-rabbi-yechiel-goldhaber-mechaber-sefer-minhagei-hakehilos) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yomim Noraim 5786 Part 3: "The Time is Now!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yomim-noraim-5786-part-3-the-time-is-now) - [The Coffee Break: A Panel from the Agudah Charidy 2025 Livestream](https://agudah.org/the-coffee-break-a-panel-from-the-agudah-charidy-2025-livestream) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yomin Noraim Part 2: "Nothing But the King"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yomin-noraim-part-2-nothing-but-the-king) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yomim Noraim 5786: "Finding Our Inner Voice"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yomim-noraim-5786-finding-our-inner-voice) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ari Strulowitz: From Extra to Essential](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ari-strulowitz-from-extra-to-essential) - In this clip, Rabbi Ari Strulowitz, Director of Operations at Agudath Israel of Illinois, shares how 30,000 unexpected bottles of water found their purpose during a major water main break. What seemed overwhelming turned into lifesaving aid — a striking reminder of Hashgocha Protis and the Agudah’s mission to meet challenges with faith and action. - [A Letter from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America as Election Season Approaches](https://agudah.org/a-letter-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america-as-election-season-approaches) - Below is a letter from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America. Click here to download. A letter from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah to Acheinu Bnei Yisroel: We are fortunate to live in a medina shel chesed, a country that Boruch Hashem accords us many rights, including the right to live as Torah Jews in our - [Turning the FSTC Into Education Freedom for Families](https://agudah.org/turning-the-fstc-into-education-freedom-for-families) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yitz Frank: Slow Work. Lasting Impact.](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yitz-frank-slow-work-lasting-impact) - [Zahav Hosts Successful Estate & Financial Planning Event for Seniors in Lakewood](https://agudah.org/zahav-hosts-successful-estate-and-financial-planning-event-for-seniors-in-lakewood) - Lakewood, NJ — Zahav, Agudas Yisroel’s resource and referral center for seniors, recently hosted an Estate and Financial Planning Event at Beru, where over 400 seniors gathered to learn practical strategies for protecting their assets, optimizing finances, planning for healthcare, and strengthening family stability. The program opened with Rabbi Labish Becker, executive director of Agudath - [Zahav Estate and Financial Planning Event](https://agudah.org/zahav-estate-and-financial-planning-event) - View the recordings from this event by filling out the form below: - [Agudath Israel Holds Voter Registration Drives in Far Rockaway and Kew Gardens Hills](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-holds-voter-registration-drives-in-far-rockaway-and-kew-gardens-hills) - This Sunday the Agudah Voting Project held voter registration drives in Far Rockaway and Queens ahead of the NYC mayoral elections. The Agudah Voting Project was established to ensure that the voice of the Orthodox Jewish community is represented at the ballot box, working in close partnership with yeshivos, shuls, and community organizations. Through registration drives, - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin: "The Agudah helps secure scholarships... and even shoes!"](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ariel-sadwin-the-agudah-helps-secure-scholarships-and-even-shoes) - In this clip, Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, executive director of Agudath Israel’s Mid-Atlantic region, recalls how, nine years ago, the BOOST Scholarship program was launched in Maryland to help low-income families afford private school tuition. Just a week before Rosh Hashanah that year, he received a thank-you card that he’ll never forget… Watch and be inspired! - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Avrohom Luban: Life-Saving Help](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-avrohom-luban-life-saving-help) - In this clip, Rabbi Avrohom Luban, Associate Director of Agudath Israel’s Florida office, shares how the Agudah’s Ozer Center helped a father with cancer who had no insurance. While Medicaid enrollment can take over a month, the Ozer Center secured coverage in just two days, ensuring his treatments were paid for. From urgent crises to - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Avi Schnall: Advocacy with a Mesorah: Empowering Thousands of Children](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-avi-schnall-advocacy-with-a-mesorah-empowering-thousands-of-children) - In this clip, Rabbi Avi Schnall, Director of Federal Education Affairs at Agudath Israel of America, shares how the Washington office’s advocacy makes it possible for thousands of children to receive a yeshiva education and vital services. He reminds us that this work is rooted in a mesorah, guided by the wisdom of our Torah - [Inside the Agudah: Mr. Avrohom Weinstock: Fighting for Our Values](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-mr-avrohom-weinstock-fighting-for-our-values) - In this clip, Mr. Avrohom Weinstock, Agudath Israel's Chief of Staff, describes the critical battle over educational autonomy in New York yeshivas—and just how close we were to the brink! Learn about a watershed victory by the Agudah and its partners after over a decade of headlines, headaches, and court battles, moving us that much - [Agudath Israel Meets with Texas Governor Abbott to Celebrate Landmark School Choice Victory](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-meets-with-texas-governor-abbott-to-celebrate-landmark-school-choice-victory) - Last week, Agudath Israel of America, brought together leaders from Orthodox Jewish communities and schools across Texas to meet with Governor Greg Abbott to express gratitude and celebrate the passage of the state’s universal school choice program earlier this year. The delegation, which traveled from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, presented Governor Abbott with - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld: 18 Years of Persistence Pays off in Texas](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld-18-years-of-persistence-pays-off-in-texas) - In this clip, Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld, Agudah’s National Director of State Relations, recalls 18 years of persistent school choice advocacy in Texas. Year after year, the community stood with Agudah until their efforts paid off: Texas passed the nation’s largest day-one school choice program, allocating $1 billion to ESAs (Education Savings Accounts). Each state victory - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Ki Seitzei 5785: "The Yerach / Chodesh Dilemma”](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-ki-seitzei-5785-the-yerach-chodesh-dilemma) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus: Easing the Burden for Yeshivos](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yehoshua-pinkus-easing-the-burden-for-yeshivos) - In this short clip, Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus, Director of Yeshiva Services at Agudath Israel, shares how a special education yeshiva faced an overwhelming city demand for thousands of pages of documentation after an inspection. Agudah stepped in with a solution, enabling the school to move past the bureaucracy and focus on what truly matters: educating - [A Message from Agudath Israel's Chayim Aruchim Division: Using Your Halachic Medical Directive](https://agudah.org/using-your-halachic-medical-directive) - Photo Credits: Sfam_photo/Shutterstock.com A Halachic Medical Directive is a very important protection for every Jewish patient. It indicates that you want to receive medical care according to halachah. By signing this document, you have chosen a particular agent and a particular Rabbi to make health care decisions on your behalf in case you are - [Song of Avodah Zarah](https://agudah.org/song-of-avodah-zarah) - [Agudath Israel of America Celebrates School Choice Victory in Missouri Court ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-celebrates-school-choice-victory-in-missouri-court) - Agudath Israel celebrates this week's Missouri court ruling that ensures families can continue to benefit from the state’s scholarship tax credit program. The Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA), or “MOScholars" program, was enacted in 2021 after successful advocacy from Agudath Israel and its coalition partners. These K-12 grants are funded through private donations from individuals - [Inside the Agudah: Avi Lencz: Standing Up for Families](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-avi-lencz-standing-up-for-families) - In this clip, Avi Lencz, Associate Director of Agudath Israel of Maryland, recalls helping a family who was about to lose their child care voucher. Agudah’s intervention resolved the issue, reminding him that beyond policies and advocacy, the work is about supporting real families and making a difference where it matters most. - [Inside The Agudah: Daniel Kaminetsky Making a Difference in Washington](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-daniel-kaminetsky-making-a-difference-in-washington-agudahs-vital-advocacy) - In this clip, Daniel Kaminetsky, General Counsel at Agudath Israel of America, speaks of one of the most significant days he has experienced in Washington and why the Agudah’s presence in the nation’s capital is so vital. It’s about advocacy, showing up, and making a difference in the lives of Jews every day. - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber: A Quiet Win](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yeruchim-silber-a-quiet-win) - In this clip, Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Agudah’s Director of New York Government Relations, recalls how the Jack Reid DASA anti-bullying bill contained hidden language that could have threatened Torah learning. By raising the alarm and working behind the scenes in Albany, the Agudah secured crucial religious protections, turning a low-profile battle into a major win - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Shlomo Schorr: From No to Yes](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-shlomo-schorr-from-no-to-yes) - In this clip, Shlomo Schorr, Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath Israel of New Jersey, recalls an advocacy mission to Washington, D.C. during the battle for the school choice bill. One New Jersey Congressman initially opposed the legislation, but the team decided to meet and systematically address his concerns point by point. Though they departed - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Moshe Simcha Levine: A Ship on Course: Lasting Wins](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-moshe-simcha-levine-a-ship-on-course-lasting-wins) - In this clip, Rabbi Moshe Simcha Levine, Director of Development at Agudath Israel of America, compares the Agudah to a large ship — one that doesn’t turn quickly, but travels far and steadily. When it does change course, the impact is tremendous. He explains that Agudah is uniquely positioned to tackle challenges facing Klal Yisroel - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shoftim 5785: "Yedid Nefesh"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shoftim-5785-yedid-nefesh) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Labish Becker: It’s Never Too Little, It’s Never Too Late](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-labish-becker-its-never-too-little-its-never-too-late) - In this clip, Rabbi Labish Becker, Executive Director of Agudath Israel of America, reflects on the power of Torah to inspire and transform lives, showing that it can impact anyone, at any age, and strengthen our connection to Hashem and Klal Yisroel. - [Building Together: Yahalom NY Holds Community Wide School Leadership Conversation](https://agudah.org/building-together-yahalom-ny-holds-community-wide-school-leadership-conversation) - Representatives from eleven local schools from the Far Rockaway / Five Towns community — HALB, HAFTR, TAG, BBY, Shulamith, HANC, YOSS, Ateres Miriam, YKLI, YDT, and BY5T — came together for a groundbreaking conversation on strengthening how we educate and support neurodiverse students in our mainstream schools. This historic evening was coordinated through a collaboration - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger: Reflections on a Historic Kinnus](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yitzchok-hisiger-reflections-on-a-historic-kinnus) - In this clip, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, reflects on the momentous Kinnus Rabbonim that took place one month ago in Bell Works, a historic gathering facilitated by Agudas Yisroel. - [Attention Massachusetts Residents: Take Action to Support Senate Amendment Combatting Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/attention-massachusetts-residents-take-action-to-support-senate-amendment-combatting-antisemitism) - Dear Community Members, Last month the Massachusetts Senate unanimously voted to adopt an amendment to address the rising levels of antisemitism in our Commonwealth. Agudah New England is deeply grateful to Senator John Velis, Senator Cindy Creem and Senator Becca Rausch for sponsoring this amendment and to the entire Senate for voting in support. - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Moshe Danzger: Learning from Greatness](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-moshe-danzger-learning-from-greatness) - In this clip, Rabbi Moshe Danzger, the Chief Financial Officer, reflects on the privilege of interacting with Gedolim and learning from their wisdom and example. These encounters inspire us to serve Klal Yisroel with heart, humility, and purpose, following in the footsteps of true greatness. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Re'eh 5785: "Multi-dimensional Brochos"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-reeh-5785-multi-dimensional-brochos) - [Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America: It Is a Time of Distress for Yaakov - But From It We Shall Be Saved](https://agudah.org/kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america-it-is-a-time-of-distress-for-yaakov-but-from-it-we-shall-be-saved) - Agudath Israel of America, today, shared a Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America: [Free Translation] The situation of Acheinu Bnei Yisroel everywhere has become increasingly perilous, with rising waves of anti-Jewish hatred around the world. In our Holy Land, the danger is even greater, with the looming threat of war. Moreover, we - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Shlomo Soroka: What I Learnt from the Politician](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-shlomo-soroka-what-i-learnt-from-the-politician) - In this clip, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs at Agudath Israel of Illinois, reflects on a fascinating phone call that he had with a leading contender for a congressional seat — and his frank remark to the politician. - [Florida Ozer Center NMB Evening](https://agudah.org/florida-ozer-center-nmb-evening) - Dear Community, What an amazing evening! Over 110 community members gathered last night in North Miami Beach to learn about the impact of the Florida Ozer Center. It was an incredible night filled with awareness, support, and community building. Binyamin Herman, the evening’s host, introduced the program and spoke about the significant accomplishments and contributions - [Florida Ozer Center Update](https://agudah.org/florida-ozer-center-update) - Dear Community, We’re excited to share the incredible progress we’ve made at the Florida Ozer Center since our launch just nine months ago. Thanks to your support and partnership, we’ve handled over 740 cases and facilitated an estimated $4,612,616 in community savings by helping families access essential benefits and resources. Whether it’s guiding families with - [Florida Ozer Center Boca Raton Evening of Awareness and Support](https://agudah.org/florida-ozer-center-boca-raton-evening-of-awareness-and-support) - Dear Friends, Our Boca Raton Evening of Awareness and Support was truly a special event. Hosted by Yitzy and Faigy Newman, the night began with a picturesque poolside setting, delicious food, and meaningful connections. As the evening progressed, we were privileged to hear inspiring words from Rabbi Yaakov Gibber on the importance of caring for - [Florida Office- Career Links Announcement](https://agudah.org/florida-office-career-links-announcement) - Dear Community, We are excited to announce a groundbreaking new initiative for the Florida Jewish community. As the Florida Ozer Center continues to serve and support thousands across the state, we’ve identified a major area of need: job networking and employment opportunities. In response, we’ve dedicated time and energy to building a state-of-the-art website that - [Florida Office- H3](https://agudah.org/florida-office-h3) - Dear friends, On Wednesday, March 26th, the Diplomat Convention Center was the site of an incredible gathering — the Florida H3 Business Halacha Conference. In a beautiful and professional setting, over 300 participants from communities across Florida and beyond came together for a powerful, one-day experience packed with inspiration, halacha, and connection. The program featured - [Florida Office- Budget Update](https://agudah.org/florida-office-budget-update) - Dear Friends, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida 2025 budget this morning, and we are extremely proud and excited to share that—with tremendous siyata d’Shmaya—we successfully secured a $3.5 million appropriation for Agudath Israel of Florida in this year’s state budget. This funding will enable Agudath Israel to partner with participating schools to support parents - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi A.D. Motzen on the Big Beautiful Bill](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-a-d-motzen-on-the-big-beautiful-bill) - In this clip, Rabbi A. D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs at Agudath Israel of America, takes us inside the Agudah’s ten-year battle for the scholarship tax credit that was included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — and shares the lesson he learned about who really pulls the strings in Washington. - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Eikev 5785: "No More and No Less"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-eikev-5785-no-more-and-no-less) - [Kosher Food Spaces at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital](https://agudah.org/kosher-food-spaces-at-beth-israel-deaconess-medical-center-and-boston-childrens-hospital) - [Agudah NE Testimony in Opposition to H. 2984](https://agudah.org/agudah-ne-testimony-in-opposition-to-h-2984) - [A Game Changer for Education: Rabbi A.D. Motzen and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Speak About the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit on the Jewish Money Matters Podcast](https://agudah.org/a-game-changer-for-education-rabbi-a-d-motzen-and-rabbi-shlomo-soroka-speak-about-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-on-the-jewish-money-matters-podcast) - [Watch: Legal and Strategic Responses to the Court's Ruling on Special Ed Due Process Rights](https://agudah.org/watch-legal-and-strategic-responses-to-the-courts-ruling-on-special-ed-due-process-rights) - We're pleased to share the recording and Powerpoint from our webinar for advocates and service providers navigating the post-ruling special ed landscape in NYC. - [Florida Legislative Session Wrap Up](https://agudah.org/florida-legislative-session-wrap-up-2) - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Legislative-Session-Highlights.html?soid=1101537112001&aid=E4mP4ztoh9k - [School Choice in All 50 States: Questions and Answers](https://agudah.org/school-choice-in-all-50-states-questions-and-answers) - [Take Action Now to Express Disappointment with Senator Alsobrooks’ Recent Stance on Israel](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-to-express-disappointment-with-senator-alsobrooks-recent-stance-on-israel) - Over the past two years, members of Congress have been under significant pressure from anti-Israel activists, with constant accusations of Israel committing genocide in Gaza, and pushing them to vote against Israel. In a meeting with leaders of our community a couple of months ago, Senator Angela Alsobrooks emphatically assured us that she is would - [Agudath Israel's Statement on Settlement of Frankel, et. al. v. UCLA Lawsuit](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-statement-on-settlement-of-frankel-et-al-v-ucla-lawsuit) - Almost exactly one year after Agudath Israel filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Plaintiffs Yitzchok Frankel, Joshua Ghayoum, and Eden Shemulian in Frankel, et. al. v. Regents of the University of California, et. al. and the District Court’s issuance of a preliminary injunction prohibiting UCLA from excluding Jews from any part of the - [Federal Advocacy Summit 2025 Highlights](https://agudah.org/federal-advocacy-summit-2025-highlights) - [Agudath Israel Lauds Trump Administration’s Memo on Religious Accommodation in the Workplace](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-lauds-trump-administrations-memo-on-religious-accommodation-in-the-workplace) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the recent memo (“Memo”) promulgated by the United Stats Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) that addresses accommodations for religious federal employees as a significant step in the right direction and an important advance for religious liberty. The Memo, dated July 15, 2025 “encourage[s]”government agencies “to adopt a generous approach to - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Tu B'Av: "Reb Leib's Shidduch"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-tu-bav-reb-leibs-shidduch) - [Tisha B'av 2025: Holding on Together Through the Night](https://agudah.org/tisha-bav-2025-holding-on-together-through-the-night) - [Yahalom NY: Making Sense of Medication: Navigating Medication for Your Child with Special Needs](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-making-sense-of-medication-navigating-medication-for-your-child-with-special-needs) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Tishe B'Av 5785: "The Chofetz Chaim's Rekel"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-tishe-bav-5785-the-chofetz-chaims-rekel) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Devarim 5785: "Shifting Sands"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-devarim-5785-shifting-sands) - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen on the Freedom to Learn Podcast Speaks About the Federal School Choice Bill](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-on-the-freedom-to-learn-podcast-speaks-about-the-federal-school-choice-bill) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Matos Massei 5785: "The Real Koach"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-matos-massei-5785-the-real-koach) - [Agudath Israel Announces New Archive Website to Showcase Historic Treasures](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-announces-new-archive-website-to-showcase-historic-treasures) - Agudath Israel of America announced the launch of a new online archive, https://agudaharchive.org/, which highlights the treasure trove of the Agudath Israel archives. This archive serves as a repository of Orthodox Jewish history in America and is housed at their headquarters in New York City. The initial version of the website contains over 3,000 audio - [Senator Ted Cruz, DOJ Officials, and Bipartisan Lawmakers Headline Agudath Israel Federal Advocacy Summit](https://agudah.org/senator-ted-cruz-doj-officials-and-bipartisan-lawmakers-headline-agudath-israel-federal-advocacy-summit) - There are Agudah events, and there was the Agudah Federal Advocacy Summit, which was held this Wednesday and Thursday in the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., a historic landmark a stone’s throw from the White House and a few short blocks from the United States Capitol. Over 24 high-impact hours, the Agudah Summit brought together - [Senator Ted Cruz Speaks at Agudath Israel Federal Advocacy Summit](https://agudah.org/senator-ted-cruz-speaks-at-agudath-israel-federal-advocacy-summit) - [WATCH: Special Ed Webinar Series](https://agudah.org/watch-special-ed-webinar-series) - Thank you to everyone who joined our two-part webinar series titled "Unlocking Support: How Smart Referrals Open the Door to Special Education Services in NYC". We're pleased to share the recordings of the webinars with you: Session 1- Who Qualifies & What’s Available: Navigating NYC Special Education Eligibility & Services: Session 2- Referrals That Work: - [The Path to Victory: Federal School Choice in the Big Beautiful Bill](https://agudah.org/the-path-to-victory-federal-school-choice-in-the-big-beautiful-bill) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pinchus 5785: "One of the Hardest Mitzvos"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pinchus-5785-one-of-the-hardest-mitzvos) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Flyer Kodashim](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-flyer-kodashim) - [The Bill is Signed. Now What?](https://agudah.org/the-bill-is-signed-now-what) - Dear Friends, On Friday, I shared the good news about the new national school choice law that will help students across the country. Many of you had questions about how it works and what are the next steps. What does it mean? Beginning in 2027, donors in all 50 states can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax - [Breaking News: National School Choice Signed into Law by President Trump](https://agudah.org/breaking-news-national-school-choice-signed-into-law-by-president-trump) - Dear Friends, Just moments ago, on Independence Day, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which includes the first national scholarship tax credit! Working together, this new opportunity can generate hundreds of millions of dollars for yeshiva tuition and will have a dramatic impact on families across the country. Today’s victory was - [It’s in! School Choice Survives in Senate!](https://agudah.org/its-in-school-choice-survives-in-senate) - Dear Friends, Earlier today, the United States Senate voted to include a permanent and unlimited scholarship tax credit in the budget reconciliation bill. The groundbreaking school choice proposal survived two attempts to eliminate it and was forced to be revised, but the bottom line for you, it’s still in! If passed, we expect this credit - [Agudath Israel Joins Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe for Bill Signing of School Choice Expansion](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-joins-missouri-governor-mike-kehoe-for-bill-signing-of-school-choice-expansion) - Photo: Hillel Anton, Governor Mike Kehoe and R' Josh Bregman On Friday, July 11, a ceremonial signing of the Missouri state budget took place at a private high school in St. Louis. The event celebrated the inclusion of a $50 million appropriation to support MOScholars, Missouri's K-12 Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The allocation was included - [School Choice Survives in the Senate: One Step Away from President’s Desk](https://agudah.org/school-choice-survives-in-the-senate-one-step-away-from-presidents-desk) - Photo: Rabbi A.D. Motzen and Rabbi Yossie Charner with John Schilling Senior Advisor American Federation for Children and Senator Ted Cruz Agudath Israel of America celebrates the Senate’s inclusion of a permanent and unlimited scholarship tax credit. Earlier today, the United States Senate voted to include a permanent scholarship tax credit in the budget reconciliation bill. The - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Balak 5785: "Watch Out!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-balak-5785-watch-out) - [ECCA One Pager](https://agudah.org/ecca-one-pager-2) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Winners June 2025](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-winners-june-2025) - [Agudath Israel Applauds National School Choice Signed Into Law by President Trump](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-national-school-choice-signed-into-law-by-president-trump) - On Independence Day, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” which permanently enshrines the nation’s first federal scholarship tax credit into law. This new provision will enable eligible students to receive K-12 scholarships to attend the yeshivah or school of their choice. Beginning in 2027, donors in all 50 states will be able - [TAKE ACTION: Tell Governor Hochul to Stop Assisted Suicide](https://agudah.org/take-action-tell-governor-hochul-to-stop-assisted-suicide) - Earlier this year the New York State Legislature passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide. It now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk who has the ability to stop this harmful legislation with her veto pen As Torah Jews we believe that all human life is sacred and laws that undermine the sanctity of human life - [Attention Texas Residents: Thank Senator Cruz for Saving School Choice](https://agudah.org/attention-texas-residents-thank-senator-cruz-for-saving-school-choice) - [Thank You, Florida: Major Wins for Jewish Schools in 2025 Budget](https://agudah.org/thank-you-florida-major-wins-for-jewish-schools-in-2025-budget) - Agudath Israel of America’s Florida Office commends Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for including the $3.5 million Agudath Israel Jewish Day School Transportation Grant in the 2025–2026 state budget to support busing for Jewish day school and yeshiva students. This program, originally introduced last year, enables Agudath Israel to continue partnering with schools - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chukas 5785: "Of Snakes and Copper"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chukas-5785-of-snakes-and-copper) - [Register to the Federal Advocacy Summit](https://agudah.org/register-to-the-federal-advocacy-summit) - [School Choice is in the Big Beautiful Bill - Webinar - July 1, 2025](https://agudah.org/school-choice-is-in-the-big-beautiful-bill-webinar-july-1-2025) - [watchlivestream](https://agudah.org/watchlivestream) - [Agudath Israel Applauds NJ Budget for Boosting Nonpublic School Services](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-nj-budget-for-boosting-nonpublic-school-services) - Photo: Shlomo Schorr Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath Israel of America in New Jersey testifying in Trenton Following months of advocacy and negotiation, the New Jersey Legislature has passed the $58.8 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which Governor Phil Murphy signed into law late Monday night. Despite a $1.5 billion structural deficit - [Rabbi Avi Schnall Federal School Choice Update July 1st](https://agudah.org/rabbi-avi-schnall-federal-school-choice-update-july-1st) - [School Choice Update - Rabbi Avi Schnall - July 1, 2025](https://agudah.org/school-choice-update-rabbi-avi-schnall-july-1-2025) - [School Choice Update - Rabbi Avi Schnall - June 29, 2025](https://agudah.org/school-choice-update-rabbi-avi-schnall-june-29-2025) - [School Choice Update - Rabbi Yossi Charner - June 27, 2025](https://agudah.org/school-choice-update-rabbi-yossi-charner-june-27-2025) - [TAKE ACTION: Ask the Senate to Include a $10B Scholarship Tax Credit in the Reconciliation Package](https://agudah.org/take-action-ask-the-senate-to-include-a-10b-scholarship-tax-credit-in-the-reconciliation-package) - Ask your Senators to include a scholarship tax credit in the final reconciliation package. Your voice makes a difference! - [Rabbi Labish Becker - Korach 5785: "It's All in the Name 2"](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-korach-5785-its-all-in-the-name-2) - [Agudath Israel of America D.C. Mission for School Choice Highlights](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-d-c-mission-for-school-choice-highlights) - [Agudath Israel Statement on EdChoice Voucher Program Ruling](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-edchoice-voucher-program-ruling) - Columbus, OH — Today, in a Franklin County Court decision, Judge Jaiza Page ruled that Ohio’s EdChoice private school voucher program is unconstitutional, asserting that the program unlawfully diverts state funds from public schools. Agudath Israel strongly disagrees with this decision and believes it fails to consider the fundamental rights of families to choose the - [Agudath Israel of America Statement on Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-on-ceasefire-between-israel-and-iran) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes President Donald J. Trump’s announcement today of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This announcement comes after 12 days of military conflict which saw the United States work with Israel to leave Iran’s nuclear program severely damaged and limited Iran’s future ability to use missiles to sow terror and death - [Agudath Israel of America Thanks President Trump for his Decisive Action](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-thanks-president-trump-for-his-decisive-action) - The following letter was sent by Mr. Sol Werdiger, Chairman of the Board of Agudath Israel of America and Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of America, to President Donald Trump: Dear Mr. President: We write on behalf of Agudath Israel of America, a 103-year-old national Orthodox Jewish organization, to convey - [Agudath Israel Issues Important Reminder About Ranked Choice Voting for the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Elections](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-issues-important-reminder-about-ranked-choice-voting-for-the-upcoming-nyc-mayoral-elections) - The upcoming NYC Mayoral Primary election may be one of the most important of our time! There is much at stake. The independence of our yeshivas The fight against anti-semitism Public safety Support for our Jewish Values Early voting ends this Sunday, June 22 and Primary Day is Tuesday, June 24. Our Gedolim have said - [Mishna Rishona Flyer - Pesach Program: Winners 2025](https://agudah.org/mishna-rishona-flyer-pesach-program-winners-2025) - [Pirchei Live Drawing - Pesach Hasmadah 5785](https://agudah.org/pirchei-live-drawing-pesach-hasmadah-5785) - [Please Contact President Trump and Thank Him for Standing with Israel in its Time of Need](https://agudah.org/please-contact-president-trump-and-thank-him-for-standing-with-israel-in-its-time-of-need) - As missiles continue to rain down on Eretz Yisroel our hearts are with the victims and everyone affected. In addition to the teffilos added after davening as per the call of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America in their Kol Korei released last Friday we must do our hishtadlus and advocacy. Agudath Israel’s office of - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shelach 5785: "Defying Authority"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shelach-5785-defying-authority) - [Keeping Our Children Safe While Attending Sleepaway Camp - Yahalom NY Zoom Training](https://agudah.org/keeping-our-children-safe-while-attending-sleepaway-camp-yahalom-ny-zoom-training) - On Monday, June 16, 2025, our Yahalom parents benefitted from a webinar on "Knowledge is Key: Are You and your Child Properly Prepared for Sleepaway Camp?" The recording below will, b'ezras Hashem, help us all keep our children safe. - [Urgent Joint Statement from Agudath Israel of America, Amudim, Chaim V'Chessed, and Iggud Yeshivos](https://agudah.org/urgent-joint-statement-from-agudath-israel-of-america-amudim-chaim-vchessed-and-iggud-yeshivos) - Click here or on the image above to download. As we continue to daven for Acheinu Bnei Yisrael amid the ongoing war with Iran, we remain committed to help Americans trying to return to the U.S. and facing uncertainty. The sudden closure of Israeli airspace has disrupted travel for thousands of people including yeshiva and seminary students - [Agudah New York Voting Video 2025](https://agudah.org/agudah-new-york-voting-video-2025) - [A Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah](https://agudah.org/a-kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah) - [Free Translation] 17 Sivan 5785 “Hashem, return us; illuminate Your face and we will be saved.” Our enemies rage, threatening the Jewish people, especially those living in Eretz Yisroel, with danger, violence, and destruction. Our chachomim have taught us that when the voice is the voice of Yaakov, the hands of Eisav have no power. - [Knowledge is Power](https://agudah.org/knowledge-is-power) - [Agudah Senate Memo on Expanding School Choice in Reconciliation](https://agudah.org/letter-to-senators-regarding-federal-school-choice-proposal) - [Washington Update June 16th](https://agudah.org/washington-update-june-16th) - ["School Choice is here to stay”: Agudath Israel of America Applauds the US Senate for Proposing a Bigger, Better, and Permanent School Choice Bill!](https://agudah.org/school-choice-is-here-to-stay-agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-the-us-senate-for-proposing-a-bigger-better-and-permanent-school-choice-bill) - Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. On Monday, June 16th the Senate Finance Committee released its text of the Big, Beautiful Bill. It includes a game-changing, $4 billion annual tax credit that will enable students to receive K-12 scholarships which can be used for private school tuition and other educational expenses. Most importantly, the - [Summer EBT 4/3/25](https://agudah.org/summer-ebt) - April 3, 2025 Summer EBT Dear Principals and Administrators, Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program School must complete the 2025 Summer EBT data collection in order for the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) to issue Summer electronic benefits (SEBT) for their students. See the NYSED website here for more information. Please carefully - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behaloscha 5785: "The Power of a Single Ner"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behaloscha-5785-the-power-of-a-single-ner) - [Washington Update June 12th](https://agudah.org/washington-update-june-12th) - [Washington Update June 10th](https://agudah.org/washington-update-june-10th) - [Agudath Israel Decries Passage of Assisted Suicide in New York ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-decries-passage-of-assisted-suicide-in-new-york) - Today is a dark day in New York State, as the Senate voted, 35 to 27, to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act (S.138) to legalize physician-assisted suicide. The Assembly passed the same bill in April; it now goes to Governor Kathy Hochul for signature. The bill would allow physicians, at the request of - [June 8 Federal School Choice Update](https://agudah.org/june-8-federal-school-choice-update) - [It’s Time: Agudah Urges Passage of the NY HOPE Act to Combat Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/its-time-agudah-urges-passage-of-the-ny-hope-act-to-combat-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America, a leading national Orthodox Jewish organization, thanks New York Assemblyman Sam Berger and Senator Kevin Parker for their leadership regarding the Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Antisemitism (HOPE) Act (A.2139/ S.7034A). Now it is time for this bill’s swift passage. While Agudath Israel has supported this bill since its inception and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Naso 5785: "Rav Wolbe's Insight"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-naso-5785-rav-wolbes-insight) - [WATCH: Divrei Chizuk from Members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Honor of Shavuos](https://agudah.org/watch-divrei-chizuk-from-members-of-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-in-honor-of-shavuos) - [School Choice in All 50 States: An Important Update](https://agudah.org/school-choice-in-all-50-states-an-important-update) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shavuos 5785 Part 2: "Three and a Half Lessons from Megillas Rus"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shavuos-5785-part-2-three-and-a-half-lessons-from-megillas-rus) - [School Choice in all 50 States: What, When, and How?](https://agudah.org/school-choice-in-all-50-states-what-when-and-how) - [Yahalom NY: Estate Planning for Special Needs](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-estate-planning-for-special-needs) - To find out more about Yahalom, CLICK HERE. - [Memorandum of Support: S. 6996 Gonzalez/A. 1223 Bores](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-6996-gonzalez-a-1223-bores) - DATE: May 21, 2025 Agudath Israel of America supports S6996/A1223, which adjusts the petition filing deadline for the 2026 election to avoid a conflict with Passover. For Orthodox Jewish New Yorkers, the first days of Passover involve religious restrictions that prohibit work, use of electronics, and travel. These rules prevent observant individuals from filing petitions - [Memorandum of Opposition: S. 138 Hoylman-Sigal](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition-s-138-hoylman-sigal) - DATE: May 21, 2025 Agudath Israel expresses our unequivocal opposition to S138, the Medical Aid in Dying Act. This legislation compromises the fundamental obligation to preserve life and erodes the ethical duty of physicians to provide appropriate medical care to their patients. As a Jewish advocacy organization, we are guided by the timeless principle that - [Memorandum of Opposition: S.138 Hoylman-Sigal/A.136 Paulin](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition-s-138-hoylman-sigal-a-136-paulin) - Date: March 26, 2025 This is to express our strong opposition to S138 / A136 the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The bill allows terminally ill patients to obtain medication that the patient can self-administer in order to bring about the patient’s death, in other words, it makes suicide legal. Informed by classical Jewish tradition - [School Choice Chart 2022- Say Goodbye to Tuition Bills](https://agudah.org/school-choice-chart-2022-say-goodbye-to-tuition-bills) - [Video: 20 Questions ECCA Edition](https://agudah.org/video-20-questions-ecca-edition) - [Washington Update: School Choice Advances in Washington!](https://agudah.org/school-choice-advances-in-washington) - It’s official. School Choice for all 50 states is moving forward in the US House. Late last night the House Budget Committee passed the multi-trillion dollar budget reconciliation bill! The "One Big Beautiful Bill" bill now moves forward to the Rules Committee before a full House vote expected by the end of the week. What is - [Washington Update: US House votes to expand school choice to all 50 states!](https://agudah.org/dc-update-us-house-votes-to-expand-school-choice-to-all-50-states) - US House votes to expand school choice to all 50 states! Early this morning, the US House voted to pass the multi-trillion dollar budget reconciliation bill. After months (and really years) of advocacy efforts, the bill included our number one priority, the Educational Choice for Children Act. This game-changing legislation will provide $5 billion annually in tax credits - [Agudath Israel of America is Devastated by the Antisemitic Terror Attack in Washington D.C.](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-is-devastated-by-the-antisemitic-terror-attack-in-washington-d-c) - Agudath Israel of America is devastated by the horrific antisemitic terror attack last night when a man killed two employees of the Israeli embassy as they were leaving the AJC Young Diplomats reception at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. We offer our heartfelt prayers for the victims and their grieving families. Since the - [Agudath Israel of America Applauds Game-Changing Federal School Choice Legislation](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-game-changing-federal-school-choice-legislation) - Agudath Israel of America applauds the inclusion of game-changing federal school choice legislation in the budget reconciliation bill passed this morning. This legislation will help millions of children across the country including those wishing to attend yeshivas and other nonpublic schools. Following a model already operating successfully in more than twenty states, the Educational - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behar Bechukosai: "Counterintuitive Emunah"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behar-bechukosai-counterintuitive-emunah) - [Attention NY Residents: Take Action to Stop Assisted Suicide](https://agudah.org/attention-ny-residents-take-action-to-stop-assisted-suicide) - As you may know the New York State Assembly passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide last month. However the State Senate has yet to take action on this bill. With just a few weeks left in the legislative session, it is imperative to take action NOW and contact your Senator. Let them know how dangerous this will - [Hundreds Gather for Pirchei Agudas Yisroel’s 3rd Annual Shabbos of Achdus](https://agudah.org/hundreds-gather-for-pirchei-agudas-yisroels-3rd-annual-shabbos-of-achdus) - A Shabbos of Achdus, Inspiration, and Lasting Impact On Shabbos Parshas Pekudei, Pirchei Agudas Yisroel hosted its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Shabbos of Achdus at Camp Nageela Midwest in Ingleside, Illinois. The event, led by Rabbi Yehuda Kohn, National Director of Pirchei Agudas Yisroel, brought together hundreds of boys from 11 cities across the country - [Working Papers](https://agudah.org/working-papers) - May 7, 2024 Working Papers Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, With the summer season upon us, we've been asked about Employment Certificate (commonly known as "working paper") requirements for students who wish to be employed during the summer. A few quick rules: With few exceptions, minors under 14 may not legally be employed. Minors ages - [Watch: NYS Budget Update Webinar 2025](https://agudah.org/watch-nys-budget-update-webinar-2025) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shavuos 5785 Part 1: "Stop Running!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shavuos-5785-part-1-stop-running) - [HISTORIC! Agudah Applauds National Scholarship Tax Credit Inclusion in Federal Tax Bill](https://agudah.org/historic-agudah-applauds-national-scholarship-tax-credit-inclusion-in-federal-tax-bill) - Agudath Israel of America applauds the historic inclusion of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) in a draft budget document unveiled yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. Agudath Israel looks forward to continuing to engage members of Congress as lawmakers debate and build upon this proposal in the days and weeks ahead. Following - [Watch: NY Budget Update](https://agudah.org/watch-ny-budget-update) - Join us on Monday, May 12, at 3 pm for a webinar explaining the budget and breaking down how it affects your yeshiva. Register now at agudah.org/nybudget. - [Gov. Hochul Signs NYS Budget: Agudath Israel Hails Wins for Parents and Yeshiva Autonomy](https://agudah.org/gov-hochul-signs-nys-budget-agudath-israel-hails-wins-for-parents-and-yeshiva-autonomy) - It did not come timely or easily, but New York Governor Kathy Hochul just signed the state's 2025-26 budget, and the good news is that it contains several bright spots for the Orthodox community. The budget contains a significantly enhanced Empire State Child Credit for parents; security and universal school food for yeshivas and nonpublic - [Agudath Israel of Illinois Spearheads Productive and Successful Lobby Day](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-illinois-spearheads-productive-and-successful-lobby-day) - Last week, Agudath Israel of Illinois embarked on its annual Springfield Mission, and it was one of the most productive to date. The event brought together nearly fifty community and organizational leaders who engaged in highly productive meetings with elected officials and carried out a packed agenda. During the mission, participants met with key lawmakers, - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Acharei Mos Kedoshim 5785: "The View from the Mountaintop"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-acharei-mos-kedoshim-5785-the-view-from-the-mountaintop) - [2025 Federal Legislative Agenda](https://agudah.org/22025-federal-legislative-agenda) - [ECCA One-Pager](https://agudah.org/ecca-one-pager) - [Song of Makkos](https://agudah.org/song-of-makkos) - [Substantial Equivalency Update 4/28/25](https://agudah.org/substantial-equivalency-update-2) - We are sharing this Substantial Equivalency update from before Pesach again in case you missed it. ONPCS has reached out to all schools that have been deemed substantially equivalent via Pathway #1 (Registered High School or their lower school affiliate), Pathway #2 (State Special Education Schools), Pathway #3 (State-Approved Accreditation), and Pathway #4 (International Baccalaureate - [Benchmarking Deadline Extended- 4/29/25](https://agudah.org/📢-benchmarking-deadline-extended) - Please see below for an important update on the May 1 Local Law 97 deadline. See here for our previous memo with more information on benchmarking, but please note the updated deadlines found below are not reflected in our memo. As always, feel free to reach out to yeshivaservices@agudah.org with any questions. Sign up for - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Tazria Metzora 5785: "Becoming Mishkan Ready"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-tazria-metzora-5785-becoming-mishkan-ready) - [Agudath Israel Slams Linden Discriminatory Zoning Ordinances as Antisemitic; Calls for Investigation](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-slams-linden-discriminatory-zoning-ordinances-as-antisemitic-calls-for-investigation) - Agudath Israel is outraged by several ordinances recently passed and others that are being contemplated by the City of Linden designed to prevent Orthodox Jews from moving there, in line with the mayor’s recent comments to “keep our community from being taken over by guys with big hats and curls.” These discriminatory measures represent a - [School Choice Finally Comes to Texas: Agudath Israel of America Applauds Passage of Universal School Choice Bill ](https://agudah.org/school-choice-finally-comes-to-texas-agudath-israel-applauds-passage-of-universal-school-choice-bill) - Agudath Israel of America proudly celebrates a historic victory for parents and students across the Lone Star State as the Texas Legislature passes a landmark universal school choice bill. On Thursday, the Texas Senate voted to concur with the House and pass SB2, finally giving families the educational freedom they have been asking for. SB2 - [Agudath Israel of America Celebrates Universal Voucher Expansion in Indiana](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-celebrates-universal-voucher-expansion-in-indiana) - In the early hours of Friday morning, the Indiana General Assembly voted in favor a budget that provides school vouchers to all students in the state regardless of their income. This victory for families comes sixteen years after Indiana passed its first school choice program in 2009. The happy ending came after the Senate ultimately - [Agudath Israel: Harvard Should Have Combated Antisemitism as Vehemently as It Now Wars With the Feds](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-harvard-should-have-combatted-antisemitism-as-vehemently-as-it-now-wars-with-the-feds) - Agudath Israel of America, an over 100-year-old organization representing American Orthodox Jewry, is disappointed that Harvard University has chosen to sue the Trump administration rather than address – or, according to media reports, even discuss – requests by the federal government that Harvard make significant reforms to rectify the endemic antisemitism that has been allowed - [Rabbi AD Motzen on Universal Voucher Expansion in Indiana](https://agudah.org/rabbi-ad-motzen-on-universal-voucher-expansion-in-indiana) - https://agudah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rabbi-AD-Motzen-Director-of-Government-Affairs-Agudath-Israel-of-America.mp4 - [Supreme Court Hears Argument on Important Parental Rights Case](https://agudah.org/supreme-court-hears-argument-on-important-parental-rights-case) - On Tuesday, April 22, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Mahmoud, et. al. v. Taylor, et. al., a case about public school parents' right to have their children “opt out” of certain curriculum that does not comport with the parents' religious beliefs. Legal experts note that the case could have important implications for yeshivos and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shmini 5785: "Better and Better"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shmini-5785-better-and-better) - [Attention Indiana Residents- Take Action Now for School Choice](https://agudah.org/attention-indiana-residents-take-action-now-for-school-choice) - Dear families, Indiana was very close to passing universal school choice this year, but now that is up in the air. We need you to speak up today. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and House leaders included language in their budget bill, HB 1001, to expand the Choice Scholarship Program to all students, however, the Senate removed - [Pirchei Hasmadah Challenge 5785](https://agudah.org/pirchei-hasmadah-challenge-5785) - CLICK HERE for a printable version of the flyer for the current Mishna Rishona Pesach Program. CLICK HERE for the printable version of the form & flyer for the current Pirchei Hasmadah Challenge for Pesach 5785. - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Pesach Program 5785](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-pesach-program-5785) - CLICK HERE for a printable version of the flyer for the current Mishna Rishona Pesach Program. CLICK HERE for the printable version of the form & flyer for the current Pirchei Hasmadah Challenge for Pesach 5785. - [Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky on Erev Pesach Falling on Shabbos](https://agudah.org/rav-shmuel-kamenetsky-on-erev-pesach-falling-on-shabbos) - [Mrs. Ariella Hellman testifying before the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism - April 2025](https://agudah.org/mrs-ariella-hellman-testifying-before-the-special-commission-on-combating-antisemitism-april-2025) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5785 Part 2: "We - Not You or Me"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5785-part-2-we-not-you-or-me) - [Tuition Scholarships Can Become a Reality in ALL 50 States this year- TAKE ACTION NOW](https://agudah.org/tuition-scholarships-can-become-a-reality-in-all-50-states-this-year-take-action-now) - Congress is currently considering a game-changing school choice proposal that will support K-12 scholarships in all 50 states, but we need your help to make it a reality. In the last session of Congress, Agudath Israel and its coalition partners supported a national school choice proposal and worked with the bill sponsors to garner the - [Local Law 97 Reporting Deadline 1/20/25](https://agudah.org/local-law-97-reporting-deadline) - January 20, 2025 Local Law 97 Reporting Deadline Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The first compliance reports under Local Law 97 (LL97) for buildings over 25,000 SF are due May 1, 2025, for 2024. Non-compliance or late filing can result in significant penalties. A 25,000 SF could face a penalty of $12,500 PER MONTH! Extensions - [MSA-CAP System Now Open for 23/24 Claims- 2/10/25](https://agudah.org/msa-cap-system-now-open-for-23-24-claims) - February 10, 2025 MSA-CAP System Now Open for 23/24 Claims Dear Principals and Administrators, The Mandated Services Aid & Comprehensive Attendance Policy (MSA/CAP) system is now open for schools to file their 2023/24 claims. All the guidance and documents can be found here. The MSA/CAP workbook found on the link above is a - [TAKE ACTION NOW!](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-2) - Tuition scholarships can become a reality in ALL 50 States this year April 7, 2025 Dear Principals and Administrators, Please share the following important message with your parent body and direct them to https://agudah.org/tuition-scholarships-can-become-a-reality-in-all-50-states-this-year-take-action-now: Congress is currently considering a game-changing school choice proposal that will support K-12 scholarships in all 50 states, but - [Agudath Israel of America Applauds Texas House Committee on Public Education for Passing Universal School Choice Bill ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-applauds-texas-house-committee-on-public-education-for-passing-universal-school-choice-bill) - Agudath Israel of America applauds the Texas House Committee on public education for passing a Universal school choice bill. On Tuesday, March 11, Agudath Israel of America led a group of parents, school leaders, and community leaders to Austin in support of House Bill 3 (HB3), which was being considered by the Education Committee. HB3 - [June 2025 Regents 2/27/25](https://agudah.org/june-2025-regents) - February 27, 2025 June 2025 Regents Dear Principals and Administrators, The online ordering portal for June 2025 Regents Exams is now open. Orders can be placed on the Business Portal here. The deadline to place your orders is Friday, April 11, 2025. Please note that the deadline is erev Pesach, so make sure - [Preparing for the Upcoming Security Grants 3/19/25](https://agudah.org/preparing-for-the-upcoming-security-grants) - webinar tomorrow The federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program and NY State Hate Crimes Grant will most likely be opening in May. Now is the time to prepare for these grants so that you are ready to apply as soon as they open. You must be prequalified before applying for the grants, and it’s a process - [April and May Deadlines 4/1/25](https://agudah.org/april-and-may-deadlines-2) - Please see below for important deadline reminders. With Pesach rapidly approaching, we wanted to ensure that schools are adequately prepared to meet deadlines. Please click on the blue highlighted text for more information about the deadline. April 1- all schools– deadline for the updated Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (Mandated Reporter Training). If you haven’t - [Song of Sanhedrin](https://agudah.org/song-of-sanhedrin) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5785 Part 1: "Torah Influencers"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5785-part-1-torah-influencers) - [Agudah National Leadership Mission Advocates in Washington at Critical Time](https://agudah.org/agudah-national-leadership-mission-advocates-in-washington-at-critical-time) - By: Sandy Eller In a year like no other, Agudath Israel of America’s National Leadership Mission to Washington took on a heightened sense of urgency, with a diverse group of close to 70 delegates coming together in the nation’s capital to press their views regarding Israel’s war against Hamas and the unprecedented surge of antisemitism - [Attention NY Residents: Take Action Now to Support the Mask Ban](https://agudah.org/attention-ny-residents-take-action-now-to-support-the-mask-ban) - Currently, New York State is considering a bill to make it a separate crime to hide one's face for the purpose of menacing or threatening another. Agudath Israel strongly supports this bill. Recently, there has been a resurgence of masked intimidation targeting Jewish communities. Hate groups have hidden behind masks to conceal their identities. Masked harassment has been a - [Agudath Israel Testifies Before The New Jersey Senate Budget Committee in Support of Nonpublic School Students](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-testifies-before-the-new-jersey-senate-budget-committee-in-support-of-nonpublic-school-students) - Earlier this week, Shlomo Schorr, Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office, testified before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee to ask for an increase in the amount of funds allocated for the nonpublic school nursing program, as well as other priorities. In his testimony, Schorr highlighted the critical need - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pekudei 5785 Parshas Hachodesh: "The Gift of New"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pekudei-5785-parshas-hachodesh-the-gift-of-new) - [Memorandum of Support S.3070 Skoufis / A.3133 Dinowitz](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-3070-skoufis-a-3133-dinowitz) - DATE: March 6, 2025 Agudath Israel strongly supports S.3070/A. 3133 which would establish the crime of masked harassment as a violation. New York’s anti-mask law was first enacted in 1845 in response to tenant uprisings in which protesters used masks to evade identification while resisting law enforcement. In the 20th century, the law became an - [Watch: Submitting the June 1 Letter](https://agudah.org/watch-submitting-the-june-1-letter) - PNI Webinar Powerpoint Download PowerPoint here! - [Kol Korei Regarding the Elections for the WZO](https://agudah.org/kol-korei-regarding-the-elections-for-the-wzo) - Below is a Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America regarding the elections for the WZO. Click here to download. - [Agudath Israel Commends Justice Department Statement of Interest Against Forestburgh’s Discrimination of Orthodox Jews](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-commends-justice-department-statement-of-interest-against-forestburghs-discrimination-of-orthodox-jews) - Earlier this month, the Unites States Justice Department filed a Statement of Interest in Lost Lake Holdings, LLC v. Town of Forestburgh (S.D.N.Y.), a private lawsuit alleging discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit alleges that the Town of Forestburgh and other municipal defendants engaged in a series of discriminatory acts to prevent an Orthodox Jewish developer - [Mr. Avrohom Weinstock, Esq](https://agudah.org/mr-avrohom-weinstock-esq) - Chief of Staff, Agudath Israel of America - [Rabbi A.D. 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This followed a prior day in which the National Agudah staff met with LA community leaders to discuss special education services, - [Hundreds of Legislators, Community Advocates and Leaders Join Agudath Israel New Jersey Legislative Dinner  ](https://agudah.org/hundreds-of-legislators-community-advocates-and-leaders-join-agudath-israel-new-jersey-legislative-dinner) - Monday night, Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey Office hosted a legislative dinner at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. The event brought together over 250 elected officials and the communities they represent, providing both with a unique opportunity to meet face to face. Shlomo Schorr, who serves as Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath - [Memorandum of Support Dialogue and Decorum Act A196 Berger](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-dialogue-and-decorum-act-a196-berger) - DATE: March 19, 2025 Agudath Israel of America strongly supports the passage of this bill, which ensures the preservation of freedom of speech and assembly against any attempts to silence those rights through harassment, disruption or any other means. Recently, and especially since October 7th, when the terrorist group Hamas infiltrated Israel and committed horrific - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayakhail 5785: "The Amazing Power of the Kehilla"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayakhail-5785-the-amazing-power-of-the-kehilla) - [Memorandum of Support S.1325 Hoylman-Sigal](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-1325-hoylman-sigal) - Date: March 17, 2025 Agudath Israel of America supports this bill which restores services that were inappropriately denied to private school students at the start of the 24–25 school year. In September 2024, private school parents were informed that a previously unenforced rule would be retroactively enforced, resulting in the denial of special education services - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona: Beginning of Seder Nezikin](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-beginning-of-seder-nezikin) - [Pirchei Congratulates the September Winners of the Mishna Rishona Raffle!](https://agudah.org/pirchei-congratulates-the-september-winners-of-the-mishna-rishona-raffle) - [Texas School Choice Testimony](https://agudah.org/texas-school-choice-testimony) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5785 Part 2: "Finding Our Inner Ruchniyus"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5785-part-2-finding-our-inner-ruchniyus) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona: Beginning of Maseches Bava Metzia](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-beginning-of-maseches-bava-metzia) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona: Beginning of Maseches Bava Basra](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-beginning-of-maseches-bava-basra) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona: Beginning of Maseches Sanhedrin](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-beginning-of-maseches-sanhedrin) - [Congratulations to the Sukkos Hasmadah Challenge Raffle Winners!](https://agudah.org/congratulations-to-the-sukkos-hasmadah-challenge-raffle-winners) - [Pirchei Live on December 7th at the Agudah Convention!](https://agudah.org/pirchei-live-on-december-7th-at-the-agudah-convention) - [Pirchei Hasmadah Challenge - Sukkos 5785!](https://agudah.org/pirchei-hasmadah-challenge-sukkos-5785) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona 2024 Stats and Winners!](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-2024-stats-and-winners) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Chanukah Mishna Yomi Challenge!](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-chanukah-mishna-yomi-challenge) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Winners December 2024](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-winners-december-2024) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Makos](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-makos) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona January 2025 Raffle Winners](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-january-2025-raffle-winners) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona February 2025 Winners](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-february-2025-winners) - [Pirchei Mishna Rishona Purim 5785](https://agudah.org/pirchei-mishna-rishona-purim-5785) - [Agudath Israel Supports Bill to Reverse East Ramapo Tax Hike, Citing Surplus and Transparency Needs](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-supports-bill-to-reverse-east-ramapo-tax-hike-citing-surplus-and-transparency-needs) - Agudath Israel commends Assemblymember Aron Wieder on the introduction of Assembly Bill A 6313, calling on the East Ramapo Central School Board to refund the unjust 2024-25 school tax increase imposed on the taxpayers by Commissioner Betty Rosa of the New York State Education Department. Last August, citing deficits of $20 million among other reasons, - [Attention New Yorkers: Ask the State Legislature to Increase Security Funding TODAY](https://agudah.org/attention-new-yorkers-ask-the-state-legislature-to-increase-security-funding-today) - Over the past four years, largely due to advocacy by Agudath Israel and our coalition partners, the primary source of security funding for yeshivas, the NPSE (Non-Public School Safety and Equipment) program has increased significantly from $15 million to $70 million. However, the need for increased funding remains even greater than before. Antisemitism and hate - [How Daylight Saving Time Affects You as an Orthodox Jew](https://agudah.org/how-daylight-saving-time-affects-you-as-an-orthodox-jew) - Imagine if sunrise was at 8 or 9 AM? How would that affect the daily minyan in your shul? How would it effect Orthodox Jews who need to daven before going to work or school? If Daylight Saving Time (DST) were made permanent that would be the case for many Jewish communities across the United - [Voice of America on Daylight Savings Time (DST)](https://agudah.org/voice-of-america-on-daylight-savings-time-dst) - [President Trump on Daylight Savings Time (DST)](https://agudah.org/president-trump-on-daylight-savings-time-dst) - [Agudath Israel Delegation Meets with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Dozens of Legislators to Advocate for Families, Security, and Yeshiva Education ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-delegation-meets-with-new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-and-dozens-of-legislators-to-advocate-for-families-security-and-yeshiva-education) - On Tuesday, Agudath Israel of America held its third 2025 Albany Advocacy Day, with community advocates joining Agudah staff and board members to meet with legislators and push for key initiatives on behalf of New York’s Orthodox Jewish community. One key issue the group repeatedly raised was supporting families. The Agudah has been instrumental in - [Agudath Israel Contests YAFFED’s Bid to Deny Rights of Children with Special Needs ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-contests-yaffeds-bid-to-deny-rights-of-children-with-special-needs) - Last week, YAFFED, a group ostensibly concerned with improving education, filed a motion to submit an amicus brief supporting the New York State Board of Regents’ new amendment limiting the rights of nonpublic school children with special needs and their ability to obtain services. In July 2024, the Board of Regents passed an amendment to limit parents’ - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5785: "Just a Little Bit"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5785-just-a-little-bit) - [The Agudah Yarchei Kallah: A Transformative Week of Intense Torah Learning in Yerushalayim](https://agudah.org/the-agudah-yarchei-kallah-a-transformative-week-of-intense-torah-learning-in-yerushalayim) - The 25th Annual Agudah Yarchei Kallah in Yerushalayim was an extraordinary week of intense limud haTorah, high-level shiurim, and uplifting chizuk. This landmark event gathered dedicated participants from across the world, immersing them in limud haTorah at the highest level and connecting them with gedolei Yisroel in Eretz Yisroel. The Yarchei Kallah opened on Sunday, - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Terumah 5785: "Not of this World"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-terumah-5785-not-of-this-world) - [80 Years Ago This Week](https://agudah.org/80-years-ago-this-week) - Last week I said that not much has changed in regard to anti-Orthodox and anti-Semitic sentiment in 25 years. But looking back at the events of 80 years ago, a lot has changed. As you can see in the video here, our New Jersey director, Rabbi Avi Schnall, delivered brief, but passionate remarks this week referencing - [Rabbi Abba Cohen Receives National Community Leadership Award at 83rd Ner Yisroel Dinner](https://agudah.org/rabbi-abba-cohen-receives-national-community-leadership-award-at-83rd-ner-yisroel-dinner) - [WATCH: Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudah Board Members, Honored at Ner Israel Rabbinical College 83rd Annual Dinner.](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-abba-cohen-agudah-board-members-honored-at-ner-israel-rabbinical-college-83rd-annual-dinner) - On Sunday, one could have mistaken the 83rd annual dinner of Ner Israel Rabbinical College for an Agudath Israel event. The historic connection between the Ner Israel yeshiva and the national Orthodox organization has always been strong. Agudath Israel's late president, Rabbi Moshe Sherer was an alumnus of Ner Israel, as was his successor Rabbi - [Agudath Israel Announces Impending Retirement of Rabbi Abba Cohen, Longstanding Washington Office Director](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-announces-impending-retirement-of-rabbi-abba-cohen-longstanding-washington-office-director) - It is with deep regret that Agudath Israel of America announces the impending retirement of Rabbi Abba Cohen, long-time director of Agudath Israel’s Washington Office and its Vice President for Government Affairs. During his 36-year tenure as head of Agudath Israel’s Washington Office, Rabbi Cohen worked with seven presidential administrations and 19 Congresses. He is - [In the Face of Antisemitism: Agudath Israel Albany Day Focuses on School Security](https://agudah.org/in-the-face-of-antisemitism-agudath-israel-albany-day-focuses-on-school-security) - In the third session of Agudath Israel of America’s 2024 Albany Days, Agudath Israel brought together a group of yeshiva leaders and community advocates to share the community’s concerns with New York State elected officials. Following the October 7 Hamas massacre, antisemitism has risen at an alarming rate. New York State, the home to the - [For the Success of All Students: Connecticut Community Advocates for Scholarship Tax Credit Bill](https://agudah.org/for-the-success-of-all-students-connecticut-community-advocates-for-scholarship-tax-credit-bill) - Last Wednesday, middle school students from Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury traveled to the Connecticut statehouse in Hartford. The purpose of their visit, however, was more than just a school trip; the sixth, seventh, and eighth graders attended the Joint Finance Committee hearing to show their support of HB 5101, a bill that would establish a - [Take Action Today!! Support Expansion of Hate Crimes Prosecution in New York!!](https://agudah.org/take-action-today-sussport-expansion-of-hate-crimes-prosecution-in-new-york) - Earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed to expand the list of charges eligible to be prosecuted as hate crimes to include making graffiti, arson, gang assault, criminal possession of a weapon among others. Governor Hochul also included this expansion in her budget proposal that was presented to the Legislature in January. Since the brutal - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Introduction of the New Jersey Student Support Act](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-introduction-of-the-new-jersey-student-support-act) - Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey office enthusiastically welcomes the introduction of the New Jersey Student Support Act in the New Jersey legislature. Under the proposed bill, donors to a nonprofit scholarship organization chosen by the state will receive a dollar for dollar state tax credit and the money raised will be distributed to eligible - [Agudath Israel Urges New Jersey Budget Committee to Support Nonpublic School Students](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-urges-new-jersey-budget-committee-to-support-nonpublic-school-students) - Today, Rabbi Shlomo Schorr, Director of Legislative Affairs for Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office, testified before the Senate Budget and appropriations Committee to ask for an increase in the amount of funds allocated for nonpublic school remedial services and busing. Rabbi Schorr explained that although the Legislature increased the overall funding for the - [Georgia Votes to Expand School Choice](https://agudah.org/georgia-votes-to-expand-school-choice) - Photo: Shlomo Storch, President of Torah Day School Atlanta, Miriam Cann, Executive Director Torah Day School Atlanta, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld, associate director of Agudath Israel of America’s Office of State Relations, Terry England, Chief of Staff to Speaker Burns. Today, in the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, the - [Take Action: Contact Governor Hochul and Legislators to Fund Universal Free Meals in Schools](https://agudah.org/take-action-contact-governor-hochul-and-legislators-to-fund-universal-free-meals-in-schools) - Hungry children have difficulty focusing in school, have lower attendance rates than their peers, and are at greater risk of mental and physical health problems. School meals are one of the farthest-reaching anti-hunger programs for school-aged children, ensuring that, irrespective of a family’s financial or social condition, all children receive a nutritious meal in school. - [Putting Dollars Back Into Families’ Pockets: Agudah Advocacy Helps Expand Empire State Child Tax Credit](https://agudah.org/putting-dollars-back-into-families-pockets-agudah-advocacy-helps-expand-empire-state-child-tax-credit) - After years of research and advocacy, Agudath Israel of America is pleased to announce that New York State has, beginning this (2023) tax year, expanded its Empire State Child Tax Credit to include children under age four. With tax preparation season in full swing, what this change means in practical terms is that many Jewish - [Take Action: Advocate for the New Jersey Student Support Act](https://agudah.org/take-action-advocate-for-the-new-jersey-student-support-act) - Dear Friends, We need your voice. As you may know, a new tax credit scholarship bill, which has the potential to significantly impact the education landscape in our state, has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The “New Jersey Student Support Act” (A4144/S3035) aims to help alleviate the high cost of private school tuition - [Ask the House to expand School Choice in Missouri!](https://agudah.org/ask-the-house-to-expand-school-choice-in-missouri) - Dear Missouri residents, An expansion of the ESA program is heading to the floor of the Missouri House in the upcoming days and we need your help to ask your representative to vote YES on SB 727. Senate Bill 727 will expand the current MO Scholars Scholarship tax credit program. It will significantly expand eligibility - [Watch: Parent Navigator Workshop - Effectively Advocating for Your Children with the Committee on Special Education](https://agudah.org/watch-parent-navigator-workshop-effectively-advocating-for-your-children-with-the-committee-on-special-education) - [Sine Die - April 10, 2024](https://agudah.org/sine-die-april-10-2024) - [Urgent: Tell Your Representatives to Increase Funding for Israel and for Security Grants in Emergency Bill!](https://agudah.org/urgent-tell-your-representatives-to-increase-funding-for-israel-and-for-security-grants-in-emergency-bill) - Dear Agudah Activists: As Israel continues to fight Hamas and other terrorist groups, the threat of war with Iran now looms! And, as Iran is the greatest sponsor of state-run terrorism, the dangers facing Jews in the U.S. and abroad are now intensified! The House must provide emergency security assistance to Israel and for the - [H3 Florida Business Halacha Summit](https://agudah.org/h3-florida-business-halacha-summit) - Over 400 businessmen and rabbanim from across South Florida gathered at the JW Marriot Tunberry in Aventura, Florida on April 4th for the inaugural H3 Florida Business Halacha Summit. This project of Agudath Israel of Illinois is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations for bnei Torah in the business world, where they can - [New York State Budget-Gains for Yeshivas and Parents](https://agudah.org/new-york-state-budget-gains-for-yeshivas-and-parents) - Earlier today the New York State Legislature came to an agreement with Governor Hochul on a budget for 2024-25. The budget contains several significant gains for the families of New York’s yeshivas and other non-public schools, including major legislative priorities of Agudah. In light of the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas last October 7th in - [Agudath Israel Applauds Expansion of School Choice Program in Missouri](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-expansion-of-school-choice-program-in-missouri) - Agudath Israel of America celebrates the passage of Missouri Senate Bill 727, a legislative victory that expands educational opportunities for families across the state. The bill, which expands the state's school choice program, is a significant step forward in empowering students and ensuring access to quality education for all Missouri children. SB727 received 82 votes - [Highlights from Agudath Israel's 2024 Leadership Mission to Washington](https://agudah.org/highlights-from-agudath-israels-2024-leadership-mission-to-washington) - [Unbridled Antisemitism and Violence at Columbia: Agudath Israel Calls on Leaders to Act](https://agudah.org/unbridled-antisemitism-and-violence-at-columbia-agudath-israel-calls-on-leaders-to-act) - Agudath Israel of America calls upon officials at all levels of government, law enforcement, and Columbia University leadership to immediately quell the raging antisemitism and violence that has been allowed to overtake the university. The "protestors" for peace and cease-fire -- at Columbia and other universities -- have unmasked themselves as faithful agents of the - [Action Alert: Support Jewish Students on Campus!](https://agudah.org/action-alert-support-jewish-students-on-campus-2) - Dear Agudah Activist: We have all been stunned and outraged by what we have been hearing and seeing on America’s college campuses: Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students; tepid response from university officials. Jewish students are rightfully scared for their - [Agudath Israel Applauds the House Passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act to Combat Campus Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-the-passage-of-the-antisemitism-awareness-act-to-combat-campus-antisemitism) - Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, Americans have watched our country’s college campuses devolve into cesspools of naked, unabashed antisemitism. Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students have all become a daily occurrence that is met only with a tepid response - [Take Action: Ask your Senators to support the Antisemitism Awareness Act](https://agudah.org/take-action-ask-your-senator-to-support-the-antisemitism-awareness-act) - Your voice made a difference! Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. Passing the bill with a bipartisan vote, and by such a wide margin, sends a strong message that Congress, like most Americans, rejects the vitriolic antisemitism we are seeing on college campuses. It also - [Agudah Maryland Advocates Successfully for Shabbos Protection in Building Code](https://agudah.org/agudah-maryland-advocates-successfully-for-shabbos-protection-in-building-code) - Following a concerning situation involving a Shul in Harford County, Maryland, Agudah Maryland's advocacy efforts have resulted in a crucial legislative change to safeguard Shabbos observance in Maryland. Last April, Agudah Maryland received a call from the rabbi of a shul in Harford County, reporting that local building officials had mandated the installation of motion - [Agudath Israel of America Statement on the White House's Unprecedented Decision to Cease Supplying Certain Arms to Israel](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-on-the-white-houses-unprecedented-decision-to-cease-supplying-certain-arms-to-israel) - Agudath Israel of America is deeply troubled by the White House’s unprecedented decision to cease supplying certain arms to a country whose security the President has reiterated his ironclad commitment to, especially amidst Israel’s multifront war against its mortal enemies. Nor is this arms embargo limited to large bombs, but, according to sources, could include - [Agudath Israel's New Jersey Office Statement on Cancellation of IHRA Committee Hearing](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-office-statement-on-cancellation-of-ihra-committee-hearing) - Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey’s office is shocked to learn that bill S1292, which proposes the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism within the state of New Jersey, will not be heard in committee due to “safety concerns.” While we acknowledge the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being - [Advocacy in its Prime: Agudath Israel of Illinois Executes Successful Springfield Mission](https://agudah.org/advocacy-in-its-prime-agudath-israel-of-illinois-executes-successful-springfield-mission) - By: Beth Perkel In the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday May 8th, Agudath Israel of Illinois embarked on its annual full-day mission to the Illinois State Capitol. With almost 50 participants, this year’s mission led by Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs, was one of the largest ever. The mission’s delegates reflected a broad cross - [Rabbi Avi Schnall - An Update from the Agudah](https://agudah.org/rabbi-avi-schnall-an-update-from-the-agudah) - [Take Action: Urge Your Member of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Countering Antisemitism Act](https://agudah.org/take-action-urge-your-member-of-congress-to-co-sponsor-the-countering-antisemitism-act) - Dear Agudah Activists: Antisemitism is skyrocketing in the U.S.! And perhaps the most vile manifestation of this hate is what we are seeing on our college and university campuses! Over the past two years, Agudath Israel has been actively involved in high level discussions at the White House and federal agencies, and on Capitol Hill, - [“Misguided and Counterproductive”: Agudath Israel of America's Rockland Regional Office Statement on Proposed East Ramapo Takeover](https://agudah.org/misguided-and-counterproductive-agudath-israel-of-americas-rockland-regional-office-statement-on-proposed-east-ramapo-takeover) - Last week, outgoing New York Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski introduced a draconian bill (A10407) essentially calling for a state takeover of the East Ramapo Central School District (ERSCD). The proposal includes the installation of a fiscal control board among other drastic measures. This bill is a misguided effort which would completely overturn the will of the - [Agudah Yahalom Albany Day Focuses on Helping the Special Needs Community](https://agudah.org/agudah-yahalom-albany-day-focuses-on-helping-the-special-needs-community) - Last week Agudath Israel’s Yahalom Division convened a special advocacy trip to Albany on behalf of the special needs community. The group comprised more than 25 parents, professionals, and advocates who spent the day in the Capitol meeting with lawmakers and government officials. Throughout the day parents shared their personal experiences with lawmakers who were - [Agudath Israel Condemns Linden Mayor for Antisemitic Comments](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-condemns-linden-mayor-for-antisemitic-comments) - Like all people of good conscience, we are appalled at the recent antisemitic comments made by Linden Mayor Derek Armstead. The growth of the Jewish community in Linden and surrounding areas should be celebrated and encouraged, not disparaged behind closed doors. Describing the Chasidic community by their choice of headdress and hairstyles is offensive, but - [An Update from the Agudah - Rabbi A.D. Motzen - May 30, 2024](https://agudah.org/an-update-from-the-agudah-rabbi-a-d-motzen-may-30-2024) - [Attention Waterbury Residents: Take Action Now Regarding the Ceasefire Resolution](https://agudah.org/waterbury) - [Hundreds Gather to Strengthen Workplace Halacha at H3 Mid-Atlantic Summit](https://agudah.org/hundreds-gather-to-strengthen-workplace-halacha-at-h3-mid-atlantic-summit) - Following in the footsteps of the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Business Halacha Conference in 2022 and modeled after the numerous H3 Business Halacha Summit events in Chicago and in a growing number of other cities, over 450 men and women gathered at Martin’s West in Baltimore for Agudah Maryland’s second all-day summit focused on strengthening halacha in - [Update from the Agudah - Rabbi Avrohom Luban - Florida Mission to Washington](https://agudah.org/update-from-the-agudah-rabbi-avrohom-luban-florida-mission-to-washington) - [An Update from the Agudah - Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld](https://agudah.org/an-update-from-the-agudah-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld) - [Agudath Israel of America's Florida Office Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for Allocating $3.5 Million for Jewish School Transportation Through Agudath Israel Appropriation](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-florida-office-applauds-governor-ron-desantis-and-the-florida-legislature-for-allocating-3-5-million-for-jewish-school-transportation-through-agudath-israel-appropriation) - Agudath Israel of America’s Florida Office commends Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for including a new $3.5 million grant to support busing for Jewish day school and yeshiva students during the 2024-2025 school year in the state budget. The grant will be administered by Agudath Israel and will help cover the cost of - [Agudath Israel Florida Mission to Washington, DC](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-florida-mission-to-washington-dc) - [Agudath Israel of America’s Florida Office Leads Delegation to Washington D.C. to Address Rising Antisemitism and Security Needs](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-florida-office-leads-delegation-to-washington-d-c-to-address-rising-antisemitism-and-security-needs) - Days after the Memorial Day recess, Agudath Israel of America’s Florida Office led a delegation to Washington D.C as part of a series of state missions following Agudah’s National Leadership Mission in April. The Florida group, representing many areas from across the state—including Surfside, Miami, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm, Orlando, and Jacksonville—gathered - [Agudath Israel’s New Jersey Office Welcomes Busing Agreement to Help Toms River Families](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-office-welcomes-busing-agreement-to-help-toms-river-families) - Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office welcomes the news that the Toms River Board of Education has approved a contract with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA), potentially allowing busing services to be provided for thousands of children during the 2024-2025 school year who have not been receiving busing until now. The commitment demonstrated by the - [A Musical Evening for YahalomNJ Mothers](https://agudah.org/a-musical-evening-for-yahalomnj-mothers) - On Tuesday evening, YahalomNJ hosted a beautiful & moving event in Estreia for mothers of children with special needs. Over 150 dedicated women were treated to an inspiring evening out, full of chizuk, singing, and dancing, and a delicious milchig buffet. The Yahalom mothers were serenaded by acclaimed singer and songwriter Malky Giniger, as they - [Agudath Israel Statement on Yesterday’s Antisemitic Attack in Los Angeles](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-yesterdays-antisemitic-attack-in-los-angeles) - Yesterday the world saw terrifying images of an antisemitic mob violently attacking a large crowd of Jews in front of a synagogue in Los Angeles. Agudath Israel of America appreciates that many elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and even President Biden spoke out unequivocally to condemn the actions of - [California Doubles Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $80 Million](https://agudah.org/california-doubles-nonprofit-security-grant-program-to-80-million) - Agudath Israel of America commends California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders for providing a record $80 million per year to protect Jewish and other at risk nonprofits in the 2024-2025 budget bill that will be passed later this week. Since its inception in 2015, the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program has proven - [Action Alert: Oppose An Amendment Proposed that Erodes Special Education Rights for New York Children](https://agudah.org/action-alert-oppose-an-amendment-proposed-that-erodes-special-education-rights-for-new-york-children) - Thousands of children receiving special education services in New York state are now at risk of losing those services, due to an amendment proposed by the New York Board of Regents. Currently, New York requires school districts to provide children – including those attending nonpublic school – with the services outlined in their Individual Education - [Agudath Israel Statement on Court Ruling in Substantial Equivalency Regulations Case](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-court-ruling-in-substantial-equivalency-regulations-case) - Agudath Israel of America was disappointed to receive this morning what we trust will be a temporary legal setback for yeshivas and nonpublic schools. The majority of a split Appellate Division court in New York overturned a lower court decision and upheld the 2022 substantial equivalency regulations. After quickly dismissing the state’s claim that yeshivas - [Rabbi Shlomo Schorr: Behind the Headlines](https://agudah.org/rabbi-shlomo-schorr-behind-the-headlines) - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Inclusion of Community Priorities in New Jersey 2025 State Budget](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-inclusion-of-community-priorities-in-new-jersey-2025-state-budget) - Following a months-long budget process, the New Jersey Legislature has now passed the $56.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget, which Governor Phil Murphy signed into law late Friday evening, contains a $2.1 billion deficit and includes over $380 million in cuts. However, Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office is pleased - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen: Behind the Headlines](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-behind-the-headlines) - [Ensuring Safety and Security: Agudath Israel’s Connecticut Office Meets with State Attorney General](https://agudah.org/ensuring-safety-and-security-agudath-israels-connecticut-office-meets-with-state-attorney-general) - On Wednesday, Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld, director of the Connecticut Office of Agudath Israel of America, brought community leaders from across Connecticut to meet with Attorney General William Tong to discuss concerns about community safety. In the months since October 7, antisemitism and hate crimes have been at a record high across America. Connecticut has seen - [Three Days, Three States, Thirty-Five Members of Congress: Agudath Israel Delegates from Indiana, Ohio, and New York Advocate in D.C.](https://agudah.org/three-days-three-states-thirty-five-members-of-congress-agudath-israel-delegates-from-indiana-ohio-and-new-york-advocate-in-d-c) - As Congress resumed after the July 4th break, Agudath Israel of America delegates from Indiana, New York, and Ohio, gathered in Washington, D.C. for a three-day advocacy mission as part of Agudah's series of regional advocacy missions to D.C. These “mini-missions” come on the heels of Agudah’s National Leadership Mission that took place in April. The delegations - [Ohio Mission to Washington - July 8 - 10, 2024 - Photo Gallery](https://agudah.org/ohio-mission-to-washington-july-8-10-2024-photo-gallery) - [Early Voting - A Message from St. Louis Rabbonim](https://agudah.org/early-voting-a-message-from-st-louis-rabbonim) - Rabbi Moshe Winter, Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha Rabbi Menachem Greenblatt, Agudath Israel of St. Louis Rabbi Moshe Shulman, Young Israel of St. Louis Rabbi Yosef Landa, Chabad of Greater St. Louis Rabbi Menachem Tendler, U. City Shul Rabbi Moshe Winter, Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha Rabbi Menachem Greenblatt, Agudath Israel of St. Louis Rabbi Moshe Shulman, - [Update from Rabbi A.D. Motzen: What is Agudah Doing at the RNC?](https://agudah.org/update-from-rabbi-a-d-motzen-what-is-agudah-doing-at-the-rnc) - [Agudath Israel of America Joins More Than 50 Elected Officials and Distinguished Signatories in Calling on Congress to Pass Universal School Choice](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-joins-more-than-50-elected-officials-and-distinguished-signatories-in-calling-on-congress-to-pass-universal-school-choice) - “Bring education freedom to millions of students across America who desperately need it!” That was the message of a letter signed by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel of Agudath Israel of America and more than fifty current and former elected officials and prominent school choice supporters. The signatories included nine sitting governors and three former secretaries - [Agudath Israel Submits Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Jewish Students at UCLA; Judge Orders UCLA to Craft a Plan Ensuring Their Protection](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-submits-amicus-curiae-brief-in-support-of-jewish-students-at-ucla-judge-orders-ucla-to-craft-a-plan-ensuring-their-protection) - Agudath Israel of America, along with The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, submitted an amicus “friend of the court” brief in a case seeking to hold UCLA accountable for failing to address antisemitic activity on campus. The lawsuit, Frankel, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al., was brought by - [“Inside the Agudah,” Mr. Daniel Kaminetsky](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-mr-daniel-kaminetsky) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Mr. Daniel Kaminetsky, General Counsel at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, to discuss the nature of his work on behalf of the klal. Mr. Kaminetsky provides a unique inside look at the vital activities of - [Agudath Israel Helps Drive Historic Orthodox Voter Turnout in Missouri](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-helps-drive-historic-orthodox-voter-turnout-in-missouri) - On Tuesday, August 6th, the eyes of the country were on the 1st Congressional District of Missouri to see if Wesley Bell could beat incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush in the Democratic primary election. Agudath Israel of America and its staff were also closely watching the Missouri election results. Their focus, however, was not on who - [Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld: What We Learned From Our Early Voting Campaign](https://agudah.org/rabbi-ari-weisenfeld-what-we-learned-from-our-early-voting-campaign) - If you are not yet registered to vote, register to vote TODAY! To get involved or for more information, visit www.agudah.org/vote - [Inside the Agudah: An Interview with Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-an-interview-with-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi A.D. Motzen](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-a-d-motzen) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi A. D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, to discuss the nature of his work on behalf of the klal. Rabbi Motzen provides a unique inside look at - [Ensuring Availability of Special Ed Services for NY Children](https://agudah.org/ensuring-availability-of-special-ed-services-for-ny-children) - In May, the New York State Board of Regents proposed an amendment that would have severely curtailed the ability of children to receive necessary special education services. The amendment would have eliminated the right of parents to obtain a due process hearing and potentially subjected parents to the financial burden of litigation. As soon as - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yitz Frank](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yitz-frank) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi Yitz Frank, the executive director of Agudath Israel of Ohio, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, to provide a unique inside look at his activities at the Agudah. He is engaged in multiple projects to advance legislation, educates community - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yeruchim Silber](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yeruchim-silber) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Director of New York Government Relations at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. Prior to joining Agudath Israel, Rabbi Silber served in various - [The Unreported Story](https://agudah.org/the-unreported-story) - Dear Friends, Headlines were ablaze with news of a disturbing incident that unfolded at an Agudath Israel of America event held on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Anti-Israel protestors forcibly interrupted our gathering, which was intended to raise awareness about the growing menace of antisemitism faced by Jews in America, particularly - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Shlomo Soroka](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-shlomo-soroka) - In the following episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives at Agudath Israel of America, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. Rabbi Soroka studied at Yeshivas Toras Moshe in Israel, Mirrer Yeshiva - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Abba Cohen](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-abba-cohen) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi Abba Cohen, vice president for government affairs and Washington director and counsel at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel's Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. Appointed to the Agudah’s fledgling office in Washington D.C. - [ACTION NEEDED BY THIS FRIDAY: Tell New York State to fix the broken school funding formula](https://agudah.org/action-needed-by-this-friday-tell-new-york-state-to-fix-the-broken-school-funding-formula) - Dear New York Residents, A few weeks ago, New York State Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty Rosa significantly and unilaterally raised the tax levy upon the predominantly Jewish district of East Ramapo, New York. In her order she blamed many people, but ignored the true culprit, a faulty state funding formula. Instead of appreciating parents - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Yossie Charner](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-yossie-charner) - In this episode of “Inside the Agudah,” Rabbi Yossie Charner, Agudath Israel’s Director of Congressional Affairs, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel's Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. Rabbi Charner is responsible for representing the interests of the Orthodox Jewish community in Washington, D.C. His role - [From the Mountain to the Hill](https://agudah.org/from-the-mountain-to-the-hill) - [Tuition Assistance Can Become a Reality in ALL 50 States- TAKE ACTION NOW](https://agudah.org/school-choice-can-become-a-reality-in-all-50-states-take-action) - Dear Agudah Activists: We need your help! The first step in our community’s current struggle to obtain tuition and other educational relief for our families is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 11, when the House Ways and Means Committee will consider a multi-billion-dollar tax credit proposal entitled the “Educational Choice for Children - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Shlomo Schorr](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-shlomo-schorr) - In a community known for its exponential growth and vibrant Jewish life, Shlomo Schorr, Director of Legislative Affairs, Agudath Israel of America, NJ Office, succeeded Avi Schnall in the role of legislative advocacy, quietly navigating the complexities of New Jersey’s political landscape. From his unique vantage point—shaped by years in the media, where he reported - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld) - [Inside the Agudah: Mr. Moshe Davis](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-mr-moshe-davis) - In this episode of Inside the Agudah, Mr. Moshe Davis, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of Illinois, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. R’ Moshe comes from three generations of community leaders. His grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Davis, was one - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ariel-sadwin) - In this episode of Inside the Agudah, Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, the executive director of the Mid-Atlantic region of Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. Rabbi Sadwin has held his current position since 2007. Rabbi Sadwin learned - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Ari Strulowitz](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-ari-strulowitz) - In this episode of Inside the Agudah, Rabbi Ari Strulowitz, Director of Operations of Agudath Israel of Illinois, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the Agudah. Rabbi Strulowitz first got involved in Agudath Israel of Illinois in 2013 with Camp Nageela Midwest, then - [Agudath Israel Advocacy Continues to Ease Way for Arba Minim](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-advocacy-continues-to-ease-way-for-arba-minim-7) - For the TSA notice, click here. For the CBP notice, click here. For the Canadian Travel Guidelines, click here. For the Agudah Handout, click here. As in past years, Agudath Israel of America's Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying - [Chizuk from Limud HaTorah: Agudath Israel of America Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah 5785](https://agudah.org/chizuk-from-limud-hatorah-agudath-israel-of-america-yerushalayim-yarchei-kallah-5785) - Day One: The 25th Annual Agudah Yarchei Kallah in Yerushalayim kicked off on Sunday at the Ramada Hotel in Yerushalayim, setting the stage for a week filled with limud haTorah, high-level shiurim, and non-stop chizuk and hisorerus. Following registration, the attendees embarked on a journey to Bnei Brak, where they visited Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rashbi, at his home. - [ACTION ALERT: Take Action Texas! Support ESA's for all!](https://agudah.org/texas-school-choice) - Imagine if the state provided parents with direct funding per child to use on educational expenses including tuition? That may become a reality for Texas parents, but we need your help. HB3 includes a robust ESA program that all Texas children would be eligible to participate in with priority given to low income and special - [Agudath Israel Statement](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement) - Agudath Israel joins our brothers and sisters in pain and anger as we witnessed the return of the bodies of Kfir Bibas, a mere 9 months old, his brother Ariel, 4, and Oded Lifshitz, 84, who were brutally kidnapped and murdered by Hamas. We are shocked by the unspeakable depravity of Hamas in sending back - [MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION S1965/A.4774 -Restores Medical Futility as a Basis for DNR](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition-s1965-a-4774-restores-medical-futility-as-a-basis-for-dnr) - DATE: February19, 2025 This is to express our strong opposition to S1965 an Act to amend the public health law and the surrogate’s court procedure act, in relation to restoring medical futility as a basis for both surrogate consent to a do not resuscitate order and for a do not resuscitate order for a patient - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT A.2139 Berger: The Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Anti-Semitism (HOPE) Act](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-a-2139-berger-the-honoring-our-pledge-to-eliminate-anti-semitism-hope-act) - February 18, 2025 The above bill requires state agencies and courts to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory, antisemitic intent. It is difficult to combat that which is not defined. Agudath Israel of America, a leading national nonprofit that advocates for - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT_ S912](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support_-s912) - TO: Members of the State Senate Education Committee RE: S. 912 DATE: January 19th, 2021 Agudath Israel of America strongly supports S. 912, which establishes a school voter registration access program in schools across the state. Agudath Israel has long been active in voter registration efforts and supports any initiative to increase those efforts. More - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT _ A. 2508 -S. 125](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-_-a-2508-s-125) - TO: Members of the Senate and Assembly Education Committees RE: S.125 Kaplan/ A. 2508 Eichenstein/A.4734 Stern DATE: February 17, 2021 Agudath Israel of America supports the passage of A.2508/S.125, a bill that would require hate crime awareness be added to school curriculums. This bill would require schools to add hate crime awareness to the curriculum - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT _ A. 472-S.121](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-_-a-472-s-121) - TO: Members of the Senate and Assembly Education Committees RE: S.121 Kaplan/ A. 472 Rozic DATE: April 6, 2021 Agudath Israel of America supports the passage of S.121 Kaplan / A.472 Rozic a bill that would authorize the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding courses of study on the Holocaust within the state. - [Memo of Support Bill No S9010/A10288](https://agudah.org/memo-of-support-bill-no-s9010-a10288) - S9010- RAMOS/A10288 CLARK -- Prohibits requiring parents or caretakers to earn a minimum wage or work a minimum number of hours to be eligible for child care assistance Date: May 19, 2022 Agudath Israel of America supports this bill which would repeal the requirement of minimum work hours or a minimum wage in - [MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition-2) - S. 8797-B – Proposed Amendment to the New York State Constitution Agudath Israel of America opposes this proposed amendment. While we have multiple concerns, we will focus our comments here on a glaring omission, which immediately captured our attention. Article 1, Section 11 of the New York State Constitution says, “No person shall because of race, - [MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition) - MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION A995/S2445 DATE: January 23, 2023 This is to express our strong opposition to S2445 / A995 the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The bill allows terminally ill patients to obtain medication that the patient can self-administer in order to bring about the patient’s death, in other words, it makes suicide legal. Informed - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT S.5302 Fernandez/A.8849 Sayegh](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-5302-fernandez-a-8849-sayegh) - DATE: February 15, 2024 Agudath Israel of America supports this bill, which would designate the removal or threat of removal of religious articles as aggravated harassment in the second degree. Across the country and specifically in New York State, there has been a drastic rise in antisemitism and other religious hate. Many of the hate - [MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT S.6871 Harckham/A.243 Eichenstein](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-support-s-6871-harckham-a-243-eichenstein) - DATE: February 15,2024 Agudath Israel of America supports the passage of S.6871/ A.243, a bill that would require hate crime awareness be added to school curriculums. This bill would require schools to add hate crime awareness to the curriculum, educating students about what discrimination looks like and positive actions they can take to combat - [Memorandum of Opposition S2894](https://agudah.org/memorandum-of-opposition-s2894) - MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION S.2894/A.7178-Restores Medical Futility as a Basis for DNR DATE: February 27,2024 This is to express our strong opposition to S2894, An Act to amend the public health law and the surrogate’s court procedure act, in relation to restoring medical futility as a basis for both surrogate consent to a do not resuscitate - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Mishpatim 5785: "The Incredible Flow of History"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-mishpotim-5785) - [Agudath Israel of America Statement on Antisemitic Protests in Boro Park](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-on-antisemitic-protests-in-boro-park) - Agudath Israel of America condemns the antisemitic violence in the streets of Brooklyn last night. What was billed as a pro-Palestinian “rally", in the heart of heavily Jewish Boro Park, became a hatefest filled with crude and threatening rhetoric, coarse insults and assaults. We appreciate the efforts of the NYPD in ensuring the safety of - [Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah 2025 Highlights Video](https://agudah.org/yerushalayim-yarchei-kallah-2025-highlights-video) - [TAKE ACTION: Protect Jewish Students from Antisemitism!](https://agudah.org/take-action-protect-jewish-students-from-antisemitism) - Dear Agudah Activist: Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, Americans have watched our country’s college campuses devolve into cesspools of unabashed antisemitism. Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students have all become a regular occurrence that is often met with only - [Pirchei Live! at the 2024 Agudah Convention](https://agudah.org/pirchei-live-at-the-2024-agudah-convention) - [Agudah’s Advocacy Mission to Albany Begins with Queens and Long Island Delegation](https://agudah.org/agudahs-advocacy-mission-to-albany-begins-with-queens-and-long-island-delegation) - Agudath Israel of America began its three-part advocacy mission to Albany this Tuesday, bringing together delegates from Queens and Long Island to meet with legislators and address critical issues affecting their communities. The alarming surge in antisemitic hate crimes has placed Jewish communities under unprecedented threat. In New York City alone, over half of all - [Agudath Israel Ohio and Indiana Delegation to Washington, D.C.](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-ohio-and-indiana-delegation-to-washington-d-c) - [Agudath Israel New York Delegation to Washington, D.C.](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-new-york-delegation-to-washington-d-c) - [Record-breaking Attendance at H3 London!](https://agudah.org/record-breaking-attendance-at-h3-london) - The second annual H3 UK Business Halocho Summit took place this past Wednesday at Ditton Manor in the heart of London. After the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural H3 London Business Halocho Summit, which was produced in conjunction with Agudath Israel of Illinois, a record-breaking crowd of over 700 Bnei Torah in the business - [Agudath Israel of Illinois Legislative Breakfast with Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Kevin Olickal](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-illinois-legislative-breakfast-with-senator-ram-villivalam-and-representative-kevin-olickal) - On Sunday morning, Agudath Israel of Illinois hosted a legislative event at Mikor for its community’s state legislators in West Roger Park. The breakfast began with opening remarks by Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Kevin Olickal followed by a candid Q & A. These events typically offer an opportunity to hear from legislators regarding their - [The Wrong Solution in East Ramapo: Agudath Israel Opposes A Unilateral, Tax Levy Band-Aid to a Deeper Problem](https://agudah.org/the-wrong-solution-in-east-ramapo-agudath-israel-opposes-a-unilateral-tax-levy-band-aid-to-a-deeper-problem) - Agudath Israel of America expresses deep concern regarding the recent decision by Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty Rosa to significantly and unilaterally raise the tax levy upon the predominantly Orthodox Jewish district of East Ramapo, New York. The tax levy -- the highest increase in memory -- raises East Ramapo’s already high property taxes by - [Indiana, New York, and Ohio Missions to Washington - July 8 - 10, 2024 - Photo Gallery](https://agudah.org/indiana-new-york-ohio-missions-to-washington-july-8-10-2024-photo-gallery) - Indiana Delegation New York Delegation Ohio Delegation - [Agudath Israel Sues New York State Education Department on Behalf of Children With Special Needs](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-sues-new-york-state-education-department-on-behalf-of-children-with-special-needs) - Albany, NY, October 1, 2024 — Today, Agudath Israel of America filed a lawsuit against the New York State Education Department in Albany Supreme Court. The lawsuit challenges a recently adopted state regulation which Agudath Israel argues is both illegal and devastatingly harmful to thousands of children with special needs. Under New York State law, all children - [Agudah Live Special Ed Update from Yeshiva Services](https://agudah.org/video-agudah-live-special-ed-update-by-yeshiva-services) - [Agudath Israel Scores Major Win in Lawsuit for Children with Special Needs](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-scores-major-win-in-lawsuit-for-children-with-special-needs) - In a significant victory for children with special needs in New York and a blow to the New York State Education Department, NY Supreme Court Justice Kimberly A. O’Connor granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against an amendment that has been wreaking havoc on the provision of services to children with special needs who attend nonpublic school. - [Agudath Israel New Jersey Mission to Washington](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-new-jersey-mission-to-washington) - Shortly before Congress entered its current six-week recess, Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey office led a group of delegates from across the state for a day of advocacy in Washington, D.C. The delegation met with their elected officials on Capitol Hill to discuss issues of vital importance to the community, particularly as the nation - [Watch: Agudath Israel Sues New York State Education Department on Behalf of Children With Special Needs](https://agudah.org/watch-agudath-israel-sues-new-york-state-education-department-on-behalf-of-children-with-special-needs) - Albany, NY, October 1, 2024 — Today, Agudath Israel of America filed a lawsuit against the New York State Education Department in Albany Supreme Court. The lawsuit challenges a recently adopted state regulation which Agudath Israel argues is both illegal and devastatingly harmful to thousands of children with special needs. Under New York State law, - [Texas Residents Take Action: Contact Your Senator to Ensure All Students are Prioritized for School Choice](https://agudah.org/texas-residents-take-action-contact-your-senator-to-ensure-all-students-are-prioritized-for-school-choice) - On Friday, the Senate introduced SB2, a $1 billion Education Savings Account (ESA) proposal. What’s Included: All students, regardless of income, can apply for $11,500 ESA for educational expenses including private school tuition. How Funds Are Allocated: If fewer applicants than funds: Everyone gets an ESA. If more applicants than funds: 80% of funds go - [Tennessee Residents Take Action: Contact Your Legislators To Expand Education Savings Accounts](https://agudah.org/tennessee-residents-take-action-contact-your-legislators-to-expand-education-savings-accounts) - Urgent: Support the School Choice Bill (SB6001/HB6004) Gov. Lee called a special session on multiple items including school choice. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act could be voted on as early as today Wednesday, January 29th. Action Needed: See below to urge your Representatives to support the bill! The current bill includes: 20,000 scholarships for the - [Take Action: Tell Maryland's US Senators to Vote YES on the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act](https://agudah.org/take-action-tell-marylands-us-senators-to-vote-yes-on-the-illegitimate-court-counteraction-act) - In a recent shocking decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for key Israeli leaders based on false charges of “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” in Israel’s post October 7th war against Hamas. Israel is not a member state of the ICC, and as a nation with an independent judicial system, according - [Agudath Israel: Vote No on Prop 1](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-vote-no-on-prop-1) - Early Voting in New York State begins right after Sukkos with Election Day on November 5th. The role of the Jewish and particularly the Orthodox vote has received much attention in the media and will be watched carefully. We urge all of our friends and constituents to exercise your rights and vote. This Election Day, New Yorkers - [Agudath Israel Applauds California Special Ed Court Decision](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-california-special-ed-court-decision) - Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision in Loffman v. California Department of Education, a case involving special education funding to students in religious schools. Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state laws in California, special needs students specially-certified nonpublic schools. However, California restricts this certification to - [Agudath Israel Calls for Action Following the Shooting of A Jewish Man in Chicago](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-calls-for-action-following-the-shooting-of-a-jewish-man-in-chicago) - Following the heinous shooting of a community member on his way to shul on Saturday morning, Agudath Israel of Illinois (AIOI) hosted a press conference calling upon the appropriate parties to address community concerns, to be transparent, and to prosecute the offender to the fullest extent. The community has been justifiably frustrated over how the - [Agudath Israel Statement on Terror and Hate Crime Charges Being Brought Against Assailant Who Shot Jewish Man in Chicago](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-terror-and-hate-crime-charges-being-brought-against-assailant-who-shot-jewish-man-in-chicago) - Agudath Israel is pleased that felony terrorism and hate crime charges are being brought against the suspect in the horrific shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man on his way to shul on Shabbos (Saturday) morning. “This brutal and unprovoked attack on a visibly Jewish man on his way to shul has left our community shaken - [Video: Agudath Israel Post Election 2024 Webinar - What the Results Mean for You](https://agudah.org/video-agudath-israel-post-election-2024-webinar-what-the-results-mean-for-you) - [Video: Agudath Israel Post Election 2024 Webinar - What the Results Mean for You: School Choice](https://agudah.org/video-agudath-israel-post-election-2024-webinar-what-the-results-mean-for-you-school-choice) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yisro 5785: Bashert on Steroids-](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yisro-5785-bashert-on-steroids) - [Agudath Israel Gathering Joined by Congressman Ritchie Torres Supports Kosher D.C. Restaurant Char Bar Following Vandalism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-gathering-joined-by-congressman-ritchie-torres-supports-kosher-d-c-restaurant-char-bar-following-vandalism) - Agudath Israel of America organized a solidarity event at Char Bar to show support for D.C.’s longtime kosher restaurant after it was vandalized on the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Community leaders who gathered in support of the restaurant were joined by Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), who had publicly condemned the hateful act. Agudath Israel commended - [Take Action Now: Voice Your Disapproval Over MA Senators Voting to Block Aid to Israel](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-voice-your-disapproval-over-ma-senators-signing-arms-embargo-to-israel) - Dear Community Members, Yesterday 19 Senators including both Senator Markey and Senator Warren from Massachusetts voted to block United States aid to Israel amidst the ongoing war. Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East and this proposal is both irresponsible and dangerous. Please use the action alert below to express your disappointment and - [WATCH NOW: Agudath Israel of America’s National Daf Yomi Siyum on Yerushalmi Seder Zeraim](https://agudah.org/watch-now-agudath-israel-of-americas-national-daf-yomi-siyum-on-yerushalmi-seder-zeraim) - Agudath Israel of America celebrated the completion of Daf Yomi Yerushalmi Seder Zeraim with an inspiring siyum event, a special gathering that included uplifting divrei chizuk. Speakers at this momentous event included Rabbi Yosef Frankel, Chaver, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, and Vyelipoler Rav; Rabbi Aharon Kahn, Rav of Knesses Beis Avigdor; Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg, - [Tell your city council member to support expanding security guards to all of our yeshivas  ](https://agudah.org/tell-your-city-council-member-to-support-expanding-security-guards-to-our-yeshivas) - As we are now almost 14 months since the horrific Hamas terrorist attack of last October 7th, our security situation locally has become even more dire. Anti-semitism in the United States was rising even before the Hamas attack, but in the year since, it has risen to unprecedented levels. Current New York City law - [Agudath Israel’s New Jersey Office Welcomes Busing Agreement to Help Howell Families](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-office-welcomes-busing-agreement-to-help-howell-families) - Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office welcomes the news that the Howell Board of Education has approved a contract with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA), potentially allowing busing services to be provided for hundreds of additional children beginning with the 2025-2026 school year who have not been receiving busing until now. The commitment demonstrated by - [Educational Choice for Children Act - Clip from Agudah Convention 2024](https://agudah.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-clip-from-agudah-convention-2024) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: New Realities in Washington: What is Our Agenda?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-new-realities-in-washington-what-is-our-agenda) - [Song of Bava Basra](https://agudah.org/song-of-bava-basra) - [Educational Choice for Children Act: Clip from Agudah Live Charidy 2024](https://agudah.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-clip-from-agudah-live-charidy-2024) - [More Security for More Yeshivas: New York City Expands Security Guard Reimbursement Program](https://agudah.org/more-security-for-more-yeshivas-new-york-city-expands-security-guard-reimbursement-program) - Over 15 thousand additional Yeshiva students in New York City will now be eligible for city funded security guards at their schools following a new bill passed by the New York City Council today. The bill, Intro 532, expands upon a 2016 law that reimbursed nonpublic schools for the cost of security guards, recognizing that - [Agudath Israel Hosts Third Annual Rockland Legislative Meet and Greet](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-hosts-third-annual-rockland-legislative-meet-and-greet) - Agudath Israel of America proudly hosted its third annual Rockland legislative meet and greet, bringing together a bipartisan mix of elected officials with close to 150 members of the Rockland Jewish community. The event provided a unique opportunity for community members to connect face-to-face with federal, state, and local lawmakers and address pressing issues affecting - [Kosher Bill Passes in Illinois After Over Two Years of Advocacy](https://agudah.org/kosher-bill-passes-in-illinois-after-over-two-years-of-advocacy) - L-R: Moshe Siegal, Senator Ram Villivalam, Representative Kevin Olickal, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka and Rabbi Heshy Forster at Yeshiva Ohr Boruch The Veitzner Cheder in Chicago After more than two years of dedicated advocacy, Agudath Israel of Illinois (AIOI) has successfully championed the passage of SB457, a significant piece of legislation now awaiting the governor's approval. - [Agudah Commends Governor Hochul's Child Tax Credit Proposal, a Longtime Agudah Priority](https://agudah.org/agudah-commends-governor-hochuls-child-tax-credit-proposal-a-longtime-agudah-priority) - Agudath Israel of America commends Governor Kathy Hochul for her announcement, ahead of the State of the State address on January 14th, that she intends to significantly enhance the Empire State Child Tax Credit. It is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet in New York and around the country for many families today. This - [Video: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin on Start of Legislative Session 2025](https://agudah.org/video-rabbi-ariel-sadwin-on-start-of-legislative-session-2025) - [Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Speaking at the 'Healthy Meals for All' Rally](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yeruchim-silber-speaking-at-the-healthy-meals-for-all-rally) - [Adiv Shudofsky, student at Yeshiva of Greater Washington, delivering remarks at Invest in Education National School Choice Week Event](https://agudah.org/adiv-shudofsky-student-at-yeshiva-of-greater-washington-delivering-remarks-at-invest-in-education-national-school-choice-week-event) - [Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Testifies at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education - January 29, 2025](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yeruchim-silber-testifies-at-the-joint-legislative-budget-hearing-on-elementary-and-secondary-education-january-29-2025) - [Agudath Israel Applauds Passage of Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025 ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-passage-of-tennessee-education-freedom-act-of-2025) - Agudath Israel of America proudly celebrates the passage of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 by the Tennessee General Assembly today, just one day after its delegation visited the State Capitol to advocate for the landmark school choice bill. Led by Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld, Agudath Israel’s Director of State Relations, the group of community leaders - [Video: Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld with Rabbi Dr. Gavriel Brown, Head of School, Margolin Hebrew Academy in the Tennessee Statehouse](https://agudah.org/video-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld-with-rabbi-dr-gavriel-brown-head-of-school-margolin-hebrew-academy-in-the-tennessee-statehouse) - [Attention Missouri Residents: Take Action in Support of Increased Funding for Scholarships](https://agudah.org/attention-missouri-residents-take-action-in-support-of-increased-funding-for-scholarships) - [Yeshiva Services Feature Video 2025](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-services-feature-video-2025) - [Tennessee Legislators Visit](https://agudah.org/tennessee-legislators-visit) - Hosted by Agudath Israel --- On Monday, Rep. John DeBerry (D - Memphis) and Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey (R - Germantown) visited several Memphis Jewish institutions. The legislators first visited the local Jewish schools. They were very impressed by the high academic standards, the moral values infused into the curriculum, and by the community's - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen Presents Testimony on "Private Schools and School Choice"](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-presents-testimony-on-private-schools-and-school-choice) - On Monday afternoon, Agudath Israel of America's national director of state relations, Rabbi A. D. Motzen, joined three national experts on school choice in Nashville for a special hearing of the Senate Education Committee. Each of the panelists were invited by Chairman Dolores Gresham (R- Somerville) to focus for 30 minutes on one aspect of - [Yeshiva Summit Promo Video](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-summit-promo-video) - [Pirchei North Miami Beach Shabbos of Achdus Highlights Video](https://agudah.org/pirchei-north-miami-beach-shabbos-of-achdus-highlights-video) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker Beshalach 5785: "The Wrong Kind of Horse"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-beshalach-5785-the-wrong-kind-of-horse) - [Eligibility for ECCA Chart For Communities Across the Country](https://agudah.org/eligibility-for-ecca-chart-for-communities-across-the-country) - To find your county, if not listed in the chart above, please visit https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2024/select_Geography.odn - [Agudath Israel of America Supports Victims of Terrorism with Supreme Court Amicus Brief Filing in Miriam Fuld et al. v. Palestine Liberation Organization et al.](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-supports-victims-of-terrorism-with-supreme-court-amicus-brief-filing-in-miriam-fuld-et-al-v-palestine-liberation-organization-et-al) - Agudath Israel of America, alongside a coalition of Jewish organizations, has filed an amicus curiae “friend of the court” brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in Miriam Fuld, et al. v. Palestine Liberation Organization, et al. (U.S.) This critical petition seeks to reverse rulings of the Second Circuit Court of - [Agudath Israel Commends President Trump for Executive Order Combatting Antisemitism ](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-commends-president-trump-for-executive-order-combatting-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes President Donald Trump's decisive action to address the alarming rise of antisemitism on college campuses and in public spaces across the country. The executive order titled "Additional Measures to Combat Antisemitism", aims to protect Jewish students and ensure that universities uphold their legal responsibility to provide a safe learning environment. - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Educational Freedom Executive Order](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-educational-freedom-executive-order) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes yesterday’s executive order titled “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.” We are encouraged that President Trump and his administration are focused on policies that promote school choice and we look forward to working with the relevant federal agencies to maximize how existing government funds can help families choose the - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bo 5785: "Good Ka'as Bad Ka'as"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bo-5785-good-kaas-bad-kaas) - [Agudath Israel Applauds Introduction of “Game Changing” 50-State Federal School Choice Proposal](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-introduction-of-game-changing-50-state-federal-school-choice-proposal) - Photo: Senate sponsor, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) speaking about school choice at Agudath Israel's National Leadership Mission to Washington DC in 2023. Agudath Israel of America is applauding Senators Bill Cassidy (R- LA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) and Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Burgess Owens (R-UT), for once again leading the effort to enact a - [An Interview with Rabbi A. D. Motzen Reflecting on National School Choice Week](https://agudah.org/an-interview-with-rabbi-a-d-motzen-reflecting-on-national-school-choice-week) - School choice gives parents the freedom to choose a school based on their child's needs, not their ZIP code. It allows parents to use all or part of the educational funding allocated by the government for their child and use it at a public or private school of their choice. Let's get straight to the point. Which state has the best school voucher program in the country? We - [Yahalom NY Hosts Special Chanukah Parties for Families of Children with Special Needs in Monsey and the Five Towns](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-hosts-special-chanukah-parties-for-families-of-children-with-special-needs-in-monsey-and-the-five-towns) - This Chanukah, YahalomNY organized two heartwarming and inclusive celebrations for families with children with special needs in Monsey and Five Towns. These events, attended by over 1,000 guests each from Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Monroe, Monsey, Great Neck, West Hempstead, White Plains, Far Rockaway, and Five Towns brought joy to families who often face unique - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Va'eira 5785: "The Clarity of Geulah"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vaeira-5785-the-clarity-of-geulah) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shemos 5785: "A Malchus Primer"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shemos-5785-a-malchus-primer) - [Video: Highlights from Yeshiva Summit 2024!](https://agudah.org/video-highlights-from-yeshiva-summit-2024) - [The Heart of it All: Bnos Convention 5785](https://agudah.org/the-heart-of-it-all-bnos-convention-5785) - What do you get when you combine hundreds of talented girls, loads of ruach, and unbeatable Midwest hospitality? An unforgettable National Bnos Agudas Yisroel Leader’s Convention! The warm, welcoming Cincinnati, OH community hosted over 300 Bnos Leaders from 30 cities and 280 branches this past Shabbos. Our theme was “Ahavti Eschem Amar Hashem: Bnos Leaders - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayechi 5785: "Sacred Goals"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayechi-5785-sacred-goals) - [Registration Opens for Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah 5785!](https://agudah.org/registration-opens-for-yerushalayim-yarchei-kallah-5785) - Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Yarchei Kallah 5785 in Yerushalayim! This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Torah learning, with shiurim from renowned gedolei Torah, alongside chizuk and a powerful program that will enrich and inspire you. The Yarchei Kallah will take place from Sunday - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayigash 5785: "Hashem's Orchestra"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayigash-5785-hashems-orchestra) - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen Speaking about Federal School Choice Effort at Torah Umesorah’s 2024 President’s Conference](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-speaking-about-federal-school-choice-effort-at-torah-umesorahs-2024-presidents-conference) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Miketz 5785: "Yehudah vs Yosef - or Not?"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-miketz-5785-yehudah-vs-yosef-or-not) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayeishev 5785: "Altruistic Tefilla"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayeishev-5785-altruistic-tefilla) - [Agudah Ohio Hosts Impactful Frum Finance Event and Financial Services Expo](https://agudah.org/agudah-ohio-hosts-impactful-frum-finance-event-and-financial-services-expo) - On December 9th, the ballroom and lobby of Green Road Synagogue buzzed with energy as over 300 community members gathered for the Frum Finance Event and Financial Services Expo, organized by Agudah Ohio. This event was part of the AKA series, which stands for Awareness, Knowledge, Action — creating awareness, providing knowledge, and offering the - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Bnos Agudas Yisroel Leaders' Meeting: Rabbi Pesach Krohn](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-bnos-agudas-yisroel-leaders-meeting-rabbi-pesach-krohn) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Sunday Morning Keynote: Rabbi Yehoshua Abba Busel](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-sunday-morning-keynote-rabbi-yehoshua-abba-busel) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Complete Sunday Morning Keynote](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-complete-sunday-morning-keynote) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Sunday Morning Keynote: Rabbi Labish Becker](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-sunday-morning-keynote-rabbi-labish-becker) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Sunday Morning Keynote: Rabbi Doniel Asher Kleinman](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-sunday-morning-keynote-rabbi-doniel-asher-kleinman) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Sunday Morning Keynote: Rabbi Eytan Feiner](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-sunday-morning-keynote-rabbi-eytan-feiner) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: The Heroic Balancing Act: How Women Navigate Life's Responsibilities with Bitachon and Grace](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-the-heroic-balancing-act-how-women-navigate-lifes-responsibilities-with-bitachon-and-grace) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Bitachon in the Business World: Thriving with Faith in a Competitive Landscape](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-bitachon-in-the-business-world-thriving-with-faith-in-a-competitive-landscape) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Pirchei Live!](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-pirchei-live) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Rabbi Aharon Weinberg - Seudah Shlishis](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-rabbi-aharon-weinberg-seudah-shlishis) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Reb Avi Schron, Chairman](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-reb-avi-schron-chairman) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Rabbi Uren Reich](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-rabbi-uren-reich) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Rabbi David Ozeri](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-rabbi-david-ozeri) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Rabbi Elya Brudny](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-rabbi-elya-brudny) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Keynote: Rabbi Aharon Feldman](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-keynote-rabbi-aharon-feldman) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Complete Motzei Shabbos Keynote](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-complete-motzei-shabbos-keynote) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Motzei Shabbos Agudah Live](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-motzei-shabbos-agudah-live) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Social Media and the World of WhatsApp: How Do We Win the Battle?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-social-media-and-the-world-of-whatsapp-how-do-we-win-the-battle) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Simchas Torah / Oct. 7th a Year Later: A Reawakening](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-simchas-torah-oct-7th-a-year-later-a-reawakening) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Bashert vs. Hishtadlus: How Much Should One Be Doing for a Shidduch?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-bashert-vs-hishtadlus-how-much-should-one-be-doing-for-a-shidduch) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: A New Approach to Therapy in the Frum World: Can We Remove the Stigma?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-a-new-approach-to-therapy-in-the-frum-world-can-we-remove-the-stigma) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: The Tuition Tug-of-War: An Honest Conversation](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-the-tuition-tug-of-war-an-honest-conversation) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Heimishe Kashrus vs. National Kashrus: What’s the Difference?](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-heimishe-kashrus-vs-national-kashrus-whats-the-difference) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Special Presentation for Women: Transforming the World with Acts of Chesed](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-special-presentation-for-women-transforming-the-world-with-acts-of-chesed) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: #Asking for a Friend](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-asking-for-a-friend) - Parental discretion advised, as some questions are of a sensitive nature. - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Women's Melaveh Malka: Transforming the World with Kindness](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-womens-melaveh-malka-transforming-the-world-with-kindness) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Night Keynote: Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-rabbi-lipa-geldwerth) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Night Keynote: Rabbi Aharon Weinberg](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-rabbi-aharon-weinberg) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Night Keynote: Yehuda Zachter, Convention Co-Chairman](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-yehuda-zachter-convention-co-chairman) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Night Keynote: Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-rabbi-aryeh-malkiel-kotler) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Night Keynote: Rabbi Dovid Breslauer](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-rabbi-dovid-breslauer) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Complete Thursday Night Keynote](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-complete-thursday-night-keynote) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Post-Keynote Agudah Live](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-post-keynote-agudah-live) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Thursday Pre-Keynote Agudah Live](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-pre-keynote-agudah-live) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Yahalom Session: A Torah Perspective on Special Needs in Our Community](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-yahalom-session-a-torah-perspective-on-special-needs-in-our-community) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: The Parnassah Crisis: Real or Self-Inflicted](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-the-parnassah-crisis-real-or-self-inflicted) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024: Kids in Pain - Why Do They Struggle and How Do We Respond](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-kids-in-pain-why-do-they-struggle-and-how-do-we-respond) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayishlach 5785: "One Minus one One"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayishlach-5785-one-minus-one-one) - [Parental Rights in Education: Under Attack or Expanding? Convention 2022](https://agudah.org/parental-rights-in-education-under-attack-or-expanding-convention-2022) - Speakers: Rabbi Abba Cohen, Rabbi Yitz Frank, Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus, Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Moderator: Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld - [“We Are Here Because We Believe”: The Agudah Convention 5785](https://agudah.org/we-are-here-because-we-believe-the-agudah-convention-5785) - This past weekend, December 5-8, Shabbos, Parshas Vayeitzei, a large crowd gathered in Stamford, Connecticut, for the highly anticipated annual Agudah Convention. Held at the Armon Hotel and Conference Center, the weekend, whose theme was “Emunah: We Are Here Because We Believe,” was an incredible opportunity for chizuk, inspiration, growth, and connection to some of - [Emergency NYC Special Ed Update Webinar](https://agudah.org/emergency-nyc-special-ed-update-webinar) - PowerPoint Presentation: - [Photos: Agudah Convention 2024 Friday and Motzei Shabbos](https://agudah.org/photos-agudah-convention-2024-friday-and-motzei-shabbos) - More Pictures from the Agudah Convention: Photo Credits: Agudath Israel/ Moshe Gershbaum/ Moshe Bitton - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024 Thursday Night Keynote Story 3: "From Hope to Heartbreak"](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-story-3-from-hope-to-heartbreak) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024 - Thursday Night Keynote Story 2: "Against All Odds"](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-story-2-against-all-odds) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2024 Thursday Night Keynote Story 1 - "An Unusual Encounter"](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2024-thursday-night-keynote-story-1-an-unusual-encounter) - [Photos: Thursday Night at the Agudah Convention 2024](https://agudah.org/photos-thursday-night-at-the-agudah-convention-2024) - Other Pictures from Around Convention Photo Credits: Agudath Israel of America/Moshe Gershbaum/ Moshe Bitton - [Agudath Israel of America to Host 2024 National Convention This Thursday](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-to-host-2024-national-convention-this-thursday) - Agudath Israel of America is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated 2024 National Convention, set to commence this Thursday, December 7, 2024. This year’s theme, “Believers,” will serve as a powerful focal point for the gathering, reflecting the steadfast faith and commitment that unite our community in times of challenge and triumph. Held at the Armon - [Agudah Convention 2024 Embed Codes](https://agudah.org/agudah-convention-2024-embed-codes) - [Agudath Israel Hosts NY Assembly Members to Explore Relief for Tuition Paying Parents](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-hosts-ny-assembly-members-to-explore-relief-for-tuition-paying-parents) - September 13, 2017 – New York – New York Assembly Members from around the city met today with Agudah activists and community leaders to explore options for relief for tuition paying parents and plan strategically for how best to accomplish this in the upcoming legislative session. As the group explained, New York State will spend - [NJ Office of Agudath Israel Announces Historic Educational Assistance Program for Lakewood Residents](https://agudah.org/nj-office-of-agudath-israel-announces-historic-educational-assistance-program-for-lakewood-residents) - Earlier today, Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office, unveiled a first-of-its-kind Educational Assistance Program for Lakewood, New Jersey, residents. The Educational Assistance Program (EAP) is a grant for educational costs available to Lakewood residents who have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and meet income eligibility requirements. This grant is - [Agudath Israel Testifies at NYS Joint Legislative Hearing to Advance Yeshiva Equity, Security, and Tuition Assistance](https://agudah.org/mr-avrohom-weinstock-agudah-chief-of-staff-testifies-at-2022-elementary-and-secondary-education-ny-budget-meeting) - Late Wednesday night, Agudath Israel, represented by its Chief of Staff, Avrohom Weinstock, was one of only two nonpublic school groups to testify before members of the NYS Senate and Assembly at the 2022 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing for Elementary and Secondary Education. The testimony stated a case for equity, explored substantial equivalency, and encouraged - [Your Voice Made a Difference: Five Billion Dollar School Choice Bill Heads to the Floor](https://agudah.org/your-voice-made-a-difference-five-billion-dollar-school-choice-bill-heads-to-the-floor) - Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee passed a five billion dollar education tax credit proposal entitled the “Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)” (H.R. 9462). ECCA has received support from more than 150 members of the House and is the fastest and surest way to expand school choice to all 50 states. To the - [Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayetzei 5785: "Stand Tall and Proud"](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-vayetzei-5785-stand-tall-and-proud) - [Rabbi Labish Becker - Toldos 5785: "In the Blink of an Eye"](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-toldos-5785-in-the-blink-of-an-eye) - [Connections Medicare Event](https://agudah.org/connections-medicare-event) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chayei Sarah 5785: "Panoramic Chesed"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chayei-sarah-5785-panoramic-chesed) - [From Severe Deficit to $30M Surplus: Agudath Israel Questions Next Move in East Ramapo ](https://agudah.org/from-severe-deficit-to-30m-surplus-agudath-israel-questions-next-move-in-east-ramapo) - Agudath Israel of America is bewildered at the release of an audit report indicating that the East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) has a budgetary surplus of approximately $30 million. This finding, presented yesterday at the ERCSD Board meeting by independent auditing firm EFPR Group, LLP, diverges wildly from the $20-40 million deficit expected this - [Video: A Lasting Shabbos](https://agudah.org/video-a-lasting-shabbos) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vayeira 5785: "The Mystery of Hagar"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-vayeira-5785-the-mystery-of-hagar) - [A Kol Korei from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/a-kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america) - At a time when the troubles facing Klal Yisroel seem to multiply by the day, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America have issued a call for Klal Yisroel in the Diaspora to unite with our brethren in Eretz Yisroel and around the world in heartfelt prayer and outcry. We are urged to join together in - [Join Us for Agudath Israel’s Post-Election Webinar – What the Results Mean for You](https://agudah.org/join-us-for-agudath-israels-post-election-webinar-what-the-results-mean-for-you) - You have seen the results and heard the pundits, but what does the election mean for you, your school, and your community? We invite you to join Agudath Israel’s post-election webinar, on Thursday, November 7, at 1:00 PM. This webinar will feature discussions about the key outcomes of this election and what they mean for - [Agudath Israel of America Congratulates President-Elect Trump](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-congratulates-president-elect-trump) - Agudath Israel of America sent the letter above to President-Elect Donald Trump. You can download a PDF of the letter by clicking here. - [Rabbi Yishai Ghoori - Divrei Chizuk at the 2024 YahalomNJ Father's Event](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yishai-ghoori-divrei-chizuk-at-the-2024-yahalomnj-fathers-event) - [Rabbi Yechiel Spero - Divrei Chizuk at the 2024 YahalomNJ Father's Event](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yechiel-spero-divrei-chizuk-at-the-2024-yahalomnj-fathers-event) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Lech Le'cha 5785: "The Eternity Conundrum"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-lech-lecha-5785-the-eternity-conundrum) - [Why Your Vote Matters - 2024 Election](https://agudah.org/why-your-vote-matters-2024-election) - Rabbi Moshe Matz Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld Rabbi Shlomo Schorr Rabbi Yeruchim Silber Rabbi Moshe Matz Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld Rabbi Shlomo Schorr Rabbi Yeruchim Silber - [Why Your Vote Matters - Rabbi Yeruchim Silber](https://agudah.org/why-your-vote-matters-rabbi-yeruchim-silber) - [Inspiring Dina D’malchusa Dina Event in Lakewood](https://agudah.org/inspiring-dina-dmalchusa-dina-event-in-lakewood) - On Wednesday night, a large crowd gathered at the Lakewood High School auditorium in Lakewood, NJ for a Dina D’malchusa Dina event organized by Agudath Israel of America’s KnowUs division. The event aimed to raise awareness among Torah Jews about upholding the highest standards of ethical and financial rectitude, particularly in interactions with secular society. - [Why Your Vote Matters - Rabbi Moshe Matz](https://agudah.org/why-your-vote-matters-rabbi-moshe-matz) - [Rabbi A.D. Motzen on the Upcoming Election](https://agudah.org/rabbi-a-d-motzen-on-the-upcoming-election) - [Why Your Vote Matters - Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld](https://agudah.org/why-your-vote-matters-rabbi-ari-weisenfeld) - [Why Your Vote Matters - Rabbi Shlomo Schorr](https://agudah.org/why-your-vote-matters-rabbi-shlomo-schorr) - [An Important Message on Voting From Rabbi Aharon Feldman](https://agudah.org/an-important-message-on-voting-from-rabbi-aharon-feldman) - [Watch: Hearing for Missing Authorization: Next Steps](https://agudah.org/watch-hearing-for-missing-authorization-next-steps) - ["Every Jew Should Participate in and Vote in the Elections in the United States" A Kol Korei from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/every-jew-should-participate-in-and-vote-in-the-elections-in-the-united-states-a-kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america) - In this crucial time for Klal Yisroel, the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah has issued a call regarding our duty to participate in the democratic process. As the Moetzes statement below explains, participating in the election process is not merely a civic responsibility, but a profound expression of our commitment to the well-being of our fellow Jews - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Noach 5785: "The Hevel Havolim Strategy"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-noach-5785-the-hevel-havolim-strategy) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Beraishis 5785: "A Baal Ga'avah is Never Satisfied"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-beraishis-5785-a-baal-gaavah-is-never-satisfied) - [Agudath Israel Presents: Torah Perspectives](https://agudah.org/torah-perspectives) - Episode Three: Guidance On How to Approach Simchas Torah in Light of Last Year's Tragedy As we navigate the days of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, a time of joy and reflection, many are grappling with how to properly mark the first year since the devastating tragedy that unfolded on Simchas Torah last year. The massacre that - [Agudath Israel Presents: Torah Perspectives](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-presents-torah-perspectives) - Episode Three: Guidance On How to Approach Simchas Torah in Light of Last Year's Tragedy As we navigate the days of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, a time of joy and reflection, many are grappling with how to properly mark the first year since the devastating tragedy that unfolded on Simchas Torah last year. The massacre that - [Torah Perspectives: Guidance On How to Approach Simchas Torah in Light of Last Year's Tragedy](https://agudah.org/torah-perspectives-guidance-on-how-to-approach-simchas-torah-in-light-of-last-years-tragedy) - As we navigate the days of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, a time of joy and reflection, many are grappling with how to properly mark the first year since the devastating tragedy that unfolded on Simchas Torah last year. The massacre that claimed the lives of so many Jews left an indelible mark on Klal Yisroel, and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Succos 5785: "The Secret of 2 and a Tefach"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-succos-5785-the-secret-of-2-and-a-tefach) - [Lmaancha Event](https://agudah.org/lmaancha-event) - Recently, the Jewish people has found itself in the global spotlight. We are being scrutinized, judged, and discussed in the public arena. This heightened attention—coupled with the rise in antisemitism—is unsettling, even frightening. But within this challenge lies a profound opportunity and responsibility. Within this crucible lies an opportunity to rededicate ourselves toward living lives - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Yom Kippur 5785: "An Unusual Suggestion"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-yom-kippur-5785-an-unusual-suggestion) - [Rabbi Elya Brudny: Teshuvah The Order of the Day - Practical Guidance and Meaningful Advice to Make this Year's Teshuva Different](https://agudah.org/rabbi-elya-brudny-teshuvah-the-order-of-the-day) - [Rabbi Meir Yedid: Teshuvah, The Order of the Day - Practical Guidance and Meaningful Advice to Make this Year's Teshuva Different](https://agudah.org/rabbi-meir-yedid-teshuvah-the-order-of-the-day) - [Rabbi Shmuel Dishon: Teshuvah, The Order of the Day: Practical Guidance and Meaningful Advice to Make this Year's Teshuva Different](https://agudah.org/rabbi-shmuel-dishon-teshuvah-the-order-of-the-day) - [Rabbi Elya Brudny Shlita - Words of Inspiration](https://agudah.org/rabbi-elya-brudny-shlita-words-of-inspiration) - [Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler at Agudah Teshuvah Tefillah Tzedakah Event](https://agudah.org/rabbi-aryeh-malkiel-kotler-at-agudah-teshuvah-tefillah-tzedakah-event) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Rosh Hashana 5785 Part 3: "Among My People, I Dwell"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-rosh-hashana-5785-part-3-among-my-people-i-dwell) - [Agudath Israel 5785/2024-2025 Calendars Are in The Mail](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-5785-2024-2025-calendars-are-in-the-mail) - As we approach Rosh Hashanah, we just wanted to let you know that your Agudah calendar is in the mail! May you fill it with many simchos this coming year! To request a calendar, go to agudah.org/calendar, or call 212-797-9000, extension 200. If you received a calendar last year, you will automatically receive one this - ["Come, Let Us Return to Hashem" A Kol Korei from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/come-let-us-return-to-hashem-a-kol-korei-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america) - In these turbulent times, as Klal Yisroel grapples with ongoing suffering and uncertainty, we stand together, united, turning our hearts and minds to Avinu ShebaShomayim. The past year has been marked by relentless challenges—tragedies, loss, and hardships that have impacted all segments of our people. With the Yemei Harachamim V’haSelichos upon us, the Moetzes Gedolei - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Rosh Hashana 5785 Part 2: "Klal Yisroel's Shareholders"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-rosh-hashana-5785-part-2-klal-yisroels-shareholders) - [Rav Brudny Shlita - Words of Inspiration](https://agudah.org/rav-brudny-shlita-words-of-inspiration) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Moshe Simcha Levine](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-moshe-simcha-levine) - In this episode of Inside the Agudah, Rabbi Moshe Simcha Levine, Director of Development at Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the Agudah. - [Pirchei Siyum Celebration 2024](https://agudah.org/pirchei-siyum-celebratrion-2024) - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Labish Becker](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-labish-becker) - In this episode of Inside the Agudah, Rabbi Labish Becker, Executive Director of Agudath Israel of America, sits with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, to discuss his work on behalf of the frum community. As one of the longest tenured Agudath Israel staff members, Rabbi Becker has seen and accomplished so - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel Siyum Celebration – In Honor of Boys Who Finished ALL of Mishnayos](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroel-siyum-celebration-in-honor-of-boys-who-finished-all-of-mishnayos) - Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of America wishes mazel tov and a tremendous yasher koach to the many boys across America who completed learning all of shishah sidrei mishnah in honor of their bar mitzvahs. Pirchei’s Mishnayos program encourages boys to learn mishnayos on their own during their out-of-school or vacation time. These boys took the initiative - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Rosh Hashana Part 1: "The Teshuva Ladder"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-rosh-hashana-part-1-the-teshuva-ladder) - [$5 Billion National Scholarship Tax Credit Bill Passes Key Committee 23-16](https://agudah.org/5-billion-national-scholarship-tax-credit-bill-passes-key-committee-23-16) - Agudath Israel celebrates the favorable vote earlier today of The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 (ECCA). Following a model already operating successfully in more than twenty states, H.R. 9462 will provide $5 billion in scholarships to cover expenses facing public and private school children. It does this by allowing a dollar-for-dollar federal tax - [Agudah’s NJ Office Launches Small Business Consulting Initiative](https://agudah.org/agudahs-nj-office-launches-small-business-consulting-initiative) - As every business owner can testify, sometimes talking to someone who has done it all before can launch you to new heights. Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey Office is pleased to announce the launch of their new Small Business Consulting (SBC) initiative, where New Jersey-based small business owners can meet with experienced businessmen to - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Ki Seitzei 5784: "Go! For Hashem Sent You!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-ki-seitzei-5784-go-for-hashem-sent-you) - [Agudath Israel Launches Legal Portal to Combat Antisemitism on Campuses and in the Workforce](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-launches-legal-portal-to-combat-antisemitism-on-campuses-and-in-the-workforce) - In response to the rise of antisemitic incidents on college campuses and in the workforce, Agudah Legal is collaborating with dedicated legal professionals to assist individuals facing antisemitism. The project is being spearheaded by Daniel Kaminetsky, Esq., general counsel for Agudath Israel of America. As antisemitism has erupted on college campuses and elsewhere all over - [Inside the Agudah: Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel](https://agudah.org/inside-the-agudah-rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel) - In this interview, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America sat down with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, who posed a thought-provoking question. Without hesitation, Rabbi Zwiebel responded with conviction, sharing a poignant story that illustrates how The Agudah’s views have always been shaped by the guiding principles of the gedolei Yisroel and - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shoftim 5784: "The Blame Game"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shoftim-5784-the-blame-game) - [Aug, 2024: Affordable Housing Meeting with Mayor Mike Johnston](https://agudah.org/aug-2024-this-is-what-we-do) - [Agudath Israel Mourns the Loss of Six Hostages](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-mourns-the-loss-of-six-hostages) - Agudath Israel is devastated beyond words by the heart-wrenching news that Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages cruelly held by Hamas terrorists in a tunnel beneath the city of Rafah. The hostages were reportedly murdered shortly before the arrival of the Israeli forces. The hostages have been identified as: Master Sgt. Ori - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Re'eh 5784 -Window-Shopping for Inspiration](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-reeh-5784-window-shopping-for-inspiration) - [We Will Not Be Silenced: Agudath Israel Event at DNC Focuses on Rising Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/we-will-not-be-silenced-agudath-israel-event-at-dnc-focuses-on-rising-antisemitism) - Yesterday, Pro-Hamas agitators attempted to disrupt an Agudath Israel event on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention. The gathering was intended in part to bring awareness to growing antisemitism in the U.S., in particular aimed at Orthodox Jews. The irony of the fact that the mindless slogan-chanters chose to trail Orthodox Jews and try - [Agudath Israel Condemns Biased UN Tribute to Terror Victims](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-condemns-biased-un-tribute-to-terror-victims) - The omission of any mention of Israeli victims of terrorism from an International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism display at the visitors’ hall of United Nations headquarters is nothing short of despicable. The U.N. informs us that “Acts of terrorism propagating a wide-range of hateful ideologies continue to injure, - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Eikev 5784: "Hashem's Traffic Light"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-eikev-5784-hashems-traffic-light) - [Mishna Rishona Winners for July 2024](https://agudah.org/mishna-rishona-winners-for-july-2024) - [Annual Midwest Rabbanim Conference Hosts Record Crowd](https://agudah.org/annual-midwest-rabbanim-conference-hosts-record-crowd) - Over 75 Rabbanim and Rebbetzins from across the Midwest gathered at the 14th Annual Midwest Rabbanim Conference on July 30th and 31st, hosted by the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbanim, under the auspices of Agudath Israel of Illinois. In what has become a highlight on the annual calendar for many veteran Rabbanim, the - [Rabbi Charlop Pesach Shiur](https://agudah.org/rabbi-charlop-pesach-shiur) - [Rabbi Shmuel Yehuda Levin ZTL Speaking at Ohio Siyum Hashas](https://agudah.org/rabbi-shmuel-yehuda-levin-ztl-speaking-at-ohio-siyum-hashas) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Vo'eschanan 5784: "An Askan Never Retires"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-voeschanan-5784-an-askan-never-retires) - [Tisha B'Av 5784: Guidance from the Gedolim](https://agudah.org/tisha-bav-5784-guidance-from-the-gedolim) - As we approach Tisha B’Av during these tumultuous times, we spoke to members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah for guidance on properly observing and mourning on this important day. The gedolim were asked: We are living in perhaps unprecedented times, with Klal Yisroel and Eretz Yisroel facing challenges seemingly all around us. If, chas v'shalom, - [Dina D’malchusa Dina Event Inspires and Informs Huge Crowd in Boro Park](https://agudah.org/dina-dmalchusa-dina-event-inspires-and-informs-huge-crowd-in-boro-park) - Last night, some 1,300 men and women converged upon Ateres Chaya Hall in Borough Park to attend an event sponsored by Agudath Israel’s KnowUs division. The goal of the event, titled Dina D’malchusa Dina, was to raise awareness of how, as Torah Jews, we can uphold the highest standards of ethical and financial rectitude, especially - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Devarim 5784: "It's ALL Good!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-devarim-5784-its-all-good) - [A Letter from Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel](https://agudah.org/a-letter-from-rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel) - Dear Friends: Tomorrow night, Wednesday, 3 Menachem Av / August 7, there will be an important gathering in Ateres Chaya, 1415 54th Street in Brooklyn (Boro Park). The asifa, which is being sponsored by Agudas Yisroel’s “KnowUs” division, will be focusing on the timeless (but also all too timely) theme of “Dina D’malchusa Dina.” It - [Agudah Provides Thousands of Free Kosher Meals this Summer](https://agudah.org/agudah-provides-thousands-of-free-kosher-meals-this-summer) - Campers race into the Camp Rina gym each day after davening and are greeted by the sight of colorfully adorned tables set with an array of mini cereal cups, milk, fresh fruit, and a choice of yogurt or string cheese for each child, compliments of Agudah of Colorado and Food Bank of the Rockies. In - [Jul, 2024: Agudah Provides Thousands of Free Kosher Meals this Summer](https://agudah.org/jul-2024-agudah-provides-thousands-of-free-kosher-meals-this-summer) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Masay 5784: "On Time Departure"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-masay-5784-on-time-departure) - [Pirchei Year in Review 2023](https://agudah.org/pirchei-year-in-review-2023) - Download the Pirchei Year in Review 2023. - [Chasdei Lev Opportunity](https://agudah.org/chasdei-lev-opportunity) - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of Cincinnati’s Hasmodah Program Celebration 2021](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroel-of-cincinnatis-hasmodah-program-celebration) - Before Shavuos over 120 men and boys joined to celebrate the Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of Cincinnati’s incredible Hasmodah program. Young boys accompanied by their fathers, joined in a BBQ seudah recognizing the boy’s accomplishment of learning over Pesach in their own free time. This Pesach, Rabbi Shai Scherer, Pirchei Agudas Yisroel director and event/program coordinator, celebrated the 75% - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel’s Midwest Asifa L’Bnei Aliya 2022](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroels-midwest-asifa-lbnei-aliya-a-smashing-success) - Boys Arriving at the Asifa Boys Arriving at the Asifa Boys Arriving at the Asifa Teffilin Exhibit Animal Presentation Tztzis Exhibit Animal Exhibit Created by the Boys Animal Presentation Boys with Chaver Motzes Gedolei HaTorah Rabbi Aharon Dovid Goldberg, Rosh Yeshiva, Telshe, Cleveland Boys Learning Kumzitz Animal Presentation Rabbi Yitzchok Kahn Menahel, Beis Chinuch Rav - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel Shas Presentation 2022](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroel-shas-presentation) - Mesayemim with Rabbi Dovid Gibber, Rav, Agudas Yisroel of Ave. H, Flatbush, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President, Agudas Yisroel of America, and Rabbi Ephraim Levi, National Director, Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of America Rabbi Dovid Gibber, Rav, Agudas Yisroel of Ave. H, Flatbush, speaking Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President, Agudas Yisroel of - [Pirchei Worldwide Tehillim Conference](https://agudah.org/pirchei-tefila) - On Wednesday and Thursday, October 11th and 12th, Pirchei Agudas Yisroel's held special live teleconferences for children with divrei chizuk and tehillim. Divrei Pesicha were given by Rabbi Nosson Muller, Mesivta Yeshiva Tiferes Tzvi, Chicago. Divrei chizuk on Wednesday were given by Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah. Click here to listen. Divrei - [Siyum Seder Noshim - Special Pirchei Offer](https://agudah.org/special-pirchei-offer) - [A Letter from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/a-letter-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america) - In light of recent tragic incidents and terrible losses in our community, and in light of the deeply concerning matzav in Eretz Yisroel, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America has put out the following statement calling for Klal Yisroel to observe today, Yom Kippur Katan, as a special Yom Tefila U'ze'aka. [Free Translation] “Nachpesa Deracheinu - [A Letter from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah](https://agudah.org/a-letter-from-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-4) - The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America has released a Kol Korei emphasizing the significance of the Erev Shabbos of the week of Parshas Chukas, which has been established for generations as a day of fasting due to historical calamities. In light of the numerous challenges facing Klal Yisroel today, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah is calling - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Matos 5784: "Do Your Best and Hashem will Do the Rest"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-matos-5784-do-your-best-and-hashem-will-do-the-rest) - [Yahalom NY Releases OPWDD Guide](https://agudah.org/yahalom-ny-releases-opwdd-guide) - YahalomNY is proud to release a Guide to Applying for OPWDD (available here). The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is the government office responsible for coordinating home and community-based services for individuals with special needs. These services are provided through a network of nonprofit agencies. The guide walks parents of people with special - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pinchas 5784: "Get Up"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pinchas-5784-get-up) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Balak 5784 Part 2: "Shoshanas Yaakov in Tamuz"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-balak-5784-part-2-shoshanas-yaakov-in-tamuz) - [Watch: Update on Revised Board of Regents Amendment 7-16-24](https://agudah.org/watch-update-on-revised-board-of-regents-amendment-7-16-24) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Balak 5784 - "Alone - But Not Lonely"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-balak-5784-alone-but-not-lonely) - [Watch: Revised Board of Regents Amendment Update](https://agudah.org/watch-board-of-regents-revised-amendment-update) - [Special Ed Crisis: Webinar Recording 7/8/24](https://agudah.org/special-ed-crisis-webinar-recording) - We Need Your Help! July 8, 2024 Dear Parents and Educators of Children with Special Needs, Thank you to those of us who joined us at our recent webinar, entitled, “Proposed Amendment to Regulation 200.5: What It Is and What YOU Can Do To Help.” We are pleased to share with you the following - [New Grant Opportunity 7/8/24](https://agudah.org/new-grant-opportunity) - The Art & Music Teacher Salary (AMTS) Reimbursement Grant Portal is now open for Year 1 applications. The AMTS grant provides $5 million to reimburse religious and independent schools for art and music teachers’ salaries. See here for more information about the grant. The submission deadline is August 1, 2024. We would like to thank - [NYS Loan Programs Now Open 7/9/24](https://agudah.org/nys-loan-programs-now-open) - July 9, 2024 NYS Loan Programs Now Open Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The ordering period for the 2024-2025 New York State loan programs (NYSTL, NYSLIB, NYSSL, and NYSCH) is now open. The allocation levels remain the same as last year: Orders are placed through the FAMIS portal here. The preliminary NYSTL allocation levels are based - [New Fingerprinting Rule 7/10/24](https://agudah.org/new-fingerprinting-rule) - The following update applies to Article 47 programs. As of July 3rd, new childcare staff will need to receive the results from their fingerprinting process, with no negative implications, before they can start working in the childcare program. They can’t begin working with just a fingerprinting receipt, as was allowed in the past. New and - [Talmidim Gather by the Thousands in Advance of Bein Hazmanim](https://agudah.org/talmidim-gather-by-the-thousands-in-advance-of-bein-hazmanim) - Thousands of bochurim gathered in multiple locations last night to hear divrei hisorerus before the upcoming Pesach bein hazmanim. The gatherings, sponsored by Agudas Yisroel and arranged with the help of dedicated askanim in the respective locations, included close to 3,000 talmidim in Lakewood, 1,000 in Monsey, and a hookup to Montreal, and were directed - [Pirchei Lag Ba'omer 5784 Drawing](https://agudah.org/pirchei-lag-baomer-5784-drawing) - [IMPORTANT: You will need this to access NPSIS!](https://agudah.org/important-you-will-need-this-to-access-npsis) - Dear Principals and Administrators, The NYC DOE has shared with us that your school has either not yet created an External User (EU) account or only has one EU account. You will need this account to access NPSIS after Wednesday March 27, 2024, and other New York City Public School applications will also soon require - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Chukas 5784: "The Real Meaning of Kovod"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-chukas-5784-the-real-meaning-of-kovod) - [Watch: Emergency Special Education Agency Meeting](https://agudah.org/watch-emergency-special-education-agency-meeting) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shelach 5784: "The Humble Path to Victory"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shelach-5784-the-humble-path-to-victory) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Korach 5784: "The Incredible Power of Kevod Hashem"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-korach-5784-the-incredible-power-of-kevod-hashem) - [Watch: Proposed Amendment to Regulation 200.5: What It Is and What YOU Can Do To Help](https://agudah.org/watch-proposed-amendment-to-regulation-200-5-what-it-is-and-what-you-can-do-to-help) - [Agudas Yisroel of America’s New Jersey Office Presents: Kinnus Hisorerus](https://agudah.org/agudas-yisroel-of-americas-new-jersey-office-presents-kinnus-hisorerus) - Agudas Yisroel of America’s New Jersey Office Presents KINNUS HISORERUS TONIGHT in light of the various tragedies that have struck כלל ישראל Tonight, at 8:30 P.M. at Bais Medrash Lutzk 520 New Egypt Road, Lakewood, NJ. דִּבְרֵי הִתְעוֹרְרוּת will be delivered by: Rav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler Rav Uri Deutsch Rav Yitzchok Sorotzkin All דְּרָשׁוֹת will - [Mar, 2024: Women's Networking Nite for Therapists](https://agudah.org/mar-2024-womens-networking-nite-for-therapists) - [Apr, 2024: Advocacy in Washington](https://agudah.org/apr-2024-advocacy-in-washington) - [Jun, 2024: Agudah Reaches All Sides of Denver in Getting Out the Vote](https://agudah.org/jun-2024-agudah-reaches-all-sides-of-denver-in-getting-out-the-vote) - [Westside Meet and Greet with Denver District Attorney Candidate](https://agudah.org/westside-meet-and-greet-with-denver-district-attorney-candidate) - As the June 25th election grew closer, Agudah held a second community Meet & Greet with Denver District Attorney candidate Leora Joseph. Hosted at the Steinharter's home, community members had the opportunity to learn about Leora and her vision for the city. Even more importantly, participants learned how important their voice can be in fighting - [Agudah Fights Rising Antisemitism by Getting Out the Vote](https://agudah.org/agudah-fights-rising-antisemitism-by-getting-out-the-vote) - With the proliferation of antisemitism on campuses, on the streets, through social media, and shockingly even by elected officials, our only choice is to speak up. With voting season around the corner, Agudah's voting project has never been more important. This month, Agudah met with HD4 candidate Cecelia Espenoza representing Denver's westside community to discuss - [Statement of Agudath Israel Welcoming Historic Initiative on Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-welcoming-historic-initiative-on-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America congratulates the Biden Administration in the wake of the release of its National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. It is a historic, comprehensive, “all-of-government,” initiative that seeks to fight Jew-hatred and its various ugly manifestations. Equally important, it sends a clear message that the United States – in its fundamental values, laws, and - [Siyum Maseches Bava Metzia & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/siyum-maseches-bava-metzia-current-resources) - [Siyum Maseches Bava Kama & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/siyum-maseches-bavakama-current-resources) - [Siyum Maseches Gittin & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/siyum-maseches-gittin-current-resources) - [Siyum Maseches Sotah & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/siyum-maseches-gitin-current-resources) - [Siyum Maseches Nazir & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/get-a-head-start-to-maseches-sotah-with-a-video-introduction-by-reb-zvi-gelt) - [Siyum Maseches Nedarim & Current Resources](https://agudah.org/get-a-head-start-to-maseches-nazir-with-the-video-introduction-by-rabbi-leban) - [May, 2024: Fighting Antisemitism by Getting Out the Vote](https://agudah.org/may-2024-fighting-antisemitism-by-getting-out-the-vote) - [Watch: Agudah Convention 2023: Hakol, Kol Yaakov - Leveraging Our Voices to Combat Surging Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-convention-2023-hakol-kol-yaakov-leveraging-our-voices-to-combat-surging-antisemitism) - Speakers: Chaskel Bennett Avrohom Weinstock, Esq. - [An Update from the Agudah - Rabbi Ami Bazov](https://agudah.org/an-update-from-the-agudah-rabbi-ami-bazov) - [Rabbi Shlomo Soroka - An Update from the Agudah - May 22, 2024](https://agudah.org/rabbi-shlomo-soroka-an-update-from-the-agudah-may-22-2024) - [WATCH: Rep. Lawler mentions Agudah in powerful floor speech](https://agudah.org/watch-rep-lawler-mentions-agudah-in-powerful-floor-speech) - WATCH: Rep. Mike Lawler mentions Agudah's support of his Antisemitism Awareness Act in a powerful speech on the House floor May 1st, 2024. - [WATCH: Congressman Mike Lawler speaking about ways Congress can combat antisemitism](https://agudah.org/watch-congressman-mike-lawler-speaking-at-agudath-israels-rockland-county-legislative-event) - WATCH: Congressman Mike Lawler speaking at Agudath Israel’s Rockland County Legislative Event December 19th 2023 about ways Congress can combat antisemitism including the now just-passed Antisemitism Awareness Act. - [“Public Morals” and Religious Rights](https://agudah.org/public-morals-and-religious-rights) - A High EU Court Allows Effective Bans on Shechita By Rabbi Avi Shafran A legal challenge to two Belgian regions’ effective outlawing of shechita has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. That decision, which is final, ruled that requirements that animals be stunned before slaughter do not breach the European Convention on - [Ensuring Student Safety: Agudath Israel Queens/Long Island Albany Day Focuses on School Security Grants](https://agudah.org/ensuring-student-safety-agudath-israel-queens-long-island-albany-day-focuses-on-school-security-grants) - This Tuesday was the second installment in Agudah’s three-part advocacy mission to Albany. This week’s mission consisted of delegates from Queens and Long Island who traveled to meet with their legislators and discuss issues facing their communities. Since the October 7 Hamas attacks, antisemitism has been increasing rapidly. This unfortunate uptick is especially apparent in - [Telling Its Own Story: KnowUs Billboard Campaign Celebrates Jewish Education](https://agudah.org/telling-its-own-story-knowus-billboard-campaign-celebrates-jewish-education) - Not content to have others tell their story, KnowUs, a project of Agudath Israel of America, has erected large billboards across the Manhattan skyline. The billboards, depicting a yarmulke-wearing teen and the words “Our boys will not be educated to hate America,” celebrate how American Orthodox Jewish children are taught to be upright, peaceful, and - [Take Action Now: Tell Your Representative to Pass Emergency Funding for Israel and for Security Grants!](https://agudah.org/take-action-now-tell-your-representative-to-pass-emergency-funding-for-israel-and-for-security-grants) - Dear Agudah Activist: The Senate has now passed its supplemental national security package, which Includes $14 billion for aid to Israel to help them in the war against Hamas and $400 million for the Non-Profit Security Grant Program to help secure nonprofits at risk of violence. We now have to work hard to ensure that - [Safe Schooling for All: Agudah’s Hudson Valley Regional Albany Day Focuses on Issues Facing Yeshivas and Their Families](https://agudah.org/safe-schooling-for-all-agudahs-hudson-valley-regional-albany-day-focuses-on-issues-facing-yeshivas-and-their-families) - Tuesday marked the beginning of Agudath Israel of America’s Albany advocacy day series with a delegation from the Hudson Valley region visiting the State Capitol. Constituents traveled from Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties to meet with their legislators and discuss issues of importance for the upcoming legislative session. New York, as home to the largest - [Tell Your Senators to Pass Emergency Funding for Israel and for Security Grants!](https://agudah.org/tell-your-senators-and-representatives-to-pass-emergency-funding-for-israel-and-security-grants) - Over the weekend, leaders in the Senate introduced funding proposals of utmost importance to the Jewish community. As part of an overall multi-part appropriations package, the emergency supplemental provides $14 billion in extra security assistance for Israel and $400 million in extra funding for the Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This it is vital to - [Chicago Residents: Take Action Now to Oppose Anti-Israel City Council Resolution](https://agudah.org/chicago-residents-take-action-now-to-oppose-anti-israel-city-council-resolution) - Dear Chicago Agudah Activists: The Chicago City Council is set to vote this Wednesday on a resolution that undermines the United States’ support of Israel and attempts to take away Israel’s autonomy to choose the most effective way to keep its citizens safe. The resolution, if passed as currently formulated, supports an earlier anti-Israel United - [Agudath Israel Statement on the U.S. Suspension of Funding to UNRWA](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-the-u-s-suspension-of-funding-to-unrwa) - Agudath Israel of America hails the United States' bold decision to suspend funding to UNRWA over allegations that employees were involved in the brutal massacre of October 7. These charges must be fully investigated and a full legal and criminal accounting must be made, in regard to both the employees and the agency itself. UNRWA’s anti-Israel - [Agudath Israel Applauds the Georgia Legislature for Passing HB 30 Adopting the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-the-georgia-legislature-for-passing-hb-30-adopting-the-ihra-definition-of-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of America applauds the Georgia State Legislature for passing HB30, a bill which defines antisemitism according to the IHRA working definition. The bill, which was spearheaded by Representative Esther Panitch (D-51) and Representative John Carson (R-46), passed both the Georgia State Senate and House today and now awaits the Governor's signature. The IHRA - [Stop Hate in LA: Agudath Israel’s California Office Partners with LAPD to Ease Hate Crime Reporting Process](https://agudah.org/stop-hate-in-la-agudath-israels-california-office-partners-with-lapd-to-ease-hate-crime-reporting-process) - Over the last few years, the frequency of hate crime in Los Angeles has been staggering. Shootings, vandalism, verbal abuse, and other forms of antisemitic crimes have unfortunately become all too common. Following the events of October 7, the number of incidents in Los Angeles has risen even further. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) - [Agudath Israel Files Amicus Brief in Favor of Terror Victims and Their Families](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-files-amicus-brief-in-favor-of-terror-victims-and-their-families) - Agudath Israel of America filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief last week requesting that the Supreme Court of the United States hear the case of Bartlett, et al., v. Baasiri and Jamal Trust Bank Sal. The case was filed by terror attack victims and their family members who are suing several banks - [Agudah of Colorado Meets with Members of Congress](https://agudah.org/agudah-of-colorado-meets-with-members-of-congress-news) - As the war in Israel continues, Agudah of Colorado arranged a series of meetings with senators and members of Congress with the participation of local community leaders to urge Congress to support Israel and condemn the rising antisemitism. The meetings addressed some of the current major concerns surrounding the war including emphasizing Israel's right to - [Agudath Israel Statement on Hateful Rhetoric at Jackson Township Council Meeting](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-hateful-rhetoric-at-jackson-township-council-meeting) - This week the Jackson Township Council voted to approve two ordinances agreed to as part of its settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, and Agudath Israel of America. The council’s commitment to the religious freedom of all residents reflects a dedication to the values of fairness and inclusivity - [Take Action: Urge Congress Now to Pass Emergency Aid for Israel and Nonprofit Security Grants!](https://agudah.org/take-action-urge-congress-now-to-pass-emergency-aid-for-israel-and-nonprofit-security-grants) - Dear Agudah Activist: This is the final week of the congressional session to pass emergency funding for vital appropriations. If it is not completed this week, Congress will not take up the issue again until it returns in January. Critical time will be lost. We must, therefore, contact our senators and representatives right away to - [Watch: Speak Out Against Hate](https://agudah.org/watch-agudah-2023-know-us) - [Mr. Avrohom Weinstock on the Know Us Initiative](https://agudah.org/mr-avrohom-weinstock-on-the-know-us-initiative) - [Statement of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/statement-of-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america) - [Urge Congress Like Never Before: A New Initiative to Help Our Brethren](https://agudah.org/urge-congress-like-never-before-a-new-initiative-to-help-our-brethren) - KnowUs, a project of Agudath Israel of America, launched a campaign today to galvanize the sending of 100,000 letters to Congress to stand with Israel; to press for the release of all hostages; and to combat the recent, surging antisemitism on college campuses and across the country. In Agudah’s more than one hundred meetings with - [Aurora Advocacy: Standing Strong Against Hate](https://agudah.org/aurora-advocacy-standing-strong-against-hate) - In anticipation of a large pro-Hamas demonstration before the proposed pro-Israel resolution scheduled to be voted on by the Aurora City Council on October 23, Agudah connected with Mayor Mike Coffman and Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky together with Rabbi David Arayev and Aurora community leaders to discuss safety concerns for the Jewish community. Agudah also coordinated - [Agudath Israel Facilitates Assemblymember Rick Zbur Visit to the Los Angeles Orthodox Jewish Community](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-facilitates-assemblymember-rick-zbur-visit-to-the-los-angeles-orthodox-jewish-community) - Last week, Assemblymember Rick Zbur (AD-51), Democratic Caucus Chair, visited the Los Angeles Jewish community. Assm. Zbur visited Tomchei LA’s distribution center where kosher food products are distributed to families in need. Assm. Zbur assisted in packaging boxes and then addressed all the volunteers, explaining that he feels a special connection with the Jewish community. - [Agudath Israel Discusses War in Israel with Congressman Ted Lieu](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-discusses-war-in-israel-with-congressman-ted-lieu) - Agudath Israel met last week with Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) to discuss the war in Israel. The congressman spoke out very strongly against calls for a ceasefire, and strongly condemned domestic antisemitism and the killing of Paul Kessler, a Jewish man, that took place at a pro-Palestinian rally in LA. The meeting also led to tangible results - - [Standing With Israel: Agudath Israel’s Virtual Washington Mission](https://agudah.org/standing-with-israel-agudath-israels-virtual-washington-mission) - In response to Hamas’ October 7 atrocities and Israel’s war against terrorism, Agudath Israel of America is organizing an ongoing “Virtual Washington Mission” to impress upon the nation’s elected officials the importance of their continued support for Israel and to solicit their aid in helping to address the security challenges currently facing American Jews. Agudath - [Agudath Israel of America Advocates for Doubling NY School Safety and Security Funding](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-advocates-for-doubling-ny-school-safety-and-security-funding) - In the last month, hate crimes in the United States have increased significantly, particularly those perpetrated against Jews. In New York City alone, 51 hate crimes were committed in one week this past month. Agudath Israel of America sees this as a serious concern in need of advocacy. A key advocacy goal of Agudath Israel, - [Agudath Israel’s Florida Office Hails Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for an Unprecedented $45 Million in Security Funding](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-florida-office-hails-governor-ron-desantis-and-the-florida-legislature-for-an-unprecedented-45-million-in-security-funding) - This week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to address urgent concerns to Florida residents in light of the current circumstances in America and Israel. In the last month, hate crimes in the United States have increased exponentially, particularly those perpetrated against Jews. One of the session’s priority agenda items was assuring the - [Rabbi Avrohom Luban Testifying on Security Funding](https://agudah.org/rabbi-avrohom-luban-testifying-on-security-funding) - [Dear Amazon - Stop Selling Hate](https://agudah.org/dear-amazon-stop-selling-hate) - Today, KnowUs, an initiative of Agudath Israel of America, sent a letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos and the leadership of Amazon, demanding that the company cease selling products that incite hatred and violence against Israel. The 7-page letter cataloged numerous products carried by Amazon which support the “freedom” of Palestine “from the river to the - [Agudath Israel Statement on Jewish Man Killed at Pro-Palestinian Protest](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-jewish-man-killed-at-pro-palestinian-protest) - The animosity and incitement that has characterized “pro-Palestinian” demonstrations is abhorrent. And now it has taken the life of an elderly Jewish man, Paul Kessler, in Los Angeles. Agudath Israel is appalled, though not surprised, that the overheated, misguided emotions that have roiled many of the demonstrations ostensibly calling for a “free Palestine” but in - [Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel on Senator Chuck Schumer's One Billion Dollars Nonprofit Security Funding](https://agudah.org/rabbi-chaim-dovid-zwiebel-on-senator-schumer-one-billion-dollars-nonprofit-security-funding) - [Florida: Security Funding](https://agudah.org/florida-security-funding) - Dear Community, The crisis in Israel has taken us all by surprise. Ever since October 7th, the world as we knew it has changed. The situation in Israel is dire, with our brothers and sisters facing immense danger. Unfortunately, the danger doesn't end in Israel. Throughout the world, we are witnessing a troubling rise in - [Community Wide Atzeres Tefilla and Siyum Seder Nashim](https://agudah.org/community-wide-atzeres-tefilla-and-siyum-seder-nashim) - [Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey Office and Jackson Township Reach Resolution Regarding Restrictive Zoning Ordinances](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-new-jersey-office-and-jackson-township-reach-resolution-regarding-restrictive-zoning-ordinances) - Following seven years of litigation between Agudath Israel of America and the Jackson Township Council (the “Council”), Agudath Israel is pleased to announce that tonight the parties reached a final settlement. In 2017, Agudath Israel filed a lawsuit in the New Jersey District Court against the Council, claiming the Council had deliberately passed zoning regulations - [Ask Congress to Increase Security Funding for Shuls and Yeshivos During this Time of Heightened Concern!](https://agudah.org/increase-security-funding) - Dear Agudah Activist: As Israel’s war against Hamas progresses, antisemitic incidents in the United States have experienced a significant uptick, and we must have a heightened awareness of the increased threats to our shuls, yeshivos and other community institutions. Of course, we trust in Hashem’s protection, but we also must do our part in helping - [Agudath Israel of America Statement on Recent Antisemitism on College Campuses](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-statement-on-recent-antisemitism-on-college-campuses) - Agudath Israel of America decries – in the strongest possible terms – the cesspools of naked, unabashed antisemitism that many institutions of higher learning have descended into since Hamas’ barbaric massacre on October 7th. In some, the antisemitism has manifested itself in chants endorsing the destruction of Israel. In others, in blatant support for Hamas, - [Action Alert: Support Jewish Students on Campus!](https://agudah.org/action-alert-support-jewish-students-on-campus) - Dear Agudah Activist: We have all been stunned and outraged by what we have been hearing and seeing on America’s college campuses: Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults and violence; tepid response from university officials. Jewish students are scared for their safety. And we must - [Agudas Yisroel’s Siyum on Seder Nashim Joins Thousands in Tefillah for Eretz Yisroel and Celebration of Torah Learning](https://agudah.org/agudas-yisroels-siyum-on-seder-nashim-joins-thousands-in-tefillah-for-eretz-yisroel-and-celebration-of-torah-learning) - Yesterday, some 3,000 Jews gathered in Holmdel, New Jersey’s Bell Works to participate in Agudah’s Ki Heim Chayeinu’s Siyum on Daf Yomi Seder Nashim in the year which marks the 100th anniversary of Rav Meir Shapiro zt”l introducing the concept of the Daf Yomi cycle. What was originally intended to be only a celebration of - [Irresponsible Journalism Stokes the Flames of Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/irresponsible-journalism-stokes-the-flames-of-antisemitism) - This evening, The New York Times credited its reporting on New York State yeshivas as the impetus for this week’s passage of legislation banning corporal punishment in all classrooms. As KnowUs previously pointed out when The Times first credited itself for the bill, the bill’s very sponsor, Senator Julia Salazar, publicly debunked The Times’ portrayal on - [Meeting with Senator Richard Blumenthal](https://agudah.org/meeting-with-senator-richard-blumenthal) - [Action Alert: Increase Security for Shuls, Yeshivos and Other Nonprofits!](https://agudah.org/action-alert-increase-security-for-shuls-yeshivos-and-other-nonprofits) - Dear Agudah Activist: As Israel’s war against Hamas progresses, we must have a heightened awareness of the increased threats to our shuls, yeshivos and other community institutions. Of course, we trust in Hashem’s protection but we also must do our part in helping to keep our families and community safe. Agudath Israel is, therefore, urging - [Agudath Israel of America Hails Resolution of Airmont Lawsuit](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-america-hails-resolution-of-airmont-lawsuit) - Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a consent decree has been agreed upon with the Village of Airmont, New York, thereby ending a lawsuit filed by Orthodox Jewish residents and synagogues alleging religious discrimination against the village. Agudath Israel of America is hailing the agreement. The 2020 lawsuit called out the Airmont - [A Behind the Scenes Look](https://agudah.org/a-behind-the-scenes-look-2) - [A Behind the Scenes Look](https://agudah.org/a-behind-the-scenes-look) - [Agudath Israel Thanks President Biden for His Support in These Difficult Times](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-thanks-president-biden-for-his-support-in-these-difficult-times) - The following letter was sent by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President, Agudath Israel of America, to President Joe Biden: Dear Mr. President: Your words to the nation – and the world – on Tuesday about the murderous attack on Israel were powerful and poignant. We share your grief about the Israelis and Americans - [Vigilance, Not Fear: Security Update Regarding Tomorrow](https://agudah.org/vigilance-not-fear-security-update-regarding-tomorrow) - The former leader of the terrorist group Hamas issued a statement calling on the international community to voice solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause by engaging in mass gatherings tomorrow, Friday, October 13th. Other sources have called on members to engage in “uprisings.” It should be emphasized that the Department of Homeland Security, - [Joint Statement of Agudath Israel of America and Torah Umesorah Regarding War-Related Media](https://agudah.org/joint-statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-and-torah-umesorah-regarding-war-related-media) - With the death count over 1,200, thousands injured, over one hundred taken hostage, and soldiers on the front lines, the Israel-Hamas war is unparalleled in our generation. Horrifying pictures and videos of hostages, soldiers, victims, and those injured are circulating on social media and news sites. Much of this information is being distributed by Hamas - [ACTION ALERT – ISRAEL AT WAR](https://agudah.org/action-alert-israel-at-war) - During the past few days, we have seen horrific atrocities committed against Israeli innocents, reminiscent of the darkest days of Jewish history. Murder. Mayhem. Kidnappings. Beheadings. Inhuman behavior. Directed towards soldier and civilian alike. Men, women, children, infants and the elderly. Agudath Israel has been in touch with high-ranking U.S. government officials to discuss the - [Agudath Israel Appreciates the Support of Governor Newsom and the California Legislature During this Trying Time](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-appreciates-the-support-of-governor-newsom-and-the-california-legislature-during-this-trying-time) - We are still in shock from the events in Israel over the last few days. Our hearts go out to all those affected and are working on many fronts to help but want to take the opportunity to thank our elected officials who issued strong statements condemning Hamas. We particularly want to thank Governor Gavin - [Agudath Israel Grieves Murderous Attacks in Israel, Prays for Recovery of Injured](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-grieves-murderous-attacks-in-israel-prays-for-recovery-of-injured) - In the wake of Hamas' murderous attacks on Israelis, including civilian men, women and children, which have left over 700 dead, thousands injured, and entire families taken hostage, Agudath Israel of America joins fellow Jews and civilized people everywhere in outrage and in mourning the carnage. That this attack was carried out on the holy - [Florida Law Enforcement Makes First Arrest Under Anti-Hate Bill Supported by Agudath Israel](https://agudah.org/florida-law-enforcement-makes-first-arrest-under-anti-hate-bill-supported-by-agudath-israel) - In early June, a self-proclaimed Neo-Nazi was seen hanging banners with swastikas and other antisemitic and hate-filled material on a bridge near Orlando, Florida. Such displays have become increasingly prevalent over the past few years, but thanks to a new bill, supported by Agudath Israel, that makes anti-religious or -ethnic actions illegal, the police were - [Agudath Israel Meets with New York Attorney General Letitia James to Address Concerns of the Jewish Community](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-meets-with-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-to-address-concerns-of-the-jewish-community) - Agudath Israel of America held a productive meeting with New York Attorney General Letitia James to address pressing concerns on important issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community in New York. Agudath Israel has had a longstanding relationship with the Attorney General, working together with her for the past 20 years - first as - [Agudath Israel Statement on Antisemitic Student Commencement Address at CUNY Law School](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-antisemitic-student-commencement-address-at-cuny-law-school) - Agudath Israel of America is outraged by the antisemitic commencement address given at the CUNY Law School graduation. The use of a commencement speech on May 12 at the City University of New York (CUNY) Law School to deliver a wild tirade against Israel was an ugly example of the sort of hatred that has - [Agudath Israel Call for Adoption of IHRA Definition](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-call-for-adoption-of-ihra-definition) - As the expected end-of-month release of the President’s National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism draws closer, reports continue to circulate regarding which definition, if any, will be included in the plan. Agudath Israel of America, which has played a prominent role in listening sessions and in-depth discussions at the White House and other federal agencies, has - [Agudath Israel's New Jersey Office's Statement on Hateful Rhetoric From Elected Officials](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-offices-statement-on-hateful-rhetoric-from-elected-officials) - Agudath Israel of America's NJ Office is deeply concerned about divisive and hateful rhetoric employed recently by elected officials in Toms River, NJ. At a time when antisemitism in New Jersey is at a record high, civic leaders carry the responsibility to counter hate and antisemitism, not promote it. Divisive and hateful language should never - [Agudath Israel Statement on Rocket Attacks in Israel](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-rocket-attacks-in-israel) - Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Israel who over the past few days have been the victims of a fierce and deadly barrage of rocket fire. We, at Agudath Israel of America, pray to the Master of the Universe that He will speedily bring these hostilities to an end and restore - [No Pulitzer Prize to The New York Times for Its Egregious Yeshiva Coverage](https://agudah.org/no-pulitzer-prize-to-the-new-york-times-for-its-egregious-yeshiva-coverage) - (New York, NY) - This afternoon, the Pulitzer Prize Board announced the winners of its coveted annual awards - and did not include the deeply objectionable New York Times series on the Orthodox Jewish community and their yeshivas. While there is no way of knowing with certainty why the much ballyhooed series did not receive a - [Am Echad Expresses Grave Concern on Lapid Comments Sowing Discord Between Diaspora Jews and Israel](https://agudah.org/am-echad-expresses-grave-concern-on-lapid-comments-sowing-discord-between-diaspora-jews-and-israel) - Mr. Shlomo Werdiger and Dr. Irving Lebovics, co-chairmen of Agudath Israel's Am Echad affiliate, today sent a letter to Head of Opposition MK Yair Lapid, expressing "grave concern" over comments he delivered in a recent Jewish Federations meeting in New York. In the letter, they say that "we see these comments as sowing discord and - [Orthodox Jewish Group Urges Pulitzer Board to Withhold Coveted Journalism Honor from NY Times Anti-Hasidic Articles](https://agudah.org/orthodox-jewish-group-urges-pulitzer-board-to-withhold-coveted-journalism-honor-from-ny-times-anti-hasidic-articles) - [Video: Agudath Israel’s Florida Office Testifies on Pending Hate Crime Legislation](https://agudah.org/video-rabbi-avrohom-luban-testifies-before-the-committee-on-criminal-justice) - Rabbi Avrohom Luban, associate director of Agudath Israel’s Florida office testified before the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee in support of a bill which would expand the definition of hate crimes and increase the penalties for such actions. The new legislation would include the distribution of flyers, stalking, defacing graves and certain buildings, and - [Facts Are Irrelevant: Rebutting the New York Times' Unrelenting Crusade Against New York Yeshivas](https://agudah.org/facts-are-irrelevant-rebutting-the-new-york-times-unrelenting-crusade-against-new-york-yeshivas) - The New York Times continues its unabashedly relentless crusade of othering yeshivas as backward and abusive. Today, the New York Times described how legislation is being advanced in Albany to counter the phenomenon whereby “many Hasidic schools made regular use of corporal punishment to keep students in line during hours of grueling religious lessons.” "The - [18th Article, and Counting: Will the New York Times’ Obsessive Demonization of Orthodox Jews Ever End?](https://agudah.org/18th-article-and-counting-will-the-new-york-times-obsessive-demonization-of-orthodox-jews-ever-end) - This morning, the New York Times published yet another lengthy, prejudicial article against Orthodox Jews, this time targeting Kiryas Joel, a village which “is almost entirely populated by Hasidic Jews.” The Times focuses its harsh spotlight on certain legitimate, school-related payments made by the Kiryas Joel school district to the United Talmudical Academy (U.T.A.) of - [Statement of Agudath Israel on Shootings of Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-on-shootings-of-orthodox-jews-in-los-angeles) - Agudath Israel is greatly concerned over two shootings on consecutive days victimizing Orthodox Jews leaving their synagogues following morning prayers. Our California office has been in touch with the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as Los Angeles Councilwoman Katy Young Yaroslovsky’s office, who are taking this situation very seriously. While we do not yet - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Florida Proposals to Combat Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-florida-proposals-to-combat-antisemitism) - Agudath Israel of Florida welcomes proposed measures in Florida to promote security and combat antisemitism. This week, Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed Florida state budget. The bill would provide over $18.2 million in funding for Jewish schools, museums, and memorials across the state. This includes a record $5 million in security funding for Jewish - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Legislation to Enhance Quality of Holocaust Education](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-legislation-to-enhance-quality-of-holocaust-education) - Agudath Israel is welcoming the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act (HEAL), legislation which would require a study of Holocaust education efforts in states, local educational agencies and public elementary and secondary schools. Leading the effort are Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Kathy Manning (D-NC) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The bill was introduced - [Agudath Israel Statement on Friday’s Deadly Terror Attack in Jerusalem](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-fridays-deadly-terror-attack-in-jerusalem) - With pain and sorrow we note the devastating news of a deadly terror attack in the Neve Yakov neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel. At least seven were killed, and many more injured. The evil of the attack was compounded by its location – a synagogue in which people had been praying. May the One Above have - [Evidence Only of a Double Standard: Statement by Agudath Israel on the Times’ Latest](https://agudah.org/evidence-only-of-a-double-standard-statement-by-agudath-israel-on-the-times-latest) - The New York Times licked its chops on Wednesday, gleefully relating how five individuals who run companies that “primarily serve the Orthodox Jewish community” were indicted for daycare fraud. But instead of just reporting the allegations, the self-congratulatory tone of the article reflected the Times’ apparent conviction that the indictments vindicate the paper’s recent onslaught - [Orthodox Jewish Advocates Launch New Initiative to Correct Dangerous Mischaracterizations of Community: KnowUs](https://agudah.org/orthodox-jewish-advocates-launch-new-initiative-to-correct-dangerous-mischaracterizations-of-community-knowus) - Orthodox Jews have been the target of more than a dozen misleading and one-sided portrayals of their community in the pages of The New York Times for the last four months. It has become abundantly clear that Orthodox Jews must respond to protect their physical security and to depict Orthodox Jews without a jaundiced eye. - [Agudath Israel: The New York Times Continues Obsessive Attacks on the Orthodox Jewish Community](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-the-new-york-times-continues-obsessive-attacks-on-the-orthodox-jewish-community) - Another week, another front-page attack on Orthodox Jews - this time targeting children with special needs and their families. The New York Times confirms, for the 13th time in just three and half months, its obsession with spreading misinformation and demonizing Orthodox and Hasidic Jews. At the same time, antisemitic attacks specifically targeting the visibly - [Agudath Israel Statement on Terror Attack in Jerusalem](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-terror-attack-in-jerusalem) - Agudath Israel of America is horrified by the news of terror attacks in Jerusalem, Israel. The terrorist placed bombs, filled with nails and shrapnel, to kill and injure as many people as possible at bus stops, detonating them at a time when children and adults are making their way to school. The bombings left 18 - [Agudath Israel Statement on New York Times’ Attack on Hasidic Community](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-new-york-times-attack-on-hasidic-community) - Agudath Israel of America decries today’s one-sided New York Times hit piece on New York State’s Hasidic community and its educational institutions. The article is riddled with bias, ignoring the vast majority of Hasidic parents – those who cherish their yeshivas – instead citing a minority of people who have rejected the community’s values, and - [Agudath Israel of America’s Statement on the Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-of-americas-statement-on-the-racially-motivated-shooting-in-buffalo) - Agudath Israel expresses our grief after the horrific racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York, yesterday. Our condolences to the victims’ families, and our prayers for those injured. The shooter, a self-proclaimed white supremacist and antisemite, killed ten and injured three more – almost all of whom were Black – in a deadly massacre. In a - [Agudath Israel Protests Bigoted Rockland Journal News Imagery](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-protests-bigoted-rockland-journal-news-imagery) - Agudath Israel of America viewed with alarm an incendiary promotional advertisement published today for an upcoming article in Journal News (Lohud), a popular newspaper in Rockland County. The caption, “Rabbi holds the strings on $76M for East Ramapo School District... Coming Feb. 9,” appears above a puppet master using pencils and string to manipulate what - [Agudath Israel and Other Jewish Groups Ask Court to Protect Worshipers from Antisemitic Harassment](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-and-other-jewish-groups-ask-court-to-protect-worshipers-from-antisemitic-harassment) - Agudath Israel of America, along with seven other national Jewish organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief on Thursday asking the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a case with significant ramifications for religious freedom. The case, Marvin Gerber and Miriam Brysk v. Herskovits, et al., involves the rights to worship and free speech, and - [New Jersey office of Agudath Israel Applauds Governor Murphy for Action Against Ben & Jerry’s; Urges other States to follow New Jersey’s Lead](https://agudah.org/new-jersey-office-of-agudath-israel-applauds-governor-murphy-for-action-against-ben-urges-other-states-to-follow-new-jerseys-lead) - Agudath Israel of America commends Governor Phil Murphy and the State of New Jersey for taking swift and formal action against Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s, in response to Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop all sales in Judea, Samaria, and East Jerusalem, in violation of New Jersey state law. In a - [Anti-Semitism on the loose](https://agudah.org/anti-semitism-on-the-loose) - by Rabbi Avi Shafran, Director of Public Affairs, Agudath Israel of America Originally published in the New York Daily News A very old, very wry, very pointed Jewish joke: Goldberg is in the waiting area of a European airport holding the handle of his large suitcase and looking agitated. He approaches one traveler and asks - [Agudath Israel Welcomes Nomination of Dr. Deborah Lipstadt as U.S. Antisemitism Envoy](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-nomination-of-dr-deborah-lipstadt-as-u-s-antisemitism-envoy) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes President Biden’s nomination of Dr. Deborah Lipstadt as the State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. The President made the announcement after weeks of speculation, and amid calls that the position needed to be filled without further delay. “Dr. Lipstadt is a unique blend of scholar-activist,” observed Rabbi - [Agudath Israel Sues to Stop Unconstitutional Restrictions on Shul Attendance in New York State](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-sues-to-stop-unconstitutional-restrictions-on-shul-attendance-in-new-york-state) - Today, Agudath Israel of America filed a lawsuit in federal court, asking for a temporary restraining order to bar the State of New York from enforcing its limits on house of worship attendance in certain areas of the state. The limits, announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo just two days ago, would cap Shul and other - [Statement of Agudath Israel on Governor Cuomo's Limitations on Shuls Today](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-on-governor-cuomos-limitations-on-shuls-today) - Governor Cuomo's surprise mass closure announcement today, and limit of 10 individuals per house of worship in “red zones,” is appalling to all people of religion and good faith. We have been down this path before, when religious practices were targeted for special treatment by the Governor’s Executive Order in May. A suit was filed - [Agudath Israel Applauds the US DOJ for Filing Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Jackson Township](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-applauds-the-us-doj-for-filing-religious-discrimination-lawsuit-against-jackson-township) - On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Jackson Township, New Jersey alleging the township illegally discriminated against Orthodox Jews through zoning laws that restricted religious schools and outlawed dormitories, intending to keep Orthodox Jews from moving to Jackson. The lawsuit charges that Jackson Township both passed and - [Agudah Hails Passage of No Hate In Our State](https://agudah.org/agudah-hails-passage-of-no-hate-in-our-state) - In the New York State 2020-21 budget passed today and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the legislature included a key piece of legislation proposed by Governor Cuomo and strongly supported by Agudath Israel of America. This bill, entitled the “No Hate in Our State Act” was originally introduced by the governor in his State of - [Agudath Israel Statement on Facebook’s Removal of Anti-Semitic Hate-Mongering Page](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-facebooks-removal-of-anti-semitic-hate-mongering-page) - Today, the anti-Semitic group Rise Up Ocean County had their social media page on Facebook removed. For months now, community leaders and elected officials have been sounding the alarm on Rise Up Ocean County, urging Facebook to remove the site for violating Facebook’s own terms of service and because social media companies are responsible to - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America on President Trump's Executive Order to Target and Combat Anti-Semitism](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-on-president-trumps-executive-order-to-target-and-combat-anti-semitism) - Agudath Israel of America welcomes President Trump’s Executive Order that seeks to target and combat anti-Semitism at American colleges and universities. This action embodies an understanding of federal law that has enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress, and offers a definition of anti-Semitism that has been adopted by the State Department and by several international bodies - [Statement of Agudath Israel of America on the Jersey City Shooting](https://agudah.org/statement-of-agudath-israel-of-america-on-the-jersey-city-shooting) - Agudath Israel of America and its constituents were heartbroken and outraged over the murders of three civilians and a police officer yesterday at a kosher market in Jersey City, N.J. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the innocent people who were killed, and we pray for the speedy recovery of those who - [Anti-Semitism is Rising to Near Unprecedented Levels: Ask Your Elected Officials to Increase Security Funding for Nonpublic School Children](https://agudah.org/anti-semitism-is-rising-to-near-unprecedented-levels-ask-your-elected-officials-to-increase-security-funding-for-nonpublic-school-children) - Five people stabbed by a machete-wielding attacker at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey. Four shot at a kosher grocery store in Jersey City, after the shooters failed to access the 50 children in the yeshiva next door. Massacres at synagogues in Pittsburgh and Poway. These were not just one-off tragedies. According to both FBI and - [February, 2023: Swearing-In Ceremony At The Capitol](https://agudah.org/feb-9-2023-swearing-in-ceremony-at-the-capitol) - [March, 2023: Meet and Greets with Mayoral Candidates](https://agudah.org/march-2023-meet-and-greets-with-mayoral-candidates) - [June, 2023: Denver Heads to Ohio for MALL Conference](https://agudah.org/june-2023-denver-heads-to-ohio-for-mall-conference) - [July, 2023: Agudah of Colorado Brings SFSP to Denver Jewish Day Camps](https://agudah.org/july-2023-agudah-of-colorado-brings-sfsp-to-denver-jewish-day-camps) - [Nov, 2023: Chizzuk, Unity, & Inspiration at Siyum Seder Nashim](https://agudah.org/nov-2023-colorado-newsletter) - [Dec, 2023: Agudah of Colorado Meets with Members of Congress](https://agudah.org/dec-2023-agudah-of-colorado-meets-with-members-of-congress) - [Jan, 2024: Agudah of Colorado Holds School Choice Awareness Event](https://agudah.org/agudah-of-colorado-holds-school-choice-awareness-event) - [YahalomOH Launched by Agudath Israel of Ohio](https://agudah.org/yahalomoh-launched-by-agudath-israel-of-ohio) - Agudath Israel of Ohio is pleased to announce the launch of Yahalom Ohio! Parents of children with special needs are often thrust into an unfamiliar world. An avalanche of new financial, medical, educational and emotional concerns must be tended to. Trying to navigate that new world on one’s own can be overwhelming. It’s a daunting - [Feb, 2024: Agudah of Colorado Holds Meet & Greet with Denver DA Candidate](https://agudah.org/feb-2024-agudah-of-colorado-holds-meet-greet-with-denver-da-candidate) - [Ordering August 2024 Regents Examinations](https://agudah.org/ordering-august-2024-regents-examinations) - June 27, 2024 Ordering August 2024 Regents Examinations Dear Principals and Administrators, The following information applies to schools who will be administering August Regents Exams. Online requests for August 2024 Regents Examinations can be submitted here. The system closes July 12, 2024. Important Documents: Procedures for Requesting and Storing the August 2024 - [Summer EBT Reminder](https://agudah.org/summer-ebt-reminder) - June 26, 2024 Summer EBT Reminder Dear Principals and Administrators, Reminder: The deadline to complete a Summer EBT enrollment on behalf of your NSLP-eligible students is June 28. If this deadline is not met, eligible students enrolled at a religious or independent NSLP approved RA school location will not be able to apply for or receive - [Substantial Equivalency Update](https://agudah.org/substantial-equivalency-update) - June 25, 2024 Substantial Equivalency Update Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, As part of our ongoing commitment to support our schools through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Substantial Equivalency process, we would like to provide you with some important updates for the NYC DOE implementation of Substantial Equivalency. For more information, please - [NPSE FAQ](https://agudah.org/npse-faq) - June 25, 2024 NPSE FAQ Dear Principals and Administrators, Reminder: The deadline to submit your NPSE application is this Thursday, June 27, 2024. You can access the application here. For general information about NPSE, please see our prior memo. Please find a link to our webinar recording here. Click here for the accompanying slides. - [NPSE Reminder](https://agudah.org/npse-reminder) - June 24, 2024 NPSE Reminder Dear Principals and Administrators, Reminder: The deadline to submit your NPSE application is this Thursday, June 27, 2024. You can access the application here. For general information about NPSE, please see our prior memo. Please find a link to our webinar recording here. Click here for the accompanying slides. - [Special Ed Crisis Webinar](https://agudah.org/special-ed-crisis-webinar) - This Tuesday June 21, 2024 Special Ed Crisis Webinar Dear Parents and Educators of Children with Special Needs, As per our prior memo, the New York State Board of Regents has proposed an amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education which will fundamentally change the process of receiving special education services by - [Inspired by Pirchei Shabbos: Savannah Boys Make Milestone Siyum](https://agudah.org/inspired-by-pirchei-shabbos-savannah-boys-make-milestone-siyum) - On Wednesday night, a group of dedicated boys in Savannah, Georgia, celebrated a remarkable accomplishment: the completion of Mishnayos Seder Moed. The mesaymim were inspired by the Pirchei Shabbos of Achdus they attended in April at Camp Agudah Midwest in South Haven, Michigan. This uplifting shabbaton brought together many boys from 14 different cities across - [New Jersey Residents: Take Action Against Antisemitism](https://agudah.org/new-jersey-residents-take-action-against-antisemitism) - Dear community member, The NJ Senate State Government, Wagering, and Tourism committee will be holding a second day of testimony on Thursday for a bill which proposes the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism within the state of New Jersey. The IHRA definition of antisemitism provides a clear framework for - [Summer EBT Updates and Reminder](https://agudah.org/summer-ebt-updates-and-reminder) - June 19, 2024 Summer EBT Updates and Reminder Dear Principals and Administrators, Reminder: The deadline to complete a Summer EBT enrollment on behalf of your NSLP-eligible students is June 28. If this deadline is not met, eligible students enrolled at a religious or independent NSLP approved RA school location will not be able to apply for - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behaloscha 5784: "Stepping on the Brakes"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behaloscha-5784-stepping-on-the-brakes) - [Test- Regents Action Alert](https://agudah.org/test-regents-action-alert) - [Chizuk for Yahalom Families](https://agudah.org/chizuk-for-yahalom-families) - The following recording by Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner was made in honor of Shavuos 5784, to be mechazek Yahalom families. Rebbetzin Feiner is the Rebbetzin of the White Shul in Far Rockaway. She has been teaching and lecturing girls and women for almost three decades and is currently a teacher at Stern College and Tag High - [Summer EBT Webinar](https://agudah.org/summer-ebt-webinar) - June 17, 2024 Summer EBT Webinar Dear Principals and Administrators, The deadline to complete a Summer EBT enrollment on behalf of your NSLP-eligible students is June 28. For more information, please see our prior memo. We are pleased to share that School Management Solutions will be hosting a webinar this Wednesday, June 19 - [Summer Professional Learning Portal Opening](https://agudah.org/summer-professional-learning-portal-opening) - June 17, 2024 Summer Professional Learning Portal Opening Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Professional Learning Portal (PLP) opened today to accept work plans for the summer months until Friday, July 19. Work plans will be processed in early July when funding is received. Until funding is received, ONPCS staff will review submitted summer - [Pirchei’s Mishna Rishona Major Milestone: Lakewood Cheder Class Completes Shisha Sidrei Mishna](https://agudah.org/pircheis-mishna-rishona-major-milestone-lakewood-cheder-class-completes-shisha-sidrei-mishna) - Pirchei Agudas Yisroel is thrilled to share a beautiful story that recently unfolded through its Mishna Rishona Mishnayos program. Rabbi Eli Finkelman’s 5th-grade class from The Lakewood Cheder embarked on the ambitious task of collectively completing all of Shisha Sidrei Mishna through Pirchei’s Mishna Rishona program before the end of the school year. The boys - [Agudath Israel Brings Inspiration West](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-brings-inspiration-west) - Los Angeles was host to an extraordinary event that left a profound impact on its many attendees. The H3West Business Halacha Summit, held on Tuesday, June 3, at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City, CA, was an unprecedented display of chizuk, camaraderie, and growth. Many locals declared that the West Coast had never seen - [June Deadlines](https://agudah.org/june-deadlines) - June 10, 2024 June Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, We would like to draw your attention to a series of crucial upcoming deadlines. Please review the following information carefully: June 11: NYC OPT Session Times: This is the deadline to submit session times for bussing for the fall. You can access the application here. For - [Title Process Overview](https://agudah.org/title-process-overview) - June 10, 2024 Title Process Overview Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, We are pleased to share the projected timeline for the Title Process for the upcoming 2024-25 School Year. Please adhere to this timeline to confirm your participation in the program and ensure that services will start as early as possible in the coming school - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Shavuos 5784: "Be All You Can Be"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-shavuos-5784-be-all-you-can-be) - [MST Year 7 Application Now Open on Business Portal](https://agudah.org/mst-year-7-application-now-open-on-business-portal) - June 6, 2024 MST Year 7 Application Now Open on Business Portal Dear Principals and Administrators, The Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST) Teacher Reimbursement Grant Portal is now live. The MST program reimburses schools for the cost of eligible teachers teaching science, math, or technology in any grade from grades 3-12. Teachers are eligible if: - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bamidbar 5784: "Count Me In!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bamidbar-5784-count-me-in) - [OPT Updates and Deadlines](https://agudah.org/opt-updates-and-deadlines) - June 5, 2024 OPT Updates and Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, As the school year is coming to a close, we would like to share important information and deadlines to prepare for busing in the fall. Click here for additional general information about bussing. For additional support, please click here to find the - [National School Lunch Program Application Deadlines](https://agudah.org/national-school-lunch-program-application-deadlines) - June 4, 2024 National School Lunch Program Application Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, Please see below for important deadlines related to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). For additional information about these deadlines, please click here. For new programs: June 30: This is the absolute deadline for New School Food Authorities (SFAs) and New Recipient - [Please Update Your SEDREF Contact Information](https://agudah.org/please-update-your-sedref-contact-information) - June 4, 2024 Please Update Your SEDREF Contact Information Dear Principals and Administrators, You should have received an email from NYSED with your school's current SEDREF contact information, together with a memo. It is important to make sure you are receiving NYSED communications and that you regularly log on to the business portal. - [Annual Yeshiva Consultation Meeting Slides](https://agudah.org/annual-yeshiva-consultation-meeting-slides) - June 4, 2024 Annual Yeshiva Consultation Meeting Slides Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Thank you to those who joined us at the annual consultation meeting in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. We are pleased to share with you the slides from the meeting. You can find contact information for the Jewish Representatives to the NYCDOE - [Summer EBT Program](https://agudah.org/summer-ebt-program) - June 3, 2024 Summer EBT Program Dear Principals and Administrators, New York State is launching Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). This program provides low-income families with benefits to help cover their food costs during the summer school break. Families with eligible school-age children will receive $120 in Summer EBT food benefits per child. Only schools who - [Title I End-of-School-Year Inventory Certification](https://agudah.org/title-i-end-of-school-year-inventory-certification) - June 3, 2024 Title I End-of-School-Year Inventory Certification Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Please see below for a message from the Office of Nonpublic Schools (ONPS) regarding the Title I end-of-school-year inventory certification. ONPS has collaborated with Third-Party Providers (TPP) to complete the Title I end-of-school-year inventory certification process in your school. This partnership aims - [Watch: CEP Webinar](https://agudah.org/cep-webinar) - [Travel Advisory Israel - May 31, 2024](https://agudah.org/travel-advisory-israel-may-31-2024) - Download this FAQ - [SSBA Webinar with the DOE](https://agudah.org/ssba-webinar-with-the-doe) - On Tuesday, December 29, the Yeshiva Services department held a webinar for NYC yeshivos and day schools on the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) loan program. The webinar was presented by Mr. Eric Weinbaum, Senior Executive Director of Operations in the Office of Non-Public Schools at the NYC Department of Education. See below for a - [Watch: ONPCS ShopDOE Webinar](https://agudah.org/watch-onpcs-shopdoe-webinar) - [Watch: ONPCS Title Funding Webinar](https://agudah.org/watch-onpcs-title-funding-webinar) - [P-EBT Webinar Recording](https://agudah.org/p-ebt-webinar-recording) - [MSA/CAP Shortfall](https://agudah.org/msa-cap-shortfall) - May 29, 2024 MSA/CAP Shortfall Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, We received notice this morning, see here, that the New York State Education Department is starting to release MSA/CAP funds for the 2022-23 school year. We anticipated a shortfall, as insufficient funds were allocated for it in the 2023-24 budget enacted last May; however, - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Bechukosai 5784: "Fast Forward"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-bechukosai-5784-fast-forward) - [Watch: NPSE Webinar](https://agudah.org/watch-npse-webinar) - [MSA/CAP Amendments Deadline](https://agudah.org/msa-cap-amendments-deadline) - May 27, 2024 MSA/CAP Amendments Deadline Dear Principals and Administrators, Next Friday, May 31, 2024, is the absolute last day to submit any necessary amendments for the MSA-CAP 2022-23. For more information, please refer to our prior memo. As always, feel free to reach out to yeshivaservices@agudah.org with any questions. Sign up for our mailing list - [H3 Heads West](https://agudah.org/h3-heads-west) - Join the H3 West Business Halacha Summit on Tuesday, June 4th at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City. If your'e in Business, you belong at H3 West because Halacha is everyone’s business! A full day conference to elevate your business, network with other business professionals from the West Coast and learn from leaders and - [2024-25 School Consultation Form](https://agudah.org/2024-25-school-consultation-form) - May 23, 2024 2024-25 School Consultation Form Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Under federal law, school districts must consult with private schools or their representatives regarding implementing the various federal education programs. Schools need to fill out a consultation form to officially confirm their designation of the six groups that serve as the Jewish - [Watch: NPSIS Webinar](https://agudah.org/watch-npsis-webinar) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Behar 5784: "The Shemitta Antidote #2"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-behar-5784-the-shemitta-antidote-2) - [May and June Deadlines](https://agudah.org/may-and-june-deadlines) - May 21, 2024 May and June Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, We would like to draw your attention to a series of crucial upcoming deadlines. Please review the following information carefully: May 21: For All Schools Nonprofit Security Grant: The deadline to submit the application is 5 pm. The RFA and other required documents - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel Second Annual ‘Shabbos of Achdus’ Highlights](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroel-second-annual-shabbos-of-achdus-highlights) - On Shabbos, Parshas Shemini, Pirchei Agudah Yisroel hosted the 2nd annual ‘Shabbos of Achdus’ at Camp Agudah Midwest in South Haven, Michigan. This unique, life-altering event brought boys together from 15 different cities across the United States. Participating cities including Cincinnati, Columbus, Denver, Indianapolis, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, North Miami Beach, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Savannah, South Bend, - [Annual Yeshiva Consultation Meeting](https://agudah.org/annual-yeshiva-consultation-meeting) - May 20, 2024 Annual Yeshiva Consultation Meeting Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Jewish Representatives to the NYCDOE Committee of Religious and Independent Schools (Standing Committee) are pleased to invite you to the annual consultation meeting in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. We will share and discuss changes and updates to various Federal and State - [MSA/CAP Payments Update](https://agudah.org/msa-cap-payments-update) - May 20, 2024 MSA/CAP Payments Update Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, As we have communicated in the past, the amount allocated in the state budget for the 21-22 school year was insufficient to cover the costs, so you had only received 96% of your 21/22 MSA/CAP claims. We are excited to announce that NYSED has - [June 2024 Regents Information](https://agudah.org/june-2024-regents-information) - May 20, 2024 June 2024 Regents Information Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Please see below for important information regarding the June 2024 regents. Please note that the June 14 exams (English and Living Environment) fall out on Isru Chag Shavuos. However, this should not pose a problem with delivery as the delivery is scheduled to - [Upcoming DOE Webinars and Title Resources](https://agudah.org/upcoming-doe-webinars-and-title-resources) - May 16, 2024 Upcoming DOE Webinars and Title Resources Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Office of Nonpublic and Charter Schools (ONPCS) is offering webinars regarding Funding Streams and Title Funding. The webinars will be recorded and made available on the ONPCS Webinar Page for school leaders to view using their DOE external user - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Emor 5784 - "Dare to be Different!" - #2](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-emor-5784-dare-to-be-different-2) - [Statement on Board of Regents Proposal](https://agudah.org/statement-on-board-of-regents-proposal) - May 13, 2024 Statement on Board of Regents Proposal Dear Special Education Professionals, Agudath Israel of America Yeshiva Services is deeply concerned to have learned of a recent regulatory proposal by the New York State Board of Regents (link) that can disenfranchise tens of thousands of vulnerable children with special needs and roll back decades - [CEP Updates](https://agudah.org/cep-updates) - May 13, 2024 CEP Updates Dear Principals and Administrators, As we previously shared, the USDA expanded access to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) participation threshold from 40% to 25%. This means that schools who participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and have at least - [May Deadlines](https://agudah.org/may-deadlines) - May 8, 2024 May Deadlines Dear Principals and Administrators, We would like to draw your attention to a series of crucial upcoming deadlines. Please review the following information carefully: May 13: NYC Summer Busing for IEP Students: This is the deadline to apply for summer busing for students with an IEP. For more information - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Kedoshim 5784 #2 of the Kedusha Nexus](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-kedoshim-5784-2-of-the-kedusha-nexus) - [Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program](https://agudah.org/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program) - May 8, 2024 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Dear Principals and Administrators, We were just informed of the upcoming deadline for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The application is due Friday, May 10. For your convenience, we are sharing these links: FFVP General Information FFVP Guidance FFVP Application FFVP Agreement FFVP - [Upcoming ONPCS Webinars](https://agudah.org/upcoming-onpcs-webinars) - May 8, 2024 Upcoming ONPCS Webinars Dear Principals and Administrators, The Office of Nonpublic and Charter Schools (ONPCS) is offering webinars regarding Funding Streams and Title Funding. The webinars will be recorded and made available on the ONPCS Webinar Page for school leaders to view using their DOE external user account. The - [NYS Budget and NPSE Year 10 Update and Webinar](https://agudah.org/nys-budget-and-npse-year-10-update-and-webinar) - May 6, 2024 NYS Budget and NPSE Year 10 Update and Webinar Dear Principals and Administrators, Update: The NPSE (Nonpublic School Safety Equipment) Grant Year 10 application and allocations have been released and posted on the NYSED website. We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 - [Fingerprinting and Comprehensive Background Checks](https://agudah.org/fingerprinting-and-comprehensive-background-checks) - May 7, 2024 Fingerprinting and Comprehensive Background Checks Dear Article 47 School Leaders, The following only applies to Article 47 programs: The first five-year renewal of Comprehensive Background Checks (CBC) for childcare staff and volunteers will expire later this year. The federally mandated CBC process was initiated on September 25, 2019; clearances that were processed - [D-20 Certificate of Fitness Training Course](https://agudah.org/memo-d-20-certificate-of-fitness-training-course) - May 6, 2024 D-20 Certificate of Fitness Training Course Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, New York City requires all nonpublic schools to have a Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor who holds a Certificate of Fitness. Until recently, this meant that yeshiva principals needed to obtain the F-07 Certificate of Fitness, which was geared towards general - [Eighteen Denver Boys Join the Annual Pirchei Shabbos of Achdus](https://agudah.org/eighteen-denver-boys-join-the-annual-pirchei-shabbos-of-achdus) - "Pirchei empowers our boys with a strong Jewish identity," says one of the Pirchei Denver founders, Mr. Dov Ort, when asked why he believes strongly in Pirchei. "By choosing to pursue their studies beyond the classroom, they gain conviction. By connecting with a network of other Jewish boys across the world, they learn what it means to - [Agudah Advocacy in Washington DC](https://agudah.org/agudah-advocacy-in-washington-dc) - The annual Agudah Washington mission could not have come at a more crucial time this year. Amid the war in Israel and the skyrocketing antisemitism around the country, it was vital for the Agudah leadership and supporters to speak with legislators and advocate for the Jewish People. Rabbi Yossi Kaplan, Director of Agudah of Colorado, - [Letter of Intent for Special Ed Services](https://agudah.org/letter-of-intent-for-special-ed-services) - May 6, 2024 Letter of Intent for Special Ed Services Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Services must be requested by June 1, 2024 for any children that would like to receive special education services while enrolled in a New York City non-public school next school year. These services include PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Counseling, paraprofessionals, P3, - [SFSP Updates](https://agudah.org/sfsp-updates) - May 3, 2024 SFSP Updates Dear NYS SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) Camp Operators and Site Supervisors, Thank you to the many camps and SFSP sites that joined us for the live training with the New York State Education Department, Office of Child Nutrition (OCN) at Bnos Zion on April 16. If you missed - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Acharei Mos 5784: "Reluctant Leadership"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-acharei-mos-5784-reluctant-leadership) - [Homeland Security Grant Update and Reminder](https://agudah.org/homeland-security-grant-update-and-reminder-2) - May 2, 2024 Homeland Security Grant Update and Reminder Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. In NYS, the program is administered by the NYS Division of Homeland Security - [Webinar Reviewing the NYC Substantial Equivalency Survey](https://agudah.org/webinar-reviewing-the-nyc-substantial-equivalency-survey) - This week, Yeshiva Services, together with The Jewish Education Project, held a webinar reviewing the NYC Substantial Equivalency Survey. See below for the recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint presentation: PowerPoint presentation: - [Video: Local Law 97 Compliance](https://agudah.org/video-local-law-97-compliance) - [Watch: NYC DOE - Demystifying FAMIS and PLP Systems](https://agudah.org/watch-nyc-doe-demystifying-famis-and-plp-systems) - [Watch: NPSE Grant - Understanding and Maximizing the $45 Million in Increased Allocations](https://agudah.org/watch-npse-grant-understanding-and-maximizing-the-45-million-in-increased-allocations) - [Webinar on Revised US History and Government Regents Exam](https://agudah.org/webinar-on-revised-us-history-and-government-regents-exam) - This week, we held a webinar with the NY Office of State Assessments on the newly revised US History and Government Regents Exam. See below for a recording of the webinar. - [Video: Rising Above the Media Attacks by Zacharia Waxler](https://agudah.org/video-rising-above-the-media-attacks-by-zacharia-waxler) - Below is an excerpt from the Yeshiva Summit session presented by Zacharia Waxler, Co-Managing Partner, Roth&Co titled Rising Above Media Attacks, what you need to know and how to prepare ourselves when contracting with Special Ed agencies and other vendors. - [MSA-CAP Webinar Recording](https://agudah.org/msa-cap-webinar-recording) - On February 15, 2023, we held a webinar on the MSA-CAP process for the 2021-22 claim year. The webinar was presented by Rabbi Nissan Gewirtzman of Yeshiva Consulting Services, followed by a Q&A with Althea Johnson and her team from SORIS. - [Yeshiva Services Video 2023](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-services-feature-2023) - [Watch: Yeshiva Summit 2023 Highlights Video](https://agudah.org/watch-yeshiva-summit-2023-highlights-video) - [Yeshiva Summit Highlight Video: Rabbi Hoberman](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-summit-highlight-video-rabbi-hoberman) - [Video: Yeshiva Summit Political Panel](https://agudah.org/video-yeshiva-summit-political-panel) - [Highlight Video from the Yeshiva Summit Security Grant Session](https://agudah.org/video-yeshiva-summit-security-grants) - See below for a highlight video from the Yeshiva Summit session on security grants. The session was presented by David Pollock, Associate Executive Director & Director, Public Policy, JCRC-NY, Founder and Senior Advisor, Community Security Initiative and Rivkie Feiner, CEO, Owner, Feiner Grant Strategies. - [Highlight Video from the Yeshiva Summit-Energy Usage: Compliance and Opportunities](https://agudah.org/highlight-video-from-the-yeshiva-summit-energy-usage-compliance-and-opportunities) - [Yeshiva Services Feature Video 2024](https://agudah.org/yeshiva-services-feature-video-2024) - [Video: School Leaders Webinar](https://agudah.org/npsis-and-setting-up-an-eu-account) - [Video: How to Look Up Projected Fines for Your School's Local Law 97 Compliance](https://agudah.org/how-to-look-up-projected-fines-for-your-schools-local-law-97-compliance) - [Watch: Special Ed Webinar Recording](https://agudah.org/watch-navigator-workshop-november-21-2023) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5784 Part 4: "A Bird's Eye View"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5784-part-4-a-birds-eye-view) - [Summer Busing](https://agudah.org/summer-busing) - April 18, 2024 Summer Busing Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, As the summer season approaches, it is now time to sign up your students with IEPs for busing during the summer. The application opens today. Important notes: Busing for the summer session begins on Tuesday, July 1, 2024. The deadline to apply for summer busing - [Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: Lakewood Residents Complete Halachic Wills With Zahav](https://agudah.org/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-lakewood-residents-complete-halachic-wills-with-zahav) - Last week, one hundred people gathered at an event jointly sponsored by Agudah’s Zahav Division and the Business Halacha Institute, intended to give people without halachically valid wills the tools they need to complete one. The event was made after Zahav received feedback from people whose parents had passed away without having made halachically valid - [May 1 Benchmarking Deadline](https://agudah.org/may-1-benchmarking-deadline) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, If you have not yet submitted your energy and water consumption to the city for the 2023 calendar year, the final deadline to do so is May 1, 2024. The NYC Benchmarking Law requires owners of buildings that meet the criteria outlined in the law to annually measure their energy and water consumption through - [April and May Deadlines](https://agudah.org/april-and-may-deadlines) - Dear Principals and Administrators, We would like to draw your attention to a series of crucial upcoming deadlines. Please review the following information carefully: April 12: For All Schools June 2024 Regents Exams Ordering Deadline: This is the last day to place your order for the June 2024 Regents exams. More information is available HERE. April - [Local Law 97 and NYC Benchmarking Deadline: Act Now to Avoid Significant Fines!](https://agudah.org/local-law-97-and-nyc-benchmarking-deadline-act-now-to-avoid-significant-fines) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, If you have not yet submitted your energy and water consumption to the city for the 2023 calendar year, the final deadline to do so is May 1, 2024. To get started on benchmarking, click here. The new NYC Local Law 97 (LL97) has gone into effect, and it applies to all buildings - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5784 Part 3: "Infectious Joy!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5784-part-3-infectious-joy) - [Important for Camp Operators and Site Supervisors: SFSP Training next week](https://agudah.org/important-for-camp-operators-and-site-supervisors-sfsp-training-next-week) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Over the course of the winter, Agudath Israel and camp representatives engaged in meetings and communications with NYSED CNS in an effort to streamline operations for the coming 2024 summer season. We are pleased to share with you that at our request, CNS has scheduled an IN-PERSON TRAINING for camp - [Statement of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America](https://agudah.org/statement-of-the-moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-of-america-2) - Agudath Israel of America, today, shared this statement from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America. - [Extended Year Summer Programs Updated Guidance and Reminder](https://agudah.org/extended-year-summer-programs-updated-guidance-and-reminder) - Dear NYC School Principals and Administrators, Reminder: EY 24 Program Overview Document due April 19. NYC DOE has shared an updated guidance document and program overview template. Please see below for the updated guidance document and overview template, as well as other important information. School leader webinar including information on the EY program (starting at 28:00) - [National Agudah Directors Professional Development Conference](https://agudah.org/national-agudah-directors-professional-development-conference) - Rabbi Yossi Kaplan, Director of Agudah of Colorado, joined Agudah Directors and Staff from all over the country at the Rabbi Moshe Sherer National Headquarters of Agudath Israel of America in Manhattan this month for RISE, a two-day in-service. This acronym encapsulated the participants' collective aspiration: to amass Resources, draw Inspiration, receive Support, and depart - [Women's Networking Nite for Therapists](https://agudah.org/womens-networking-nite-for-therapists) - This month, LinkedUp, Agudah's recently launched program that builds community through business, held its first-ever event, a women's Networking Nite for therapists. Chaired by Adina Krausz LCSW and Shoshana Ort LCSW, and generously hosted at the home of Ruth (Hyman) Levine, the group of community therapists was treated to a presentation by the renowned psychiatrist - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5784 Part 2: "Kol Raash Godol"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5784-part-2-kol-raash-godol) - [Reminder: Important Workshop for Parents of Children with Special Needs Tomorrow](https://agudah.org/reminder-important-workshop-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-tomorrow) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Agudath Israel Parent Navigator Program is proud to present: Workshops For Parents of Children with Special Needs How To Effectively Advocate for Your Children with the CSE The final workshop is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, at 8:00pm on Zoom. Click HERE to register. Please share this information and the flyer with your parent body - [Nonpublic School Security Guard Reimbursement Program](https://agudah.org/nonpublic-school-security-guard-reimbursement-program) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, Schools that would like to participate in the Nonpublic School Security Guard Reimbursement Program that haven’t previously participated can now submit an application for the 2024-25 school year. Schools are eligible if they have 300 or more students. Click here for more information on eligibility, and to sign up for an information - [Homeland Security Grant Update and Reminder](https://agudah.org/homeland-security-grant-update-and-reminder) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Last week, after many delays, Congress passed, and the President signed, the bills that include $274.5 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The NSGP provides support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. In NYS, - [Hate Crimes Grant Update and Reminder](https://agudah.org/hate-crimes-grant-update-and-reminder) - Dear Principals and Administrators, Reminder: The application deadline for the Hate Crimes Grant program is Friday, May 17 at 12 pm. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2023-24 Hate Crimes Grant program has been released. There is $25 to $60 million in funding available this round. This program is available to nonprofit, community-based organizations, such as - [Zahav Halachic Will Event in Lakewood](https://agudah.org/zahav-halachic-will-event-in-lakewood) - Zahav, a division of Agudas Yisroel of America, in conjunction with the Business Halacha Institute, invites all seniors to a Halachic Will Event on Wednesday, April 10th, 6:00-8:30 PM in Lakewood, NJ. Step-by-step one-on-one guidance to fill out a Halachic Will, guided by the Zahav team and with consultation available from an elder law attorney - [Bnos BBC Brings Mishloach Manos to Over 4,000 Seniors](https://agudah.org/bnos-bbc-brings-mishloach-manos-to-over-4000-seniors) - Bnos Bikur Cholim (BBC), Bnos Agudas Yisroel’s program that provides visits to over 100 seniors weekly, once again packaged hundreds of mishloach manos for seniors across the country. Schools who participated in the mishloach manos campaign had sugar-free hamentaschen and chocolates delivered to their schools, where the girls dedicated time to assembling each individual package - [Final MSA Reminder: Deadline is April 1](https://agudah.org/final-msa-reminder-deadline-is-april-1) - Dear Principals and Administrators, This Monday, April 1, 2024, is the absolute last day to submit your claims for the MSA-CAP 2022-23. After this date, no submissions will be accepted. If you are unable to submit a complete and accurate application by this deadline, we recommend submitting an incomplete one. You will have until May 31st to - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Pesach 5784 Part 1 - "How to Speak to a Rasha"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-pesach-5784-part-1-how-to-speak-to-a-rasha) - [Statement From Agudath Israel of America on the Passing of Senator Joe Lieberman](https://agudah.org/statement-from-agudath-israel-of-america-on-the-passing-of-senator-joe-lieberman) - Agudath Israel of America notes with sadness the passing of Joseph “Joe” Lieberman, former senator from Connecticut and vice-presidential nominee, at the age of 82. Joe Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew himself, was a friend of Agudath Israel and the Orthodox Jewish community, participating in Agudath Israel events and championing the needs of the community. Senator - [Reminder: Important Workshops for Parents of Children with Special Needs on Tuesday, Wednesday next week](https://agudah.org/reminder-important-workshops-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Agudath Israel Parent Navigator Program is proud to present: Workshops For Parents of Children with Special Needs How To Effectively Advocate for Your Children with the CSE There are several remote and in-person options to choose from. Tuesday, April 2 at 10:30am on Zoom Tuesday, April 2 at 8:00pm - [Important Information for Extended Year Summer Programs](https://agudah.org/important-information-for-extended-year-summer-programs) - Dear NYC School Principals and Administrators, Please see this important information regarding Title-funded Extended year (EY) summer programs School leader webinar including information on the EY program (starting at 28:00) PowerPoint overview of EY 24 (as shared on the webinar) EY 24 Guidance Document Please take note of the deadlines on the last page EY 24 Program - [Take a Bite Out of Hunger: We need YOUR help! Act Now for Free School Meals!](https://agudah.org/take-a-bite-out-of-hunger-action-alert) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Please send the following important action alert to your staff and parent body: The importance of school meals cannot be overstated. Children who are properly fed focus better in school and have higher attendance rates. Agudath Israel is part of a coalition fighting for universal, free school meals. Boruch Hashem, - [Important NPSE and AIS update](https://agudah.org/important-npse-and-ais-update) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Many schools have reached out to us for clarification regarding the upcoming NPSE and AIS grant deadlines. NYSED has informed us that the grants have been delayed. Projected Timelines: NPSE Purchase deadline – April 30, 2024 Application submission – May 31, 2024 AIS – after NPSE (specific date TBD). We recommend that schools prepare - [Important Workshops for Parents of Children with Special Needs](https://agudah.org/important-workshops-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs) - Dear NYC Principals and Administrators, The Agudath Israel Parent Navigator Program is proud to present: Workshops For Parents of Children with Special Needs How To Effectively Advocate for Your Children with the CSE There are several remote and in-person options to choose from. Click HERE to register. Please share this information and the flyer with your parent body as - [Important: Absolute Deadline for Busing Applications](https://agudah.org/important-absolute-deadline-for-busing-applications) - Dear Rockland County Yeshiva principals and administrators, As you are certainly aware, April 1 is the deadline to submit transportation applications for the coming 2024-25 school year. For your convenience, the Agudath Israel Rockland Regional office has consolidated instructions and all the information for all the Rockland districts on one webpage, Rockland Busing – Agudath Israel - [Action Alert: Take Action, Increase Security for our Yeshivas!](https://agudah.org/action-alert-take-action-increase-security-for-our-yeshivas-2) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, Last week, both the NYS Senate and Assembly released their budget proposals (also called One House budgets), laying out their priorities for the final budget ahead of negotiations with the governor and a final budget to be passed by the end of this month. The budget framework included several items - [April Deadlines](https://agudah.org/april-deadlines) - Dear Principals and Administrators, We would like to draw your attention to a series of crucial upcoming deadlines. Please review the following information carefully: March 26: For NYC Schools NYSTL and NYSLIB Final Deadline: The second round of allocations for these loan programs has been completed. There is a possibility that your school has received - [Important EANS Update](https://agudah.org/important-eans-update) - Dear NYS Principals and Administrators, This message is only relevant to schools that received EANS II allocations. You should have received the attached letter from NYSED regarding EANS II purchasing requests. In summary, for the remaining 7 months of the EANS II purchasing period, NYSED will focus on the following purchasing requests: Laptops, tablets and Chromebooks Digital - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 6: "Divine Protection"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-6-divine-protection) - [Agudath Israel Launches Special Education Navigator Program for NYC](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-launches-special-education-navigator-program-for-nyc) - Obtaining special education services can be a confusing, draining, and overwhelming process. With hundreds of Jewish schools within the borders of New York City, the Jewish representatives on the Committee of NYC Religious and Independent School Officials recognized the need to help parents and schools navigate the complicated steps of applying for and receiving special - [Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah Releases Kol Korei Before Taanis Esther 5784](https://agudah.org/moetzes-gedolei-hatorah-releases-kol-korei-before-taanis-esther-5784) - Agudath Israel of America, today, shared a Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America: A LETTER FROM THE MOETZES GEDOLEI HATORAH OF AMERICA (Free translation) 9 Adar II, 5784 It is a time of suffering for the Jewish people, may we be saved from it – and we can only rely on our - [Please support the New Jersey Student Support Act A4144/S3035](https://agudah.org/please-support-the-new-jersey-student-support-act-a4144-s3035) - [COPE: Free Computer Classes](https://agudah.org/cope-free-computer-classes) - [Agudath Israel Statement on Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s Remarks](https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-statement-on-senator-majority-leader-schumers-remarks) - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a long and distinguished record of strongly supporting the security and welfare of the State of Israel and its citizens. Understanding the millennia-old plight and oppression of the Jewish people, his love and devotion toward Israel are intense and deeply personal. He feels the existential threat that Israel faces - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 5: "The Megilla in Havdala"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-5-the-megilla-in-havdala) - [New York Legislature Releases Budget Proposal- Take Action Now!](https://agudah.org/one-house-budgets-released-take-action-now) - We are no strangers to the increased antisemitism in New York State since the Hamas attacks on October 7. We are also no strangers to the need for school security – and now, more than ever, our students need protection. This week, both the Senate and Assembly released their budget proposals (also called One House - [Denver Pirchei NIBS Prizewinners Announced](https://agudah.org/denver-pirchei-nibs-prizewinners-announced) - Agudas Yisroel’s Colorado office is thrilled to announce the winners of the Pirchei NIBS program. NIBS is a learning program that incentivizes boys in grades 3-8 to learn during their spare time and school vacation. Boys who participated last year logged their time spent learning and received points, which were exchanged for prizes. Fourteen boys - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 4: "The Power of Leadership"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-4-the-power-of-leadership) - [Community Meet & Greet with Denver DA Candidate](https://agudah.org/community-meet-greet-with-denver-da-candidate) - This month, Agudah of Colorado held a Meet & Greet for the community with Leora Joseph, one of the Denver District Attorney candidates up for election in June. Hosted at the Katz residence, a crowd of interested community members attended to engage with Leora. The District Attorney oversees law enforcement and criminal action throughout the city, - [School Choice Advocacy with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Lundeen and Senator Kirkmeyer](https://agudah.org/school-choice-advocacy-with-colorado-senate-minority-leader-lundeen-and-senator-kirkmeyer) - In a direct follow-up to last month's School Choice Awareness Event at the Colorado Capitol, Agudah met with Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen along with Mr. Mordechai Hoffman, Executive Director of Hillel Academy of Denver. At the meeting, Senator Lundeen expressed his strong support for School Choice and committed to working with the community to further - [Voting Centers in Shul Increase Engagement Across Denver](https://agudah.org/voting-centers-in-shul-increase-engagement-across-denver) - During the weeks leading up to the March 5th Presidential Primary Election, Agudah of Colorado has been working to expand its voter engagement campaign across the community. For the first time, Voting Centers were scheduled in three different shuls to increase awareness and interest in the upcoming election. At the Voting Centers, community members were - [Caring-for-the-Klal Education Series in Yeshiva Toras Chaim](https://agudah.org/caring-for-the-klal-education-series-in-yeshiva-toras-chaim) - In a series of classes for the bochurim at Yeshiva Toras Chaim, Rabbi Yossi Kaplan, Director of Agudah of Colorado, spoke to the boys about working on behalf of the klal. They discussed how one person can only achieve so much by themselves, but by working together, a group has endless potential. The idea of - [Denver Residents Take Action Now: Urge Denver Council Members to Vote No to Resolution](https://agudah.org/take-action-now) - Dear friend, I am writing to you today about an urgent matter in our city of Denver. A proclamation titled “A Proclamation Affirming Denver’s Commitment to Human Rights and Support for an Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza” has been put forth on the agenda in the Finance and Governance Committee meeting, one of the - [Photos: 23rd Agudah Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah Gathers Hundreds for Limud Torah in the Shadow of War](https://agudah.org/photos-23rd-agudah-yerushalayim-yarchei-kallah-gathers-hundreds-for-limud-torah-in-the-shadow-of-war) - When over 200 balebatim gather in Yerushalayim with one unified purpose – Torah! - what else can come from it but an extraordinary level of hasmadah and havanah? Indeed, that was the atmosphere at Agudas Yisroel of America’s 23rd annual Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah: one of unbridled love of Torah and enthusiasm for learning, learning, and - [Mission Hill Chabad Action Alert](https://agudah.org/mission-hill-chabad-action-alert) - [Connecticut Tax Credit Scholarship Program - HB 5101](https://agudah.org/connecticut-tax-credit-scholarship-program-hb-5101) - Tax Credit Scholarships: What they are, talking points and sample testimony What is a Tax Credit Scholarship? Tax-credit scholarships allow taxpayers to receive full or partial tax credits when they donate to nonprofits that provide private school scholarships. Eligible taxpayers can include both individuals and businesses. Currently, if an individual or business donates - [Agudah’s Zahav Division Releases Expanded Edition of Senior Guidebook – Now for NJ and NY](https://agudah.org/agudahs-zahav-division-releases-expanded-edition-of-senior-guidebook-now-for-nj-and-ny) - Zahav, Agudas Yisroel’s resource and referral center for seniors, is excited to announce the release of an updated and expanded Senior Guidebook. The 2024 edition of the guidebook features an updated list of providers, services, and programs available to seniors and includes information that will benefit Seniors in both New Jersey and New York. New - [Song of Bava Kama](https://agudah.org/song-of-bava-kama) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 3: "The Power of the Am Mordechai"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-3-the-power-of-the-am-mordechai) - [Portraits of Gedolim - Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach](https://agudah.org/portraits-of-gedolim-rav-shlomo-zalman-auerbach) - Tomorrow, 20 Adar I, is the yahrtzeit of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. Rav Shlomo Zalman zt”l lived his whole life in the city of Yerushalayim. While he spent most of his years as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Kol Torah virtually unknown, towards the end of his life yidden from all over flocked to hear Rav - [WIC Ohio Expanded! Now Includes More Kosher Options](https://agudah.org/wic-ohio-expanded-now-includes-more-kosher-options) - Agudath Israel of Ohio is pleased to announce that WIC Ohio expanded the list of available foods to include a variety of Cholov Yisroel cheeses and yogurts, Pas Yisroel bread, Bishul Yisroel tuna, and grape juice. The foods will begin appearing on WIC-approved store shelves in the coming weeks. Gesher, a branch of Agudath Israel - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 2: "Don't Go to the Party!"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-2-dont-go-to-the-party) - [Education Freedom Scholarship Act One Step Closer in Tennessee](https://agudah.org/education-freedom-scholarship-act-one-step-closer-in-tennessee) - Agudath Israel of America applauds Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-27) and Representative William Lamberth (R-44) for sponsoring legislation to expand the current Education Savings Account (ESA) program. ESAs empower parents to make educational decisions that are in the best interest of their child regardless of their family’s finances, by providing families with funds - [Agudath Israel's New Jersey Office Welcomes Busing Agreement to Help Jackson Families](https://agudah.org/agudath-israels-new-jersey-office-welcomes-busing-agreement-to-help-jackson-families) - Agudath Israel’s New Jersey office welcomes the news that the Jackson Township Board of Education has approved a contract with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA), potentially allowing busing services to be provided for thousands of children during the 2024-2025 school year who have not been receiving busing until now. The commitment demonstrated by the - [Rav Shimon Galai at the 2024 Agudah Yarchei Kallah](https://agudah.org/rav-shimon-galai-at-the-2024-agudah-yarchei-kallah) - [Yarchei Kallah Begins](https://agudah.org/yarchei-kallah-begins) - [Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch at the 2024 Agudah Yarchei Kallah](https://agudah.org/rav-moshe-hillel-hirsch-at-the-2024-agudah-yarchei-kallah) - [Attention Tennessee Residents: Urge your reps to support expanding ESA's!](https://agudah.org/attention-tennessee-residents-urge-your-reps-to-support-expanding-esas) - [YahalomNJ First Ever Brothers’ Event!](https://agudah.org/yahalomnj-first-ever-brothers-event) - Last week, YahalomNJ hosted an event at SkyZone in Lakewood, New Jersey, for boys who have a sibling with special needs. The event was organized in response to a need expressed by many Yahalom parents of children with special needs: the impact of the child with special needs on their siblings. Brothers of children with - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Purim 5784 Part 1: "Mordechai's Foresight"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-purim-5784-part-1-mordechais-foresight) - [Early Childhood Voucher Registration](https://agudah.org/early-childhood-voucher-registration) - [Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker - Mishpatim 5784: "When Dogs Don't Bark"](https://agudah.org/watch-rabbi-labish-becker-mishpatim-5784-when-dogs-dont-bark) - [Agudah Yarchei Kallah 2023 - Highlights](https://agudah.org/agudah-yarchei-kallah-2023-highlights) - [Rabbi Labish Becker on Mishna Rishona](https://agudah.org/rabbi-labish-becker-on-mishna-rishona) - Donate at https://agudah.org/sponsor-mishna-rishona/. ## Pages - [Home](https://agudah.org/) - Strengthening Torah Life, Serving Each Individual, Advocating for the Community - [Pirchei Weekly Newsletter](https://agudah.org/pirchei-weekly-newsletter) - Pirchei Weekly Newsletter View Newsletters from Calendar Year 5785 Current Year: 5786 1248 Nitzavim – Rosh Hashanah 5786 1249 Vayeilech – Yom Kippur 5786 1250 Haazinu – Sukkos 5786 1251 Vzos Habrocho – Shmini Atzeres 5786 1301 Breishis 5786 1302 Noach 5786 1303 Lech Licha 5786 1304 Vayeira 5786 1305 Chayei Sora 5786 1306 Toldos - [Pirchei](https://agudah.org/pirchei) - Pirchei is the boys’ youth division of Agudas Yisroel of America. Our mission is to create and implement innovative extracurricular programming to engender joy and pride in Yiddishkeit and ensure a thriving and vibrant future for Klal Yisroel. To that end, we run numerous exciting initiatives throughout the year including Chol Hamoed Hasmadah program, the - [Zahav Financial Planner Event for Seniors - Exhibitor Opportunities](https://agudah.org/zahav-estate-planning-and-financial-event-vendor-registration) - [Missouri Voting Information](https://agudah.org/vote/missouri) - Primary Election: August 4, 2026 YOUR VOTE MATTERS!! Communities that vote are communities that are heard. Primary Election: August 4 (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) Click HERE to find your nearest polling location. Voter Registration Deadline: July 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. Absentee Voting Opens: June 23, 2026, click HERE for additional information. 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Clinicians fluent in: English and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: We - [Star Therapeutics](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/star-therapeutics) - office@startherapeutics.net 908-770-2786 Est. 2015 Therapies Offered: ABA, DIRFloortime, OT, SLP Clinical Directors: Shevi Prager Insurance Options: Out of network with Most Private Insurances Servicing: Greater Lakewood area and Edison/ Highland Park area, NJ; Chicago, IL Children, aged 1-12, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, verbal and non verbal, on the autistic spectrum Diagnosis Needed: ABA requires - [Prompt Care NJ LLC](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/prompt-care-nj-llc) - 732-884-1212 EXT. 100 Est. 2019 Insurance Options: In network with DDD Servicing: State of NJ Adults 21+, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with or without verbal ability, with developmental disabilities Diagnosis Needed: No specific diagnosis, needs DDD approval. What We Offer: Home or community based services. Our clients attend specialized settings. Social and recreational activities, - [Mastermind Behavior Services](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/mastermind-behavior-services) - 732-813-7333 Est. 2016 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Directors: Adina Frankel, Raizy Perlstein Insurance Options: Out of network with Commercial Insurance Servicing: NY, NJ , GA Individuals, aged 3-21, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum Clinicians fluent in: English, Spanish, Turkish, and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 - [Integrated Therapy Team](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/integrated-therapy-team) - office@integratedlanguageteam.com 732-905-1212 Therapies Offered: ABA, DIR/Floortime , OT, SLP Clinical Director: Yuta Weiss Insurance: In network with Horizon OON commercial insurance Servicing: Lakewood Children, aged 1-12, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, verbal and non verbal, on the autistic spectrum Clinicians fluent in: English and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Clinic or school - [Green Meadows Therapy Center](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/green-meadows-therapy-center) - office@gmtherapycenter.com 732-272-0177 Est. 5 Years Ago Therapies Offered: ABA, OT, Social Work Clinical Director: Gitty Landman Insurance: Out of network with Commercial Insurance Servicing: Greater Lakewood area Individuals, aged 3 to adult, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities. Clients typically attend both special needs schools/mainstream settings - [Empowered Mommy!](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/empowered-mommy) - Insurance Options: In network with HCBS and Self direction Servicing: New York with remote sessions available Mothers of children with special needs, of all ability levels What We Offer: Guidance for Mothers in dealing with challenging children, Coaching in Home Organization and Decluttering, Time Management and Prioritizing. Zoom sessions to famlies outside of NY - [Connect Plus Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/connect-plus-therapy) - 732-965-6444 Est. 2014 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Directors: Deena Braun and associates Insurance: In network with Most insurance providers Clinicians fluent in: English, Spanish, and Yiddish Servicing: Greater Lakewood Area, Cherry Hill, and Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Hollywood, Florida Individuals, aged 3 to adult, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non - [Aim High! Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/aim-high-therapy) - admin@aimhightherapy.com Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Director: Tzivi Lesser Insurance: Out of network Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 Servicing: Lakewood School age children with verbal ability, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, in mainstream settings What We Offer: Home based services. Our clients attend mainstream settings. Preschool Program for ages 2-5. Located at 845A Woodland Drive - [Achieve Behavioral Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/achieve-behavioral-therapy) - 732-886-8113 Est. 2012 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Director: Malkie Nussbaum Insurance: In network with Horizon through most major insurances Servicing: Ocean and Monmouth Counties Children, aged 1 and up, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, with verbal and nonverbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum Clinicians fluent in: English, Hebrew, and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We - [NJ Early Intervention](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/nj-early-intervention) - 888-675-34463 Insurance options: family cost sharing plan through NJ Dept of Health State. Servicing: New Jersey and translators are available 0-3 year old children with all ability levels. No diagnosis needed What We Offer: free, multi disciplinary evaluations, therapy based on documented delays - [On Track Resources](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/on-track-resources) - info@ontrackresources.net 732-276-1762 Clinical Director: Leah Kleinbart Servicing Greater Lakewood area School age children with verbal ability, in mainstream settings. No diagnosis needed What we offer Free (through school funding) school based, multi disciplinary testing services for children - [Yeshiva Bais Hatalmid](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/yeshiva-bais-hatalmid) - office@bhtherapy.com 732-934-1800 Est: 2020 Therapy offered: ABA in our full day Yeshiva Clinical Director: Rivka Chapler Insurance Options: In network with NJ Medicaid Servicing Lakewood and Howel Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What we offer: We have experience with Mesivta age bochrim, ages 13-18, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, who are verbal and require a specialized setting, - [SkyCare ABA LLLC](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/skycare-aba-lllc) - office@skycareaba.com 732-813-7334 Therapies Offered: ABA, OT, SLP Clinical Directors: Esty Flaum, Dr. Katherine May Insurance Options: In network with Horizon BCBS Servicing: Children, aged 1-12, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, verbal and non verbal, on the autistic spectrum Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Clinic, home or school based service. Our clients attend both - [Triumph Behavior Support](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/triumph-behavior-support) - infonj@triumphaba.com Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Director: Rochel Weissman Insurance Options: In network with Aetna and Amerigroup NJ Family Care Servicing: State of NJ Children, aged 1-21, verbal and non verbal, on the autism spectrum. Clinicians fluent in: English and Spanish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Clinic, home, or school based service. Our clients - [Bright Horizons Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/bright-horizons-therapy) - office@bhtherapy.com 732-934-1800 Est. 2016 Therapies Offered: ABA, OT, SLP Clinical Director: Rivka Chapler Insurance: Out of network with Horizon BCBS, Oxford Freedom (Subject to change) Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 Servicing: Lakewood Individuals, aged 3 to adult, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, with verbal and non-verbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum What We Offer: Clinic or school-based - [The C.L.I.N.I.C NY NJ](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/the-c-l-i-n-i-c-ny-nj) - office@theclinicnynj.com 646-907-9480 Est. 2021 Therapies Offered: Complex Differential Diagnosis, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychiatric Care and Pharmacological Management, Psychotherapy, SLP, Academic Coaching, Social Skills Coaching Clinical Director: Dr. Samuel D. Mandelman, PhD Insurance Options: Insurance not accepted Servicing: Offices in Brooklyn and Lakewood (Brick) Children, both verbal and ambulatory, ages 6 and up. Servicing diverse populations in - [Rainbow Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/rainbow-therapy) - info@rainbowtherapy.net 732-534-7325 Est. 2011 Therapies Offered: ABA, OT, SLP Clinical Directors: Devorah Esther Levovitz, Avigail Drillman Insurance Options: In network with Horizon BCBS, Omnia Gold Servicing: Greater Lakewood/ Central Jersey Individuals aged 2-21, with verbal ability, who would benefit from an intensive therapy approach AND a mainstream setting Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: - [The Puzzle Place Center for Autism](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/the-puzzle-place-center-for-autism) - info@thepuzzleplace.org Est. 2014 Therapies Offered: ABA, OT, SLP Clinical Director: Ricky Teichman MsEd BCBA LBA Insurance Options: Out of network with Aetna, Cigna,Empire, Horizon BCBS, IAA and more OON Servicing: Monmouth and Ocean County Children ages 1-6 who are very impacted by their Autism. Some are verbal, some non-verbal but all can use high quality - [The Monarch Center](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/the-monarch-center) - Est. 2017 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Directors: Goldie Twerski Insurance Options: Out of network with Horizon BCBS Servicing: Lakewood Children, aged 2-10, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities, with a wide variety of diagnosis Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Clinic, home or school based service. Our clients attend - [Sunshine Advantage](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/sunshine-advantage) - info@sunshine-advantage.com Est. 2020 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Directors: Rachelle Waxman Insurance Options: In network with NJ Medicaid and Commercial Servicing: State of NJ Individuals, aged 0-21, ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum Clinicians fluent in: English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Home or school - [Success Therapy](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/success-therapy) - 732-987-6006 Therapies Offered: ABA, DIRFloortime, OT, SLP Clinical Director: Sara Ziskind Insurance Options: Out of network Servicing: Greater Lakewood area Children, ages 2-8, both verbal and non verbal, with social, language and behavior challenges. Clinicians fluent in: English and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: We offer clinic, home, or school based service. - [Positive Behavioral Servicecs](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/positive-behavioral-servicecs) - 347-522-60302 Est. 2021 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Director: Malky Birnbaum Insurance Options: In network with Horizon and Aetna Servicing: Greater Lakewood area Children, aged 1 and up, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: Home based services. Our clients attend - [Kinder Growth](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/kinder-growth) - info@kindergrowththerapy.com Est. 2021 Therapies Offered: DIR/Floortime Clinical Directors: Sari Levin, Stephanie Peters Insurance Options: In network with Medicaid insurance carriers Servicing: State of NJ Children, aged 1-12, verbal and nonverbal, on the autism spectrum. Clinicians fluent in: English and Spanish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: A home-based program. We offer support in the - [Ileap](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/ileap) - Est. 2022 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Director: Basya Greenstein Insurance: Out of network Servicing: Greater Lakewood area Children, aged 1-21, both ambulatoryand non ambulatory, verbal and nonverbal, on the autistic spectrum Clinicians fluent in: English and Yiddish Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 What We Offer: We offer home or school based services. Our clients attend both - [Brainbuilders LLC](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/brainbuilders-llc) - info@brainbuildersnj.org 732-833-3723 Est. 2009 Therapies Offered: ABA Clinical Directors: Rachel Sorotzkin, Bashi Gruber Insurance: Out of network with most insurance providers Diagnosis Needed: Autism F84.0 Servicing: State of NJ Individuals, aged 3 to adult, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities, on the autistic spectrum, Clients typically attend both special needs - [Bata Inc.](https://agudah.org/yahalom-new-jersey/yahalom-nj-agency-directory/bata-inc) - 732-367-4569 EXT. 1002 Est. 1992 Therapies Offered: Early Intervention; OT, PT, SLP, Special Education Clinical Director: Etty Terebelo Insurance: Insurance not accepted Servicing: Various New Jersey counties Children, aged 0-3, both ambulatory or non ambulatory, with verbal and non verbal abilities. found eligible. 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When is the Kallah Teacher Track taking place?Dvora2023-11-13T17:24:00-05:00 Q. When is the Kallah Teacher Track taking place? A. This year, the Agudah Convention is taking place the week after Thanksgiving. The dates are Wednesday, November 29th from 1:00 pm – Thursday, November 30th 5:30 pm, with an option to attend only one or both - [Agudah Convention 2022: Kallah Teacher Track](https://agudah.org/kallah-2022) - To be included in our Professional Directory/Questionnaire To register for our Kalla Teacher event (live or livestream) Hotel accommodations FAQs and Detailed Schedule - [Agudah Convention 2022: Registration for Kallah Teacher Track](https://agudah.org/agudah-convention-2022-registration-at-kallah-track) - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 ARMON HILTON, STAMFORD CT Welcome to Registration for the second kallah teacher conference. Upon completion of this section please book a hotel room (HOTEL ACCOMODATION) and fill out the requested information in the DIRECTORY section (live participation, livestream participation, non-attendee) - [Agudah Convention 2022: Mental Health Professionals Track](https://agudah.org/mhp-2022) - Because the conference is totally sold out, we have decided that we will make some of the sessions virtually accessible to the broader community of frum mental health professionals. The conference will be accessible virtually for the Rav Deutsch session on Wednesday night 7:30 Eastern Time as well as the Rav Leuchter session on Thursday - [MHP 2022 approved waitlist Hotel](https://agudah.org/mhp-2022-hotel-waitlist) - This form is only for hotel. If you wish to attend the Mental Health track you must register separately using this link. 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With close ties to the relevant state agencies, and with successful advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and city levels, Project LEARN prioritizes the needs of a chronically underserved segment of the population, with a special focus on - [Iyunim BHilchos Shabbos Summer 2022](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-shabbos-summer-2022) - Iyunim Bhilchos Shabbos Summer 2022 HaRav Asher Weiss 5/1/2022 SEFIRAS HAOMER Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 5/1/2022 Chazara Shiur Hachana Shiur Monday 5/2/2022 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos HaRav Simcha Bunim Londinsky 5/3/2022 IYUNIM BHILCHOS SHIHIYA Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Shraga Kallus 5/4/2022 INTRODUCTION TO HILCHOS SHIHIYA Hachana - [TISHA B’AV 2022](https://agudah.org/tisha-bav-2022) - Iyunim TISHA B’AV 2022 HaRav Asher Weiss 7/31/2022 TISHA BAAV Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 7/21/2022 Chazara Shiur Mareh Mekomos HaRav Meir Tzvi Spitzer 8/1/2022 רחיצה בתשעה באב Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Simcha Bunim Londinksky 8/2/2022 TISHA B’AV SCHAL B’SHABBOS HaRav - [Summer of Torah 2022](https://agudah.org/summer-of-torah-2022) - Summer of Torah 2022 Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro July 11th Shiur Audio Shiur Audio Rabbi David Ashear July 18th Rabbi Jonathan RiettiJuly 25th Shiur Audio Shiur Audio Mr. Charlie Harary August 1st - [Party primaries in New York are ordinarily only open to members of that party.](https://agudah.org/party-primaries-in-new-york-are-ordinarily-only-open-to-members-of-that-party) - Under New York State law, the deadline to change one’s party registration is normally February 14th, and then the window is closed until one week after the June primary. That meant voters who wanted to change parties for the June 28th primary for statewide and Assembly races needed to submit their updated registration more than four - [SBCO](https://agudah.org/sbco) - Since its establishment, the Southern Brooklyn Community Organization (SBCO) has been a leader in neighborhood rehabilitation and stabilization, and in providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low and moderate-income residents in Brooklyn’s southern tier. SBCO is best known for its development of affordable housing, and for the housing related services it offers. SBCO has - [Combatting Anti-Israel](https://agudah.org/agudah-legal/areas-of-activity/combatting-anti-israel) - Combatting Anti-Israel Activities Amicus Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Bank That Helped Finance Terrorism Press Release About Amicus Brief in Weiss v. National Westminster Bank Case Anti-BDS Boycott Case Press Release Amicus Brief in Arkansas Anti-BDS Boycott Case Amicus Brief in Texas Anti-BDS Boycott Case Agudath Israel Files Amicus Brief Urging - [Iyunim BHilchos Krias HaTorah 2022](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-krias-hatorah-2022) - Iyunim Bhilchos Krias HaTorah 2022 Chazara ShiurMotzei Shabbos 2/26/2022 Chazara Shiur HaRav Asher Weiss 2/27/2022 YISOID OF KRIAS HATORAH Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Chazara ShiurSunday Night 2/27/2022 Chazara Shiur Hachana ShiurMonday 2/28/2022 Hachana Shiur HaRav Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi 3/1/2022 THE LAST 8 PSUKIM IN THE TORAH Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio HaRav - [Yarchei Kallah 2022 Hachanah Shiurim](https://agudah.org/iyunim-yarchei-kallah-hachanah-2022-2) - Yarchei Kallah 2022 Hachanah Shiurim HaRav Shlomo Gottesman, 2/13/2022 Yarchei Kallah Hachanah Shiur Inyanei Krias HaTorah HaRav Asher Weiss, 2/13/2022 Yarchei Kallah Hachanah Shiur Inyanei Krias HaTorah Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Yarchei Kallah Hachana Shiur Inyanei Krias HaTorah Sunday Night 2/13/2022 Hachana Shiur HaRav Shlomo Gottesman 2/14/2022 Yarchei Kallah Hachanah Shiur Inyanei Krias HaTorah - [Iyunim BHilchos Shabbos Winter 2022](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-shabbos-winter-2022) - Iyunim Bhilchos Shabbos Winter 2022 Chazara ShiurMotzei Shabbos 1/1/2022 Chazara Shiur HaRav Asher Weiss 1/2/2022 יסוד דן פתיחת אריזות Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 1/2/2022 Chazara Shiur HaRav Shaul Katz 1/3/2022 ANALYSIS OF SUGYA, OPENING CONTAINERS Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Hachana Shiur Tuesday 1/4/2022 Hachana Shiur HaRav Shraga Kallus 1/5/2022 CONTAINERS ON - [Michigan Scholarship Program](https://agudah.org/michigan) - EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR MICHIGAN FAMILIES! A group of Michigan citizens have launched a statewide petition drive to create a $500 million scholarship program for families to be used towards educational expenses including tutoring, special education services, and private school tuition. If the petition receives approximately 340,000 valid signatures, the Student Opportunity Scholarship Act can be - [Iyunim BHilchos Pesach 2022](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-pesach-2022-2) - Iyunim Hilchos Pesach 2022 Chazara ShiurMotzei Shabbos 3/19/2022 Chazara Shiur Mareh Mekomos HaRav Asher Weiss 3/20/2022 SHAILOS U’TESHUVOS ON UKRAINE Hesped for HaRav Chaim Kanievsky ZT”L Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 3/20/2022 Chazara Shiur Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Monday 3/21/2022 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos HaRav Refoel Kahn 3/22/2022 HAKDAMAH ON - [Bein Hazmanim 2022 - Gineyvas Daas](https://agudah.org/bein-hazmanim-gineyvas-daas-2022) - Bein Hazmanim 2022 – Gineyvas Daas HaRav Asher Weiss 4/24/2022 G’neivas Da’as Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 4/24/2022 Chazara Shiur Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Monday 4/25/2022 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Tuesday 4/26/2022 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos Hachana ShiurWednesday 4/27/2022 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Thuesday 4/28/2022 Hachana - [MOScholars Information](https://agudah.org/moscholars-information) - More information coming soon... For any questions: Call: 773-279-8400, ext. 261 Email: MOScholars@agudahil.org - [Hilchos Purim 2022](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-purim-2022-2) - Iyunim Hilchos Purim 2022 HaRav Asher Weiss 3/13/2022 מצות היום דפורים Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara Shiur Sunday Night 3/13/2022 Chazara Shiur Hachana Shiur Monday 3/14/2022 Hachana Shiur HaRav Shlomo Gottesman 3/15/2022 תענית אסתר Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Moshe Scheinerman & HaRav Avrohom Schorr (Audio) 3/16/2022פורים בהלכה ובאגדה Hachana Shiur - [Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of America 59th Annual National Siyum Mishnayos](https://agudah.org/pirchei-agudas-yisroel-of-america-59th-annual-national-siyum-mishnayos) - [Religious Liberty](https://agudah.org/agudah-legal/areas-of-activity/religious-liberty) - Agudath Israel intervenes, usually through the submission of amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) legal briefs, in court cases throughout the country that could have an impact on religious liberty. In this section we include news about some of the important briefs we have filed and signed onto in this area, along with copies of - [Health and End of Life Issues](https://agudah.org/agudah-legal/areas-of-activity/health-and-end-of-life-issues) - Everyone over 18 should fill out an advance care medical directive, which we used to call a halachic living will, which legally gives the authority to someone named in the document to make health care decisions in case someone cannot make their own health care decisions. Included in this section are advance care directives, often - [Ukraine Internal](https://agudah.org/internal-ukraine) - Ukraine Relief Fund - internal Δ Name* First Last Email* Phone* Billing Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican - [Rabbi Yitzchok Ehrman, Chief Operating Officer of Agudath Israel of America](https://agudah.org/rabbi-yitzchok-ehrman-chief-operating-officer-of-agudath-israel-of-america) - Rabbi Yitzchok Ehrman, Chief Operating Officer of Agudath Israel of America. Chief Executive Officer of Agudath Israel of Illinois Rabbi Ehrman exercises day-to-day operational authority over the national Agudah, under the guidance of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, as it meets the growing challenges of the day. Rabbi Yitzchok Ehrman lived in Bnei Brak as a - [New Jersey Educational Assistance Program](https://agudah.org/eap) - The application period for EAP closed at 11:59 PM Monday evening. A review and audit process in now underway. Due to the amount of eligible applicants, there will be a lottery to determine winners. Winners will receive checks via USPS within the coming weeks. The Educational Assistance Program is sponsored by the Township of Lakewood. - [Governmental Assistance to Nonpublic Schools](https://agudah.org/agudah-legal/areas-of-activity/governmental-assistance-to-nonpublic-schools) - Agudath Israel intervenes, usually through the submission of amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) legal briefs, in court cases throughout the country that could have an impact on government assistance to nonpublic schools. In this section we include news about some of the important briefs we have filed and signed onto in this area, along - [M.A.L.L. Conference](https://agudah.org/mall-conference) - Join representatives from more than a dozen states for the Midwest Agudah Lay Leaders (M.A.L.L.) Conference Wednesday March 23rd in Houston, Texas Get inspired. Network with other community leaders from across the country. Come back home with practical ideas and solutions. Please join us the previous evening in Houston for dinner and additional - [Ukraine Relief Fund](https://agudah.org/ukraine-relief-fund) - [HaRav Asher Weiss at the Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah, 2022](https://agudah.org/torah-initiatives/harav-asher-weiss-at-the-yerushalayim-yarchei-kallah-2022) - [Zeirei Agudas Yisroel of Passaic/Clifton Building Campaign](https://agudah.org/zeirei-agudas-yisroel-of-passaic-clifton-building-campaign) - Δ Name* First Last Email* Phone* Billing Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench - [Adopt A Kollel Donation](https://agudah.org/adopt-a-kollel-donation) - [test](https://agudah.org/test) - [Convention Showing](https://agudah.org/convention-showing) - [Am Echad Mission 2022](https://agudah.org/am-echad-mission-2022) - Δ Registration Information Name* RabbiMr.MissMrs.Ms.Dr. Title First Last Cell Phone* Email* Israeli Phone Number (if applicable) Passport Number* Please indicate if you would like to be added to a Whatsapp group:* This group will be used for the week of the mission only. 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Spouse - [Hilchos- Purim](https://agudah.org/hilchos-purim) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 1/31/21 הקדמה להלכות מגילה Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana ShiurMonday 2/1/21 Hachana Shiur Mareh Mekomos HaRav Mordechai Ausband: Tuesday 2/2/21 בן עיר להוציא בן כרך Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Shraga Kallus: Wednesday 2/3/21 בענין מקרא מגילה Chazara Shiur Wednesday 2/3/21 - [Iyunim BHilchos Pesach](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-pesach) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 2/28/21 הקדמה לענין בדיקת וביעור חמץ Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana ShiurMonday 3/1/21 Hachana Shiur HaRav Yitzchok Gettinger: Tuesday 3/2/21 מצה עשירה Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Shlomo Cynamon: Wednesday 3/3/21 בענין לחם עוני Chazara ShiurWednesday 3/3/21 Hachana Shiur Hachana Shiur - [Yerach Ha'Eisonim Series](https://agudah.org/yerach-haeisonim-series) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 8/23/20 פתיחה להלכות ד’ מינים: הדור מצוה Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos No Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio No Mareh Mekomos HaRav Lipa Geldwerth: Sunday 8/23/20 דברי מחשבה HaRav Avi Weisenfeld: Monday 8/24/20הלכות אתרוגAudio-Visual Presentation Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Dovid Cohen: Tuesday - [Hilchos Bein HaMeitzarim](https://agudah.org/hilchos-bein-hameitzarim-2021) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 6/27/21 הקדמה להלכות תענית Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio No Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Monday 6/28/21 Hachana Shiur HaRav Mordechai Ausband: Tuesday 6/29/21 בענין הלכות תענית Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio No Mareh Mekomos Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Shraga Kallus: Wednesday 6/30/21 עיונים בהלכות תענית ובין המצרים Chazara Shiur Wednesday - [Iyunim B’hilchos Shabbos Fall Zman 2021](https://agudah.org/iyunim-bhilchos-shabbos-fall-zman-2021) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 10/24/21 יסודי מלאכת צד וחובל Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara ShiurSunday 10/24/21 Chazara Shiur Hachana Shiur Monday 10/25/21 Hachana Shiur Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Refoel Kahn: Tuesday 10/26/21 גדר מלאכת צד HaRav Shraga Kallus: Wednesday 10/27/21 מלאכת צד וחובל Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara - [Kosel Letter from Shul Rabbonim](https://agudah.org/kosel-letter-from-shul-rabbonim) - [Media Registration for Yeshiva Summit 2021](https://agudah.org/media-registration-for-yeshiva-summit-2021) - The Yeshiva Summit is an exclusive event for NYS/NYC yeshiva administrators and personnel that provides a unique forum for enhancing skills and networking. The Summit offers presentations on topics that are relevant to the yeshiva and day school community presented by the foremost experts in each area. When: Tuesday, December 7th. What: Agudath Israel of America New - [Form for Mental Health Professionals](https://agudah.org/form-for-mental-health-professionals) - 6th Annual Exclusive Track for Mental Health Professionals at The Agudah Convention The sessions for mental health professionals will be closed to the public and require pre-registration. - [Mental Health Professionals- Waitlist Entries](https://agudah.org/mental-health-professionals-waitlist-entries) - [Internal Convention Registration 2021](https://agudah.org/internal-convention-registration-2021) - [Agudah Convention 2021: Lawyer’s Track](https://agudah.org/agudah-convention-2021-lawyers-track) - [Kallah Teacher Track at Agudah Convention 2021](https://agudah.org/kallah-teacher-track) - [Am Echad](https://agudah.org/am-echad) - Master Rabbi Bulman Rabbi Rosenblum Rabbi Leff Rabbi Kokis - [Hilchos Shmitta Series](https://agudah.org/hilchos-shmitta-series-2021) - HaRav Asher Weiss: Sunday 10/10/21 Principals of Shmitta Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos Chazara ShiurSunday 10/10/21 Chazara Shiur Hachana Shiur Monday 10/11/21 Hachana Shiur Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos HaRav Yosef Efrati: Tuesday 10/12/21 Shmiras Shmitta Today I HaRav Shraga Kallus: Wednesday 10/13/21 Practical Applications of Shmitta Hachana Shiur Shiur Audio Mareh Mekomos - [Confirmation](https://agudah.org/confirmation-convention-registration-2021) - Thank you for your registration to our convention and for being part of Agudath Israel of America. 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Just click here. - [Am I eligible to vote?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/am-i-eligible-to-vote) - You are eligible to vote in Colorado if you meet all the following criteria: You are a U.S. citizen. You are a resident of Colorado. You are at least 18 years old by Election Day. You have been a resident of Colorado for at least 22 days before Election Day. You are not serving a - [What if my ballot gets lost or damaged, or I made a mistake?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-if-my-ballot-gets-lost-or-damaged-or-i-made-a-mistake) - Voters with lost, damaged, or mismarked ballots may request a replacement by calling 720-913-VOTE (8683) or by visiting a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC). Voters who need a replacement ballot may designate a person to pick up the new ballot on their behalf. The designated person must bring a signed Emergency Ballot Replacement Form - [How do I vote?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/how-do-i-vote) - If you’re a registered voter, you’ll receive a ballot automatically in the mail. Fill it out and either mail it back or drop it off at a nearby ballot drop box. If you’re not registered, you can go to a nearby Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) where you can register and vote on the - [What if I’m not affiliated with any political party?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-if-im-not-affiliated-with-any-political-party) - In a general election you get one ballot with all candidates listed. In a primary, unaffiliated voters receive both major‑party ballots but may fill out and return only one ballot. - [Why should I vote?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/why-should-i-vote) - Regardless of who you vote for, elected officials look at which communities vote. When they see that the Jewish community has a high voting rate, they care about issues that concern us. A community that votes is a community that’s heard. - [What are the eligibility requirements to receive a scholarship?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-are-the-eligibility-requirements-to-receive-a-scholarship) - You must earn 300% of the area median income or below as calculated by HUD. - [What is the maximum I can donate and still get a tax credit?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-is-the-maximum-i-can-donate-and-still-get-a-tax-credit) - $1700 per taxpayer - [I live in a state with an existing scholarship program. How will this help me?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/i-live-in-a-state-with-an-existing-scholarship-program-how-will-this-help-me) - This scholarship tax credit will increase the funding available to scholarship students. Scholarships could potentially be awarded to students who would otherwise not have received a grant under a state’s eligibility guidelines, or it can mean higher scholarship amounts. - [In which states will scholarships be available?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/in-which-states-will-scholarships-be-available) - Scholarships will be available to residents of all 50 states and DC as long as the states opt in and provide a list of approved SGOs to Treasury each year. - [Where can I see a list of the scholarship organizations that service my community?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/where-can-i-see-a-list-of-the-scholarship-organizations-that-service-my-community) - Coming soon. - [Do I get a tax credit for the amount I spend on my child’s tuition?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/do-i-get-a-tax-credit-for-the-amount-i-spend-on-my-childs-tuition) - No, the tax credit is for donations to scholarship organizations, not tuition paid to schools. The donor receives a tax credit whether or not he or she has a child. - [Can I earmark my donation to a specific child or school?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/can-i-earmark-my-donation-to-a-specific-child-or-school) - A scholarship organization can choose to allow donors to earmark their contribution to a specific school or group of schools, but not to a specific child. - [What is the deadline for donations?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-is-the-deadline-for-donations) - Annual deadline Dec. 31st - [When can I begin to donate?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/when-can-i-begin-to-donate) - January 2027 - [How do I apply for a scholarship?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/how-do-i-apply-for-a-scholarship) - Once the provision takes effect in 2027, families will be able to apply directly to an approved scholarship organization in their state. - [What are examples of allowable uses of scholarships?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-are-examples-of-allowable-uses-of-scholarships) - Any expense allowed for Coverdell accounts including tuition, fees, academic tutoring, special needs services, books, supplies, room and board, uniforms, transportation, computer technology or equipment. - [How are scholarships funded?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/how-are-scholarships-funded) - The funds are generated by donors who receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship organizations. - [The Regents claim this is just a clarification, not a new rule. Is it true that children already have no due-process rights?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/the-regents-claim-this-is-just-a-clarification-not-a-new-rule-is-it-true-that-children-already-have-no-due-process-rights) - No. For decades, State Review Officers and hearing officers have affirmed that parents may bring cases about failures to implement IESP services. This proposed rule is not a clarification — it’s a reversal of long-standing law and practice, removing a right that has existed and been exercised for years. - [Aren’t hearings just a way for providers to make more money? Why can’t all children get services directly from DOE providers or at standard rates?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/arent-hearings-just-a-way-for-providers-to-make-more-money-why-cant-all-children-get-services-directly-from-doe-providers-or-at-standard-rates) - Hearings exist because the DOE consistently fails to deliver services that students are legally entitled to. Many families resort to private providers only after waiting months or years for DOE to provide services. These hearings aren’t intended to enrich providers — they ensure children actually receive speech, OT, PT, SETSS, or other essential services. - [How might a new Mayoral administration affect this?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/how-might-a-new-mayoral-administration-affect-this) - While the DOE’s leadership may change, this amendment is a state regulation, not a city policy. A supportive mayor could improve DOE cooperation, but only the Regents have the authority to change or withdraw the rule. This is especially important if a new administration attempts to cut back services or make them harder to obtain. - [Can this be fixed by changing the law?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/can-this-be-fixed-by-changing-the-law) - Yes — if the Regents move forward, the Legislature could act to restore due-process protections. However, this would require strong advocacy in the face of intense pressure from entrenched interest groups — including the likelihood of NYSED and NYSPS opposing- and there is no guarantee of success. That said, it’s far better to prevent - [If Agudah is going to sue anyway, why should I bother commenting?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-agudah-is-going-to-sue-anyway-why-should-i-bother-commenting) - First of all, Agudah is carefully examining all options and may not choose to sue. Because lawsuits alone aren’t guaranteed — and they’re not enough. There’s no assurance of winning, and court cases can take years. In the meantime, children could lose vital services and suffer irreparable harm. Courts also look closely at the public - [Didn’t Agudah win a lawsuit against a similar regulation last year?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/test) - No. The court did not rule on the substance of that case. The injunction was actually denied as the issue was moot since the State had withdrawn the regulation while the lawsuit was pending. This new proposal is an even more harmful attempt to achieve the same goal — it would block all due process - [The State says parents can use ERES, state complaints, or litigation. Why are impartial hearings still necessary?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/what-has-changed-and-are-there-solutions) - Because none of those alternatives work the same way: ERES is run by the DOE’s own lawyers — not neutral or independent. The state complaint process is slow, paper-only, and often sent back to the same district that denied services. Litigation in court is expensive, complex, and far slower. Only impartial hearings give parents a - [What are the real solutions?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-they-already-voted-on-this-why-should-i-submit-a-comment) - The real fix is not taking away parents’ rights — it’s addressing the system’s failures: Build a reliable pipeline of qualified therapists and teachers. Ensure fair and timely payments so services can actually be delivered. Use targeted oversight to catch true fraud or abuse — without punishing families. But no matter how well a system - [If they already voted on this, why should I submit a comment?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/why-was-this-passed-as-an-emergency-amendment) - The Regents’ vote so far was only to release the proposal for public comment — it is not final. Every individual comment becomes part of the official public record that the Regents and NYSED must read and respond to. Well-written, personal and organized comments can still influence the final outcome. Even if the regulation is - [Why is this amendment being proposed?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/why-is-this-amendment-being-proposed) - In plain terms, the State is doing this because New York City faces many cases where parents of private-school students use due process to force the DOE to provide IESP services. Instead of fixing the real problem — chronic non-implementation of services — the Regents are proposing to strip parents of their right to impartial - [Legal and Policy Arguments to Incorporate:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/legal-and-policy-arguments-that-you-may-incorporate-into-your-letter-2) - You don’t need to be a lawyer to reference key legal and policy points. Use clear, plain language — even one or two of these arguments can make your letter stronger. 1. Violates New York’s Promise of Equal Treatment Legal basis: New York Education Law § 3602-c requires that the district of location develop an - [For Parents of Children with Special Needs:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-you-are-the-parent-of-a-child-with-special-needs-2) - Your personal story is the most powerful message you can send. You don’t need legal language — just write from the heart. Use the prompts below to guide your letter. Feel free to adapt or skip sections based on your own experience. 1. Tell Your Story Describe your child’s challenges and needs. Share how special - [For Schools, Providers, and Educators Serving Children with Special Needs:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-you-are-a-school-provider-or-educator-serving-children-with-special-needs) - Schools and service providers play a critical role in explaining how this proposal would destabilize special education delivery. Letters from professionals add valuable system-level insight — especially when written in a professional, factual tone. Below are key points you may wish to include in your comment: 1. Impact on Service Delivery and Program Stability Impartial - [For Parents of Children with Special Needs:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-you-are-the-parent-of-a-child-with-special-needs) - Tell Your Story Share your personal experience with your child’s special needs, focusing on their academic or developmental challenges. Detail how specific services have supported your child’s ability to access the education they need. Describe Your Child: Share your child's unique challenges and how special education services have impacted their development and education. List Services: Mention the - [Q: Why is this amendment being proposed?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-why-is-this-amendment-being-proposed) - We don’t know for sure, but the reason the amendment is being proposed may be due to issues in areas, like New York City, where many parents file due process complaints for IESP services not provided by the local education agency. The cost for these services has risen dramatically in recent years, due to inflation, - [Q: Are there solutions?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-are-there-solutions) - In October of 2023, NYC DOE proposed several solutions, including: Increase base rates for providers to market rate. This would attract and retain qualified providers, reducing the need for due process hearings. Implement RFPs for agency providers to streamline service delivery and reduce administrative burdens on parents. Improved collaboration with providers can ensure timely and - [Legal and policy arguments that you may incorporate into your letter:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/legal-and-policy-arguments-that-you-may-incorporate-into-your-letter) - The proposed amendment to Section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education aims to strip away parents right to file due process complaints regarding the implementation of services in Individualized Education Services Plans (IESPs) The amendment contradicts existing state laws and the legislative intent underpinning these laws as well as historical and recent - [If you are a school, provider, or educator serving children with special needs:](https://agudah.org/faq-items/if-you-are-a-schools-provider-or-educator-serving-children-with-special-needs) - Explain how the very proposal of this amendment is creating uncertainty. What will occur next school year? How can we formulate academic and financial plans when the fabric of how IESPs are implemented is being jeopardized? How can I ensure that the children under my care will receive the services they need and integrate them - [Q: Where can I see a more detailed schedule with sessions and times?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-where-can-i-see-a-more-detailed-schedule-with-sessions-and-times) - A: Stay Tuned.... - [Q: May I bring along my baby?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-may-i-bring-along-my-baby) - A: You may email us at AgudahKT@gmail.com if you would like to arrange babysitting services. Babies may not be brought into sessions. - [Q: Are there any options to participate via livestream?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-are-there-any-options-to-participate-via-livestream) - A: Please contact Frimi Levi Frimi.ktac@gmail.com for information on how to arrange a satellite livestream location. - [Q: What is the fee for the Kallah Teacher Track?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-what-is-the-fee-for-the-kallah-teacher-track) - A: The fee for both days is $300.00, including all Kallah Teacher Track sessions, and the Thursday evening general keynote address. Meals included are: Wednesday dinner through Thursday dinner. Other options are: Wednesday only, at a cost of $175.00 Thursday only, at a cost of $175.00 The hotel reservation fee is begins at $189.00 - [Q: Who is invited to attend the Kallah Teacher Track?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-who-is-invited-to-attend-the-kallah-teacher-track) - A: The Kallah Teacher Track was developed and designed with kallah teachers in mind. However, all others who are closely involved in taharas hamishpacha related work such as Rebbetzins, bodkos, pelvic floor therapists, mikvah attendants and directors, Shadchanim/Dating Coaches, Shalom Bayis Educator, will all benefit greatly from the variety of sessions throughout the two days. - [Q. When is the Kallah Teacher Track taking place?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/when-is-the-kallah-teacher-track-taking-place) - A. This year, the Agudah Convention is taking place the week after Thanksgiving. The dates are Wednesday, November 29th from 1:00 pm - Thursday, November 30th 5:30 pm, with an option to attend only one or both days. (The general Convention begins on Thursday evening.) - [Q. What is the goal of the Kallah Teacher Track?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-what-is-the-goal-of-the-kallah-teacher-track) - A: To educate, empower, and enhance the teaching of kallah teachers today. - [Q: May I attend for both days without reserving a hotel room?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-may-i-attend-for-both-days-without-reserving-a-hotel-room) - A: Yes. Registration for the sessions is not contingent upon hotel reservations. Keep in mind that the Wednesday evening sessions end close to midnight, and the Thursday morning sessions begin early in the morning. - [Q: May I attend just for select sessions and pay for those a-la-carte?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-may-i-attend-just-for-select-sessions-and-pay-for-those-a-la-carte) - A: We are unable to offer that option. Please see above for all the registration options. - [Q: Are there any subsidies to help defray the costs?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-are-there-any-subsidies-to-help-defray-the-costs) - A: We were able to procure a limited amount of scholarships for those in need. For further details on scholarships for in person registration, please email AgudahKT2@gmail.com. For further details on scholarships for livestream registration, please email Frimi.ktac@gmail.com. - [Q: Will transportation be provided?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-will-transportation-be-provided) - A: We will not be arranging transportation, however you may email us at AgudahKT@gmail.com if you would like to arrange rideshares or bus transportation. - [Q: May my husband attend?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-may-my-husband-attend) - A: Sure. On the hotel reservation form there is an option to choose double occupancy with no additional cost. However, there are no sessions that men may attend. Additionally, food is not included, however, there will be an option to pay for meals on the hotel form. - [Q: How can I get a refund if I mistakenly hit submit twice?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-how-can-i-get-a-refund-if-i-mistakenly-hit-submit-twice) - A: That happens! Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/4m6VpoGJSr4CchT38 to request a refund. - [Q: Are there sponsorship opportunities available?](https://agudah.org/faq-items/q-are-there-sponsorship-opportunities-available) - A: Thank you for your interest in sharing the zechusim of this asifa! Sponsorship opportunities are indeed available for various parts of the program and can be added on the registration form. 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