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If you, a family member, or friend would like to receive emails from the Agudah email reception@agudah.org. | | June 8, 2020 - 16 Sivan 5780 News from the Agudah:
- The virtual Yarchei Kallah on Inyanei Brachos continued today with a shiur from Rabbi Ahron Lopianksly on Birchas Hamitzvos. See below for more information. There are opportunities for dedications and sponsorships for the Yarchei Kallah. Please email reception@agudah.org to have someone call you to discuss this.
- Bnos Bikur Cholim has been working to do everything they can to help seniors during coronavirus. Thanks to a generous grant from Elie Wiesel Holocaust Survivors Initiative, sponsored by City Council of New York, Bnos will be distributing corona safety supplies to seniors. See below for more details.
- This Friday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order allowing in-person special education services for the upcoming summer months. Agudath Israel of America hails Governor Cuomo's executive order allowing in-person special education services. See below for more information.
- MishnaBoyz is continuing this week with exciting new programming. See below for this week's schedule.
- Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park in Chicago is continuing its series of shiurim by Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, on halacha l'maaseh on sugyos from Daf Yomi. Tonight's shiur is on applying makeup on Shabbos and Yom Tov, dying hair for shidduchim, parnassah, and sholom bayis. Tonight's shiur is at 7:30 pm EDT (6:30 pm CDT). The call in number is 518-425-1725. There will be an opportunity for live question and answers after the shiur.
- NJ residents: Today is the last day to fill out the survey that we shared last week regarding schools opening up. Please see below for more information from the NJ Agudas Yisroel office. Now is the time to have your voice heard!
- This past Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced guidelines for the reopening of schools, day camps, and childcare institutions, in the State of California. Agudath Israel of California lauds Governor Newsom's decision to reopen schools and camps. See below for more details.
- Lastly, look out in your inboxes for a new Ki Heim Chayeinu video that will be coming out later today.
| | The virtual Yarchei Kallah on Inyanei Brachos continued today with a shiur from Rabbi Ahron Lopianksly on Birchas Hamitzvos. There will be a chazarah shiur at 8:00 pm EDT.
| | Bnos Bikur Cholim to Distribute Much-Needed Supplies to Home-Bound Seniors | | COVID-19 pulled the rug out from under Bnos Bikur Cholim's (BBC) usual programming. No more visits to Holocaust survivors by high school volunteers. No more weekly nursing home visits by high school volunteers.
But BBC is still in full swing, and Mrs. Chana Baila Hass, National Director of Bnos Agudath Israel, is as busy as ever. "We had to change our model in response to the times," explains Mrs. Hass, "I can't overestimate the importance of providing for the needs of seniors during these trying times." Since April, BBC set up girls and women to connect with senior friends by phone. Bnos now has over 260 BBC pairs! The program is hugely successful, but Mrs. Hass knew that BBC could do even more. Thanks to a generous grant from Elie Wiesel Holocaust Survivors Initiative, sponsored by City Council of New York, Bnos will be distributing Corona safety supplies to seniors including masks, hand sanitizer, tissues, and hand soap. Due to safety concerns, seniors are more homebound than ever and may not be able to access these essential supplies on their own. Mrs. Hass expressed her appreciation to the Elie Wiesel Holocaust Survivors Initiative who helps fund BBC's other Holocaust survivor programs, too. "They've adapted to COVID19 with new initiatives, sponsoring the Corona safety supplies and our phonemates." Please reach out to Mrs. Hass at cbhass@agudah.org or call 212-797-9000 ext. 330, if you'd like to become a phonemate. BBC still has seniors looking for partners! Or, do you know an older person in your neighborhood? Pick up the phone and give them a call. Giving ten minutes of your day can be life-changing for your senior friend. Let's all think out of the box to take care of our most vulnerable and precious population. | | Agudath Israel of America Hails Governor Cuomo's Executive Order Allowing In-Person Special Education Services | | This Friday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order allowing in-person special education services for the upcoming summer months. This order offers great relief to worried parents all across the state. The period of COVID-19 was difficult for special needs children as essential therapies and programs were abruptly cut-off, leaving parents fearful for their children's general wellbeing and growth.
Agudath Israel's Project LEARN has been hard at work these past months, advocating on behalf of the special needs community. Mrs. Leah Steinberg, Director of Project LEARN, said, "Agudath Israel is relieved by this executive order. I have spoken to many parents who have witnessed their child's regression over the past months. Hopefully, this Executive Order will stop the regression and allow our children's health to finally progress."
With this executive order in place, New York City Department of Education, as well as other Education Departments throughout the state, can begin to administer the necessary services to eligible children.
Project LEARN will continue to work on securing more services for our special-needs children as New York State continues to reopen.
| | Here is a schedule of the different exciting programs that will be going on this week on the MishnaBoyz program in addition to the Mishnayos with Rabbi Wahl. - Monday- Mishnaboyz spotlight: Hatzalah
- Wednesday- MishnaBoyz spotlight City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Zoom Meeting ID: 442-229-4679 Password: 613. Call-in Number: (646) 558-8656, ID & Password is same as above.
For more information, or for sponsorship opportunities, call Daniel Waldman (917)-202-4056, or e-mail learnandlivefr@gmail.com | | Last Chance: Survey for NJ Residents | | Dear Friends, We are all waiting with anticipation to see if our schools will be allowed to reopen this September, in time for the new school year. There are many factors to consider and the New Jersey Department of Education is currently engaged in the process of deciding if and under what circumstances schools will reopen. As part of it's ongoing discussions, the Department of Education has reached out to various stakeholders and specifically requested input from parents around the State. To that end, the Department has released a short, 14-question survey for parents to answer that it will take into account as it moves forward with its decision process. This is our opportunity to be heard! We strongly encourage all parents to engage in the process by completing the survey and ensuring our collective voices are heard. Please take a moment to complete the survey here. As the State would like to receive responses by today, Monday, June 8th, your immediate attention is greatly appreciated. May we be zoche to yeshuos, refuos and besuros tovos, Rabbi Avi Schnall Director Rabbi Yosef Herz Associate Director | | Agudath Israel of California Lauds Governor Newsom's Decision to Reopen Schools and Camps | | This past Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced guidelines for the reopening of schools, day camps, and childcare institutions, in the State of California.
The guidelines, set to go into effect on Friday June 12th, allow for the reopening of these essential institutions as long as the appropriate health precautions are put into place. The document includes healthy hygiene practices such as intensified cleaning, disinfection, and social distancing.
The Governor's announcement marks the culmination of a month-long advocacy effort by Agudath Israel of California to reopen vital institutions within the Orthodox Jewish community. Agudath Israel of California Chairman, Dr. Irving Lebovics has applauded the Governor's announcement, saying, "Our efforts focused on three goals: to be able to reopen shuls, day camps, and schools, all in a safe and staged manner. We have accomplished those goals."
This coming Friday, the children of California will reunite with their friends and experience a summer filled with social interaction and development. | | | | | | |
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