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If you, a family member, or friend would like to receive emails from the Agudah email reception@agudah.org. | | June 10, 2020 - 18 Sivan 5780 News from the Agudah:
- We sincerely apologize that today's News from The Agudah came out so late, due to unforeseen circumstances. With Hashem's help, we'll be back on track tomorrow.
- Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, director of government affairs for Agduath Israel of Illinois, pulled his car to the curb and filmed a short update on what he's been busy with over the last few days. Watch it here!
- In case you missed today's Agudah Live, click here to watch Rabbi Shai Markowitz and Rabbi Avi Schnall discuss Corona Travel: Israel, Canada, visas, passports, and borders with Rabbi A.D. Motzen, National Director of State Relations, Agudath Israel of America, and Rabbi Paysach Freedman, CEO, Chaim V'Chessed. See below for more information.
- Did you know that there is a way to earn millions of dollars in less than ten minutes? See below for more information on how completing the 2020 Census does just that - no exaggeration.
- The virtual Yarchei Kallah on Inyanei Brachos continued today with a shiur from Rabbi Yosef Elefant on Oiver L'asisan B'birchas Hamitzvos at 12:00 pm EDT. See below for the call in and Zoom 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.
- Tonight, at 8:00 pm EDT, there will be a live Q&A about navigating this unusual summer. There will be a panel of doctors discussing the safety of camp, giving your kids a structured summer, dealing with children who are scared to play with friends because of corona, and other important topics. See below for more information.
- Tonight have your sons join Pirchei's Pirkei Avos with Geshmak program at 7:00 pm EDT. Tonight the the chessed contest winner will be announced! See below for more information.
- For all the Daf Yomi learners, the Daf Yomi Commission of Agudas Yisroel and Ki Heim Chayeinu has a whole list of various types of Daf Yomi resources to help you with your learning. You can see the list of resources on dafyomidirectory.org/resources.
| | Today, at 3:00 pm EDT, join Rabbi Shai Markowitz and Rabbi Avi Schnall as they discuss Corona Travel: Israel, Canada, visas, passports, and borders with Rabbi A.D. Motzen, National Director of State Relations, Agudath Israel of America, and Rabbi Paysach Freedman, CEO, Chaim V'Chessed.
Call in at 718-298-2077 access code 52 if you're in the US, or 647-797-0056 access code 52 if you're in Canada. | | How to Earn Millions of Dollars in Less Than Ten Minutes | | Community Leaders Unite in Urging the Public to Complete the Census | |
Millions of dollars in less than ten minutes? That's no exaggeration.
The 2020 Census is here. And while many people see the form as yet another government annoyance, in truth, filling it out has direct consequences for their personal and community life.
Why the Census Matters
It's all about the money. The government uses Census data to analyze population growth and make funding decisions.
The 2020 Census will affect hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds to more than 100 programs, including: Medicaid, Head Start, community mental health services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Pell Grants, Title 1 Grants, HUD Programs, USDA School Lunch Program, DOT Highway Planning & Construction, public transit, and more.
Census results will show which communities need new clinics, hospitals, or fire departments. And businesses use Census data, too. They look at population statistics to help decide where to add jobs or open stores and offices.
Plus, Census results determine congressional as well as local Senate, Assembly and City Council districts, so with increased counts, we get additional representation in government.
"As a result," explains, NYC Councilman Kalman Yeger, "Census data can translate into more police officers in our neighborhoods, more potholes being fixed, more jobs for families in need."
But only if the Census has accurate information about your district.
What New York Lost in 2010
The U.S. Census isn't the only way that the population gets counted; local organizations do small-scale population counts, too. Looking at the discrepancies between those counts and the U.S. Census, experts estimate that New York was undercounted by a third in the 2010 Census. That's huge, and it translates into hundreds of millions of dollars that weren't allocated to benefit New Yorkers.
Even worse, Jewish participation was particularly low. As a result, predominantly Jewish neighborhoods were critically underrepresented.
In the words of NYC Councilman Chaim Deutsch, "Every ten years, Americans have an opportunity to be counted. The data that is collected is used to determine things like federal funding for communities and representation in government. It is critical that we participate in the census to ensure that we are receiving what we are due. It takes less than five minutes to complete the census - less than five minutes to do your part in fighting for our community!"
Agudath Israel Leading the Cause
Working together with local elected officials, Agudah is educating the public about the Census. In fact, Agudah hired additional staff to call citizens and urge them to fill out the form as well as help them complete the census over the phone. They contact people and dispel common misconceptions, including:
No, the government doesn't share your information with immigration enforcement agencies, law enforcement agencies, the IRS, or allow it to be used to determine your eligibility for government benefits. It's illegal to use the Census information for anything besides statistics. or Yes, your response matters! Reuters cites a George Washington University study which found that "every person not counted will ultimately cost his or her state $19,500 over the next decade." If you represent a large family, those dollars add up quickly.
New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein adds, "The census is among the most important government projects that occur each decade. It is incredibly vital that everyone respond - especially Orthodox Jews who have been historically undercounted. I look forward to continuing to work with Agudah to increase the response rate from our community."
Filling out the Census form is crucial to the well-being of our communities for years to come.
| | The virtual Yarchei Kallah on Inyanei Brachos continued today with a shiur from Rabbi Yosef Elefant on Oiver L'asisan B'birchas Hamitzvos at 12:00 pm EDT. There will be a chazarah shiur at 8:00 pm EDT.
| | Tomorrow night, June 10th, at 8:00 pm EDT, there will be a live Q&A about navigating this unusual summer. There will be a panel of doctors discussing the safety of camp, giving your kids a structured summer, dealing with children who are scared to play with friends because of corona, and other important topics.
| | Every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evening, your young second and third grade boys can join these interactive lessons on Mishnayos Avos. The program runs from 7:00-7:45 PM EDT. This unique learning experience focuses on learning Pirkei Avos while improving your child's learning skills and midos tovos.
Please note that that there will not be a shiur this Sunday evening.
The program is hosted by Rabbi Yonason Posnick, 2nd grade Rebbi in Yeshiva Darchei Torah. The Zoom ID is 989 0262 1799, password: Geshmak. To call in, dial 646-558-8656: meeting ID 989 0262 1799 and pin 456572. | | | | | | |
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