December 31, 2020 - 16 Teves 5781 News from the Agudah:
- Hindsight is 20/20, and this year we have the opportunity to look at 2020 in hindsight. See below for the Agudah's year in review video.
- Yesterday, Wednesday, December 3: We held a webinar in conjunction with Roth&Co on the new Covid relief bill. See below to watch a replay and for more information.
- This past 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, that helps NYS schools access millions of dollars for technology upgrades. If you would like a recording or more information click here.
- Last week we told you how the Agudah Voting Project was expanding by registering high school students across NYC to vote. Click here to read an article from The Queens Jewish Link, about Rabbi Yeruchim Silber's visit to local high schools.
- Building on its success in Lakewood, PCS is now expanding its free small business consultations to NY. See below for more details and how to register.
- The Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos will continue next week. See below for next weeks schedule.
- You can view and download this week's Pirchei newsletters by clicking here for the Pirchei Pages and here for the Pirchei Weekly. Download the Bnos Agudath Israel newsletter for this Shabbos here.
| | Hindsight is 2020: The Agudah Year in Review | | It is said that hindsight is 20/20, and this year we have the opportunity to look at 2020 in hindsight. For us at the Agudah the year started with the 13th Global Siyum HaShas, and none of us could've been prepared for what was to follow. Join us in looking back at some of the work done by Agudath Israel of America this past year from the Siyum HaShas, a response to a Global Pandemic, Virtual Convention, Supreme Court Victory and more. | | The New Covid Relief Bill: What it means for You | | Click here or above to watch a replay of the webinar. | | Over 5,500 pages of legislation, PUA, PPP, stimulus checks, what is it all and what does it mean for you? On Wednesday, December 30, Agudath Israel and Roth&Co held a webinar to provide the public with information on the new CARES Act that was signed into law earlier this week.
Rabbi Abba Cohen, Vice President for Government Affairs, Washington Director and Counsel of Agudath Israel, also provided insight on the setting in which this bill was written and passed. Rabbi Cohen highlighted some of the work done by the Agudah with members of the government and other non-profit organizations, specifically in the areas of direct payments, private school education, charitable deductions, and benefits for children.
In a session moderated by Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois, Ahron Golding Esq., Tax Controversy Attorney at Roth&Co, discussed the details of the bill, how it can affect you and your business, what differentiates it from the the first CARES Act, who qualifies and how to qualify for PPP loan forgiveness, unemployment benefits, employee retention benefits, how to quantify loss, tax deductibility, direct payments, and more.
If any of this applies to you, the webinar and a written have been made available for the public to watch and read by clicking here. | | Agudath Israel's PCS Division is Offering Free Consultations for Small Businesses in the Tristate Area | | Due to the success of the Small Business Initiative in Lakewood, Agudath Israel's PCS division is now expanding it's free consultations for small businesses in distress to New York.
The Chairmen of this program are Yossi Schuck, Partner, Bernath & Rosenberg, Elliot Zaks, Principal, Madison Title, and Shlomie Zeldes, CEO, Avacare Medical LLC.
Applications accepted via online form only. | | The shiurim will continue next week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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