December 18, 2020 - 3 Teves 5781 News from the Agudah:
- "There are few experiences in life that compare with waking up in the morning after a snowfall and looking outside. The sight is stunning, the landscape glorious and beautiful, and the feeling one has is nothing less than the sublime. Only after modernity, with its high· powered engines that tamper with winter's wonder, does the snow become filthy and unpleasant. Where does this feeling come from? Just why does it snow in the winter? The answer lies in an understanding of Chanukah's unique role in the Jewish calendar year." See below to read the full article by Rabbi Boruch Leff published in the Jewish Observer in 1999, in which he discusses snow on Chanukah, and how it shows us that the Torah has something to say about everything.
- Earlier this week Agudath Israel was pleased to hold a virtual meeting with Congressman-Elect Ritchie Torres. See below for more information.
- As Chanukah ends, we are sharing, one last time, Agudath Israel of Illinois' guide on how to properly dispose of shaimos Chanukah items. See below for more information.
- The Torah Projects Commission is pleased to present a special shiur series in preparation for Asarah B'Teves. The shiurim will start this Sunday, December 20, with Rabbi Asher Weiss. See below for the entire schedule for next week's Iyunim B'Asarah B'Teves.
- Last week, the Conference of Shul Rabbonim of Agudas Yisroel shared an important COVID-19 Shul Guidance Update with its affiliated Rabbonim nationwide. One of the items mentioned: Some of the new, effective treatment options are only effective if given within the first days after symptom onset. The message – seek medical guidance early, especially if high risk. With hospitalizations at record levels, it is essential to remain vigilant. See the full document here.
- 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.
- Lastly: Did you miss an email? Earlier this week there was a Gmail outage that caused a large number of emails to go undelivered. Click here to view Wednesday's email, in case you missed it.
| | Chanukah and Snow: A Jumpstart for the Winter
Click here or on image below to view the full article | | Agudath Israel Holds a Virtual Meeting with Congressman-Elect Ritchie Torres | | This past Thursday, December 17, Agudath Israel was pleased to welcome Congressman-Elect Ritchie Torres for an exclusive virtual meeting with a number of Agudah staff and activists. Congressman-Elect Torres has served in the New York City Council since 2013. During his time on the Council, he served as the chair of the Committee on Public Housing, and the Oversight and Investigations Committee. It was announced yesterday that Congressman-Elect Torres has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Financial Oversight. | | Proper Disposal of Chanukah Items | | Click here or on the image below to view PDF. | | The shiurim will start next week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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