Thursday, January 14, 2021

Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 1 Shevat 5781/January 14, 2021


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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 5:07 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 1 Shevat 5781/January 14, 2021
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January 14, 2021 - 1 Shevat 5781
News from the Agudah:

  • Wondering how to apply for PPP? We will be hosting a webinar on the PPP application process in conjunction with Cross River Bank, this coming Monday, January 18th, at 1:00 PM EST. See below for more details and how to register.

  • NY Residents: Join us on Monday, January 18th, for a special conversation with NY Senator Charles E. Schumer on the recently passed Covid-19 relief package. See below for more information and how to register.

  • Earlier this week the Agudah held a briefing on religious liberty following its Supreme Court victory. See below for more information on what was discussed.

  • IL State Representative Emanuel "Chris" Welch was elected to Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. See below for a statement from Agudath Israel of Illinois.

  • Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos program will continue next week with extra shiurim in honor of our annual Yerushalaim Yarchei Kallah which - under normal circumstances - would be happening now. See below for the full schedule for next week.

  • Yesterday, the Agudah Voting Project hosted a virtual townhall with former NYC Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia as a part of a series of our virtual town hall meetings with prominent elected officials and candidates for office. See below for more details.

  • Did you see this week's B'dibur Echad video about Shabbos? Click here to see the video, and go to KiHeimChayeinu.com to sign up for the weekly emails.

  • From the Mailbox: Some of our readers have requested that the Bnos and Pirchei newsletters be shared on Thursday so that they can be printed out in time for Shabbos. 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.
PPP Application Webinar
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a webinar on the PPP application process in conjunction with Cross River Bank, this coming Monday, January 18th at 1:00 EST. The webinar will cover what to expect during this next round of PPP, who is eligible for a PPP loan, how to prepare for the PPP application process and will go through the steps of the application process. Register at bit.ly/PPPappWebinar.
Conversation with Senator Schumer
Please join Agudath Israel on  Monday, January 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm EST, for a virtual briefing, with Senator Charles E. Schumer on the recently passed coronavirus stimulus package, and how it will help New York State, including the resources that are available to nonprofits, schools and synagogues. Senator Schumer championed, and Agudath Israel worked hard on, many of the issues so vital to our community. (See here)  
 
Click here to register for the briefing.
 
Please submit questions to acohen@agudathisrael-dc.org 

Religious Liberty: The Shifting Landscape
Following the Agudah's historic victory in the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving freedom of religion, the Agudah hosted a briefing: Religious Liberty: The Shifting Landscape. The event focused on the impact that this ruling has already had on religious liberty cases across the country, and featured key players in the historic Supreme Court case. Notably, Avi Schick, Partner, at Troutman Pepper, the lead attorney for Agudath Israel in the case, and Eric Rassbach, Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, one of the law firms representing Agudah at the Supreme Court, participated in the discussion. They were joined by Agudah's Chairman of the Board Shloime Werdiger, Executive Vice President, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, and Vice President for Government Affairs and Washington Director and Counsel, Rabbi Abba Cohen.
Update from Agudath Israel of Illinois
Agudath Israel of Illinois wishes to congratulate State Representative Emanuel "Chris" Welch on his historic election as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Speaker Welch has demonstrated strong leadership skills during his tenure as an elected official. The support he received from such a diverse group of lawmakers is a testament to the relationships he has cultivated over that time period.
 
Agudath Israel of Illinois also extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Speaker Michael J. Madigan for his service and friendship over the decades.
 
We look forward to working with Speaker Welch on issues of importance to Illinois' Orthodox Jewish community.
 
It is our fervent hope and prayer that G-d grant Speaker Welch the vision, wisdom, and strength to lead our state with clear eyes, an understanding heart and steady hand.
Town Hall with Commissioner Kathryn Garcia
As a part of a series of virtual town hall meetings with prominent elected officials and candidates for office, yesterday, Agudath Israel was pleased to welcome former Commissioner of Sanitation and candidate for NYC Mayor Kathryn Garcia. 
 
We would like to thank Ms. Garcia for sharing her vision for our city as she embarks upon his campaign for the Mayoralty.
Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos
The shiurim will continue next week with an extended schedule of shiurim. The access information as follows:

The Zoom access link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83528677424 and the call in number is 1-646-558-8656, access code: 835-286-77424. 

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