January 18, 2021 - 5 Shevat 5781 News from the Agudah:
- "Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh masterfully continued the pursuit of Torah study, and his writings on the Talmud known by the name 'Sfas Emes' contain a wealth of brilliant logical analysis of Halachic conceptual problems. He was an equally superb thinker, and his reflections reveal profound philosophical insight." Today marks the 115th Yahrtzeit of the Sfas Emes, Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter zt"l. See below to continue reading an article written by Rabbi Fabian Schoenfeld for the Jewish Observer in 1964 on the occasion of the 59th Yahrtzeit of the Sfas Emes.
- Agudath Israel of Maryland joins in mourning the loss of longtime Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller. See below for full statement.
- Last week the Yeshiva Services Department held its Annual Consultation Meeting. This past year has been a tumultuous time for schools everywhere. Zoom class, phone class, when to open, when to shut, have had an impact on all schools. All of these issues and more were discussed at this years meeting. See below for more information on what was discussed.
- Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst's halacha l'maaseh shiur will continue tonight (1/18/2021) and will be on difficult decisions in halacha (Mi sh'choshav l'echol bosor chazir v'oleh b'yodo bosor t'leh): choosing a shomer shabbos vs. non-shomer doctor, loshon hara – need to explain reason why researching, yichud issues, telling shopkeeper that one is mochel the overcharge, etc. and will be at 8:30 pm EST. The call in number is (518) 425-1725.
- Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos program continues this 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.
| | Fragments from the Teachings of The Sfas Emes | | Click here or on image below to view the article. | | Statement from Agudath Israel of Maryland upon the passing of longtime Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller | | Rabbi Ariel Sadwin director of Agudath Israel of Maryland with Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller | | Agudath Israel of Maryland joins in mourning the loss of former Senate President Mike Miller.
President Miller was a man of faith and family who dedicated his life to public service and to making a difference in the lives of others during his 50 years in the Maryland General Assembly.
First elected to the state legislature in 1971, he went on to the lead the state senate for 33 years until stepping down due to illness last year.
President Miller was a staunch advocate for the education of all Maryland students. He was vital to ensuring that the state invest in the future of Maryland's nonpublic school children, especially those with financial need.
He was a friend and mentor who would warmly welcome and engage the leaders and members of our community whenever he was presented with the opportunity, sharing personal stories and reflections of his life and experiences.
We extend our most sincere condolences to the Miller family and to the multitudes of colleagues and admirers who grieve over this loss and whose lives are impacted by his passing.
May his memory serve as a blessing to all who knew him and may his legacy in Annapolis live on for years to come. | | Yeshivah Services Annual Consultation Meeting | | This past year has been a tumultuous and challenging time for schools everywhere. Zoom class, phone class, when to open, when to shut, and now vaccinations have entered the conversation. All of these new issues were discussed, on Thursday, January 14th, at the Agudah's Yeshiva Services department annual consultation meeting for New York City yeshivos, Bais Yaakovs, and day schools, held in conjunction with the Alliance for Yeshiva Education Schools, the Sephardic Community Federation, Teach NYS, the Jewish Education Project, and the United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg.
The 150 attendees, after an introduction by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel of America and chairman of the city's Committee on Religious and Independent Schools, listened to updates on equivalency of instruction, Titles l, II, III and IV, SSBA, CARES Act I and II, the NY Library Program, different funding categories, and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which were provided by Mr.Ami Bazov, Esq., coordinator for Yeshiva Services for the Agudah, Rabbi David Niederman, president of the United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus, director of Yeshiva Services for the Agudah, Ms. Na'ama Rosenberg, director of government funded programs for the Jewish Education Project, Mr. David Rubel of the Sephardic Community Federation, and Mrs. Sara Seligson, managing director of the Department of Yeshivot and Day Schools for the Jewish Education Project. The attendees also heard from Mrs. Deborah Zachai in her new role as consultant for the Agudah's Yeshiva Services department. | | The shiurim continues this week with an extended schedule of shiurim. The access information as follows:
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