January 20, 2021 - 7 Shevat 5781 News from the Agudah:
- Agudath Israel sent a letter of congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris upon their inauguration. See below for the full letter.
- See below for an incredible story Rabbi Labish Becker shared at last week's annual meeting for pirchei directors, from the Ponevezher Rav, Rav Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, about his rebbe, the Chofetz Chaim.
- Attention residents of Rockland County: Voting is currently underway for the East Ramapo School Board. All East Ramapo residents are eligible to vote in this election. This election is by mail only. All residents should have received a ballot in the mail. Agudath Israel urges you to fill out your ballot and mail back. Completed mailed ballots must be postmarked by February 2nd and received by the district by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Hand delivered ballots to the drop-off ballot box will only be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
- 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. Tomorrow, Thursday, January 21, at 12:00 PM EST, Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum speaking on choleh shein bo sakanah b'shabbos. See below for the full schedule.
| | Letter of Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris | | Click here or on the image below for a PDF | | Message to Pirchei Directors | | Last week, Pirchei's nationwide directors met for their annual meeting, learning from how each region dealt with COVID, proposing new programs, and comparing notes. Rabbi Labish Becker, in this video, shared with them a powerful story from the Ponevezher Rav, Rav Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, about his rebbe, the Chofetz Chaim. The message applies to all, not just Pirchei directors, if you would like to watch the video click here or above. | | The shiurim continues this week with an extended schedule of shiurim. The access information as follows:
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