Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | February 10, 2021 - 28 Shevat 5781 News from the Agudah:
- We send this email out shortly after the levayah of HaRav Sheftel Neuberger ZTL. R' Sheftel, who was responsible for the chinuch of thousands of talmidim as president of Ner Yisroel, also worked closely with Agudas Yisroel to help advance important causes on behalf of the community. His work on behalf of the community of Baltimore, as well as the extended frum community, was legendary. Yehi zichro boruch.
- Attention Missouri Residents: Take action now! Ask your State Senator to support the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. See below for more information and how you can take action.
- Update from NJ: Last week Rabbi Avi Schnall, NJ Director, and representatives from schools in Passaic and Clifton met with Assemblyman Gary Schaer to discuss new possibilities in special education funding. See below for more details and a photo.
- Congratulations to PCS on reaching 6,500 job placements! See below for more details.
- Good news to everyone following the Agudah's religious liberty case regarding shul attendance in New York City: The NYC sheriff is withdrawing all summonses issued for violation of executive order 202.68 restricting attendance at houses of worship. Agudah thanks City Councilman Kalman Yeger for his efforts on this.
- In case you missed it: A replay of the virtual Motzei Shabbos keynote session from Chicago's uplifting Shabbos of Chizuk, is available. See below for more information, how to watch, and call in number.
- Tonight: Rabbi Shlomo Feivel Schustal, Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rabbi Moshe Scheinerman, and Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth will be giving divrei hisororos and zikaron for Rabbi Yitzchok Scheiner zt"l, and Rabbi Dovid Soleveitchik zt"l. See below for more details, broadcast link, and call in number.
- Between now and Purim, we will be having special shiurim in honor of Purim - please see below for the full schedule, and we hope you'll join! Shiurim will be archived at https://agudah.org/torah-projects/ if you missed them when they played live.
| | Take Action: Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program | | Dear Friends, The Missouri Senate will soon vote on legislation that includes education scholarship accounts that will allow parents to control the education funds earmarked for their children. The program will be open to students eligible to attend kindergarten and those attending school in Missouri for the first time, as well as children of active-duty military members and public school students struggling in their current educational setting. Known as the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program," the legislation provides tax credits for taxpayers who make contributions to educational scholarship organizations. These nonprofit organizations then offer scholarships to students for educational expenses including private school tuition. The total cumulative tax credits available statewide would be $100 million per year for the first year and would make over 15,000 scholarships available when it is fully funded. Many of us have experienced the benefits of private education, but not every family can afford it. Agudath Israel encourages you to contact your state Senator and request that they support the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. Let your state Senator hear from you today! WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- If you live in Missouri, click on this link to send a pre-composed message to your senator. If you can personalize the message, even better!
- Share this message with your family and friends that live in Missouri.
- Daven that legislators pass legislation that can assist parents to afford the educational environment of their choice.
Sincerely, Shlomo
Rabbi Shlomo Soroka Director of Government Affairs Agudath Israel of Illinois | | Last week Rabbi Avi Schnall, NJ Director, gathered representatives of Yeshiva Ketana of Passaic, Yeshiva Bais Hillel, and the Clifton Cheder to discuss new possibilities in special education funding with Assemblyman Gary Schaer. | | PCS Reaches a New Milestone: 6,500 Job Placements | | PCS, a division of Agudas Yisroel, is proud to announce that they have reached a stunning new milestone: 6,500 job placements!
PCS was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 1994, to help people who were unemployed in a down economy. As the economy improved, the need for job placement did not disappear; in fact, it grew. So did PCS, opening offices in Lakewood, New Jersey and Monsey, New York.
To this day the reach and impact of PCS continues to grow as it provides educational services to both entry-level job-seekers as well as experienced professionals who require retraining; through direct placement services; career counseling; educational courses, and preparation for employment.
Job seekers can reach PCS at: | | Replay: An Uplifting Shabbos of Chizuk Virtual Keynote Session | | The Midwest Agudas Yisroel Vaad Harabbanim's held an Uplifting Shabbos of Chizuk, this past week. A replay of the Motzei Shabbos virtual keynote session given by Rabbi Elya Brudny, Rabbi Shmuel Yehuda Levin, and Rabbi Uren Reich, is available to watch on TorahAnytime.com/AgudahTorah. To listen by phone: Cal: 718-298-2077 Rabbi Elya Brudny: Ext 140101 Rabbi Shmuel Yehuda Levin: Ext 140096 Rabbi Uren Reich: Ext 140100 | | Hespedim for Rabbi Yitzchok Scheiner zt"l, and Rabbi Dovid Soleveitchik zt"l | | Rabbi Shlomo Feivel Schustal, Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rabbi Moshe Scheinerman, and Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth will be giving divrei hisororos and zikaron for Rabbi Yitzchok Scheiner zt"l, and Rabbi Dovid Soleveitchik zt"l, tonight, Wednesday, February 10, at 8:30 PM EST. Watch the virtual broadcast at TorahAnytime.com/Hesped, or call 718-298-2077 EXT 48. | | The shiurim will continue this week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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