Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | May 13, 2021 - 2 Sivan 5781 News from the Agudah:
- Our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel are under attack, as Hamas and other terrorist organizations are firing thousands of missiles into the heart of the country. See below to sign a letter to tell your congressman and senators to support Israel, support its right to defend itself, and reject Hamas terror.
- Tonight! Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin, Chaver Moetzes Gedolai HaTorah, Rosh HaYeshiva of Mesivta of Lakewood and Telshe, will be giving a special Yom Tov message. See below for more information.
- Rabbi Abba Cohen sent a letter to Congress asking its members to support Israel, see below to read.
- New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang came down to Agudah headquarters yesterday, see below for pictures.
- The Meron tragedy continues to resonate in our hearts and minds. We would like to share with you a special message from Rabbi Boruch Dov Povarsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Ponovez - his reactions and thoughts, recorded immediately after the disaster for the Agudah's Yarchei Kallah audience. The video, in Yiddish, can be viewed by clicking here. We share with you also a translation of his words in loshon hakodesh printable format.
- The Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos will continue next week. See below for next week's schedule.
| | URGE CONGRESS TO STAND BY ISRAEL AT THIS MOMENT OF GRAVE DANGER | | Dear Agudah Activist:
We have all been following the daily, even hourly, reports coming from Israel. And they are absolutely terrifying.
Our dear brothers and sisters are victims of thousands of rockets fired by Hamas and other terror groups into the heart of the country, resulting in rising deaths and casualties. President Biden has condemned these attacks and expressed support for Israel's security and its right to defend itself. We are grateful for that support and for the backing of so many in Congress and of other elected officials.
Tragically, however, there are those in both the political world and in the media that justify Hamas's terror while condemning Israel's retaliation. But there is no "moral equivalency" here. Hamas is firing at innocents, while Israel protects its citizens. Hamas rejects the very existence of Israel, while Israel has reached out to all in the Arab world seeking peace.
At this dangerous moment, it is critical for Congress to use its powerful voice and act as a beacon of support for our ally, Israel, as it is facing such grave danger. They must speak out loudly and without equivocation.
STAND BY ISRAEL, SUPPORT ITS RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF, REJECT HAMAS TERROR
Please do this today and, as we continue to daven to the Ribbono Shel Olam, may calm be restored to Artzeinu Hakedoshah.
Rabbi Abba Cohen Vice President for Government Affairs and Washington Director | | Special Yom Tov Message from Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin | | Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin, Chaver Moetzes Gedolai Hatorah, Rosh HaYeshiva of Mesivta of Lakewood and Telshe, will be giving a special Yom Tov message on 2 Sivan. In his pre-Shavuos message, Rabbi Sorotzkin focuses on the shalom/peace and good middos needed in order to be mekabel the Torah once again.
The message will be available to watch tonight, Thursday, May 13th, at 9:00 PM EST in English, and in Yiddish at 9:30 PM EST, on Torahanytime.com/AgudahTorah, or listened to by calling 718-298-2077, extension 52. | | Stand by Israel at This Moment of Great Danger: Rabbi Abba Cohen to Congress | | Click here or on the image above to read. | | Earlier today, Rabbi Abba Cohen, vice president for government affairs, Washington director and counsel for Agudath Israel of America, sent a letter to Congress asking its members to stand by Israel at this moment of great danger.
Rabbi Cohen explains that there is no equivalence between Hamas's terror and Israel's self-defense. He also articulates the need for members of Congress to vocally support Israel and reject the distortions promoted by those who are hostile to Israel. | | Andrew Yang Visits Agudah Headquarters | | LR: Top: Mr. David Schwartz, Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus, Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Gluck, Rabbi Avi Shafran, Mr. Shrage Goldschmidt, Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Rabbi Mordechai Biser, Mr. Avi Schron, Rabbi Dovid Yosef Thaler, Rabbi Avrohom Nissan Perl, Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe, Mr. Chaskel Bennett, Mr. Ari Weisenfeld, Rabbi Naftali Miller Bottom: Mr. Leon Goldenberg, Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal, Mr. Sol Werdiger, Mr. Andrew Yang, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Councilman Kalman Yeger, Rabbi Labish Becker | | Left to right/ top to bottom: Andrew Yang, Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Rabbi Naftali Miller, Rabbi Mordechai Biser, Mr. Avi Schron | | | Rabbi Yeruchim Silber addressing the group | | Yesterday, New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang visited the Agudah Headquarters in downtown Manhattan. The event was part of the Agudah Voting Project's ongoing series of meetings with candidates for office. Members of the Agudah's executive board, including its chairman, Mr. Sol Werdiger, participated, along with Agudah leadership and staff. Click here for more pictures from the event. | | The shiurim will continue next week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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