Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | June 24, 2021 - 14 Tammuz 5781 News from the Agudah: - Please see below for a statement from Agudath Israel about the tragic situation in Surfside, Florida. We urge everyone to say tehillim and to help in whatever other way they can.
- Also, see below for a letter shared by Hatzalah of South Florida for more information on what you can do to help.
- "We set objectives and are accountable to our board, our rabbanim, and the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. It is my greatest pride that we don't make decisions on our own." Rabbi Yitz Frank, director of Agudath Israel of Ohio, was featured on a panel on askanus in this week's Mishpacha magazine. Click here to read.
- Bnos will be having Shiva Asar B'tamuz inspiration for high school girls this Sunday night. See below for more details and to join.
- "His love for Torah & his talmidim went hand in hand. When a talmid asked a stimulating question, or offered a workable rationale, his face would radiate delight." Today marked the 34th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman zt'l, Rosh HaYeshiva, Ner Yisroel, and Chaver Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. See below to read an article from the Jewish Observer written upon his passing in 1987.
- Boston Residents: Register now for the third installment of Agudah of New England and the Agudah Voting Project's Boston Mayoral Forum Series, with candidate Councilor Annissa Essaibi George. See below for more details and to register.
- Bnos and Pirchei Newsletters: Download this week's Pirchei newsletters by clicking here for the Pirchei Pages and here for the Pirchei Weekly. Download the Bnos newsletter for this Shabbos here.
- The Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos will continue next week. See below for next week's schedule.
| | Statement of Agudath Israel on Surfside Building Collapse Tragedy | | We have all heard the devastating news of the 12-story condo that suddenly collapsed in Surfside, Florida this morning. Over a hundred individuals are still unaccounted for, rachmana litzlan.
This is a time for achdus and tefillah for the safety of those still trapped. Our hearts go out for those lost, injured, and for those still awaiting news of their relatives' status. Agudath Israel joins the larger global community in standing with Surfside.
The following individuals require our tefillos:
- Arie Leib ben Ita
- Chaim ben Sara
- Esther bas Linda
- Ita bas Miriam
- Leibel ben Feige Rivka
- Lein ben Ilana
- Malka bas Sara Rochel
- Moshe ben Shoshana
- Moshe ben Toba
- Ruth bas Sarah
- Tzvi Doniel ben Yehudis
- Yisroel Tzvi Yosef ben Toiba
The Miami-Dade police department has requested that people aware of individuals unaccounted for or in need of more information about family members call 305-614-1819. Agudath Israel of Florida, under the leadership of Rabbi Moshe Matz, joins Agudath Israel of America in heartfelt appreciation to the Miami-Dade firefighters, police officers, first responders, volunteers, the Hatzalah of South Florida, and Chesed Shel Emes of Florida, who have been tirelessly working at the scene of the disaster. They also note and appreciate the actions of Governor Ron DeSantis, who immediately flew to Surfside to pledge his support and assistance to the community.
While the reasons for Hashem's actions are sometimes beyond us, how we respond to them defines us. | | From Hatzalah of South Florida | | A hotline has been set up for anyone concerned about the whereabouts of a loved one. The number is 847-322-1422. Please do not call the Hatzalah emergency hotline for information. | | Bnos Shiva Asar B'tamuz Inspiration | | Join Bnos for Shiva Asar B'tamuz inspiration featuring Mrs. Chani Juravel, lecturer, on Sunday, June 27 at 5:00 PM ET. Call 425.436.6277, 244274#, to join. | | Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman zt'l | | Click here or on the image below to read. | | Boston Mayoral Forum: Annissa Essaibi George | | Agudah of New England will be hosting a virtual conversation with Boston Mayoral Candidate, Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, on Wednesday, June 30, at 5:00 PM EDT. This conversation will be the second installment of The Agudah Voting Project and Agudath Israel of New England's Boston Mayoral Forum Series, to discuss each candidate's vison for the city and issues of importance to the Orthodox Jewish community in Boston. Click here to register. | | | | | | |
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