Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | November 15, 2021 - 11 Kislev 5782 News from the Agudah:
- Every so often we ask you to contact you senators and congresspeople about pending legislation. This is more important than you might think. When you call or email, they note it, and it makes a difference. That is why we ask you to do this. So...
- ...take action today! Congress is about to take up the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better reconciliation bill, which includes: Universal Pre-K and a new federal Child Care program. Unfortunately, due to some provisions in the bill, faith-based providers are at risk of being effectively left out. Take action and tell Congress not to exclude Jewish and other faith-based entities from the UPK and Child Care programs. See below to take action and read the full letter from Agudah's Washington Director, Rabbi Abba Cohen.
- Tonight! Yahalom New Jersey will be having a night out of relaxation for mothers of children with special needs. See below for more details.
- Yarchei Kallah will continue this week on the topic of Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos. See below for this week's schedule and how to join.
| | Action Alert: Tell Congress Not to Effectively Exclude Jewish and Other Faith-Based Entities from the UPK and Child Care Programs | | Dear Agudah Activist:
As you know, Congress will soon take up the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better reconciliation bill. In it there are two provisions of great importance to the Orthodox Jewish community: Universal Pre-K and a new federal Child Care program.
Unfortunately, these provisions are written in a way that could result in shuls, yeshivas and day schools, and other religious entities in the community being effectively cut out of these programs. This would be a devastating setback, as UPK has the potential of being a boon to our families, and as the current Child Care program (i.e., CCDBG) – which Agudath Israel played a leading role when it was created decades ago in ensuring the participation of religious providers — has already proven itself an effective and much needed form of assistance to those in our community struggling to make ends meet.
It is vital that we make our voices heard on these issues as soon as possible. Both House and Senate are expected to take up the bill soon, perhaps as early as this week. Please fill out the action alert to contact your members of Congress and convey the message to adopt the amendment Agudath Israel and other groups have offered and to not exclude Jewish and other faith-based entities from the UPK and Child Care programs.
Thank you and much hatzlacha!
Rabbi Abba Cohen Vice President for Government Affairs Washington Director and Counsel | | Yahalom Mothers Night Out | | Yahalom New Jersey will be having a night out of self care for mothers of children with special needs. The event, featuring Rabbi Yitzchak Dweck, will include sushi, salad, speakers, and small spa treatments.
Mrs. Feigy Ingber and Mrs. Chani Greenspan will be hosting the event at 360 Van Buren Ave N., Lakewood, NJ, 08701, tonight, Monday, November 15 at 7:30 PM EST.
| | The shiurim will continue this week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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