Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | November 16, 2021 - 12 Kislev 5782 News from the Agudah:
- Earlier today the Agudah shared a statement from the Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudath Israel on the International Beit Din. See below to read the full statement.
- The Commission on Torah Projects of Agudath Israel and Agudah Legal LLC are pleased to invite all attorneys and law students to the 1st exclusive conference for lawyers and law students at the Agudah Convention. See below for more details and to register.
- Agudah leaders and community activists met with incoming Brooklyn Boro President Antonio Reynoso. See below for more details and pictures.
- This past Sunday, Yahalom Chicago held its inaugural event for the mothers of children with special needs. See below for more details and pictures.
- 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.
| | Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudath Israel Release Statement on the International Beit Din | | Agudath Israel of America shared a statement from the Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudath Israel.
It has come to our attention that the so called "International Beit Din" (IBD) has issued multiple heteirim for married women to remarry without a get, utilizing various methods and arguments.
Gedolei Haposkim and multitudes of Rabbonim from across the spectrum have publicly decried the actions of the IBD and claim that their heteirim have no merit. The Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah and Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudas Yisrael join them in protest. Throughout the generations such matters were dealt with exclusively by universally recognized, foremost Gedolei Haposkim, in conjunction with other Gedolei Hador, and we firmly state that it is unprecedented and unacceptable for these matters to be dealt with in any other manner.
We turn to Rabbonim from across the country and across the world, and to all who hold our Torah and Kedushas Yisrael dear, to only rely on decisions rendered by valid, recognized Batei Din. It is our opinion that no Rav may be mesader kiddushin for any woman on the basis of a heter from the IBD to remarry. While the plight of agunos pains us deeply, and we hope and pray for them to be released from the chains of igun, dubious heteirim do not resolve their predicament. To the contrary, it only complicates a woman's situation by causing issues of issurim chamurim of arayus and mamzeirus. | | Agudah Convention Legal Track | | The Commission on Torah Projects of Agudath Israel and Agudah Legal LLC are pleased to invite all attorneys and law students to the 1st exclusive conference for lawyers and law students at the Agudah Convention. The conference will be on Thursday, November 25th, beginning at 10:00AM, at the Parsippany Hilton Hotel. If you are an attorney or law student interested in attending please click here. | | Meeting with Incoming Brooklyn Boro President Antonio Reynoso at Agudah Offices | | Agudath Israel leaders and community activists met with incoming Brooklyn Boro President Antonio Reynoso. The exchange was instructive as the incoming Boro President learned more about the Orthodox Jewish community and shared his plans for how he plans to use his position. | | Yahalom Chicago Inaugural Event | | This past Sunday, Yahalom Chicago held its inaugural event, at the home of Mrs. Chasi Davis. Chicago mothers of children with special needs connected with each other while enjoying a delicious brunch, giveaway, and raffle prizes. | | The shiurim will continue this week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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