Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 20 Kislev 5782/November 24, 2021

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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 24, 2021, 4:11 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 20 Kislev 5782/November 24, 2021
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New Connecticut Director: Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld

Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. November 24, 2021 - 20 Kislev 5782 News from the Agudah: The Agudah is excited to announce the opening of a new regional office in Connecticut with Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld to serve as its director. See below to read more. As we approach the one year mark of Agudah's victory in the Supreme Court, we are happy to share with you an article written by Reuven Boarchardt in the Hamodia, of a look back on the entire saga as it stood then and how it stands now. Click here to read. The Agudah 2021 convention starts tomorrow! See below to watch an exciting video. The Agudah Convention begins tomorrow, Thursday evening. Watch all the sessions at AgudahConvention.org or listen by calling 212-797-7380. News from Illinois: Yesterday Agudah of Illinois congratulated Mike Kelley on his appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives. 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. Agudath Israel Names Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld Director of its New Connecticut Office Agudath Israel of America is excited to announce the opening of a new Agudah office in Connecticut led by Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld of Waterbury.  As director, Rabbi Weisenfeld will focus on advocating for and serving the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community of Connecticut. Rabbi Weisenfeld has worked for the Agudah the past three years, serving successfully in multiple roles. Rabbi Weisenfeld was recently promoted to the position of associate national director of state relations, a role he will retain in addition to his new responsibilities in Connecticut.  "When Rabbi Weisenfeld told me that he was thinking of moving back to Waterbury, I saw it as an opportunity" said Rabbi Ahron Kaufman, Rosh Hayeshiva of Yeshiva Ateres Shmuel of Waterbury. "I encouraged the local rabbonim and community leaders to work with the Agudah so that Ari could focus some of his time on Connecticut issues and bring the expertise and resources of Agudath Israel of America to help the needs of the fast-growing Orthodox community in Connecticut."  "The growth of the Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury from five students to more than 700 over the past two decades along with a new community being developed in Naugutuck are just two of the many indications of the rapid growth of the Orthodox community in Connecticut," said Rabbi Weisenfeld. "I am excited to help support this growth in the months and years ahead."  "Over the past year, Agudah has expanded its operations in New England hiring Mrs. Ariella Hellman of Boston as director of government affairs serving Massachusetts and now solidifying its longtime relationship with the Waterbury community by appointing Rabbi Weisenfeld," said Rabbi Labish Becker, executive director of Agudath Israel of America.   Unbreakable: Agudah Convention 2021 Click here or on the image below. The Agudah Convention begins tomorrow, Thursday evening. Watch all the sessions at AgudahConvention.org or listen by calling 212-797-7380. Agudath Israel of Illinois Congratulates Mike Kelley Agudath Israel of Illinois (AIOI) wishes to congratulate Mike Kelley on his appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, to represent the 15th District. The 15th House District is home to thousands of Orthodox Jewish constituents and Mr. Kelley has expressed a desire to cultivate a close working relationship with AIOI and the community it serves.   Kelley is a dedicated veteran of the Chicago Fire Department and has a long history of volunteerism. The near unanimous support he received from a diverse group of committeemen is a testament to the leadership skills he demonstrated and the relationships he has cultivated. AIOI also extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing State Representative John D'Amico for his service and friendship over the decades, and wishes him much success on the next chapter of his career. Prior to Mr. Kelley's appointment, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, AIOI's director of government affairs met with Mr. Kelley to discuss some priorities of the Orthodox Jewish community. "I was impressed with his down-to-earth demeanor and his desire to learn," he said. "Mike seems genuinely interested and eager to work together on issues of importance to the community, and we look forward to that." Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos The shiurim will continue this week with the access information as follows:  The Zoom access link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83528677424 and the call in number is 1-646-558-8656, access code: 835-286-77424. View as Webpage

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