Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 29 Kislev 5782/December 3, 2021

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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 29 Kislev 5782/December 3, 2021
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Good Shabbos!

Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. December 3, 2021 - 29 Kislev 5782 News from the Agudah: New York City's new vaccine mandate for employees of nonpublic schools is troubling, as detailed in a letter by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel in his capacity as chairman of the Committee of NYC Religious and Independent School Officials. See below to read more about this. Recently, a set of recordings from Rav Avrohom Pam ZTL, Rosh Yeshiva of Torah V'daas and Chaver Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, was discovered. The Daf Yomi Commission is pleased to share with you the recording of his shiur on today's Daf Yomi, Taanis 21. Please enjoy by clicking here! 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. Yarchei Kallah will continue next week on both Iyunim B'hilchos Chanukah and Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos. See below for next week's schedule and how to join.  Do you know someone who wants to work for the Agudah? The Agudah is still looking to hire a front desk receptionist who would be working in our Manhattan office. This is a full-time position, and responsibilities include answering phone calls and emails, returning voicemails, sorting mail, and other general office tasks. If you are interested please email reception@agudah.org. All recordings of convention sessions are available. They can be listened to on Torah Anytime at 718-289-2077 or viewed at www.agudahconvention.org/program/. Click here to see a printable directory of all sessions' dial-in extensions. NYC Nonpublic Schools Join in Opposition to City's Vaccination Mandate Click here or on the image above to read the full letter. In a letter written on behalf of the Committee of NYC Religious and Independent School Officials and addressed to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Health Commissioner Dave A. Chokshi, the Committee expressed its opposition to the city's newly promulgated vaccine mandate for nonpublic school employees.   The Committee represents the large majority of nonpublic schools in New York City including the leadership of Catholic schools, Islamic schools, Lutheran schools, Greek Orthodox schools, Adventist schools, Historically Black Independent schools, and Jewish schools.   The letter, written by Agudath Israel's Rabbi David Zwiebel in his capacity as chairman of the Committee, noted that although the schools represented by the Committee "support and generally encourage Covid vaccination" in their schools, many of them "view Covid vaccination as a matter most appropriately left to individual choice, not governmental fiat." The letter notes the devastating impact this mandate might have on nonpublic schools, and notes that the potential benefit of such a policy is far outweighed by the potential harm.   The letter can be viewed by clicking here. Iyunim B'hilchos Chanukah/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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