Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 28 Adar I 5782/March 1, 2022

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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 1, 2022, 5:19 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 28 Adar I 5782/March 1, 2022
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Tomorrow! Yom Kippur Katan

Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. March 1, 2022 - 28 Adar 1 5782 News from the Agudah: "The Jewish Nation is one organism; when one limb of a body hurts, the whole body is in pain. Every one of us is obligated to feel the pain of our fellow Jews as if each of us would be in the same situation of being forced to leave home without preparation or bare necessities." Last week the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah releases a Kol Korei, calling for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 8, Erev Rosh Chodesh, 29 Adar I, to be a Yom Kippur Katan. See below to read the Kol Korei. The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah also requested that those who are able to donate to the relief fund for the Jews of Ukraine. You can donate to the relief fund that was established by the Agudah by going to agudah.org/Ukraine, or calling 917-795-4414. You can mail a check to Agudath Israel, attn: Ukraine Fund, 42 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. We are working with trusted partners "on the ground" to make sure that all donations goes to this pressing need, including such items as additional security, and evacuation and housing costs. Please contribute generously. Thank you. Click here to donate. "We've got people calling offering their homes in the United States." Rabbi Labish Becker spoke to Luke Tress, a reporter for the Times of Israel, about the Agudah's efforts to rescue Ukrainian Jews, and the response from the American Jewish community, who have been davening, donating, and even offering their homes as refuge, for Ukrainian Jews. Click here to read. Jews across America increasingly face danger simply for going to shul. That's why UJA-Federation has created a special fund at JCRC-NY to provide immediate relief for small institutions to New York communities. See below for more details and how to apply. Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah Releases Kol Korei on the Situation in Ukraine Agudath Israel of America announced the release of the following Kol Korei from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. Those who wish to donate to help the Jews of Ukraine should donate at https://agudah.org/Ukraine or by calling 917-795-4414. (Free translation:) 26 Adar I, 5782 There are hundreds of thousands of Jews in Ukraine (among them, many Torah-observant Jews), who are in peril as a result of the Russian invasion into Ukraine. They face the dangers of war, as well as the danger of increasing antisemitism. These Jews of Ukraine are in a state of fear, and in many situations without food, without shelter, without transportation, and without security from antisemitic attacks. The Jewish Nation is one organism; when one limb of a body hurts, the whole body is in pain. Every one of us is obligated to feel the pain of our fellow Jews as if each of us would be in the same situation of being forced to leave home without preparation or bare necessities. Therefore, we ask that all of us – living in peace – should gather in our shuls to say Tehillim for the merit of Ukranian Jews; particularly, after each tefillah to recite chapters 130, 142 and 121, followed by אחינו כל בית ישראל וכו׳. We should hold the tefillos of Yom Kippur Katan this Wednesday, Erev Rosh Chodesh, 29 Adar I. The Sages say that repentance, prayer and charity remove the evil of the decree. Along the same vein, we ask that the public donate, each to his ability, to the relief fund for the Jews of Ukraine that was established by Agudas Yisroel; millions of dollars are needed immediately to help the Jews of Ukraine. When the Jews of previous generations donated money to support the service in the Bais HaMikdash, they specifically gave half a shekel, not a complete shekel. The commentaries say that this was so that each person feel that he is part of the one organism that is the Jewish Nation. Through this realization, may we merit the cessation of all evil decrees from amongst us and that Hashem rest His Divine Presence on us with the speedy coming of Mashiach. Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America Security Enhancement Program to Support Small Brooklyn Shuls Jews across America increasingly face danger simply for going to shul. That's why UJA-Federation has created a special fund at JCRC-NY to provide immediate relief for small institutions right here in our New York communities. The new Security Enhancement Program to Support Small Brooklyn Shuls is committed to keeping all shuls safe and secure, no matter the size. Small shuls and shtiebels in Borough Park, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Williamsburg can now apply to receive free security packages that will increase protection at building entrances. Your trusted neighborhood civilian patrols will partner in this security-enhancing initiative. Because simple cost-effective measures — like well-secured locked doors and basic security training — can save lives. For more information and to apply, visit: jcrcny.org/smallshuls View as Webpage

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