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Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 5 Tishrei 5783/September 30, 2022


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Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 5 Tishrei 5783/September 30, 2022
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September 30, 2022 - 5 Tishrei 5783

News from the Agudah:


  • We share some reflections by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel on the substantial equivalency issue for the new year. Click here to read the piece, originally published in Mishpacha Magazine.


  • With Sukkos approaching, it is important that everyone traveling be aware of the travel rules regarding Arba Minim. See below for details. 


  • The Torah Projects Commission of Agudas Yisroel is pleased to announce a Teshuva, Tefilla, Tzedaka shiur series. Sunday's shiur will be given at 10:00 PM EDT by Rabbi Dovid Schustal, Rosh HaYeshiva, Beis Medrash Govoha. See below for full schedule and how to join.


  • Attention women and high school girls: Tune in this Motzei Shabbos to hear from Mrs. Aviva Feiner on the koach of tefillos on Yom Kippur. See below for more details.


  • Bnos and Pirchei newsletters: Download the Bnos newsletter for this Shabbos here. Download the Pirchei newsletter for this Shabbos here.


  • Please note the schedule for next week's virtual Yarchei Kallah on Iyunim B'Hilchos Sukkos- see below for more details.

Agudath Israel Advocacy Continues to Ease Way for Arba Minim

For the TSA notice click here.

For the CBP notice click here.

For the Agudah handout click here.


As in past years, Agudath Israel of America's Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying arba minim. 

 

Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have notified their respective field personnel about the upcoming Sukkos holiday and the increased level of travel by persons of the Jewish faith, many of whom will be carrying arba minim. The agencies have also made this information available to the public - the TSA notice here and the CBP notice here.


The notifications, which have been sent out to federal officials at airports and border crossings, emphasize the religious significance of these items and outline the rules and procedures that would help allay possible security and health issues that are of concern to the federal government. Prior to these agency steps, lack of familiarity regarding Sukkos and the arba minim had led to numerous incidents each year of inadvertent mishandling and mistreatment -- including denial of entry -- of these ritual objects.

 

The TSA Notice makes clear that the arba minim carried in airports, through security checkpoints or on aircraft, are not on the "prohibited items list" and provides instructions for travelers needing "special accommodations" in regard to checkpoint screening. The CBP Guidance sets forth detailed information regarding the inspection process for personal sets of arba minim brought into the United States from foreign countries at select ports of entry and points out that the agency is "committed to treating all travelers, including travelers who may be observing Sukkot, with respect and dignity at all U.S. ports of entry." 


We are gratified by the ongoing sensitivity of these agencies to the religious concerns of our community," said Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudath Israel's Vice President for Government Affairs and Washington Director. "They are taking meaningful and appropriate steps to accommodate our religious needs."

 

He also thanked his colleague Rabbi Ariel Sadwin for serving as the main Agudah point of contact with those federal agencies related to the annual guidance.

 

Agudath Israel of America once again produced a one-page handout that travelers can print out - or save to their phones - to familiarize themselves with the rules before traveling.

Aseres Yemei Teshuva Program

The Torah Projects Commission of Agudas Yisroel is pleased to announce a 'Teshuva, Tefilla, Tzedaka,' shiur series.


Sunday, October 2, 10:00 PM EDT:

HaRav Dovid Schustal Rosh HaYeshiva, Beis Medrash Govoha, Lakewood.


Monday, October 3, 10:00 PM EDT:

Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshivas Mir, Yerushalayim.


The Shiurim will be broadcast live on Torahanytime.com/agudahTorah or call in at: 718.298.2077 x52.

Bnos Agudas Yisroel Motzei Shabbos Shiur

Join Bnos Agudas Yisroel this Motzaei Shabbos, October 1, for an inspirational shiur given by Mrs. Aviva Feiner of the koach of our tefillos on Yom KIppur.


The Shiur will take place at 9:00 pm EDT. To join, call in to 425-436-6277 244274#. 


For more information, email CBHass@agudah.org.

Iyunim B'Hilchos Sukkos

Please note the schedule for next week. The shiurim will continue 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, log in: 835-286-77424.

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