----- Forwarded Message -----From: "Agudah" <info@agudahil.org>To: "mates57564@aol.com" <mates57564@aol.com>Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 5:02 PMSubject: News From Agudas Yisroel of Illinois 16 Shevat, 5783/February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023 | 16 Shevat, 5783
- Give Yourself Credit. The National H3 Summit will iy"H take place February 28th - March 1st. Scroll for details and to register.
- Your Voice, Our Power. This is the last week to sign up and ensure your mail ballots arrive on time. Thanks to our Concierge Service, there are no more excuses not to vote, it's never been easier! See below for information on the upcoming election. For questions, email Beth Bassman at bbassman@agudahil.org or call 773.279.8400 ext. 261.
- Agudath Israel of Illinois hosted a virtual forum with the candidates running for Police District Council in the 24th district. Scroll down to read the full article and for a recording of the meeting.
- Rabbi Shlomo Soroka was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune last week regarding a new bill dubbed "Faith By Plate," which would require that kosher and halal options are provided upon request to students in public schools and inmates in correctional facilities. See below to read the complete article.
- Last week to advertise! The deadline to advertise in our Annual Pesach Guide, Chicago's premier Pesach publication, is this week! Scroll down for more information and for advertising opportunities.
- The Pirchei Mishnas Shabbos program now has 5 locations! See below for details and to set up a Shiur in your Shul.
- Bnos Agudas Yisroel is excited to announce it's annual Song Spectacular. See below for details and to save the date.
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Kosher/Halal Bill Gaining Momentum
Rabbi Shlomo Soroka was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune last week regarding a new bill dubbed "Faith By Plate," which would require that kosher and halal options are provided upon request to students in public schools and inmates in correctional facilities. Rabbi Soroka stated the significance of accommodating faith-based dietary restrictions. To read the article, click here.
Agudah Hosts Candidate Forums for Police District Council Hopefuls
Agudath Israel of Illinois hosted a virtual forum with the candidates running for Police District Council in the 24th district. Candidates Veronica Arreola, Marilyn Pagán-Banks, EdVetté Jones, Cynthia McFadden, Mitch Rose, and Daniel Wolk all joined the forum. District Council is one of the offices that will be on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election on February 28th. Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance allows for citizens to be involved in the public safety of our communities. Police District Councilors will have a real impact on how public safety resources are allocated and can also influence policing and public safety policy.
Some of the questions asked included:
- What qualifies you to keep our increasingly dangerous community safe?
- Would you use funding for public safety and allocate CPD resources differently than the current administration does? Take this out: (Or would you keep the status quo)?
- Which mayoral candidate's platform on public safety and policing do you find yourself most aligned with?
- Do you feel the Orthodox Jewish community has any unique challenges or characteristics when it comes to public safety, and if yes, how would you address them?
The forum was educational and enlightening. The link to the audio is available below.
Agudah is planning to host a virtual forum for the 17th police district as well; details will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.
Click here for a recording of the meeting
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