vital information: Fwd: News From Agudah 17 Adar 2 5784, March 27, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Fwd: News From Agudah 17 Adar 2 5784, March 27, 2024

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March 27, 2024 - 17 Adar 2 5784

In today's News from Agudah: A meeting of Flatbush rabbanim with Chayim Aruchim; Mishna Rishona's sponsor this week; vouchers for Holocaust survivors; H3 Florida - registration closing tomorrow! and a special event to complete halachic wills in Lakewood.

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Chayim Aruchim Presents Important Updates to Flatbush Rabbonim

Last week, Flatbush rabbanim met with representatives of Agudah's Chayim Aruchim division. Hosted by the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition, some of the topics addressed by Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz, president of Chayim Aruchim, included hospice care, medical tests aimed at determining brain death, repercussions for health insurance and the necessity of considering alternative avenues.

Rabbi Benzion Schiffenbauer, Rav of Khal Bnei Torah of Flatbush, shared his own experiences with Chayim Aruchim with the assembled rabbanim, and encouraged them to avail themselves of Chayim Aruchim's understanding of both medical realities and halacha.

Rabbi Ben Zion Leser, menahel of Machon Chayim Aruchim, discussed feeding tubes, dialysis, and the perspective of liberal doctors who may advocate for withholding treatment and deeming certain interventions as futile. He also emphasized the significance of families involving their Rav early on and actively participating in the care of patients.

For more information about Chayim Aruchim, call 718-ARUCHIM (718-278-2446), or click here.

Food Vouchers for Holocaust Survivors

Bnos Bikur Cholim, a division of Bnos Agudas Yisroel, is pleased to announce that it is able to provide food vouchers to Holocaust survivors courtesy of the Elie Wiesel Holocaust Survivor Initiative.

To receive a voucher or for more information, email cbhass@agudah.org.

Registration is closing tomorrow, Thursday, for H3 Florida Business Halacha Summit! The full program has now been released. Click here for more details and to register.