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Fwd: News From Agudah 29 Adar 2 5784, April 8, 2024

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April 8, 2024 - 29 Adar 2 5784

In today's News from Agudah: A statement from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah; photos from a very special Pirchei event; New Jersey readers - take action for school choice; reminder - inspiration and tefillah tonight with Bnos for women and high school girls; Bnos Tween Light newsletter for Nisan; new way to register your son for Mishna Rishona; and did you yet contribute to the Overseas Pesach Campaign?

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A Statement from the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America

(Free Translation)

26 Adar 2, 5784

It is a kindness of Hashem to His nation that an entire world of Torah has grown in Eretz Yisroel. Those toiling in Torah learning have increased in quantity and quality. We have merited tens of thousands of Torah scholars – in whose merit the Jewish Nation exists – as well as a large population of G-d-fearing Jews, who fulfill the Will of Hashem, and through them all our people are protected from our enemies.

Now, the authorities in the Holy Land have cancelled deferrals and exemptions from army service for those scholars, attacking the Torah and its Giver, and because of these anti-religious motivations they are endangering all Jews in this time of war.

We join in the pain and worry of all Jews at this danger. We join with the great Torah leaders of the Holy Land in their call to stand against this ruling. And we should all increase our Torah learning, our prayer, and charity, crying out to our Father in Heaven that not even one more soul should fall, until this time of Heavenly wrath passes.

Hashem does not spurn the prayers of many – may we merit to see the raising of the banner of Torah and His salvation of His nation and His land, with the coming of the true redeemer, speedily in our days.

Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America

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Pirchei Shabbos of Achdus

This past Shabbos, Parshas Shemini, Pirchei hosted a beautiful Shabbaton for many boys from 15 different cities across the country at Camp Agudah Midwest in South Haven, Michigan. The Shabbaton was filled with fun activities, inspiring Shuirim from esteemed Rabbonim, and many hasmadah learning sessions, culminating in a Grand Melava Malka and Siyum on Seder Moed. The boys left inspired with unforgettable memories of Achdus and growth that will last them a lifetime. Stay tuned for more details about this incredible Shabbos experience.

Rabbi Yehuda Kohn, National Director Pirchei Agudas Yisroel

Thursday Night Bonfire and Kumzitz

Chatzi Katz leading Havdalah

Toameha Erev Shabbos

Rabbi Heshy Forster sharing Divrei Chizuk at the Melaveh Malka

At the Melaveh Malka Motzei Shabbos

Take Action: Advocate for the New Jersey Student Support Act

Dear Friends,

We need your voice.

As you may know, a new tax credit scholarship bill, which has the potential to significantly impact the education landscape in our state, has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature.

The "New Jersey Student Support Act" (A4144/S3035) aims to help alleviate the high cost of private school tuition by providing scholarships to students from low- and middle-income families, enabling them to attend the schools that best meet their needs, whether public, private, or religious.

Supporters of this bill recognize the importance of empowering families with choice in education. By redirecting a portion of their state taxes to a scholarship organization, individuals and businesses can directly contribute to expanding educational opportunities for our children across New Jersey.

Continued below, or click here to take action

TONIGHT: Inspiration and Tefillah for Women and High School Girls

Attention women & HS girls: Be inspired by Mrs. Chani Juravel, LCSW & Mrs. Aviva Feiner!

How to prepare for Pesach with simcha and our role in b'zechus nashim tzidkaniyos

Tonight, Monday, April 8, 2024

9:00 PM EST

Call in at: 641.715.3800, 937120# prompt:1

For more information: CBHass@agudah.org

Bnos Tween Light

For this Nisan's Bnos Tween Light Newsletter, click here.

New! Register for Mishna Rishona via Text!

You can text the word MISHNA to 929-930-6400 and follow the prompts to get a personal PIN number for your son to participate in the Mishna Rishona program.

Take Action: Advocate for the New Jersey Student Support Act, continued:

I urge you to join us in expressing our gratitude to the prime and co-sponsors of this bill who have worked tirelessly to help us reach this point by clicking here and filling out the form. Their dedication to improving educational outcomes for all students deserves our appreciation and recognition.

Your voice matters, and by advocating for policies that prioritize education equity, we can create a brighter future for generations to come.

Thank you for taking the time and being an advocate for our children's futures.

Below is the list of sponsors:

Senator Vin Gopal, Senator Joe Lagana, Senator Paul Sarlo, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Assemblyman Gary Schaer, Assemblyman Reverend Reginald Atkins, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak, Assemblyman Avi Schnall, Assemblyman Julio Marenco, Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie and Assemblyman Chris Tully.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Shlomo Schorr

Director of Legislative Affairs

Agudath Israel of America, New Jersey Office

212-797-9000 X306