Thursday, April 2, 2020

Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel


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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 11:25 AM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel
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News from the Agudah:

  • Coming very soon: The second in our series of webinars on the new coronavirus stimulus package (CARES Act). This one, held with our partners at Cross River Bank, will discuss PPP loans and SBA loans. Sign up here for more information and to register for the webinar. We will be sending out a special update later with more information.

  • The NJ Office of Agudath Israel of America has worked with a team of professionals to put together a comprehensive document with guidance for NJ individuals, businesses, and non-profits regarding finances during coronavirus. Please click here to view and download the guide.

  • The NY Office of Agudath Israel of America has put together a guide for NY residents regarding finances and coronavirus. Click here to view and download the guide. Please reach out to covidfinances@agudah.org if you have any questions.

  • Agudath Israel of Illinois, as well, has put together a guide for Illinois residents regarding finances and coronavirus. Click here to view and download the document. You can also visit their website, Jewishchicago.info for information and updates regarding COVID-19. If you have any questions, please reach out to them at govtprograms@jewishchicago.info or call 773 754-3130.

  • Agudath Israel of Ohio has also put together a guide for Ohio residents regarding coronavirus and finances. Click here to view and download the guide. For assistance, please email Agudath Israel/Gesher at covid19@agudathisrael-oh.org or call 216-848-0379.

  • We should note that the guidance that is coming out from government agencies on all these programs is changing day by day. These documents will be updated on a regular basis as we receive new information.

  • In light of the current financial difficulties that many people are facing, the PCS division of Agudath Israel is launching several online courses, including an MS in Accounting, Business Enrichment Course, and Real Estate Development and Redevelopment Course. Courses are partially subsidized and PCS placement coordinators work with the graduates of the course. Please reach out to Mrs. Massry at smassry@nj.pcsjobs.org for more information. Additionally, if you know of any jobs available please reach out and let us know here or call 646-610-9701 or 917-213-6883. You can donate to PCS here.

  • Today is the last day of the virtual Yarchei Kallah with shiurim from Rabbi Asher Weiss and Rabbi Baruch Feivelson, at 12:30 EDT and at 4:00 EDT, respectively. Full details and mareh mekomos below, or click here.

  • Our live teleconference Pesach preparation shiurim conclude tonight - see below for tonight's speakers and topic. Details also here, including schedule and speakers.

  • Yesterday, over 100 Rebbetzins from across the country joined a conference call organized by Agudath Israel, in partnership with United Task Force, They heard vital chizuk, advice, and guidance from Dr. David Pelcovitz regarding their unique role during this time period. This followed a recent similar call with some 200 Rabbanim.

  • Finally, we have been asked by our friends at Ohel to let the public know that they will be holding a Zoom webinar discussing the necessary but painful topic of sitting shiva and making shiva calls at this time. Please see below for more information.

Virtual Yarchei Kallah Program
The Agudah is concluding this week's inspiring virtual Yarchei Kallah today, with shiurim from world-renowned English speaking Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbonim from Eretz Yisroel. There will be a hachanah shiur, a chazarah shiur, a shiur klali, and a shiur halacha l'maaseh covering the sugya of Leil Haseder. Call in at 646-558-8656 with PIN 876513892, or click here for zoom. You can see all the information you need about the Yarchei Kallah, including mareh mekomos and the full schedule, by clicking here.
Pre-Pesach Inspiration and Guidance

This year's Pre-Pesach shiurim conclude tonight - Rabbi Daniel Osher Kleinman will be speaking at 10:00 PM EDT in English, and Rabbi Yitzchok Isaac Spitzer will be speaking at 10:30 PM EDT in Yiddish.

Note the new call-in number: 929-219-1197.
Ohel Webinar
Ohel will be hosting a Zoom webinar tonight at 9 PM EDT about grief and consolation in the age of Corona. The webinar will be presented by Dr. Normal Blumenthal and Chaya Kohn, LMHC.
Zoom Meeting ID: 851 405 7614.
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