October 22, 2020 - 4 Cheshvan 5781 News from the Agudah:
- During these tumultuous times, it is important to not lose sight of Who is really in charge: Hakadosh Baruch Hu. This Sunday, October 25th, at 8:00 PM, Agudas Yisroel will be hosting an Asifah L'hisorerus dedicated to providing guidance and chizuk to the Klal during this difficult period. See below for more information.
- In Yeshiva Services news, CARES funding is now available for schools to purchase PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other products. Yeshiva Services continues to advocate to expand the available categories that CARES funds can be utilized for, including for teachers of core-secular subjects and HVAC Repair/Maintenance or Building Cleaning services. For more information, contact yeshivaservices@agudah.org.
- You might find interesting, below, a letter from Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudath Israel's Vice President of Government Affairs, to Senator Mitch McConnel and Senator Lindsey Graham regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
- For this 87th Yahrtzeit of R' Meir Shapiro ZT"L - on Sunday -the Daf Yomi Commission is sharing a full-length documentary about his life and accomplishments, which were in no way limited to establishing Daf Yomi. See below for details.
- For our New York residents, see below for an important update regarding early voting in New York State.
- Lastly, keep an eye on your inbox for a brand new B'Dibbur Echad Video! If you didn't get it maybe you aren't subscribed? Sign up at KiHeimChayeinu.com.
| | During these tumultuous times, it is important to not lose sight of Whom is really in charge-Hakadosh Baruch Hu. We are completely in His hands. It is imperative that we strengthen ourselves in ruchnius, maintaining our focus on His desired path. This Sunday, October 25th, at 8:00 PM, Agudath Israel will be hosting an Asifas Hisorerus The event will begin with a recitation of Tehillim by Rabbi Hillel David, Rav, Khal Yeshivah Shaarei Torah and Chaver Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. Afterwards, four members of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, Rabbi Shmuel Kamentsky, Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin, Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz, and Rabbi Shimon Yehuda Svei will deliver divrei chizuk v'hisorerus. | | HaRav Meir Shapiro's Yahrtzeit | | Early Voting Begins This Weekend!
Avoid the lines! Early voting in New York is from October 24th until November 1st. We have been informed that all polling sites are considered essential services and will be open even in red and orange COVID zones You can also vote by absentee ballot. Click here to apply for an absentee ballot.
PLEASE NOTE: The Post Office has announced that they cannot guarantee that ballots will be delivered on time if requested more than 15 days before Election Day. If you request a ballot and it does not arrive by Election Day you can still vote in person. | | | | | | |
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