vital information: Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel 3 Sivan 5781/May 14, 2021

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From: Agudath Israel of America <news@agudah.org>
Date: Fri, May 14, 2021, 1:50 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel 3 Sivan 5781/May 14, 2021
To: <agentemes4@gmail.com>

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May 14, 2021 - 3 Sivan 5781

News from the Agudah:

Our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel are under attack, as Hamas and other terrorist organizations are firing thousands of missiles into the heart of the country. Go to Agudah.org/TellCongress to sign a letter to tell your congressman and senators to support Israel, support its right to defend itself, and reject Hamas terror. See below for more details.

"'Na'aseh venishma - We will do & we will listen:' He readily performed his duty, considering no task too big or too small." This Sunday, Erev Shavuos, will mark the 13th Yahretzeit of Rabbi Boruch Borchadt zt'l, executive director of the Agudah. See below to read an article from the Jewish Observer in 2008, adapted from a speech given by his son Rabbi Yitzchok Borchardt.

Boys: Join Masmedei Hasiyum in the Global Limud Mishnayos l'ilui nishmas the victims of the Meron tradgedy. See below for more details.

Watch! Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin, Chaver Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, Rosh HaYeshiva of Mesivta of Lakewood and Telshe, gave a pre-Shavuos message focusing on the shalom/peace and good middos needed in order to be mekabel the Torah once again. The recording is available in both English and Yiddish by clicking here, along with PDF's of the speech in both English, and Loshon HaKodesh.

Bnos and Pirchei Newsletters: Download this week's Pirchei newsletters by clicking here for the Pirchei Pages and here for the Pirchei Weekly. Download the Bnos newsletter for this Shabbos here.

Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst's halacha l'maaseh shiur will continue this Sunday morning (5/16/2021) and will be at 10:15 am EST. The call in number is (518) 425-1725 and will be on Shehecheyanu; new appliances, homes, etc. & a special message for Kabalas Hatorah.

The Iyunim B'hilchos Shabbos will continue next week. See below for next week's schedule.

URGE CONGRESS TO STAND BY ISRAEL AT THIS MOMENT OF GRAVE DANGER

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Dear Agudah Activist:

We have all been following the daily, even hourly, reports coming from Israel. And they are absolutely terrifying.

Our dear brothers and sisters are victims of thousands of rockets fired by Hamas and other terror groups into the heart of the country, resulting in rising deaths and casualties. President Biden has condemned these attacks and expressed support for Israel's security and its right to defend itself. We are grateful for that support and for the backing of so many in Congress and of other elected officials.

Tragically, however, there are those in both the political world and in the media that justify Hamas's terror while condemning Israel's retaliation. But there is no "moral equivalency" here. Hamas is firing at innocents, while Israel protects its citizens. Hamas rejects the very existence of Israel, while Israel has reached out to all in the Arab world seeking peace.

At this dangerous moment, it is critical for Congress to use its powerful voice and act as a beacon of support for our ally, Israel, as it is facing such grave danger. They must speak out loudly and without equivocation.

We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and convey this important message:

STAND BY ISRAEL, SUPPORT ITS RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF, REJECT HAMAS TERROR

Please do this today and, as we continue to daven to the Ribbono Shel Olam, may calm be restored to Artzeinu Hakedoshah.

Rabbi Abba Cohen

Vice President for Government Affairs

and Washington Director