Strengthening Torah Life. Advocating for the Community. Serving Each Individual. | | August 26, 2021 - 18 Elul 5781 News from the Agudah:
- Agudah thanks Denver police and law enforcement after all five suspects are arrested for the brutal murder of Denver yeshiva student. See below to read more.
- Agudath Israel's New Jersey office applauds Jackson Township for contracting with Lakewood vendors, enabling children to receive vital services. See below for more details.
- Save the date: Agudah's Torah Projects Commission will be hosting its 32nd nationwide yom iyun, this Sunday, August 29th. See below for more details and how to join.
- Agudah of Florida has a special limited opportunity for people looking to buy kevarim in an Agudah section of the Eretz HaChaim cemetery in Beit Shemesh. Email info@agudathisraelfl.org for more information.
- Yarchei Kallah will continue next week on Inyanei Yom HaKippurim U'Teshuvah. See below for next week's schedule.
| | Fifth Suspect in Murder of Denver Yeshiva Bochur Arrested | | Agudath Israel of America joins Agudath Israel of Colorado in commending the Denver Police Department for the apprehension of all five suspects in the brutal murder of Shmuel Silverberg. We express our gratitude to all the members of law enforcement who have worked closely with the Denver community throughout this difficult period, keeping the wellbeing of the yeshiva and the community a top priority. Additionally, we express our thanks to all of the elected officials who reached out to the community to share their support.
We join all of Klal Yisroel in expressing our grief and heartbreak over the brutal murder of Shmuel Silverberg Hy"d at Yeshiva Toras Chaim of Denver. This is indeed a tragedy for Jewish communities everywhere. Our hearts go out to his family, his chaverim, and the entire yeshiva community.
May the Ribbono Shel Olam bring comfort to the family in their time of pain. | | Agudath Israel's New Jersey Office Applauds Jackson Township for Contracting with Lakewood Vendors, Enabling Children to Receive Vital Services | | As the Orthodox Jewish population in Jackson continues to grow, Jackson children have been attending yeshivos and Bais Yaakovs in nearby Lakewood. Though the bulk of nonpublic school funding comes from parental tuition, federal and state agencies send funding to the local school district board to help obtain security, nurses, technology equipment, textbooks- and most importantly evaluation and tutoring services for students in nonpublic schools.
Ever since a significant number of Jackson children started attending Lakewood yeshivos, Jackson Township has flatly refused to contract with the existing vendors servicing Lakewood yeshivos to provide these vital services. Since the Jackson students were in the same classes as Lakewood students, not being able to use their existing vendor prevented these students from receiving funding for their services. The situation started to became untenable as the Jackson student population in Lakewood yeshivos grew to the point that the schools were no longer able to absorb the costs of providing these services without passing on additional charges to the parents. To remedy the situation, the Agudah's New Jersey office engaged in intense advocacy, urging the Jackson Board of Education to contract with Lakewood vendors, so that all students can get the services they need and deserve.
"Our office worked hand in hand with the Lakewood yeshivos, with one important goal in mind, getting our children these services" said Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel's New Jersey office. "We are extremely happy to report that our efforts were successful, and the Jackson board of education has entered agreements with Lakewood vendors."
Agudath Israel extends its gratitude to Mr. Tzvi Herman, Board of Education Member, Jackson Township, for all of the hard work and effort he put into making this possible. His commitment to ensuring that all children are able to receive the services they need was a crucial part in making this happen. | | Agudah of Florida has a special limited opportunity for people looking to buy kevarim in an Agudah section of the Eretz HaChaim cemetery in Beit Shemesh. Email info@agudathisraelfl.org for more information. | | The Torah Projects Commission of Agudas Yisroel is proud to announce that its 32nd nationwide yom iyun will take place next Sunday, August 29, at 9:00 AM EDT. The event will feature Rabbi Yisroel Reisman Rav, Agudath Israel Zichron Chaim Zvi of Madison Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, at 9:00 AM, Rabbi Elya Brudny Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivas Mir Flatbush, Chaver, Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, at 10:00 AM, and Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rosh Hayeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, at 10:30 AM.
The event will be in-person at Agudath Israel Zichron Chaim Zvi of Madison, 2122 Avenue S, for men and women, and will also be available to join virtually on Torahanytime.com/AgudahTorah, or by calling 718.298.2077 x 52. | | Inyanei Yom HaKippurim U'Teshuva | | The shiurim will continue next week with the access information as follows: | | | | | | |
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