vital information: Fwd: News From Agudas Yisroel of Illinois 3 Sivan, 5783/May 23, 2023

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Date: Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:19 PM
Subject: News From Agudas Yisroel of Illinois 3 Sivan, 5783/May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023 | 3 Sivan, 5783

See below for an update on STC.

Working together with the Muslim Civic Coalition, Agudath Israel of Illinois successfully advocated for the Senate passage of HB3643, which requires public schools, state prisons and hospitals to provide Kosher/Halal food upon request. Agudah thanks Senator Ram Villivalam for his leadership on this legislation. Scroll down to read more.

This past week, Yahalom Chicago hosted an evening for Yahalom mothers at Nuovo. See below to read more.

Agudath Israel of Illinois is proud to share the Safa Berurah on Shavuos. Click here or scroll to download the sefer.

The Midwest Bais Horaah is available during any season, for any shailah. The annual Charidy campaign will be on June 12-13 and there will be an event in honor of our esteemed poskim on June 12; details to follow. See below for more information.

There will be shaimos dropoff the next two Sundays. See below for important shaimos reminders and information.

Pirchei Day Camp is excited to announce the new Assistant Head Counselor, Rabbi Shua Levin and the new Division Head for the Intermediate Division, Rabbi Yisroel Zev Florans. See below for camp details and to register.

Pirchei Mishnas Shabbos has an added location! See below for shiurim details.

Take advantage of this one-time opportunity! Bnos Agudath Israel encourages all camp counselors, babysitters, bunkmates, and friends in 7th and 8th grades to attend a Basic First Aid Class. Scroll for details and to register.

STC Update

Advocating for extending the STC program has been the top legislative priority for Agudath Israel and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka spent the last two weeks in the capitol doing just that. If extending STC is to be addressed by Illinois' General Assembly this session, it's anticipated it would be done at the end of the legislative session. The General Assembly was unable to meet the self-imposed deadline of May 19th to pass a budget; they will be reconvening on Wednesday and are scheduled to pass a budget and adjourn by Friday. By the time the General Assembly adjourns, we will know whether the program has been extended, or will need be taken up during veto session in November.

Kosher Halal Bill

Working together with the Muslim Civic Coalition, Agudath Israel of Illinois successfully helped HB3643 pass the Senate. This bill will require schools, correctional facilities & state hospitals to provide kosher & halal food options upon request. The bill is scheduled to be voted in committee on Wednesday, and will hopefully be passed out of the House by the end of the week. Agudah thanks Senator Ram Villivala m for his leadership on this legislation.

Yahalom Mother's Event

This past week, Yahalom Chicago hosted an evening for Yahalom mothers at Nuovo. Close to 30 women attended this relaxing and meaningful event. In the words of a mother who attended, "I came away from the evening feeling nourished- physically, emotionally and spiritually."