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From: Agudah <info@agudahil.org>
Date: Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 4:09 PM
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TUES, DEC 10, 2024 | 9 KISLEV 5785    This newsletter contains flyers and information about the following topics: Government and Legal Schools, shuls and organizations: applications for the Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) are due next Wednesday, December 18. Halacha and Torah Next Tuesday and Wednesday! Register for the H3 National Business Halacha Summit.  AIOI invites the community to join us in celebrating the siyum on Daf Yomi Bava Basra and to hear divrei chizuk v'hisorirus. Watch or listen to the sessions from The National Agudah Convention that were presented by Rabbi Yaakov Robinson, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka and Rabbi Ari Strulowitz, as well as Rabbi Sholem Fishbane and Rabbi Gershon Schaffel. Family and Children This past week, Yahalom Chicago parents benefitted from a virtual presentation about special needs trusts. As our Kesher mentoring program enters its 7th year, read about how our mentors change their little sister's lives with just one hour a week.   Q: Is my son allowed to give me a haircut as he may inadvertently cause me to bleed? A: Rav Yisroel Langer responds: The Torah prohibits a child from making a wound on his parent. Because of the severity of this prohibition, the Gemara (Sanhedrin 84b) records that the Amoraim would not allow their children to remove splinters and the like, out of fear that they may inadvertently cause them to bleed. Accordingly, Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 241:3) rules that one may not remove a splinter from his father. The Halacha follows the ruling of the Rema who says that if there is no one else who can assist his father, then the son may do it if his father gives permission. There is a discussion amongst the Poskim how to apply this leniency of the Rema. Can one use their son as a dentist, if he would otherwise have to pay someone else? Can one say that he feels more comfortable with his son drawing his blood for a blood test? Do we say since the parent genuinely feels more comfortable with their own child it is like there is no one else available? One should ask these questions, should they arise, on an individual basis to their Rav. With regards to haircuts, it would seem that as long as one is using a machine of better quality that doesn't scratch, and the son is being careful, there would be more grounds to permit this. The reason is because it is unlikely that he would accidentally inflict a wound on his parent.  Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Significant Changes DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT → Register Now for the H3 National Business Halacha Summit Daf Yomi Siyum and Divrei Chizuk DOWNLOAD THE FLYER → Chicago Sessions Given at the National Agudah Convention Thursday: Kids in Pain: Why Do They Struggle – and How Do We Respond?  Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Rabbi Gershon Schaffel, Rabbi Binyomin Greenspoon and Rabbi Sender Kaszirer (L-R)  Click here to watch or call 718.298.2077 ext. 9336231# Thursday: Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center Rabbi A.D. Motzen, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka and Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld (L-R) Click here to watch or call 718.298.2077 ext. 9336238# Thursday night keynote: Special features video presentation on Agudath Israel of Illinois' efforts to save STC Friday: Heimishe Kashrus vs. National Kashrus: What's the Difference? Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Director of Torah Initiatives, Agudath Israel of America; Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus Administrator, Chicago Rabbinical Council; Rabbi Duvid Babad, Tarnopol Dayan (L-R) Click here to watch or call 718.298.2077 ext. 9336250# Friday: The Tuition Tug of War: An Honest Conversation Mr. Yisroel Orzel, President, Yeshiva of Spring Valley; Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of Illinois; Rabbi Moshe Bender, Segan Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, Far Rockaway (L-R) Click here to watch Motzoei Shabbos: Social Media and the World of WhatsApp: How Do We Win the Battle? Rabbi Ari Strulowitz, Director of Operations, Agudath Israel of Illinois; Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Yitzchak; Author, Olam Hamiddos; Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Rav, K'hal Zichron Yechezkel, Toms River (L-R) Click here to watch Motzoei Shabbos: Agudah Live: Interviews, Recap and More from the Convention Center NY State Senator Bill Weber, Rabbi Shlomo Soroka and Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld (L-R) Click here to watch All recorded sessions from the convention can also be found at: Agudahconvention.org The ABC's of Special Needs Trusts This past week, Yahalom Chicago parents benefitted from a virtual presentation about special needs trusts. The session was given by Benji Rubin from Rubin Law Firm, which specializes in legal and future planning for families of individuals with special needs. The information provided an overview of special needs trusts, which is an important part of future planning when one has a child with special needs. The parents found the program "informative and helpful", and are looking forward to future educational events. Saving Lives - Just One Hour a Week The number of calls for help, from concerned parents and educators, kept growing. Could the Agudah possibly create a mentorship program for girls who are greatly in need of the positive 'time & attention'? AIOI responded to these calls, and with the generous endowment of a concerned community member, KESHER was founded.  Now entering its 7th year, KESHER has provided mentorship for hundreds of girls. Mentorship, as attested to by the girl's parents and teachers, which has literally changed lives – both at home and in the classroom.  Since its inception, KESHER has been under the direction of Mrs. Frumit Roberts.  At the start of each school year, all parents of girls in grades 6-8 at JDBY receive a letter informing them of the KESHER program. After responding indicating that they are interested in their daughter having a mentor, Mrs. Roberts discusses each request with Mrs. Bella Kaufman, JDBY Junior High Assistant Principal, to determine which students should be served and even which mentor would be best for each individual child.  The mentors, as a rule, are post-seminary girls so each girl is getting an adult figure with proper hashkafos they can interact with at their weekly meetings. During the last few years, a few hand-picked mentors were chosen from the 12th grade at BYHSC to enable KESHER to service more girls.  All mentors receive training before they meet their little sister, so they know within which family parameters they can work with their charges. They also are in constant touch with Mrs. Roberts to see that things are going well or possibly need some changes. All mentors also benefit from a KESHER email group, where they share ideas with their fellow mentors about what to do with their girls, where to go, where not to go and general information on how to make each visit a success.  Each mentor receives a generous weekly stipend to enable them to do things with their charges. In most cases it is vital for the girl to get out of the house for their time with their mentor. The money they receive makes this possible and their time together all the more impactful and meaningful. Have an idea for the Agudah to consider? Want to volunteer your time or expertise in another capacity? We value your caring to make a difference and would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts → See ways we can help at agudahil.org →

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