“As yeshiva graduates with advanced training in diverse areas of educational theory and practice, we can state with confidence that yeshivas provide students across all levels of ability with enriching educational experiences that stimulate their cognitive, intellectual, practical, social, and moral development.” This sentence, included in a lettersent today to Read More
A large prestigious group gathered at the Boro Park Center in honor of Dr. Yashar Hirshaut upon the opening of his new office in affiliation with Maimonides Medical Center. Members of Chayim Aruchim a Project of Agudath Israel of America and local health care leaders were on hand for the luncheon, Read More
In a strongly worded letter addressed to New York State Board of Regents’ Chancellor Betty Rosa, over 200 rabbanim from around the country registered a protest to the regulations proposed by the education department. In unequivocal terms, the rabbis called the new regulations “untenable and unnecessary.” They noted the contribution to society Yeshiva graduates have made, and that Read More
Watch: Jewish Community Unites to Protect Yeshiva Independence Leading rabbonim representing different groups within the frum community declare: we are all one community! Submit your comment to the NYS Education Department today! https://voice.yeshivosbychoice.org/ or text 646.766.1110. Our rabbinic leaders have called upon all people who use the internet to use a Read More
Agudah Calendar There can be no more appropriate year for Klal Yisroel to celebrate the completion of the 13th Cycle of Daf Yomi than Taf Shin Peh. Sign up to get yours at: http://www.agudahcalendar.org Our rabbinic leaders have called upon all people who use the internet to use a strong Read More
By: Sandy Eller Close to 100 leaders of the Daf Yomi community flocked to Flatbush to learn more about the Agudah’s upcoming Global Siyum Hashas of Daf Yomi taking place at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Agudah executive vice president Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel welcomed participants warmly at Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyomin, introducing Agudah chairman of the board Shlomo Werdiger who spoke about the unprecedented wave of hasmada that has Read More
In our ever-changing and ever-challenging society, a Rav needs to be proactive to confront the issues of the times and to inspire and lead his Kehilla. This is the goal of the annual conference of the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbonim. Sixty rabbis joining together, to work together, Read More
By: Sandy Eller With the window to comment rapidly closing regarding regulations that subject yeshivas to rigid state oversight, extended secular study hours, and unwanted coursework, nearly a hundred Monsey school representatives turned out on August 8th for an emergency meeting organized by Agudath Israel of America and PEARLS to strategize regarding preserving the Read More
Meet Sadie G., 87 years young and a resident of a nursing home in Flatbush. Sadie’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren live nearby and visit her often. Until the summer comes. Then, kids go to camp, families go to the country and couples go on vacation. Sadie, unfortunately, can’t go away, and her Read More
A special delegation visited the Rosh HaYeshiva, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah member, HaRav David Feinstein to give a report and discuss 13th Global Siyum Hashas related issues. The Rosh Yeshiva gave his warm bracha to the success of the Siyum and encouraged all of klal Yisroel to take part in this Read More
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