To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting and empowering individual members of our communities, Agudath Israel of America serves as a powerful positive influence upon individuals, families and communities every day. learn more
To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting and empowering individual members of our communities, Agudath Israel of America s learn more
To paraphrase the legendary Agudath Israel of America chairman Rabbi Moshe Sherer z”l, activism on behalf of Orthodox Jewry must focus as much upon the needs of “Reb Yisroel” – the individual Jew – as it does upon broader community.
Through assisting a learn more
Every Jewish family should be permeated with warmth, spirituality and optimism. Agudath Israel of America offers various programs to help both parents and children make their family life as ideal and constructive as can be.
Whether improving children’s formative years, their parents’ financial stability, or their grandparents’ experience during a terminal illness, Agudath Israel of America has designed various programs to brighten the entire picture.
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
By empowering community rabbis, leaders of educational institutions and activists in the halls of government power, community members have a solid foundation upon which to build their dream family and religious life. learn more
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
By empowering community rabbis, leaders of educational institutions and activ learn more
Throughout history, Jewish communities have thrived due to a unique cohesiveness and burden sharing, and powerful institutions at their core. Agudath Israel of America is dedicated toward strengthening the ingredients that make our communities work well for all their members.
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With just weeks left to go until its landmark event of the year, Agudath Israel of America has named Flatbush resident Rivie Schwebel as chairman of the 95th annual Agudah Convention. Never one to pass up an opportunity to serve Klal Yisroel, Reb Rivie’s generosity of spirit has made him Read More
Click this link to download any of the posters below for your sukkah. Ki Heim Chayeinu – Daf Shel Sefina – MetLife – click here Chazu Chazu Banai Banai – click here Vsamachta Bchagecha – click here Yom Hashishi – click here Ki Heim Chayeinu – Daf Shel Sefina – Read More
What does a company do when following the law means compromising its moral standards? In the spring of 2018, both New York State and New York City enacted new legislation to discourage gender-based harassment. Under N.Y. Labor Law Section 201-g, all NY employers, regardless of size, must adopt and distribute Read More
The energy was palpable and the enthusiasm tangible. What greeted a delegation of Agudas Yisroel representatives who traveled to the Windy City to strategize and discuss preparations for the upcoming 13th Global Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi, which will take place on January 1, 2020 at MetLife Stadium, was nothing Read More
We all have heard of the “Shidduch Crisis.” Is there a solution? No one knows, but Sunday, June 2nd, the Agudah is taking some steps towards helping people “in the parshah,” their parents, shadchanim, and shidduch coaches. The inaugural Compass: Navigating the Shidduch World event, to be held at Read More
All #AgudahLives episodes below — Join Rabbi Avi Schnall and Rabbi Shai Markowitz from Ruach Country for a livestream of Agudah Live and the 8th Annual Music for the Soul Concert with Shmueli Ungar and Shloimy Daskal. Starting tonight at 8:30 “city” time Co-hosts Rabbi Schnall and Rabbi Markowitz are Read More
Lefkowitz Leadership Initiative (LLI) serves as Agudath Israel of America’s dedicated infrastructure to both involve and serve the unique needs of our communities’ younger members.
The budding professionals and activists - aged 25 to 40 – who form LLI’s nucleus, eagerly serve its trifecta of goals: engage, integrate and innovate. They, along with their family members and friends, take a personal interest in Agudath Israel of America activities and are meaningfully integrated within its diverse branches, events and decision making processes. LLI activists are also encouraged to share their ideas on how Agudath Israel of America can innovate, and better serve and communicate with the younger members of our communities.
Key People
Rabbi Shai Markowitz
Director, Lefkowitz Leadership Initiative, Agudath Israel of America