Podcasts about agudath israel

March 12, 2025 - We talk about the security needs of private, religious schools, state oversight of yeshivas, expanding the state's child tax credit, and overseeing vaccine records with Yeruchim Silber, director of New York government relations for Agudath Israel of America.

In this episode of The Franciska Show, Rivkie Feiner, CEO and owner of a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit funding, shares her unique experiences as an Orthodox Jewish woman balancing religious beliefs with professional demands. Rivkie discusses her journey from a secretary to owner of a firm that helps clients secure millions in government grants. She also elaborates on her advocacy work, especially in the East Ramapo Central School District, and the challenges posed by systemic funding inequities. Rivkie provides insights into the media's portrayal of the Orthodox community and her efforts to correct stereotypes. Additionally, she addresses issues of education, voting rights, and the impact of bureaucratic decisions on her community. Through her efforts, Rivkie emphasizes the importance of giving back, speaking up, and fostering growth within her community.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:45 Rivkie Feiner's Background and Professional Journey 03:00 Grant Writing and Advocacy Work 08:04 Challenges in East Ramapo Central School District 17:58 Media Representation and Community Advocacy 24:06 Supporting Nonprofits and Future Goals 30:02 Introduction to the World Zionist Organization 30:13 Joining Eretz HaKodesh 31:23 Experiences and Challenges in the Organization 33:01 Family Legacy and Personal Reflections 34:29 Addressing Corruption and Bureaucracy 37:42 Community Advocacy and Political Engagement 39:53 Fighting for Fair Education Funding 49:09 Advocacy for Abuse and Community Support 50:50 Balancing Family and Community Work 55:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   About Our Guest: My bio: Rivkie Feiner is a community activist and the CEO of Feiner Grant Strategies (FGS), a consulting firm that has raised hundreds of millions in funding for nonprofits. Her efforts have significantly advanced Jewish fundraising and supported the growth of numerous nonprofits globally. Rivkie's commitment to community service is evident through her roles as Program Director at Agudath Israel of America, a Fellow in JCRCNY's Community Connections Fellowship, and board member positions at Rockland Federation and JCC Rockland County. A skilled motivational speaker, Rivkie has participated in various forums on funding and community issues. Recently, she mobilized 1,000 people for a pro-Israel rally in response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Rockland County, showcasing her leadership and communication skills. Rivkie continues to foster collaboration among diverse populations, seeking common ground in her advocacy work.     Follow Rivkie on X: https://x.com/feinerrivkie?lang=en   Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com  

This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore

This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore

This shiur was given as part of a series on Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785 at Agudath Israel of Baltimore

This shiur was given as part of a series at Agudath Israel of Baltimore, Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5785

Ready to go deeper? Today's episode is the inaugural roundtable discussion where The Narrative podcast hosts are joined by experts to take a deep dive into a particularly complex topic–equipping you with the understanding necessary to make informed decisions as a Christian. Odds are you've likely seen the heavy media bias against Ohio's school choice expansion this past year, extolling the cost, claiming it's a misuse of taxpayer funds, and decrying private schools as the lesser education option. Aaron Churchill and Rabbi Yitz Frank join CCV's Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh and podcast hosts CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to unpack why these common anti-school choice arguments are based on cherry-picked data or fail to consider the most important factor in school choice--parental satisfaction. Ready for an in-depth breakdown of school choice fact vs. fiction? Don't miss today's special edition episode! More about the Experts Rabbi Eric “Yitz” Frank serves as President of School Choice Ohio and the executive director of Agudath Israel of Ohio since 2013. In that capacity, he is engaged in multiple projects to educate community organizations about various governmental programming, funding opportunities, and serves as a liaison to the Ohio Department of Education on behalf of Jewish day schools. Rabbi Frank was previously appointed by the Ohio Senate to serve on the NonPublic School Graduation Requirements Advisory Committee and is a member of Governor DeWine's School Safety Working Group.An expert in education policy and nonpublic schools, Rabbi Frank also serves as the President of the Ohio Council for American Private Education. He is a volunteer lay leader serving on the community relations committee of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and President of Congregation Zichron Chaim, located in Beachwood. Rabbi Frank also does government relations and policy work at the federal level related to the National School Lunch Program, ESEA, IDEA, and other related issues. Aaron Churchill is the Ohio research director for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where he has worked since 2012. In this role, Aaron oversees research and commentary aimed at strengthening education policy in Ohio. He writes regularly on Fordham's blog, the Ohio Gadfly Daily on topics such as state assessment and school accountability, school funding, and educational choice including public charter schools, private school choice, interdistrict open enrollment, and homeschooling. His work has appeared in media outlets, such as the Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Dayton Daily News, and Toledo Blade. He has also been a guest on NPR's All Sides with Ann Fisher and The Sound of Ideas and participated in various panels discussing education issues in Ohio. Aaron earned degrees from the University of Maryland, Wheaton College (IL), and Carnegie Mellon University.

Hopefully, all religious parties in Israel will unite into a single religious voting bloc. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/008/3489

What is Hanukkah and what does it mean for the Jewish people this year, especially in light of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas? Rabbi Ari Weisenfeld, director of Agudath Israel of America office in Connecticut, explains the holiday's history and why it has been, and remains, a source of spiritual strength for the Jewish people over thousands of years.

Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat debunks the Biden Administration's claim that Israel is not engaging in genocide. Then Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro explains why Zionism is antisemitic. Noura Erakat is a human rights attorney, Associate Professor of Africana Studies and the Program of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She recently completed a non-resident fellowship of the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard Divinity School and was a Mahmoud Darwish Visiting Professor in Palestinian Studies at Brown University. Noura is the author of Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine (Stanford University Press, 2019), which received the Palestine Book Award and the Bronze Medal for the Independent Publishers Book Award in Current Events/Foreign Affairs. She is co-founding editor of Jadaliyya and an editorial board member of the Journal of Palestine Studies as well as Human Geography. She is a co-founding board member of the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival. She has served as Legal Counsel for a Congressional Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives, as Legal Advocate for the Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Refugee and Residency Rights, and as national organizer of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation. Noura has also produced video documentaries, including "Gaza In Context" and "Black Palestinian Solidarity.” Her writings have appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Nation, Al Jazeera, and The Boston Review. She is a frequent commentator on CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, the BBC, and NPR, among others. Her awards include the NLG Law for the People Award (2021) and the Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar award (2022). Yaakov Shapiro is an international speaker, author, and pulpit rabbi for over 30 years, now emeritus. He has attained an enviable place in the arena of anti-Zionist public intellectuals, having constructed a unique oeuvre on the ideology of Zionism and its relationship to Judaism. After graduating high school at age 16, Rabbi Shapiro dedicated himself to full-time study of religion, becoming the protégé of some of the most well-regarded rabbinic scholars in Orthodoxy. Among his areas of research are religious philosophy, analytic theology, Talmud, Halachah, and Biblical exegesis. At age 19 he published his first book, משפטי הבירורים, a collection of original expositions on rabbinic principles of tort adjudication. His other books include חלקת השדה, a commentary on Judaic laws governing land disputes (2000); צדה לדרך, a commentary on Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato's exposition of God as the Necessary Being (2009); and שופריה דיעקב, a compendium of original Biblical exegeses (2017). His most recent work, The Empty Wagon: Zionism's Journey from Identity Crisis to Identity Theft (2018), a 1381-page treatise on the differences between Judaism and Zionism, is the most comprehensive work written on the subject and considered by many to be definitive. Rabbi Shapiro's videos on Zionism have been seen by millions of viewers worldwide and translated into several foreign languages. His 7-minute video on President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been viewed over 1.8 million times. He has lectured for live audiences of thousands. Rabbi Shapiro is a recipient of the Community Leadership Award from Agudath Israel of America; the Keser Torah Award from Yeshiva Torah Vodaath; Harbotzas Torah award from Yeshiva Bais Yisroel; Parent of the Year Award from Bnos Yisroel; and a post-rabbinical scholarship award from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

Rabbi Dr. Irving Lebovics helped pass laws and chair various comittees to support and improve the Jewish community in Los Angeles and California.  Dr. Lebovics is a dentist, politician, and lecturer.  In this episode you'll hear steps to create bills and pass them into laws and stories and perspectives to live an ethical life.  

In the more than five decades that he was involved in Agudath Israel of America, rising from a member of their youth group to the Executive Vice President of the organization, Rabbi Shmuel Bloom encountered literally thousands of fascinating people: gedolei Yisrael, dedicated askanim, politicians from all sides of the political spectrum, and so many “just plain Jews” – who proved, by their actions, that there is no such thing as a “just plain Jew.” Rabbi Bloom met with gedolim at Agudah events, at meetings of the Moetzes Gedolei Torah, and in quiet, urgent conferences. He chatted with them in cars and on Shabbos afternoons at conventions. In this Inside ArtScroll interview, we hear stories from Rabbi Bloom, many of them not widely known, of generations of greatness. In these “stories behind the stories,” more of which you'll find in Rabbi Bloom's book, On the Shoulders of Giants, we gain a unique understanding of the inner workings of daas Torah, in all its glory. We also meet the Jewish people's askanim, up close and personal. Watch and be inspired. [Purchase the book HERE.]

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Daniel Kaminetsky, Agudath Israel of America's general Counsel, on a Supreme Court Decision protecting an employee's right from being discriminated for keeping their Sabbath. The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Daniel Kaminetsky, Agudath Israel of America's general Counsel, on a Supreme Court Decision protecting an employee's right from being discriminated for keeping their Sabbath.The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

In this episode, I interviewed Rabbi Avi Schnall, the New Jersey director of Agudath Israel of America, to explore the topic of nonprofit advocacy.

Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library.   Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents and school faculty in communities across North America, and has lectured for internationally recognized organizations, including Agudath Israel of America, Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim, Nefesh International, Prizmah – Center for Jewish Day Schools, Torah Umesorah and Yeshiva University. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads a national study on Jewish families and technology.   Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: Email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com   If you'd like to sponsor your business or company, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor   RELIEF IS HERE. Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help!  Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org Website: https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM   Want to share the show with someone who doesn't have access to the internet or smartphones?   Our free call-in-to listen feature is here:  - USA: 712-432-3489  - UK: 0333-366-0154  - ISRAEL: 079-579-5088   Subscribe to our show to join the journey.   Lchaim.

Rabbi Avi Schnall is the Director of the New Jersey Office of Agudas Yisroel. Over the past nine years, he became known for his humble approach and genuine care for the needs of the frum community as well as the needs of every individual.In this episode we explore Rabbi Schnall's fascinating public persona and how the early years of his life made him who he is today. He discusses his thoughts on contemporary issues, and his plans for the future.Join us as we catch a glimpse into the heart and soul of a man who is making a real difference in the world and in each of our lives.Episode Sponsor:  24SixThe first on-demand entertainment platform for the Jewish family, customized by you.Website: https://www.24six.appemail: info@24six.app—————————————————Podcast Hotline: 732.506.2600 Thank you for subscribing to Our Town! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-town/id1661853310Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26jkl3pgksq6PBuGBY2E9u?si=_3AWWqicQwalRXgBKpt-WwGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/our%20town%20LNNand anywhere else Podcasts are available!To watch any of our episodes as well as to get all the latest Lakewood news: LNNNews.com --For Our Town Podcast sponsorship opportunities--ourtown@lnnnews.comLNN is Lakewood's favorite source for local news and information! Join an official LNN News Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/IR2pLWROHorD3pMDcRRTYNStatus: https://wa.me/17326083941?text=%20Subscribe

Chofetz Chaim Shvat Cycle Day 4. The Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838-1933), was a prominent Talmudic scholar and leader of Orthodox Judaism in pre-war Poland. He is best known for his work on the laws of forbidden speech, or "Lashon Hara," which he compiled in his eponymous book, the "Chofetz Chaim." Rabbi Kagan was born in the small town of Zhetel, in the Grodno region of what is now Belarus. From a young age, he demonstrated a deep commitment to Torah study, and by the time he was 18, he had already become an accomplished Talmudic scholar. He later moved to the nearby town of Radin, where he spent the majority of his life. The Chofetz Chaim's most famous work, the "Chofetz Chaim," is a comprehensive guide to the laws of Lashon Hara (forbidden speech) and Rechilus (gossip or tale-bearing). The book is widely considered to be one of the most important works on the subject of ethical speech, and is still widely studied today. The book has been translated into many languages and is considered a classic in Jewish literature. In addition to his work on Lashon Hara, the Chofetz Chaim was also a leading authority on other areas of Jewish law and ethics. He wrote several other important works, including "Ahavas Chesed" (Love of Kindness), "Shemiras Halashon" (Guard Your Tongue), "Shemiras Halashon Harambam" (Guard Your Tongue According to the Rambam), and "Shmiras Halashon Yomi" (Guard Your Tongue Daily). The Chofetz Chaim was also a respected leader of the Jewish community in Poland, and he played a key role in the organization of the Agudath Israel movement. He was a strong advocate for Jewish education, and he established a network of yeshivas and other institutions to promote Torah study among Jews in Poland. Throughout his life, the Chofetz Chaim maintained a strict adherence to the principles of Torah and mitzvos, and he was known for his humility, piety, and selflessness. He lived a simple and modest lifestyle, dedicating himself entirely to the study of Torah and the betterment of the Jewish people. The Chofetz Chaim passed away on the 9th of Av, 1933 in Radin. The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation was established in his memory, dedicated to the dissemination of his teachings and legacy. His teachings on the laws of Lashon Hara continue to be studied and followed by Jews all over the world, and his works remain an essential part of the Jewish literary canon. In conclusion, The Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan was a prominent Talmudic scholar and leader of Orthodox Judaism in pre-war Poland. He is best known for his work on the laws of forbidden speech, or "Lashon Hara," which he compiled in his eponymous book, the "Chofetz Chaim." He also wrote several other important works, including "Ahavas Chesed" (Love of Kindness), "Shemiras Halashon" (Guard Your Tongue), "Shemiras Halashon Harambam" (Guard Your Tongue According to the Rambam), and "Shmiras Halashon Yomi" (Guard Your Tongue Daily). The Chofetz Chaim was also a respected leader of the Jewish community in Poland, and he played a key role in the organization of the Agud.

Is Torah relevant as we go into the new year (not the Jewish new year, just the regular new year)? Afterall, this text was written over 3,000 years ago! How can something so literally ancient be applied to a world with social media, vaccines, gender studies, technology, and more? Rabbi Benzion Klatzko explains the world that we face today from the Jewish perspective. This fascinating dialogue brings about many questions and probably warrants for a 2-part episode. About Rabbi Klatzko: Rabbi Klatzko attended Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland and received his rabbinic ordination from Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York from Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum, ZTL. Rabbi Klatzko accepted an offer to serve as Rabbi of the 14th ave Agudath Israel of Brooklyn, New York. After seven years of serving, he began a three year stint as the Rabbi of Shaarey Tzedek Congregation in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. In 1999 saw the Klatzko family move to California so that he could accept the position of Campus Rabbi at UCLA, the first of hundreds of Olami rabbis who would work and live on campus. As a hands-on and loveable ambassador for the Jewish faith, he reconnected literally thousands of young Jewish men and women to their heritage. He also made an impressive splash in the broader Jewish community, earning the moniker “The Hollywood Rabbi.” Some of Hollywood's biggest stars and producers became regulars at his popular monthly class on Jewish thought. Beyond transforming lives at UCLA through JAM, Rabbi Klatzko's activities touched-off a revolution that profoundly changed the landscape of North American Jewry. Almost overnight, dozens of young rabbis throughout the country moved their families to campuses with high Jewish populations in an effort to reach out to the unaffiliated and curious. To this day, hundreds of young rabbis seek out Rabbi Klatzko's sagacious advice in an effort to glean some of his wisdom and experience. He currently serves as a Senior Director for Olami and in that capacity oversees and trains Jewish educators throughout North America. Rabbi Klatzko also founded the highly impactful “Akiva Trip” franchise with trips to Israel, Poland and New York Stateside. A person of indefatigable energy, Rabbi Klatzko is also a successful author (The Kuntrus / Moznaim Publications), noted public speaker, music producer, and Mohel. In 2010, Rabbi Benzion Klatzko founded the website Shabbat.com to facilitate shabbos and shidduch connections across the globe. Today, Shabbat.com is the largest Jewish Social Network in the world. Endorsed by the gedolim and active in 220 countries, 10,000 people a week take advantage of the Shabbat.com service. He is also the founder of many other projects to increase Jewish awareness and observance including the organizations Hisoriri (Hisoriri.com), Chazkeinu (Chazkeinu.org), Havdalah.com, Hashem.com, Illuminatethe World.com, LiveJudaism.com, WhyMarryJewish.com, OdYavo.org, and others. Rabbi Klatzko, his wife Shani, and their 11 children currently live in Monsey, New York, where hosting 70 or more people for Shabbos in the norm. He is proud to be counted among Rabbi Klatzko is one of Olami's “founding fathers” with 2 decades of service to campus outreach and Jewish life. Be sure to follow Rabbi Benzion Klatzko: Email: RabbiKlatzko@gmail.com Music: Klatzko Art: RishonArt.com Join Shabbat.com, the World's Largest Jewish Network, and download the app. Dating, Jobs, and Shabbat Hospitality Worldwide! http://www.Shabbat.com Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tribex.shabbat&hl=en Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shabbat/id1037705799?ls=1 Connect with Bad Jew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Political correspondent Jacob Magid and US reporter Luke Tress join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Magid discusses the UN security council emergency meeting regarding National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's visit this week to the Temple Mount. Tress looks at another recent UN resolution against Israel and the many condemnations of the United Nations regarding Israel over the last year. Magid talks about the upcoming trip being planned for US national security advisor Jake Sullivan and what the Biden administration is thinking about with regard to Israel and its new government. He also briefly discusses US senator Lindsey Graham, usually a friend to Israel, and his warning about the new government's plan to remain quiet about Russia's war in Ukraine. Tress discusses ultra Orthodox group Agudath Israel and its protest against The New York Times' coverage of yeshiva education that is sharply critical about the lack of secular studies. Discussed articles include: UN Security Council slated to meet on widely decried Temple Mount visit by Ben Gvir UN asks world court to weigh in on Israeli ‘occupation' and ‘annexation' Top Biden aide set to visit Israel amid fears over Netanyahu's plans for West Bank GOP senator pans new government's plan to ‘stay quiet' on Russia's war in Ukraine US Orthodox group launches campaign against New York Times yeshiva coverage Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Tourists visit at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, on January 3, 2023 (Courtesy Jamal Awad/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkline with Zev Brenner on challenging the Anti-Charedi Jewish bias of the New York Times with Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel's New Jersey office. In a sign of the times a billboard campaign is being launched to educate the public about what the community stands for.

Talkline with Zev Brenner on challenging the Anti-Charedi Jewish bias of the New York Times with Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel's New Jersey office. In a sign of the times a billboard campaign is being launched to educate the public about what the community stands for. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Rabbi Yaakov Dovid Homnick -- the author of 23 sefarim on Shas and a longtime writer for The American Spectator -- passionately believed in Agudath Israel's mission.  But in 1980, he argues, the organization missed a historic opportunity to cut itself loose from government purse strings.  In the process, it began violating a Gemara whose penalty is nothing less than a delay in Moshiach's arrival.  

Eli Shapiro, EdD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project (thedigitalcitizenship.com), an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapiro is a graduate of the Azrieli school of Jewish Education and Administration, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Touro College and holds two licenses in school administration through the Queens College post graduate Educational Leadership Program. Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents, school faculty and mental health professionals in communities across North America, and has lectured for internationally recognized organizations including, Agudath Israel of America, Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim, Nefesh International, The Orthodox Union, Prizmah - Center for Jewish Day Schools, Project Inspire, Torah Umesorah and Yeshiva University. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads numerous studies on Jewish families and technology. For more information, visit elishapiro.com.

In this episode we learn how millions of dollars are given to Jewish schools and institutions throughout Ohio because of effective advocacy. Rabbi Eric 'Yitz' Frank, Executive Director of Agudath Israel of Ohio, comes on the show to discuss his countless relationships starting with local city council, to State Senate, State House and the Federal Government. He has leveraged all these relationships to help Jews and their communities live a better life. Before we bring Rabbi Frank on, we discus the top ten KOLOT highlights as we end season 1 of KOLOT. You can listen to all of the previous episodes on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

Agudath Israel of America welcomes this historic development. Agudath Israel has long been on record opposing Roe v. Wade's legalization of abortion on demand. Informed by the teaching of Jewish law that fetal life is entitled to significant protection, with termination of pregnancy authorized only under certain, extraordinary circumstances, we are deeply troubled by the staggering number of pregnancies in the United States that end in abortion.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Rabbi Klatzko attended Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland, Staten Island Yeshiva and BMG, and received his rabbinic ordination from Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn from Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum, ZTL. Rabbi Klatzko accepted an offer to serve as Rabbi of the 14th ave Agudath Israel of Brooklyn, New York and Shaarey Tzedek Congregation in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Rabbi Klatzko has been involved in campus outreach the past two decades as a regional director of Olami. Rabbi Benzion Klatzko also founded the website Shabbat.com to facilitate shabbos and shidduch connections across the globe. Today, Shabbat.com is the largest Jewish Social Network in the world. Endorsed by the gedolim and active in 220 countries, 10,000 people a week take advantage of the Shabbat.com service, which also includes Shidduchim. Rabbi Klatzko is also an author (The Kuntrus - Moznaim Publishing), a music composer and producer, an expert Judaica appraiser and collector and a Mohel. He has started over 15 organizations including Akiva Trips, Chazkeinu, Hashem.com and many more! Rabbi Klatzko, his wife Shani (ne Juravel), and their 11 children currently live in Monsey, New York, where hosting 70 or more people for Shabbos in the norm. He has been at the frontier of improving Jewish communal life. Sponsor Links Check out Good Faith Effort! Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with writers, artists, and faith leaders to discuss how the Bible informs our lives today -- from politics to psychology to pop culture. Explore the Bible's role in Western society in conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima & Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/  See R' Klatzko's groundbreaking app here: http://www.shabbat.com/ Download for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shabbat/id1037705799?ls=1 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tribex.shabbat&hl=en Gorgeous Art: https://www.rishonartgallery.com/ BTW he also started this: https://siyumyomi.org/?ssrc=LL Our new and free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinglchaim Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.

At the age of 3, Yakov Horowitz lost his father. After many years of teaching, he wrote a 4,500 word essay in The Jewish Observer titled “An Ounce of Prevention” on the subject of at-risk teens in the community. The article shocked the Orthodox community and led to an invitation to address the 1996 National Conventions of Agudath Israel of America and Torah Umesorah. It also led to the founding of Project Y.E.S. in 1997, which he is the director of In 1997, Horowitz founded a yeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Noam, for teens. He worked with teens at risk for over 30 years. He is also the founder and Director of Project Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Services). He was a regular columnist for The Jewish Press and Mispacha on topics including mental health, social problems, internet usage and child safety. He developed a children's book to educate children about sexual safety called "Let's Stay Safe" published by Artscroll that sold many copies. Horowitz uses social media to warn about sex offenders within the Jewish community and how to avoid them.   You can see more info here: childysafetybook.org And follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/yakovhorowitz/?hl=en And here: http://www.rabbihorowitz.com/PYes/MGFiles/about.cfm   Yitzie Ingber guest hosts this episode. Listen to Yitzie's podcast here: plinkhq.com/i/1516220411   This episode is in memory of: Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima and Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Incredible Kosher Entertainment - https://yidflicks.com/ Our new and free call-in-to-listen feature is here: USA: (712) 432-3489 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 More shows here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Follow us on social media for more content: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinglchaim Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.

How is it that Jewish institutions, Yeshivas and Jewish school's across the country are receiving MILLIONS of dollars of government funding? How do you prepare for 100,000 people packing into MetLife Stadium for the Siyum Hashas? On this episode, we feature Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of America. To listen to all KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcas.com or search KOLOT on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel and all of its programs, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

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On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Leon Goldenberg for a discussion on the topic of redistricting and how it will affect the Jewish communities of New York. Mr. Goldenberg has been active in many causes around New York for many years. He is the First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at COJO of Flatbush, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Agudath Israel of America.Sign up for our newsletter for updates and news: https://queensvaad.org/Questions? E-mail us at: vhq@queensvaad.orgThis episode is sponsored by TevahMedia. TevahMedia offers a wide range of marketing services to businesses, non-profits, and e-commerce brands. Looking to rank higher on Google? Optimize your social media? Increase your website's sales? Or improve your website's management? As longtime clients of TevahMedia, CEO Noah Morris and his team have developed a strategy to engage our community via social media, email blasts, and website management. Book a free consultation at TevahMedia.com or call Noah at 917-675-0924. Mention VaadCast for a discount on your first 90 days. Make sure to comment and subscribe.________   NEW YORK REDISTRICTING ROUNDTABLE UPDATE IRC Upcoming Hearings and SummariesThe New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) series of public hearings is underway. The NY Census and Redistricting Institute will be releasing summaries of the hearings each week. Attached are summaries for the Southern Tier, Syracuse, and North Country hearings. The remaining dates and locations include:November 1 - AlbanyNovember 8 - White PlainsNovember 9 - BronxNovember 10 - New York CountyNovember 15 - Richmond CountyNovember 16 - Kings CountyNovember 17 - Queens CountyNovember 22 - Nassau CountyNovember 23 - Suffolk CountyFor exact locations and to register to testify, please go to https://nyirc.gov/meetings#testify-in-person Proposition 1 on Election Ballot TomorrowVoters are being asked to vote tomorrow on a redistricting reform measure that would make changes to the redistricting calendar and other measures. For more information on the proposal, please see https://www.citylandnyc.org/guest-commentary-on-the-ballot-for-nov-2-2021-the-constitutional-amendment-on-redistricting/ and  https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/redistricting_resources/11/ Syracuse Law School Mapping Team Speaks with IRCStudents from Syracuse University's Public Mapping Project redistricting team had the opportunity to meet with members of the New York Independent Redistricting Commission on Tuesday, October 26th. After listening to public testimony, the commission generously shared their time and perspective with the student team. On behalf of the class, we thank the commission for extending the opportunity. Public Mapping Project Now UnderwayThe deadline for submissions for the Public Mapping Project is November 24. To participate please visit: https://app.districtbuilder.org/o/nylsIf you have any questions, please email Marissa Zanfardino at marissa.zanfardino@law.nyls.edu  Online Redistricting ResourcesTheDigital Commons at New York Law School will provide all redistricting publications by Jeff Wice and other members of the New York Census and Redistricting Institute.  Access the digital commons here: https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/ny-census-and-redistricting-institute/Redistricting Online and its partners believe that redistricting information from all 50 states (including law, data, news, policy, and research) should be easily accessible. In collaboration with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and New York Law School, we have created this nonpartisan, multimedia, knowledge hub to give redistricting a trusted, permanent home on the web. Access the website here: https://redistrictingonline.org/ New York Census Data and ToolsCUNY Mapping Center New York Tool: The Mapping Service at the  CUNY Graduate Center has launched a New York-specific version of its "Redistricting & You" online map, making it easy to compare proposed Independent Redistricting Commission proposed districts with existing lines. The map displays the "Names" and "Letters" district plans from the Commission compared with current congressional, state senate, and assembly districts. The map is fully interactive. https://newyork.redistrictingandyou.org/Redistricting Data Hub has new trainings, resources, news, and the state population change charts. You can access the website here: https://redistrictingdatahub.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6Rmhgic5YhW2i6d-NMevsRxe4E6Hf7geOlsOLCyX13-ERl9HWIBJuH_0aAsxZEALw_wcBAmerican Statistical Association released a Task Force Report on 2020 Census Analysis and Quality Indicators. You can access the report here: https://www.amstat.org/asa/files/pdfs/POL-CQI-Task-Force-final-report.pdf Redistricting Primer and Informational WebinarsPlease contact Jeff Wice (by reply email) if you would like to schedule an informational webinar on the state's redistricting process. A copy of the N.Y. Census & Redistricting Institute's basic primer on how New York redistricts can be accessed and downloaded here: https://www.nyls.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NYCRI-Redistricting-Primer-PDF-0521-v1r6-locked.pdf The N.Y. Census and Redistricting Institute is supported by a grant from the New York State Census Equity Fund.

Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus, Director of Yeshiva Services for Agudath Israel of America, on Talkline With Zev Brenner, discusses the challenges of fighting for our Yeshivas and to ensure funding. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Talkline with Zev Brenner looks at the Haredi Community's assistance and relief efforts to help Haiti citizens after the earthquake.; Features is Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, Dir of NY Government relations for the Agudath Israel of America and Josh Mehlman Chairman of the FJCC- Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Rabbi Avi Shafran, Agudath Israel's Dir. of Public Affairs & Rivkie Feiner on Talkline With Zev Brenner react to Netflix's new series 'My Unorthodox Life'. The latest trend is to glorify women who leave and bash Orthodoxy and Rabbi Shafran and Rivkie Feiner discuss how to combat this negative fad of stereotyping religious Jews. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

One of the architects or American Orthodoxy and perhaps the greatest Orthodox rabbinical leader in that country of the 20th century, Rav Eliezer Silver (1886-1968) had a decisive impact on Jewish life. Through his communal rabbinical leadership, his national leadership on the American scene, through the organizations which he spearheaded and ran for decades, and of course his myriad efforts on behalf of Eastern European Jewry. Having studied under Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzinski in Vilna, Rav Yosef Rosen the Rogatchover in Dvinsk and Rav Chaim Brisker in Brisk, he then immigrated to the United States at the peak of the great immigration in 1907. He'd later be president of the Agudas Harabbonim, founder of Ezras Torah, founder of Agudath Israel of America, founder and president of Vaad Hatzalah and a constant man of action for almost every Jewish, educational and rescue undertaking during his long career.   Sponsored by: With the New York City election day today June 22, 2021, it's time to drop the excuses and VOTE.  When it comes to funding for our schools and communities, elected officials pay attention to the people who vote. It's simple: If you're not voting, you don't have a voice.   Make sure you vote on June 22!  Have questions or need help with your voter plan? Call or email the Orthodox Union's Teach NYS at (646) 459-5162 or email frandm@teachcoalition.org. When you vote, elected officials take note.   For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com   Subscribe To Our Podcast on:    PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/   Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You can email Yehuda at yehuda@yehudageberer.com

Rabbi Yeruchim Silber, & Chaskel Bennett of the Agudath Israel & Councilman Kalman Yeger on Talkline With Zev Brenner. Among the topics discussed are the recent attacks on Jews in NYC by Palestinians and their supporters and the call for the FBI to patrol Jewish neighborhoods as well at the Agudath Israel's meeting with NY Mayor Bill DeBlasio to deal with the attacks. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Rabbi Avi Schnall, Agudath Israel's NJ Director on Talkline With Zev Brenner discusses Aguda's role in getting over $ 20 million dollars for Yeshivas and Day Schools in New Jersey. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

On the eve of Auschwitz Liberation Day (January 27, 1945), this newest episode of Inside ArtScroll (Episode 2:3) features an interview with Rabbi Yosef C. Golding, author of the best-selling Holocaust chronicle, Faith Amid the Flames: The story of Reb Yosef Friedenson and the Kiddush Hashem he witnessed and created.  In this episode, host Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger speaks to Rabbi Golding about his late father-in-law and the world-wide reaction to this book, as well as the lessons he gained from his decades at Agudath Israel of America, as Executive Director of RCCS, and as COO of the Siyum Hashas. This is an important conversation for now, and for all generations to come. To purchase Faith Amid the Flames, CLICK HERE.

Congress continues to duke it out over spending bills and COVID-19 relief. Ghislaine Maxwell tries very hard to get out of custody and is denied. Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York loses lawsuit, holding that his executive orders targeting religious communities are unconstitutional, and more! Join criminal defense lawyer Robert F. Gruler to discuss the latest criminal, election and legal news, including:• Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accused accomplice, attempts to get out of custody pending her prosecution, but is denied• Review of Maxwell's argument from her defense team and the Government's response• U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan issues a two-page ruling explaining her rationale and citing Maxwell's high flight risk• Congress tacks action (or inaction) on the COVID-19 relief bill and chambers disagree about $2,000 payments to Americans – we discuss the latest• Trump's Veto of the Defense spending bill is overruled in the House, but what happens now in the Senate?• Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York loses religious discrimination case after the Second Circuit Federal Court issues new ruling• Review of the different levels of constitutional scrutiny as applied to governmental actions impeding rights and freedoms• Breakdown of the 32-page holding in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo finding New York COVID-19 regulations unconstitutional (same case as Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo)• BAD POPO: Phoenix police officer Steven Poulos threatens to shoot Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego over #defundthepolice, is placed on administrative leave • Your questions and live chat after the presentationDid you catch Robert last night on Uncivil Law? Check it out and sub to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5ZE72pHi4Don't forget to join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/KDXEZBqvxDThe show starts at 5pm AZ time (4pm PT, 6pm Central, 7pm ET).NEW! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/robertgruleresqNEW! Audio only podcast: https://watchingthewatchers.buzzsprout.com/Discord is our free chat server for ongoing discussions before, during and after the livestream as well as sneak previews of slides for the upcoming shows: https://discord.gg/KDXEZBqvxDOther tips? Send to tips@rrlawaz.com or tag @RobertGrulerEsq on twitter.#watchingthewatchers #GhislaineMaxwell #AndrewCuomo #MitchMcConnell #Congress #veto #porkulus #covid19relief #strictscrutiny #firstamendment #religiousfreedom

Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo

Episode Notes Today we will have an open discussion about bad Supreme Court decisions and COVID in, “Not Necessarily the Good News.” Then, we learn about the prodigal son in, “The More You Know. NOT NECESSARILY THE GOOD NEWS: When we spoke last about the Supreme Court, it was in reference to the latest addition - at that time only a nominee - now a full fledged justice who is already on the wrong side of history and humanity with a couple of the court’s latest rulings. A phrase that is likely to make my heart sink numerous times over the coming years is “in a 5 to 4 decision” and it is with that phrase that we enter the deeply wrong rulings coming out from the court in favor of churches that have protested strict COVID measures. The arguments, first in a case from New York state brought by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America and then in a case from California brought by Pasadena-based Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry, which has churches across the state, were that the restrictions on gathering for worship were harsher than those on gathering to distribute food or provide shelter, two things that were often happening in the same buildings as where they seek to worship. https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/26/politics/supreme-court-religious-restrictions-ruling-covid/index.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-california-coronavirus-church/2020/12/03/fcf4fcf8-357d-11eb-a997-1f4c53d2a747_story.html THE MORE YOU KNOW: Jesus was a story-teller. He taught very complicated ideas through simple, memorable parables. Sometimes, as we learned with, “The Good Samaritan,” the intention of his story gets lost in the re-telling, and, after so many years, acquires unintended new meanings. Most people think of the story of the Prodigal Son as the story of a lost son finding his way home. That’s just one part of the parable, and it has plot twists. The story is the last of three stories on a similar subject included in the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke. The parable of the lost lamb, of the lost coin, and the prodigal son, were used to address criticism from the Pharisees. The Pharisees, if you remember, were an influential religious party that mostly agreed with Jesus on matters of theology ( they believed in an afterlife, for instance ) but did not like his liberal interpretations of scriptures, or his disregard for their devotion to cultural tradition. We are told that Jesus had gathered an undesirable element in his public following. Since he would often bring crowds from the street into the temple, there may also have been the concern that these undesirables might come into the temple. The story starts this way, with a father and two sons, like the stories of Abraham and Issac/Ishmael, or Issac and Essau/Jacob. Find us on Twitter: @WithoutWorksPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withoutworks Email @ withoutworkspod@gmail.com Transcripts available at our internet home: www.withoutworkspodcast.com Find out more at https://without-works.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Over Thanksgiving break, the Supreme Court struck down New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s strict coronavirus related occupancy limits to 10 or 25 worshipers in churches and synagogues located in orange and red zones in the state. In a 5-4 per curiam decision, the majority sided with Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel, who argued that Cuomo’s COVID-19  regulations treated houses of worship differently from comparable secular institutions, especially considering the religious plaintiffs in question went above and beyond in preventing COVID-19 outbreaks within their doors.    “From the standpoint of the plaintiffs,” David argues, “it’s sort of a double whammy of good facts. One, expressions of animus from public officials and hypocrisy from public officials. And two, they’re coming to the court with clean hands.” Later in the episode, David and Sarah also dive into a host of abortion related lawsuits and the U.S. census case before ending with some thoughts on election litigation. Show Notes: -Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York v. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York, Jacobson v. Massachusetts, South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a signing ceremony in Yerushalayim two weeks ago of the World Zionist Organization,a coalition that included the Orthodox Union, Yeshiva University, Touro College, Bnei Akiva, AMIT, the RCA, the National Council of Young Israel and Torah Mitzion resulted in Yaakov Hagoel, being named the organization's first religious Jew to serve as the Chairman of the Executive. The agreement signed distributed control over Zionist institutions and departments to a wide range of Jewish organizations and factions, from Orthodox to Reform and from Right to Left.This prompted Agudath Israel to issue a "Statement on Charedi Principles" explaining why they did not join and claiming that those who did were acquiescing to the dogmatic statements that were part of the The Jerusalem Program's foundations of Zionism which are:"Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, it brought about the establishment of the State of Israel,and a Jewish, Zionist, democratic and secure State of Israel is the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future.The State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, is central in the life of our nation.Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli society is a goal we must work for.Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, needs to be inculcated to our children as something to constantly strive for.Eretz Yisroel's destiny is rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.We will ensure the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language;Despite being geographically spread throughout the world,we will nurture mutual Jewish responsibility, defend the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, and represent the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggle against all manifestations of anti-Semitism.We will do all in our power to further thesettling of the country as an expression of practical Zionism."The Agudah deems these ideas,which give such prominence to statehood as a rejection of Torah as the major factor that defines our people and in essence condemned persons identifying as Charedi for joining the group. Rabbi Bechhofer takes exception with the conflation of Charedi and the Bnei Torah of America.Rabbi Kivelevitz feels that the chance to bond with one voice in a time of world crisis should be a benefit that trumps any suggestion that there has been an abdication of principle as the platform is secondary to the benefits to Torah institutions that will ensue.Kivelevitz and Bechoffer both believe that issues in Eretz Yisroel need to be put on the back burner when so much tummult exists in America which Agudah can address together with other Orthodox mosdos.Rabbi Kivelevitz offers thoughts on the passing of Rav Dovid Feinstein Zt"l and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks,Z"lwhile Rabbi Bechhofer criticizes those who davened fervently for Donald Trump's re-election,and Rabbi Kivelevitz urges all Jewish organizations to warmly congratulate Joe Biden on his victory. a certain party identifying itself as representing Chareidi Jews has the authority to sign a coalition agreement within the World Zionist Congress together with other Jewish parties including non-Orthodox religious groups, as happened last weekThe Jerusalem Program states that:Zionism, the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, brought about the establishment of the State of Israel, and views a Jewish, Zionist, democratic and secure State of Israel to be the expression of the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future.The Jerusalem Program's foundations of Zionism are:The unity of the Jewish people, its bond to its historic homeland Eretz Yisrael, and the centrality of the State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, in the life of the nation;Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli society.Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.Ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language;Nurturing mutual Jewish responsibility, defending the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, representing the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggling against all manifestations of anti-Semitism;Settling the country as an expression of practical Zionism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

In a signing ceremony in Yerushalayim two weeks ago of the World Zionist Organization,a coalition that included the Orthodox Union, Yeshiva University, Touro College, Bnei Akiva, AMIT, the RCA, the National Council of Young Israel and Torah Mitzion resulted in Yaakov Hagoel, being named the organization's first religious Jew to serve as the Chairman of the Executive. The agreement signed distributed control over Zionist institutions and departments to a wide range of Jewish organizations and factions, from Orthodox to Reform and from Right to Left.This prompted Agudath Israel to issue a "Statement on Charedi Principles" explaining why they did not join and claiming that those who did were acquiescing to the dogmatic statements that were part of the The Jerusalem Program's foundations of Zionism which are:"Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, it brought about the establishment of the State of Israel,and a Jewish, Zionist, democratic and secure State of Israel is the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future.The State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, is central in the life of our nation.Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli society is a goal we must work for.Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, needs to be inculcated to our children as something to constantly strive for.Eretz Yisroel's destiny is rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.We will ensure the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language;Despite being geographically spread throughout the world,we will nurture mutual Jewish responsibility, defend the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, and represent the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggle against all manifestations of anti-Semitism.We will do all in our power to further thesettling of the country as an expression of practical Zionism."The Agudah deems these ideas,which give such prominence to statehood as a rejection of Torah as the major factor that defines our people and in essence condemned persons identifying as Charedi for joining the group. Rabbi Bechhofer takes exception with the conflation of Charedi and the Bnei Torah of America.Rabbi Kivelevitz feels that the chance to bond with one voice in a time of world crisis should be a benefit that trumps any suggestion that there has been an abdication of principle as the platform is secondary to the benefits to Torah institutions that will ensue.Kivelevitz and Bechoffer both believe that issues in Eretz Yisroel need to be put on the back burner when so much tummult exists in America which Agudah can address together with other Orthodox mosdos.Rabbi Kivelevitz offers thoughts on the passing of Rav Dovid Feinstein Zt"l and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks,Z"lwhile Rabbi Bechhofer criticizes those who davened fervently for Donald Trump's re-election,and Rabbi Kivelevitz urges all Jewish organizations to warmly congratulate Joe Biden on his victory. a certain party identifying itself as representing Chareidi Jews has the authority to sign a coalition agreement within the World Zionist Congress together with other Jewish parties including non-Orthodox religious groups, as happened last weekThe Jerusalem Program states that: Zionism, the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, brought about the establishment of the State of Israel, and views a Jewish, Zionist, democratic and secure State of Israel to be the expression of the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future.The Jerusalem Program's foundations of Zionism are:The unity of the Jewish people, its bond to its historic homeland Eretz Yisrael, and the centrality of the State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, in the life of the nation;Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli society.Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.Ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language;Nurturing mutual Jewish responsibility, defending the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, representing the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggling against all manifestations of anti-Semitism;Settling the country as an expression of practical Zionism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo

Mrs. Leah Zagelbaum is the Vice president of Media Affairs for the national organization Agudath Israel of America. Leah is a smart woman who has great passion for her job and the role she serves in helping the greater Jewish Community. She is a woman of faith, Family and courage, as she has  always  aspired to take on roles that allow her to be a mother, and a professional at the same time. 

This week our good friend and colleague Rabbi Shai Markowitz, Director of the Lefkowitz Leadership Initiative at Agudath Israel of America (https://agudah.org/) joins us to discuss the challenges and tribulations of bringing a 100 year old organization up to speed in the digital age, as well as bridging the leadership gap between old school and new. Plus we brought back the mustache discussion with a special bonus guest (21:34). Other segments include "Board of Directors" (4:48), "Business Tips from Ari" (54:08), and "Linkswipe" (59:06).

Mr. Werdiger is the CEO of the wildly popular sportswear line, OuterStuff, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Born to Holocaust survivors, Sol was raised to always push himself to grow closer to Hashem. He has formed life-long relationships with some of the world's biggest Rebbas and Gidolim. He embodies what it means to be a true askin and is helping shape our world as one of the leading forces behind Agudath Israel of America. Whether he's attending the latest super bowl, facilitating the siyum hashas in MetLife stadium, or dealing with his staff - he is always focused on making a kiddush Hashem. Powered by: AMR Pharmacy and DailyGiving.org       

We speak with Rabbi Labish Becker, executive director of Agudath Israel of America, about the history of daf yomi, as well as everything you need to know about the upcoming Siyum HaShas. More information about The Siyum can be found at https://www.thesiyum.org/

E-commerce, Amira L'Akum, Schar Shabbos, Contracts and Partnerships **Guest Hosted by Rabbi Shlomo Gottesman** Editor, Yeshurun, Chairman, Torah Projects, Agudath Israel  with Rabbi Yaakov Frommer, Nursing Home Operator - 24:30with Rabbi Shlomo Dickman, Ram, Yeshiva Mayan Hatalmud, Mechaber of Hilchos Shabbos B’Shabbato - 51:00with Rabbi Yosef Kushner, Dayan, Bais Havaad of Lakewood, Author, Commerce and Shabbos - 1:15:30with Rabbi Michoel Frank, Rav, Ohr HaTorah, Silver Springs, MD, Mechabair Sefer Naveh Shaanan on Hilchos Mezuzah and Meshivas Regel on Tchumin - 1:42:30 מראי מקומות  

We speak with Agudath Israel's Ohio Director, Rabbi Yitz Frank, about the life of an advocate, some of the issues he's fighting for, and the differences between state and federal advocacy. More information about Agudath Israel can be found at https://agudathisrael.org/

New Jersey is the ninth state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. According to the state's Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, attending physicians can “write a prescription for medication that would enable a qualified terminally ill patient to end his or her life.” The Act defines “terminally ill” as “the terminal stage of an irreversibly fatal illness, disease, or condition with … a life expectancy of six months or less.”  Only the “physician who has primary responsibility for the care of a patient and treatment of a patient's terminal disease,” may write the life-ending prescription. And what happens if the doctor's conscience prevents him from writing the prescription?  While the Act is clear that “any action taken by a health care professional to participate… shall be voluntary...” it also requires the “health care professional” to “transfer, upon request, a copy of the patient's relevant records to the new health care professional or health care facility.” So, while it would be far worse for New Jersey to coerce doctors to kill against their conscience, does honoring a patient's request and making a referral mean one is still complicit in his or her death? Or, to put it differently, is the law still forcing physicians who want nothing to do with physician-assisted suicide to participate? That is the opinion of Dr. Yosef P. Glassman. He recently filed suit to block implementation of the Act because he believes that being forced to refer patients to doctors who will kill them violates his religious beliefs. Dr. Glassman is particularly well-qualified to hold forth on his beliefs. Not only is he a physician specializing in the care of the elderly, he is also an Orthodox Rabbi. Glassman told the Jewish Link that he “was motivated to act by the chilling prospect of being a part of the suicide process, which strongly conflicted with both my professional and religious values.” After talking with several concerned Jewish community members on the topic, Glassman decided his work in geriatrics left him no choice but “to take a firm position.”  “Some people who may oppose my action,” Glassman says, “may say that I want dying patients to suffer, chas v'shalom. Quite the opposite—we as physicians have ample tools to alleviate the suffering for the living, even for the terminally ill, without the need to license suicide.” That Hebrew phrase he used, chas v'shalom, means “Heaven forbid.” It reveals that just as Dr. Glassman is religiously motivated not to kill, he's also religiously motivated to heal and to alleviate suffering. In his mind, being forced to kill not only forces him to do what is wrong, it's an obstacle to doing what he's called to do. The good news is that a New Jersey state judge has issued an order preventing the law from taking effect until the religious freedom issues Glassman raised have been adjudicated. Still, Glassman's case is a reminder of the increasing pressure being put on medical professionals to participate in the “Culture of Death.” No matter how often advocates paint physician-assisted suicide and abortion as “compassionate” care, many doctors rightfully want nothing to do with them. This leaves the dilemma of to what degree unwilling physicians should be coerced to participate. Even if laws talk about “voluntary” participation, it's nearly impossible to avoid the machinery of death once it carries the force of law. Thankfully, physicians like Glassman are ethically coherent and willing to resist, and Jewish organizations like Agudath Israel are monitoring new laws like the one in New Jersey and are willing to help people like Dr. Glassman not violate their faith. More than a few Christian pastors could learn from the moral clarity of Dr. Glassman and the advocacy of Agudath Israel. No Christian should be coerced to participate in the culture of death. And no Christian who refuses to participate should find themselves alone in their courage. Chas v'shalom that Christians should be any less determined to fight against this “Culture of Death.”

In his recent analysis of the “#MeToo earthquake,” Rabbi Avi Shafran, Agudath Israel of America’s director of public affairs, bemoans the “supposedly enlightened, progressive, post-patriarchal society, with its proud claim to value and respect women,” and questions how we can expect men to respect women who dress and behave immodestly. In contrast, he asserts that sexual abuse is “relatively rare” in a society guided by Jewish law, where modesty and strict boundaries on gender interaction provide a carefully controlled environment, and women are valued and respected rather than objectified. In this episode of Intimate Judaism, Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn discuss Rabbi Shafran’s premise and his conclusion. While acknowledging the socio-cultural contrasts, they question the value of this self-idealization;  though the mechanisms of abuse of power and authority may look different, objectification and victimization exist across cultures, and Orthodox Judaism is no exception. During the second half of the show, they are joined by Dr. Rachel Yehuda, an expert on trauma, who led a team of researchers who demonstrated that sexual abuse is indeed not a rare phenomenon in Orthodox society.

The deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue a week before the midterm elections has led to a debate on which types of responses are appropriate and which politicize a tragedy. And it’s also sparked a serious question that’s exposing divides within the Jewish community: if a climate of anti-Semitism is growing, who’s contributing to it? To what extent can an elected leader’s words contribute to violence? And what, if any, responsibility do they hold? We spoke with three representatives of Jewish organizations about the issue in separate interviews to get a variety of views. Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer, director for education and community engagement at HIAS Rabbi Avi Shafron, director of public affairs for Agudath Israel of America, a national Orthodox advocacy organization Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block,  the Washington director of the progressive Bend the Arc Jewish Action group

The Trump administration's policy (thankfully reversed by executive order) of separating parents and children at the US-Mexico border was cruel and inhumane, and violated basic Torah values. The Orthodox Union and, to an even greater degree, Agudath Israel of America, did the right thing by condemning this policy in clear and unambiguous terms. But what about the Orthodox Jews who support the policy - what Torah values are they advocating? When does support for Trump become a violation of Torah? Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes! Just go to itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ortho…rum/id1289716034, click on "View in iTunes," and you're ready to go. Music: Happy Rock by bensound.com

Interview with Zishe Schnitzler, founder and CEO of The Clear Advantage. A consulting firm that helps existing businesses that have some success to grow and continue on their journey taking their business to the next level. Learn some of the secrets of what makes an entrepreneur successful and what you need to grow to the next level. Listen to how he originally thought entrepreneurs were wasting their time and how having a daughter with Down Syndrome changes his whole outlook on life. NAME: Zeishe Schnitzler CONNECT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zishes (On LinkedIn) WEBSITE: http://www.theclearadvantage.co/ (The Clear Advantage) https://frumentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Zishe-Schnitzler.jpg () People & Companies Mentioned In This Episode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Teitelbaum (The Satmar Rebbe, Rav Yoel Teitelbaum ZT”L ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizhnitz_(Hasidic_dynasty) (Viznitz Rebbe) Imrei Chaim Viznitz Koson Yeshiva in Forshay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agudath_Israel_of_America (Agudas Yisroel) Agudath Israel COPE http://www.amazingsavings.com/ (Amazing Savings) http://www.issamar.com/ (Issamar Ginzberg) http://www.eizerbachurim.com/ (Eizer Bachurim) http://amzn.to/1TtTU86 () http://amzn.to/1TtTU86 (The Hard Thing About Hard Things By: Ben Horowitz) http://invite.youmail.com/m/u2BmhiU5as () http://invite.youmail.com/m/u2BmhiU5as (YOU MUST CHECK OUT YOUMAIL – THIS LINK INCLUDES A SPECIAL OFFER FROM ZISHE!) http://amzn.to/1osSi1s () http://amzn.to/1N4kdes (NeuroSky MindWave Mobile BrainWave )   ——— CLICK THE AD BELOW! https://frumentrepreneur.com/book-sponsorship/ () https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-frum-entrepreneur/id975678776 (Are you enjoying this podcast? Please take 30 seconds and rate it on iTunes! Every 5 Stars helps us get more noticed!) To learn more about me, please check out http://nachum.co (Nachum.co) Thank you for listening!!

This lecutre was presented to women in Woodridge, NY, on August 4, 2015 (19 Av, 5775), arranged by Torah Projects of Agudath Israel of America.

Great interview with Avi Singer, founder and CEO of Showd.me. Showd.me is a platform for mid-large companies. It’s a social learning platform that allows employees to easily train and learn from other employees across an organization. In this interview we talk about his past work at places like Google and the Blue Man’s group and what lead him to launching Showd.me with all the challenges and successes that come with starting a company. Name: Avi Singer Position: Founder & CEO of Showd.me Company Web Site: http://showd.me/ (Showd.me) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avisinger (Avi on LinkedIn) Twitter: https://twitter.com/avisinger (@avisinger) https://frumentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Avi-Singer.jpg () People, Companies & Books Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.yeshivagedola.com/ (Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal) http://www.thejec.org/ (JEC) http://yeshiva.thejec.org/home/faculty-a-staff/administration16 (Rabbi Elazar M. Teitz) Yeshiva of Far Rockaway http://www.touro.edu/ (Touro College) http://yeshivazichronaryeh.blogspot.co.il/ (Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh) http://www.columbia.edu/ (Columbia University) http://www.hofstra.edu/home/ (Hofstra University) https://www.doubleclickbygoogle.com/ (Double Click) http://google.com (Google) http://abigaels.com/ (Abigael's on Broadway) http://www.blueman.com/ (Blueman Group) http://www.undertone.com (Undertone) http://www.pcsnynj.org/ (Professional Career Services – A Division of Agudath Israel) http://www.pcsnynj.org/our-staff/ (Rabbi Gedaliah Weinberger ) http://www.airbus.com/ (Airbus) http://linkedin.com (LinkedIn) http://amzn.to/1JYJ861 () http://amzn.to/1JYJ861 (The Art of Possibility) http://ateresyaakov.com/ (Mesivta Ateres Yaakov) — https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-frum-entrepreneur/id975678776 (Are you loving this podcast? Please take 30 seconds and rate it on iTunes! Every 5 Stars helps us get more noticed! Thank you!) To learn more about me, please check out http://nachum.co (Nachum.co) Thank you for listening!!  

Rabbi Shlomo Gertzulin, Chief Operating Officer, 12th Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi And Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Agudath Israel of America. And Chaskel Bennett Board member Agudath Israel. Also: State Senator David Storobin . D

avi Moskowitz also: rabbi Abba Cohen of Agudath Israel

Binyomin Rose of Mishpacha, Aryeh Rubin on Jewish Sages of Today, Josh Pruzansky executive director of Agudath Israel of New Jersey and chairman of the State of New Jersey Non-Public School Advisory Committee