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United States House Speaker of Representatives visits Lakewood
U.S. House Speaker of Representatives Mike Johnson visited the Jewish community of Lakewood today, with Dr. Rich Roberts & community leaders went to BMG to see first hand the largest and flourishing Yeshivah in America, in action....
Senator Weber Presents Chestnut Ridge Kosher Coffee Shop with NYS Empire Award
In honor of National Coffee Day, NYS Senator Bill Weber presented the New York State Empire Award to Yoffee Coffee, one of Rockland’s newest kosher Coffee shops & cafes in Chestnut Ridge near Monsey....
DoorDash Helps Deliver Yom Tov Meals to Families in Need Right Before Rosh Hashanah
In a heartwarming effort just before Rosh Hashanah, a major food rescue operation is underway, Masbia helping to feed over 2,000 struggling Brooklyn families in the community...
Georgia Votes to Expand School Choice with $6,500 Tuition Credit for Yeshiva’s
Georgia State Assembly voted to pass SB 233, a major expansion of school choice in the state benefiting Yeshivas. “Agudath Israel commends the Georgia General Assembly for taking an important first step toward true parental empowerme...
Lakewood Yidden Bring Joy to wounded IDF Soldiers
A delegation of Lakewood Yidden, led by Dr. Kastriel (Rich) Roberts, are on a solidarity visit to Eretz Yisroel giving Chizuk, support and gifts to IDF soldiers that were injured in Gaza, while protecting Am Yisroel....
Ohio Expand Kosher Options for WIC Recipients
Agudath Israel of Ohio has announced that WIC Ohio expanded the list of available foods to include a variety of Cholov Yisroel cheeses and yogurts, Pas Yisroel bread, Bishul Yisroel tuna, and grape juice. ...
Hatzolah of Central New Jersey Participates in Mass-Casualty Incident Training Drill
Hatzolah of Central Jersey joined emergency services from across the county at the Ocean County Training Center for a comprehensive Mass Casualty Incident training drill...
Canadian Hechsherim Seek Injunction Over Shechita Ban
Canadian hechsherim and Jewish groups requested an interlocutory injunction during a federal court hearing on the shechitah ban be suspended until a previous lawsuit filed against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is resolved...
Queens: Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Succeeds In Getting The Far Rockaway Eruv Expanded
Good News for the Far Rockaway Jewish community in Queens, NY. Thanks to the local Assemblywoman, the Shabbos Eruv has been expanded along the boardwalk to benefit the Kehilla...
Hatzolah of Central Jersey Honors the Women Behind Its Lifesaving Work
At an appreciation event in Lakewood. Hatzolah of Central Jersey recognized the woman behind the scenes, the wives of Hatzolah members, whose incredible sacrifices enable their husbands to dedicate themselves to their avodas hakodesh...
Lakewood Congressman Bars U.S. Aid To Fund UNRWA and Hamas
Lakewood, NJ - The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Israeli aid bill that would provide more than $26 billion in critical military assistance to Israel while prohibiting any US funds from flowing to the failed and pervas...
Lakewood Police Department Recognized at National Night Out Against Crime
Members of the Rothenberg Law Firm worked with officials from various agencies including the Lakewood Police, the Lakewood Fire Department, Hatzolah of Central Jersey, Lakewood Shomrim, Chaverim, Lakewood EMS, the Ocean County Prosecut...
NYPD Goes After Illegal Mopeds and Scooters With Enforcement, Task Force
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban today announced the NYPD’s enhanced enforcement strategy to help remove illegal motorized scooters, mopeds, bikes, ATVs, and other unregistered vehicles from city streets as ...
Unity Rally In Support Of The Hostages To Be Held In Brooklyn
A special rally in memory of the six hostages murdered by Hamas last week, and in support of the hostages who are currently held captive by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, will be happening in Brooklyn...