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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...
NYPD Hosts Jewish Community For Security Briefing Ahead Of The Upcoming Yomim Tovim
The NYPD will deploy an enhanced police presence to all NYC Jewish communities, Mayor Eric Adams announced during a security briefing for the Jewish Community at One Police Plaza in NYC...
Agudah Launches Legal Portal to Combat Antisemitism on Campuses and in the Workforce
In response to the rise of antisemitic incidents on college campuses and in the workforce, Agudah Legal is collaborating with dedicated legal professionals to assist individuals facing antisemitism....
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...
Why Is Hezbollah Threatening War With Cyprus?
Almost daily, Hezbollah has been ruthlessly attacking Eretz Yisroel with rockets, UAVs (drones) and small artillery. One thing the terror group hasn't done was escalate beyond Israel. That all changed last month when they threatened…...
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...