Tag: Agudath Israel of America
Agudath Israel Warns US Officials Against Meddling in Israel’s Internal Affairs
“The United States would rightly resent another nation’s attempts to influence our own internal political affairs. Members of Congress and other American officials should ponder that."
Schumer ‘Working’ on Solving Block on US Passports for Newborns in Israel
The Embassy does not view ‘bringing a new baby to meet US relatives as an emergency,’ which rules out holiday travel to the US for such families.
Agudath Israel of America Condemns the New York Times for Latest Hit Piece on...
“Another week, another front-page attack on Orthodox Jews - this time targeting children with special needs and their families,” the statement reads.
Congress Substantially Strengthens Federal Security Grants for Jewish & Other Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a federal program that assists nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack to obtain equipment that will help secure their facilities.
Yahalom NJ Opens Grant Help Center for Parents of Special Needs Children
At the center, parents can receive any assistance that they may need in applying for the grants. Computers are set up so that parents can complete the application process on site.
Agudah Accusing NY Times of Defamation in Case Involving Custody Dispute, Hasidic Schools
Did they fire all the fact checkers over on 46th Street?
Yeshiva Group Requests Court Injunction to Block NYS Board of Regents’ New Regulations
Prof. Krakowski: The NYS Board of Regents' new regulations would "force haredim to leave New York State or risk having their entire religious life wiped out in an act of cultural genocide."
After Board of Regents Tightens Grip on Yeshivas, Agudath Israel Warns ‘We Will Not...
NYS Sen. Mike Martucci: “Much of the press and many politicians who regularly display antisemitic tendencies are on a mission to undermine and malign the Hasidic community."
Conservative Groups: ‘CNN’ Downplays Antisemitic Hate and Violence Towards Orthodox Jews
The special report “failed to speak with a single Orthodox rabbinic leader ... and hid from its audience the predominant cause of the current crisis,” said Rabbi Moshe Parnes.
Major Jewish Groups Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action to Replenish Iron Dome
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming approved (420-9) legislation last September to provide $1 billion in funds, but the legislation has since stalled in the Senate.
Supreme Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against NY Gov. Cuomo’s Restrictions On Attendance At...
It is hard to believe that admitting more than 10 people to a 1,000-seat church or 400-seat synagogue would create a more serious health risk than the many other activities that the State allows.
New York Awards $10 Million to Protect Religious-Based Institutions and Schools
Eligible recipients will each get $50,000 for cameras, security training, door-hardening and other security enhancements.
Albany Beat – April 26, 2019
Yeshivos Get A Judicial Reprieve
State Supreme Court Judge Christina Ryba handed down a favorable decision for yeshivos last week, protecting the school leadership from...
Agudah Troubled by NY State’s Popular ‘Child Victims Act’
Agudath Israel of America responded with a statement that warned about the impact of the new law on future religious schools and institutions.
Education Secretary Praises Agudath Israel on Fight for Private Schools’ Public Funding
Agudath Israel of America endorsed President Trump's choice for Education Secretary, and urged its members to lobby the Senate in favor of her confirmation.
Jewish Groups Praise New EEOC Workplace Guidelines
Jewish groups across the religious spectrum praised Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines on accommodating religious attire in the workplace.
The guidelines published Thursday are for...
Agudah Presses U.S. Military on Kosher Field Meals
Agudath Israel of America has asked the Pentagon to restore kosher field meals and charged that the Defense Logistics Agency had solicited a bid...
Congress Budgets $13 Million for Nonprofits Security
Congress budgeted $13 million for a nonprofit security assistance program that mostly aids Jewish institutions.
The money was allocated in the $1.1 trillion budget passed...
Jewish Schools Advocacy Bringing Hundreds of Millions in Public Funds
Private Jewish day schools and yeshivas get hundreds of millions of dollars through tax credit programs.