Agudath Israel

Jewish group tells US lawmakers not to meddle in Israeli policy

Agudath Israel of America says judicial reform in Israel is a matter for Israelis to determine through 'their vibrant democratic process.'

Agudath Israel to Pulitzer:

Don’t reward NY Times for biased coverage of Hasidic schools

Orthodox group urges journalism award's board to consider unjust and offensive nature of the newspaper's series on Hasidic education.

Jewish leaders call for more NY state funds for yeshivas

Agudath Israel urges 2023 budget to include increased money for security grants for private schools.

Florida:

Agudath Israel praises legislation to combat antisemitism

Bipartisan measure aims to expand state hate crime definition in response to antisemitic messages and symbols.

Agudath Israel helps stop permanent daylight saving bill

Bill which would have been disruptive to daily prayer shelved by Congress after campaign by Jewish org.

Jewish org slams NY Times for ‘smear campaign’ against yeshivas

KnowUs launches campaign to correct record about Orthodox education.

Agudath Israel praises Omnibus Bill for funding community issues

US Congress's 1.7 trillion omnibus bill secures security funding and other community priorities.

Orthodox group praises Supreme Court ruling on school prayer

American haredi umbrella group Agudath Israel lauds end of decades-old de facto ban on school prayers in Supreme Court ruling.

Abortion:

2 Orthodox Jewish groups laud end of Roe v Wade, while OU wavers

Leading Orthodox Jewish groups unite in rejection of abortion on demand, yet differ in response to striking down of Roe v. Wade.

Agudath Israel of America issues mezuzah warning

Mainstream Judaica stores found to be selling invalid mezuzahs. If you think you're getting a bargain, think again.

US Jewish org:

Permanent daylight savings time a threat to morning prayer

Senate's bill to make daylight savings time permanent would have "fundamental" impact on scheduling morning prayers.

New organization aims to approve PR for UK's Jewish community

The Pinter Trust aims to provide a trusted voice for the UK's Jewish community, engaging with media & defending the community from attacks.

Court blocks Cuomo's restrictions on religious gatherings

Federal appeals court in Manhattan blocks New York state restrictions the size of religious gatherings meant to combat spread of COVID-19.

US Orthodox group: Zionism incompatible with haredi belief

"We cannot stand silently by when fundamental values are distorted.”

Agudath Israel sues Cuomo over NY synagogue closures

Orthodox organization seeks court order declaring New York restrictions on shul attendance unconstitutional.

US Jewish groups demand freedom for Jonathan Pollard

OU, Agudath Israel, and Coalition for Jewish Values write separate pleas to President Trump to allow Pollard to care for his ailing wife.

Litzman: Haredi parties will remain united in 2019 election

Amid rumors of possible split between UTJ's two vactions, Dep. Health Minister Yaakov Litzman says haredi party will remain intact.

Gafni rips Agudath Yisrael faction, hints of split

Degel Hatorah head Moshe Gafni slams UTJ counterparts from Agudath Yisrael, hints shaky union may collapse over Draft Law.

US Orthodox group: No loans from Jewish-owned mortgage company

Agudath Israel of America prohibits Jews from borrowing with Quicken Loans - unless they sign 'heter iska.' Quicken open to the idea.

Haredim give green light to draft law

Council of Torah Sages of Agudath Israel approves draft law which will be brought for approval by Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Agudath Israel: 'Jewish Pluralism' undermines true Jewish unity

'It is ironic that leaders of movements undermining true Jewish unity and continuity have been lecturing others about Jewish unity.'

Agudath Israel US joins court brief to support religious liberty

'If the court accepts our legal position, it would establish an important precedent that would protect religious freedom for all Americans.'

Orthodox group to US Supreme Court: Don't end religious freedom

Agudath Israel warns Supreme Court case of baker who refused to bake for gay wedding could lead to greater loss of religious freedom.

Agudath Israel praises grant to fund guarding religious schools

US Orthodox Jewish group praises NY Governor's announcement of $25 million security grant for religious schools.

Jewish leaders visit Capital Hill on first day of 115th Congress

American Jewish leaders meet Congressmen and Senators on first day of new Congress.

Kosher tuna added to National School Lunch Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture to require that canned tuna purchased for the National School Lunch Program have kosher certification.

TSA honors Agudath Israel for Jewish advice on security

Agudath Israel of America honored as a "community partner" by the Transportation Security Administration.

New York Times attacks gender separation at hasidic-area pool

Separate swim periods for women pit New York Times against city’s Orthodox community.

Orthodox activists ask NY to change sex abuse reporting laws

Activists and victims to lobby New York's state capital demanding statute of limitations be lifted for child sex abuse.

Rabbi honored for helping TSA understand Jewish travelers' needs

Agudath Israel Rabbi receives thanks from US travel administration for making travel for Jewish passengers smoother and with less hassles.

Videos Show Kaparot Ritual - From Chicken's Point of View

The Agriculture Ministry is urging Israelis to stop using live chickens when performing the ritual of kaparot this year.

US Haredi Leaders Worried Over Bibi-Obama Tension

Agudath Israel said to be concerned on how the tension between Netanyahu and Obama will affect US Jewish community.