A Legacy of Light: Celebrating Rabbi Fried’s 33 Years of Impact
It is with profound gratitude and deep admiration that Congregation Ohr HaTorah…
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A Living Legacy: Honoring Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried’s Transformative Impact on Dallas
By Rabbi Yaakov Rich As Rabbi Yerachmiel and Rebbetzin Marcy Fried prepare…
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What does school choice mean for me?
On Wednesday, we held a special insider briefing on the “Big Beautiful Bill” — the budget legislation passed by the House last week that includes a multi-billion dollar federal school choice proposal.
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BYS Consulting: Bamidbar – Count Them, Because They Count!
The Sefer of Bamidbar is known by Chazal as Sefer Hapikudim. In English, it is referred to as the Book of Numbers, rather than the Book of the Desert, which would be the accurate translation
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Join Us this Wednesday- Inside Scoop on Federal School Choice Effort
Last week the US House of Representatives included a multi-billion dollar school choice proposal in the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by that chamber. As we move our advocacy efforts to the Senate we are getting many questions from our members.
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BYS Consulting: Word Power
The Torah contains numerous laws concerning appropriate speech. Many verses and texts discuss the laws of Lashon Hara and Rechilus, which are typically translated as gossip, talebearing, and slandering.
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BYS Consulting: The Challenge of Unfairness
In the latter part of Parshas Emor, a sorrowful narrative unfolds regarding a man who blasphemes God and faces capital punishment for this grave offense.
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Mikvaos – A Brief Overview of the Jewish Ritual Bath By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Mikvaos – a Brief Overview: The Jewish Ritual Bath By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
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BYS Consulting: Love of Self, Love of Others
One of the most frequently cited verses in the Torah appears in Parshas Kedoshim, which states, ‘ve’ahavta lere’acha kamocha,’ meaning ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’
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BYS Consulting: Speech: Rights, Responsibility, or Privilege
The Parshiyos of Tazria and Metzorah provide a comprehensive overview of the laws and principles governing individuals who have contracted tzara’as.
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Recording of the Texas School Choice Webinar
Thank you to everyone who joined our Webinar on the new ESA program. To watch the recording, click here.
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Help Save Isaac’s Life
For those of you that were at shul this past Friday night, you heard about this. Unfortunately my father (the Yitzchak of Beit Yitzchak) was given a few weeks to live from the doctors. While we believe in miracles, we see his rapid decline by the day.
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Universal School Choice is Coming to Texas!
Agudath Israel of America proudly celebrates a historic victory for parents and students across the Lone Star State as the Texas Legislature passes a landmark universal school choice bill.
