Agudath Israel of America

Agudath Israel of America, alongside a coalition of religious organizations, has filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in a case that raises the question of whether a religious institutio...

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Today in Agudah History

Today, 12 Sivan, is the anniversary of a conference of Rabbonim in Kattowice, Poland, in 5672 or 1912. This historic conference was the first time that rabbis from different strands of Orthodox Jewry gathered to form an organization to deal with the tremendous challenges that were facing the Jews of E...

Photo: Agudath Israel meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul in Albany, in March 2026.

After nearly two months and multiple extenders, Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally reached an agreement on the 2026–27 New York State budget. The budget includes seve...

In honor of Shavuos Zman Matan Toraseinu, we have prepared a choice selection of articles, videos, and recorded presentations from the Agudah Archives.

The collection begins with “Torah: A Legacy of Love” by Rav Chaim Dov Keller, zt’l, Rosh Yeshiva of Telshe Chicago, from the May 1976 issue of the Jewish Observer. Then, in “Naomi’s Return: A Challenge to Our Se...