A. D. Motzen

National Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews Tweets are my own. RT does not = endorsement

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

@safier @YUNews @GovMikeHuckabee composed by my sister in law's father, Diaspora Yeshiva Band legend Rabbi Moshe Shur!

[Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews]

Agudath Israel is encouraged by many of the provisions included in the NY budget agreement. At a time when schools and families are facing real challenges, these investments in security and nonpublic school support will make a meaningful difference for communities across New York.

Long Awaited New York Budget Delivers for Yeshiva Families With Security Funding and School Support

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[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

Last time UCLA tried to give the excuse that antisemitic civil rights violations weren't their fault and blamed it on students. Didn't end so well for them. Thank you @AAGDhillon and @CivilRights Division for holding them accountable.

https://t.co/XyQO1GdNb6

[AAGHarmeetDhillon @AAGDhillon]

Today, the @CivilRights Division @TheJusticeDept filed a lawsuit against UCLA for its failure to take action against discrimination of Jewish and Israeli students—a blatant violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The Division is committed to ensuring that students of all backgrounds feel safe on campus.

https://t.co/iJE1G05dNI

[Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews]

Jewish Americans face antisemitism wherever they turn: at school, at synagogue and even at home thanks to the cesspool of unabashed antisemitism that is growing exponentially online. Agudath Israel endorses the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, introduced by @SenatorLankford and @SenJackyRosen which addresses all of these forms of hate in one comprehensive bill.

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[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

“Jewish Americans face antisemitism wherever they turn: at school, at synagogue and even at home thanks to the cesspool of unabashed antisemitism that is growing exponentially online,” said Rabbi A.D. Motzen, Agudath Israel of America’s national director of government affairs. “The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act addresses all of these forms of hate in one comprehensive bill and deserves to be enacted by Congress as soon as possible

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[Sen. James Lankford @SenatorLankford]

Since October 7th, Jews in America have faced an unprecedented surge in antisemitism: Jewish students targeted on campuses, synagogues vandalized, people attacked in the streets simply for their faith. That is not who we are as a nation. We unequivocally condemn antisemitism in all its forms. Every American deserves to live their faith freely, and that is worth fighting for. This is why @SenJackyRosen and I introduced the Jewish American Security Act. Read more ⬇️

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[Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews]

Agudath Israel of America is appalled by the attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Everyone should be able to attend any religious institution without having to fear for their safety. This attack underscores the need for heightened security measures to protect all houses of worship and religious institutions.

Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

🧵 I’m in Wisconsin today, where Governor Evers has refused to opt his state into President Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit,  falsely claiming it would hurt public schools.

Here’s the truth about how the Education Freedom Tax Credit actually works:

[Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews]

The Sabbath We Fought For—and the One We’re Now Invited to Keep

In honor of Shabbos 250 Rabbi @ADMotzen reflects on the privilege American Jews have to live in a country where not only do we have the freedom to observe Shabbos, but to have the @POTUS encourage us to do so. https://t.co/koTZjbW0kj

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NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Blasts Antisemitic Harassment of Jewish Communities:

"This is not policy disagreement anymore...This is intimidation. And we are not going to accept it"

https://t.co/pH8z4B2Y9g

[Faygie @FayLH]

Thanks to @ADMotzen and Sydney Altfield @TeachCoalition_ for speaking with me for my article on@KathyHochuland the federal scholarship tax credit. Also thanks to Rabbi Krauss @SARHighSchool and the @UJAfedNY for their reactions.
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[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

Great news. Reducing cost of fertility treatments and expanding insurance options.

@AgudahNews has long been an advocate for increasing access to IVF and reducing cost for couples experiencing infertility.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

No President has done more for America's mothers than President Trump. ❤️

New employee benefits for fertility help mothers identify challenges early in the process, and with Most-Favored-Nations drug pricing, reduce the cost of fertility care.

[Dovi Safier @safier]

Today we mourn the loss of Abe Foxman. He’s remembered for a decades-long career fighting for his people at the @ADL. Few realize he was the boy in the song "The Man from Vilna"—who was held in place of a Torah Scroll on Simchas Torah 1945.
Yes, the Jewish people will go on.

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

@afcpress @SchoolChoiceNow Yes she did! Thank you for your partnership in advocating for a federal scholarship credit over the past decade.

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[Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews]

Agudath Israel of America applauds @GovKathyHochul for publicly supporting the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and New York families.

As @GovKathyHochul correctly highlighted, the new tax credit has great potential to help all NY students whether they attend private or public school. Opting in allows NYS to retain some of the billions of dollars in NY taxpayer money that would have flowed to the federal government or donated to scholarship organizations in other states.

https://t.co/iJhNWv6v2v

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

@NDiament @AnnKoffsky @WhiteHouse I asked. They weren't. But the Chanukah party makes up for it.

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

@James_J_Marlow @DBashIdeas https://t.co/NpgF0HSo2F

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@thehoffather https://t.co/NpgF0HSo2F

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

I'll be celebrating Shabbos 250 - a National Sabbath - on Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar May 15-16.

Will you join me in this opportunity to strengthen our observance of Shabbos and express gratitude for this great country?

Thank you @potus for recognizing the contribution of Jewish Americans to this country and the importance of the Sabbath!

"In special honor of 250 glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 — a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Jewish Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath. From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds may come together in gratitude for our great Nation. This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty."

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[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

@bentziavtzon Moyshe is a fascinating person. I have two copies of his book and I've actually read it in its entirety.

[A. D. Motzen @ADMotzen]

Wise words from my friend @Dyrnwyn

Some have argued that donations should be treated as the federal government treats education dollars it distributes to states. But the mechanisms are dissimilar, and there are no provisions for this in the law... the program is more like the widely supported Child Tax Credit, which gives families broad discretion, than education tax credits that exist in most states.

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit provides new challenges for political actors and advocates, but also new opportunities for families, nonprofits, districts and others to support the country’s children. As a new revenue stream with lots of flexibility, it creates a rare chance to do both more and different things across the nation’s education landscape. Governors shouldn’t waste that opportunity. Advocates shouldn’t either.

Why Blue State Governors Should Sign Up for New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit @The74 https://t.co/4v6VR5B31m