UJO's column in Der Yid's March 4th, 2016 issue (p. 28), reported on a meeting arranged by Councilman Stephen Levin, with HRA Commissioner Steve Banks, to discuss better workforce opportunities for the Haredi Community in the city.
The effort to bring better training programs is led by Rabbi Moshe Wiener of JCC of Greater Coney Island, together with the UJO, Borough Park JCC led by Rabbi Yeruchem Silber, and Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, which was represented by Rabbi Leon Weltz and Rabbi Leon Goldenberg. In addition to the above, the meeting was attended by Rabbi Dovid Yoseph Tahler of Agudas Israel Community Services, and Ms. Roth-Kohn of the UJA. Mr. Avi Fink, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Mayor de Blasio, and Mr. Simcha Eichenstein.
The effort to bring better training programs is led by Rabbi Moshe Wiener of JCC of Greater Coney Island, together with the UJO, Borough Park JCC led by Rabbi Yeruchem Silber, and Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, which was represented by Rabbi Leon Weltz and Rabbi Leon Goldenberg. In addition to the above, the meeting was attended by Rabbi Dovid Yoseph Tahler of Agudas Israel Community Services, and Ms. Roth-Kohn of the UJA. Mr. Avi Fink, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Mayor de Blasio, and Mr. Simcha Eichenstein.
"I'm utmost thankful to Councilman Levin for arranging the meeting, and for Commissioner Bank's understanding of the importance of these classes, and for committing to continue this discussion how to bring better training programs to the community. I also express my appreciation to Avi Fink of the Mayor's office and Simcha Eichenstein - who is working with devotion for the community - for making the meeting a success, and for Rabbi Wiener and all JCCs and organizations who worked with us to study and present the issue and need for additional training classes," Said Rabbi David Niederman, UJO President.
"I feel that this is an important step to be able to bring additional training for decent jobs for the community, Go-d willing."
