On Wednesday night, a large crowd gathered at the Lakewood High School auditorium for a Dina D’malchusa Dina event organized by Agudath Israel of America’s KnowUs division. The event aimed to raise awareness among Torah Jews about upholding the highest standards of ethical and financial rectitude, particularly in interactions with secular society.
The program underscored Agudah’s longstanding priority to cultivate a culture of vigilance and integrity within the community. The Lakewood event was modeled after a highly successful, similar event held in Boro Park just a few months ago, in response to a hunger to bring such informative and inspiring programming to other communities.
The auditorium was filled with an engaged audience captivated by the insights of prominent speakers. Gedolei rabbonim who addressed the gathering included Rav Elya Brudny, rosh yeshiva of Mirrer Yeshiva and member of the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, and Rav Chaim Meir Roth, rav of Khal Sterling Forest-Sefard. Remarks were also delivered by Rabbi Aaron Lipskar, chief executive officer of the Aleph Institute, and renowned criminal defense attorney Mr. Benjamin Brafman. The evening was expertly chaired by Reb Shloime Werdiger, chairman of Agudath Israel’s Board of Trustees…