This week, Torah Academy of Boca Raton had the distinct honor of welcoming Rabbi Moshe Matz, Director of Agudas Yisroel of Florida, to speak with our Boys Middle School talmidim. Rabbi Matz captivated the boys with an inspiring message about the critical work of Agudas Yisroel and the power each individual holds in making a Kiddush Hashem.
Rabbi Matz highlighted the tremendous efforts Agudas Yisroel invests in advocating for the needs of Klal Yisroel, particularly through its work with government officials. Together with Teach Florida, Agudas Yisroel has been instrumental in securing vital funding for busing and expanding tuition voucher programs, benefiting countless families across the state. He explained, “At the Agudah, our job is to make a Kiddush Hashem. We meet with elected officials and appeal to their sense of morality, showing them our ehrlichkeit and middos to inspire their support for our community.”
He emphasized that the success of their advocacy comes not from political threats but from embodying the values of Torah and integrity. “The way you act is how Klal Yisroel will be judged,” he reminded the talmidim, stressing that every Jew carries the responsibility to represent Torah values in all areas of life.
Rabbi Matz also shared a powerful message about achdus and achrayus. He explained that the foundation of Agudas Yisroel is bringing together diverse groups within Klal Yisroel, rooted in the ultimate unity we experienced at Har Sinai — “k’ish echad b’lev echad.” Unity doesn’t mean agreeing on everything, but rather recognizing our shared responsibility for one another. “Achdus means you feel the pain of another Jew, you care, and you act on that care,” he said passionately.
In closing, Rabbi Matz highlighted the immeasurable power of Torah learning. “There is no greater source of bracha for Klal Yisroel than the Torah learning of tinokos shel beis rabban. The learning you boys do here in yeshiva has a cosmic impact — you have no idea how powerful it is!”
His words left a lasting impression on the talmidim, inspiring them to embrace their role in Klal Yisroel with pride, achrayus, and a commitment to living lives of Kiddush Hashem.
Torah Academy of Boca Raton is a Yeshiva with preschool, elementary, and separate boys’ and girls’ middle school divisions, serving approximately 840 students this year. For more information, visit www.torahacademybr.org or call 561-465-2200.
