In a message released on Wednesday evening, Agudah Chairman Mr. Sol Werdiger announced that Assemblyman Avi Schnall has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Agudath Israel of America.
“Avi is a longtime employee of Agudas Yisroel, an effective advocate for both his home state of New Jersey as [previously] the state director, and more recently for yeshiva children across the country as our Director of Federal Education Affairs in Washington, D.C.,” Mr. Werdiger said.
“Avi also has the Agudah in his DNA as the grandson of the beloved, longtime Agudah activist Mr. Zloitchy Gluck z”l. Avi’s infectious enthusiasm, his dedication to Klal Yisroel, and his ability to form personal connections and relationships, will certainly serve him in good stead as he moves forward on this more important national role in Agudas Yisroel,” Mr. Werdiger added.
As COO, Assemblyman Schnall will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations for Agudath Israel of America.
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Is he remaining as an assemblyman?
Both of his jobs are full time 24-7 jobs (not 9am-3pm and off on weekends)
I cant see how one individual can do both jobs and be successful at both. one or the other will ultimately be sacrificed (and suffer)for the other.
Im not even bringing up the possible conflict of interest. Agudah among other things, lobby’s for issues effecting frum jews. Being a member of the legislature puts him in what can be conflicting positions. In the past notably in 2024, Assemblyman avi schnall has voted in support of LGBTQ pride month, which is definitely against agudas stand and against the moetzes gedoli (daas) torah!!
In the last 2025 election last year, Avi schnall even received the endorsement and support of the largest TOEIVA organization in NJ.
Will be very interestingto see how this new position will affect his voting and his being on the democratic platform and everything it stands for
“JUST SAYING”