With the situation in Eretz Yisroel and the rest of the world
so uncertain, most Torah-observant women are aware of their
responsibility to improve themselves as individuals and
Klal Yisroel as a whole. However, many wonder how to
implement meaningful, constructive changes in themselves and
others.
An upcoming evening seminar entitled, "Is It Up to Us?
Reaching Out -- Reaching In" aims to help English-speaking
women translate the messages Hashem is sending into genuine
spiritual growth. The seminar, sponsored by Jewel-Aish
HaTorah/EYAHT Women's Organization, will be held motzei
Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, December 29, at the Ramat
Tamir Round Hall in Jerusalem.
HaRav Yitzchok Berkowitz, menahel ruchani of Yeshivas
Aish HaTorah, will discuss the halachic ramifications of
kiruv rechokim. Seminar participants will then hear
insights on interpersonal relationships and outreach from
Rebbetzin Sima Spetner, a noted expert in chinuch
habonim.
The motzei Shabbos event marks the culmination of a
ten- week-long kiruv-training seminar. For the first time,
Jewel offered Torah-observant women the opportunity to learn
practical ways to be mekarev others and to increase
their own appreciation of Jewish heritage.
Kiruv-training participants ranged in age from 20 to 60 and
came from all parts of Jerusalem as well as Maalei Amos,
Meitzad, and Ramat Beit Shemesh. They received inspiration
and practical advice from noted kiruv experts HaRav
Yitzchok Berkowitz, Rav Motty Berger, and Rebbetzin Denah
Weinberg.
In addition to providing effective kiruv techniques
and an arsenal of answers to commonly-asked questions, the
weekly lecture series fostered a deeper awareness of what
being Jewish means and a heightened confidence in one's
ability to reach out to others.
The motzei Shabbos seminar was organized by seminar
participants as a way of sharing inspiration with the English-
speaking public. It will also serve as a precursor to a
projected spring series of kiruv-training lectures for women
who are interested in becoming more involved in outreach.
The seminar begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is 25 NIS. Light
refreshments will be served. For more information, please
contact Jewel at (02) 532-1796.
