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Yeshiva Har Torah Girls Enjoy Their Bat Mitzvah Workshop
This past Motzaei Shabbat, the 6th grade girls at Yeshiva Har Torah had a blast at their Bat Mitzvah Workshop/ Melava Malka! The event, which was graciously sponsored by the PTA, was an exciting evening of learning, programs, food, dancing and bonding. The evening began with a Melava Malka Seudah at which Rabbi Menchel, the Menahel,
addressed the girls and spoke of the importance of celebrating the Bat Mitzvah properly. The girls and their parents then broke into three groups, rotating to each of the workshops. Mrs. Amit Yagaoubi, a dynamic and popular speaker from Great Neck, spoke with the girls about the true meaning of becoming a Bat-Mitzvah. At the second workshop, the girls and mothers made beautiful
matchboxes for Shabbat, and at the third, they learned all the greatest dance moves from Azamra DJ and Company. At the conclusion of the program, the girls had a delicious “make your own ice cream sundae” station followed by a grand raffle featuring gift certificates from a number of local vendors. It was a truly fun and meaningful night together as the girls had an op-
portunity to learn about becoming a Bat Mitzvah while bonding with each other and their teachers. The night would not have been the same without the help of the dedicated teachers who attended: Morah Ben-Ari, Morah Feinstein, Morah Stern, Morah Sara Manasseh, Morah Esther Manasseh, and of course, Rabbis Menchel, Silverman and Rosenthal. Mazal tov to all the girls!
Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt and Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller to lead Annual Women’s Winter Retreat in Prague - January 9-13, 2013 After last year’s successful program, Nesivos tours has announced registration for another inspiring, relaxing, and rejuvenating 4-Day Women’s Winter Retreat in Prague – January 9-13, 2013. The ultimate winter break! The location is the beautiful and enchanting city of Prague where Rebbbetzin Tziporah Heller and Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt are teaming up with Nesivos Jewish Legacy Tours, www.nesivos.com, to create an unforgettable opportunity for religious women of all ages to recharge their spiritual batteries. During the course of four-days, participants will be treated to an action-packed and uplifting weekend retreat; stimulating lectures by Rebbetzin Heller and Mrs. Greenblatt, informal discussions, touring Prague’s breathtaking sites, experiencing Prague’s ancient Jewish quarter, visiting the famous “model” concentration camp Theresienstadt, davening at the kever of the Maharal and Kli Yakar, and enjoy must-needed downtime time with friends, gourmet meals, and
more! Shabbos is of course a highlight which will include davening at the ancient Maharal – Altenu Shul, meeting people from Prague’s Jewish community, a motzei Shabbos tour, and special Melava Malka program with a powerful and moving siyum as a finale for this fantastic retreat! Rebbetzin Heller is a senior lecturer for over three decades at Neve Yerushalayim and an internationally renowned figure in Jewish women’s education and outreach, is a gifted columnist for Hamodia, Aish.com and other Jewish publications. Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt, a long time resident of the Five Towns, will be joining the Women’s Retreat for the first time. Mrs. Greenblatt has been involved in teaching and counseling Jewish women for over twenty-five years and is a founder of the Women’s Division of Gateways. She is a well-known educator who gives regular classes in the Five Towns community, in the New York metropolitan area, and throughout
the country. Her excitement about this Women’s Retreat is infectious, as she says, “I can’t wait to share this experience with the amazing women that have signed up so far. Come join us!”
To reserve your space or more information contact Nesivos: In the US: 718407-4447∙ In Israel: 972-54-528-1991, Fax. in Israel: 972-2-652-6646, email: info@nesivos.com / www.nesivos.com.
47 T h e J e w i s h H o m e n d e c e m b e r 1 3 , 2012
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