Chabad Kensington - Mikvah Brochure

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communit y the new ocea n p a rkw ay m i k v ah

,‫וכבר ידוע עד כמה שהקפידו בזה רבותינו הק' אפילו ביופי חיצוני‬ ‫ובלבד להסיר כל המניעות ולהקל ככל האפשרי בטהרת בנות‬ ‫ שטהרה מביאה כו' לאלי' הנביא‬,‫ישראל ועי"ז בטהרת עם ישראל‬ ‫כ"ק אדמו"ר מליובאוויטש‬ ‫ ג'קצא‬,‫ כרך יו"ד‬,‫אגרות קודש‬

We know how particular our holy Rebbes were with [the fine points of a Mikvah], even its outward beauty... Anything to remove barriers from Taharas Bnos Yisroel and by extension Taharas Am Yisroel for “purity heralds Eliyahu Hanavi...”

THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE Igros Kodesh, Volume 10, #3191

you r impact 200K

42%

Brooklyn Jewish households

Increase of Jewish households

(Largest Jewish Population outside of Eretz Yisroel)

Living in Brooklyn, from 1991 until 2011

Map of Brooklyn

New Mikvah Location

With Jewish population by numbers

Within walking distance of thousands of local Jewish households

Williamsburg 74,500 Brownstone Brooklyn 19,700

Crown Heights 23,800

Flatbush, Midwood, Kensington Borough Park 131,100

‫אוהב את הבריות‬ ‫ומקרבן לתורה‬

60%

Brooklyn Jewish denomination

Indentify as either secular or non-Orthodox

27%

RUSSIAN SPEAKING JEWISH HOUSEHOLDS Living in Flatabush, Midwood and Kensington alone

108,500 Canarsie, Mill Basin 24,500

Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Bay Ridge 47,000 Kings Bay, Sheapsead Bay, Brighton Beach 85,600

1,000+

ESTIMATED POTENTIAL MIKVAH ATTENDEES

Women who would otherwise not visit a mikvah

*Based on the Jewish Community Study of New York: 2011 Geographic Profile | UJA-Federation of New York

Brooklyn is home to hundreds of thousands of Eastern European immigrants whose Jewish identities were unspeakably damaged by the Holocaust and the ruthless communist regime.

For over 20 years, Chabad of Kensington has been caring for the spiritual and material needs of this community among the greater Brooklyn community.

We place special emphasis on the observance of Taharas Hamishpacha to ensure Jewish continuity in purity. Yet, as most Mikvaos in Brooklyn were built in an era when little consideration was given to comfort or discretion, it’s no surprise that many modern-day women find the experience unpleasant.

Too often their first visit is also their last.

It is time to build a facility that is both beautiful to lifelong Shomrei Torah and enticing to the not-yet observant. THE OCEAN PARKWAY MIKVAH will offer that magnificent, spa-like experience that reflects the beauty and holiness of this Mitzvah and will attract women who might otherwise hesitate to observe it.

We have earned the support of Gedolei Hatorah, Askanim and our own community to build this magnificent Mikvah Taharah as part of a new 13,000 sq. ft. center of Torah living on Ocean Parkway & 18th Avenue. We invite you to partner with us to support generations of Jewish families and as an infinite Zechus for your own family.

let ter s of h a sk a m a

R. Yecheskel Roth of Karlsburg

R. Moshe Wolfson signing letter

R. Chaim J Tauber, Bobover Dayan

R. Wasner, AB"D Machazei Avrohom

R. Simcha B. Ehrenfeld of Matersdorf

R. Amrom Klein of Ungvar, R. Shulem P. Langsam, Belzer Dayan

R. Yirmy Katz, Rav Hamachshir R. Yoel Halevy Wassner, AB"D Beis Halevy, R. Yechiel M. Steinmetz, Skverer Dayan,

R. Yosef Ernster, AB"D Aleksander

R. Lipa Margulies, Rosh Yeshiva Torah Temimah

R. Yitzchok Stein, AB�D Karlsburg & Dayan of Paltishan

R. Gavriel Zinner, Nitei Gavriel, R. Rafael Goldstein, Skolyer Rebbe, R. Amrom Klein of Ungvar

‫להודיע לבני האדם גבורתיו‬

a l e a der ship l egacy The Ocean Parkway Mikvah is set to transform the perception of Taharas Hamishpacha for thousands of families and introduce more than 1,000 women to this profound Mitzvah. Endowing this historic project in your family’s name will transform a donation today into a legacy for generations.

FOUNDER

‫יראת ה' טהורה עומדת לעד‬

The Pow er of Pu r it y The grand Mikvah room is witness to the eternal devotion of ‫ נשי ובנות ישראל‬to this unique mitzvah. Dedicating this oasis is a powerful display of your commitment to Jewish continuity. This merit will surely bring Yiddishe ‫ נחת‬from your loved ones as well.

GRAND MIKVAH ROOM

The three Mitzvos with which Jewish women are specially endowed are artfully depicted on our Mikvah wall.

These Mitzvos uniquely acknowledge the source of true blessing in our lives: separating Challah for our sustenance, observing Mikvah to bring purity into marriage and lighting Shabbos candles to bring Shalom Bayis into the home.

‫מקוה ישראל מושיעו בעת צרה‬

A nsw er to You r T efil los During the most sacred moments, as the ‫עקרת הבית‬ davens for her family, let her zechus become your zechus with a dedication of the Mikvah pool. May all yourTefillos be answered—for a shidduch, for a child, for Parnassa, for Shalom Bayis, for Hatzlacha in every area of your life.

MIKVAH POOL

‫שערי טהרה מהרה תפתח‬

Gat e s of Bl e ssing From the pressured world of daily life, she enters into a universe of sanctity and serenity. As the benefactor of the majestic Shaarei Taharah entryway, this transformation occurs in your merit every time a Jewish woman crosses the threshold of the Ocean Parkway Mikvah.

SHAAREI TAHARAH ENTRYWAY

‫ לפני מי אתם מטהרין‬:‫אשריכם ישראל‬

A Wa r m W elcom e Whether it’s a first or thirty-first visit, a pleasing reception and pleasant receptionist set the tone for a positive experience. Dedicating the reception and lobby will ensure unprecedented Chibas Hamitzvah and Chibas Hametzaveh for thousands. May Hashem show his love to you in kind, with revealed good in every way.

RECEPTION & LOBBY

‫התקין לו ממנו בנין עדי עד‬

A Be au tif u l Begin n ing As a couple begins life as a newly completed soul, the Shechinah rejoices in the reunion. This is the purpose and the power of creation, an invaluable gift from our Creator. Endow our stunning Kallah suite to ensure that every Kallah has the attention and experience to begin life anew as a queen.

KALLAH SUITE

Reserved Dedicated by the Wasserman family

RESERVED‎

Cheder Zelda Dedicated by Jerry Brach

‫כל כבודה בת מלך פנימה‬

M aj e s t y & Dign it y Three beautifully-designed suites give visitors a private space to prepare in body, mind and spirit for the Mitzvah of Tevilah.

One room, a little larger than the other two, accommodates those who need extra attention or assistance. Dedicate one, two or all three rooms in honor or memory of those close to you.

PREPARATION ROOMS RESERVED‎

Cheder Shprintza Dedicated by Chaim Pikarski

‫ותלמדם חקי חיים לעשות רצונך‬

A Pat h way to Mor e Many of the families we serve are new to observance and eager to understand the Mitzvos. During the day, our Mikvah lounge will double as a study room in which women and couples can meet with a rov or rebbetzin to learn about Taharas Hamishpacha.

By providing this space, you earn the merit of the Torah learned by them and by the ‫ דורות ישרים מבורכים‬that they lead.

LOUNGE & STUDY

‫ כי גדול אלקינו‬,‫והבית אשר אני בונה גדול‬ '‫דברי הימים ב' ד‬

immersion pool

shaarei taharah— entryway

RESERVED‎

RESERVED‎

RESERVED‎

Dedicated by the Wasserman family

Cheder Zelda

Cheder Shprintza

Dedicated by Jerry Brach

Dedicated by Chaim Pikarski

main preparation

main preparation

mikvah project benefactor

$360,000

kallah suite

grand mikvah room

$180,000

$150,000

premium preparation room

$75,000

room

& lobby $100,000

reception

$100,000

1

room

& study $54,000

lounge

2

All dedications below will be honored on a distinctive tribute-wall located in the Reception Lobby builder

In memory of

yirmiyahu and freindal

$36,000

supporter

Dedicated by

mr . eugene babenko and family

$18,000

Dedicated by

mr . boris taran and family

patron

Dedicated by mr . david mintz

$10,000

Dedicated by

mr . michael and shulamit amsel and family

:‫ יתבונן בזה‬,‫בדבר התעמולה בענין טהרת המשפחה במושבו‬ ,‫ אשר ה' אנה לידו להציל מושב יהודים מכליון‬,‫אילו יצוייר‬ ‫ והי' מהלל ומשבח‬,‫ הנה בטח הי' מוסר נפשו על זה‬,‫ר"ל‬ ‫ כן‬.‫ על גודל החסד לזכותו בזכות גדול כזה‬,‫את השי"ת‬ .‫ שהיא הצלת נפשות ממש‬,‫ויותר מכן היא תעמולה זו‬ ‫ יו"ד ניסן‬,‫ספר היום יום‬

Let us imagine that G‑d were to give you the opportunity to save a Jewish community from extinction (G‑d forbid), you would certainly be willing to risk your life for this and you would thank and praise Hashem for His great kindness in offering you an opportunity of such enormous merit. The same then holds true to an even greater degree with regard to the campaign for taharas hamishpacha; it is an endeavor which literally saves lives.

Sefer Hayom Yom, entry for 10 Nissan