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Gala Shows Women Empowerment

"The sky is the limit," as 500 Jewish women of influence gather in Manhattan to launch Chabad's new organization named Batsheva. Full Story, Photos, Video

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reuven
May 2, 2018 11:01 am

on youtube under “womens liberation” there is a rebbe video regarding the role of a jewish women.

well said #10
May 1, 2018 12:15 pm

Thank you ! I too left a career after I got married and did not want to compromise for my kids.

Thank you #3
May 1, 2018 11:57 am

As a BT I loved my career. I lived for it. The hardest thing I ever gave up was the thrill of a boardroom. I was raised by a mother with a career. Most of the women in my family are very powerful and influential in the secular world, from fashion, medicine to accomplished concert pianists. I know my capabilities. I CHOSE to stay home with my children when I became religious. This was a huge sacrifice since it was not in my nature. I started to think I am already so accomplished, so creative, so intelligent, why would I… Read more »

intrigued
May 1, 2018 8:26 am

Other than praise, what is the practical application of this get together? Is there a process to help young women start businesses, or some other practical help?
thanks

BIZCHUS NOSHIM TZIDKONIOS....
May 1, 2018 1:47 am

So is the purpose of this meeting to bring the Geula? It would be so amazing if these 500 powerful women were empowered with spreading the beautiful 3 Mitzvos given to women! Imagine their sphere of influence And their using it the way the Torah wants! You can change the world! Go for it Batsheva!

to number 3
May 1, 2018 12:45 am

Thank you reuben. I was looking at these pics feeling ( fleetingly ) envious and unfulfilled as i chose to be a stay at home mom. I can honestly say i chose the more difficult route in life . Being home is a lot harder . Its taken a toll on my health, appearance in addition to the sheer loneliness of it and sometimes boredom but from very young i knew i had been blessed with challenging kids . They are super intelligent , hugely talented , complex with huge personalities . I knew from very early on that keeping… Read more »

Number 3
May 1, 2018 12:44 am

Well said. Very important to remember that this is priority number 1 for jewish women.

Kudos to #3
April 30, 2018 11:49 pm

Thats What Shifra and Puah are doing! Celebrating motherhood! Fundraiser today!

Very nice
April 30, 2018 11:16 pm

Impressive!And very glamorous! Kol hakavod to those who are in this category. By the same token please note not all women are cut out for business and they remain in the background unassuming dedicated simple and very hard working. They may have small jobs but are giants in raising our future with stability and being satisfied in the not so glam lifestyle. Somehow an article like this can chas Sholom make a mother and housewife being the biggest largest glamorous career lady of all feel less then… unfulfilled…. or disillusioned and feel she’s not successful! To those moms Be strong… Read more »

reuven woonteiler
April 30, 2018 9:12 pm

it is a great idea to praise the accomplishments of women in the buisnes world. at the same time we must give praise and honor to those women who have chosen to be career homemakers who work twenty four seven bring up generations of proud jews who will light up the world with torah and mitzvods

Amazing Sori!
April 30, 2018 8:07 pm

Sori, you are a powerhouse ka”h!!! So proud of your accomplishments.
CK -L.I.

Wow!!
April 30, 2018 6:48 pm

Super super impressive!!
Kol hakavod!

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