Who Knows 4? I Know 4!
We have 4 affiliates who will be presenting a RCWC event for the month of Nissan at 4 different locations in Australia! A first for the RCWC and we are very proud and excited.
The number 4 is abundant at the Pesach Seder – 4 cups of wine, 4 sons, 4 terms of redemption, 4 questions. The Hebrew letter corresponding to the number 4 is dalet, which means door, which represents the Jewish home. Women are the foundation of the home and the home is the foundation of Judaism – based on what our mothers taught us way back to our 4 Matriarchs.
This is what the RCWC is all about. Connecting. Empowering. Nurturing. Each of our 4 affiliates would be pleased to welcome you to their event. See the information on the flyers or contact us at the RCWC. The Sephardi RCWC and Chabad Frankston RCWC, our newest affiliates, will be hosting their first ever event for Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Mazal tov! Read more here
Connecting with Love
Tuesday 9th April, is Rosh Chodesh Nissan, a powerful day heralding the energy of miracles and freedom. May the core energy of Rosh Chodesh Nissan be internalised and realised by each of us as a catalyst to bring peace and freedom to our land and to its people.
On the third day of Nissan, every year, the emphasis of our candle lighting weekly broadcast slightly changes. Of course we will still focus our thoughts and prayers, especially at candle lighting, towards Israel. However, we will take a new angle.
Love will be our focus for this year – love towards Hashem and His Torah, love in doing our Mitzvot, love towards each other and our special love for our beautiful and holy land of Israel.
The ‘Connecting through Candle Lighting’ project and broadcast is dedicated to the memory of Liba Gutnick, whose name means love in Yiddish. A loving and beloved young girl who spread light and love to all those she came into contact with.
Women Supporting Women
Two of our affiliates, Perth Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle, and Beit Chabad Ohel Devorah RCWC, recently held beautiful and meaningful Cheshvan events, supporting each other as women during this time of crisis.
Perth Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle attracted more than 75 people as Shira Himelstein shared her experiences living in Israel from a young age, emphasising her love of the Holy Land. Linda Friedland also spoke of her family that had unfortunately been directly affected by the war. She raised over $5000 on the night for the family of a captive baby and for equipment for IDF soldiers. Uniting as one through Tehillim and song, the women felt empowered and strengthened and expressed that they were given a perspective shift – despite the darkness, there is some light that we can hold onto. Beautiful Neshek packages were also distributed to continue to spread the light. A Kislev event is currently being planned together with the RCWC.
BCOD (Ohel Devorah) RCWC also held a beautiful and moving event. Maya Rahav wowed the audience with her story of her incredible journey to Yiddishkeit and her experiences in the Israeli army. Rebbetzin Rivkah Groner shared an uplifting message to dispel the darkness, and the women joined in solidarity with Tzedakah, saying the entire Tehillim and enjoying tea and refreshments. It was very comforting to be together with other women who had the same feelings of concern for Eretz Yisroel. Saying the Tehillim made everyone feel more positive since they were actively doing something to help our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. The women were all eager to attend another event in a month’s time to Please G-d celebrate and rejoice in the victory that the month of Kislev will surely bring with Hashem’s help.
SPECIAL OFFERS: We have extended our special offers until 3nd November for any other groups of women who would like to subscribe as an affiliate group and do a Kislev event. Contact us via our website today.
Eshet Chayil Video Ready and More
VIDEO: For a small taste of an inspirational and phenomenal RCWC Eshet Chayil 5th annual event, we invite you to view the video on our website. Log in or Register here. Deep appreciation to Rachelle Unreich and Timmy Rubin for sharing their mothers with us, to Galya Chava Cooper for her soulful music and to Perele Goldhirsch for warmly hosting the event.
NEWSLETTER: Look out for our upcoming newsletter featuring inspiration for peace in Israel, a full report on the RCWC event by Rivkah Cohen and more. Subscribe to our newsletter here to receive in your inbox.
AGM: If you would like to help us for future events or volunteer with the RCWC in any way please let us know before our upcoming AGM on 3rd November.
BROADCAST: We continue sharing with you in a meaningful way via our weekly and special broadcasts. Subscribe here if you’d like to receive.
Shana Tova
Our best wishes for a Shana Tova, a healthy, happy and meaningful New Year. From the RCWC and team.
Eshet Chayil 5th Annual Event
You are invited to an evening of inspiration at our fifth annual Eshet Chayil event, where daughters remember their late mothers and share their legacies as an inspiration for women from all sectors of the Jewish community. A catered supper and a meaningful program to take place in a local private home, on 11th Tishrei, Tuesday 26th September.
In memory of Rebbetzin Chaya Z. Kramer ז”ל for her yahrzeit on Yom Kippur.
We will provide the location details after registering. Register here.
Inner Circle Rosh Chodesh Event
The day of Rosh Chodesh begins with a sliver of the moon, a sliver of potential of what could be. The power of a circle is that we are all the same – each however with our unique strengths and talents.
Potential. Equality. Uniqueness.
This is you. This is me. This is us.
Jewish women united in a circle, no matter their age or stage in their Judaism, simply helping each other, supporting each other and growing together. Let Us Connect.
Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul at our first Inner Circle Anniversary Event on Wednesday 16th August, from 8-9pm. RSVP for more details.
Perth Leads the Way
Tammuz Event
Perth Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle celebrated the strength and resilience of women, and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment for Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. The highlight of the evening was the captivating talk by Debra Karro, who fearlessly shared her inspiring journey of battling cancer. Her unwavering faith in Hashem and her indomitable spirit left everyone in awe and encouraged us all to seek beauty in the everyday. This resonated deeply with the theme of the month, emphasising the power of women and the significance of Rosh Chodesh as a time to rejuvenate our spiritual energies. In an artistic activity, the women adorned compact mirrors with dazzling gems, representing their refusal to contribute to the creation of the golden calf and their initial donation of gold, silver, and precious stones for the Holy Temple. This feminine perspective showed how each woman holds the key to transforming our world.
Elul Event
Next week the Perth RCWC will celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul with Story Presenter Michal Kitay and the ninety women or so who have registered for the event. Amazing! The Perth RCWC has grown from strength to strength in their two years as an Affiliate of the RCWC.
The Perth Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle was created for women of all backgrounds to come together and tap into the amazing energy and power of Rosh Chodesh. As an unaffiliated group in Perth they have successfully created a space where women can come together and recharge their spiritual batteries, meet new people and strengthen each other and the general Perth Jewish Community through their stories.
The Third Year
As they enter their third year the Perth group has agreed to mentor any new affiliates in addition to the mentoring, material and guidance all affiliates receive from the RCWC. Stay tuned for the special offers for affiliate subscribers for the year ahead – 5784 (2022-23). Check out our Affiliate project page and see if this is of interest to you and your group. Contact us for more information or to connect you with the Perth group.
Discovery Video Available
“A diverse group of women from all sectors of the community gathered at the home of Sylvia Goldhirsch for the RCWC Nissan event. There was a keen sense of anticipation. The dining room table was beautifully set to mirror the theme of Liberation – with the splitting of the Red Sea and with décor, utensils and food all related. This created a delightful ambience…”
So begins the article by Ella Blesofsky describing the inaugural A Jewish Women: A Journey of Discovery event which took place on Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 22nd March. For the full article by Ella, enjoy our upcoming newsletter for Rosh Chodesh Elul which will be sent to your inbox. If you do not receive our newsletter, subscribe here.
The video of this event which featured Hadassa Naparstek, Miriam Suss, Miriam Pacanowski, and Miriam Segal is available to be viewed on our website by logging in or registering your interest to log in if you have not done so already.
Our next major event will be the Eshet Chayil event which will take place between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
