Special Inter Affiliate Events

There is a good reason that the RCWC Inter-Affiliate Events, which take place once a year or so, are called Special Events and the most recent one, the Launch of the Eshet Chayil Series on October 3^rd was no exception.  This very special themed launch event opened the series for daughters to speak about their mothers who are no longer in the physical world, thus keeping their legacies alive and a means to connect to our tradition and to our past.  With the inaugural presentation, Reflections of a Mother’s Life and Love as viewed through the lens of the Torah Readings of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the approximately 70 women from all walks of life who attended were inspired by the beautiful and unique life of Rebbetzin Chaya Kramer.

Some of the feedback included: “ It was a really special and moving night, thank you for sharing your mother….” What a beautiful tribute to your very special mother… you spoke exceptionally well… “; “What a meaningful and inspiring evening….. and vividly captured your mother’s unique qualities… may she continue to inspire us by her outstanding example…”; “An unforgettable tribute to a woman who personified Eshet Chayil”;  “What a magnificent tribute to your mother.  I was profoundly moved … by this incredible woman”; “What a most special evening…”; “Your presentation about your mother was really enthralling and moving and I felt privileged to attend”; “… As I listened I had a strong sense of the life [R. Kramer] created and even more so the atmosphere of a serene, happy and Yiddishe home and family.  Truly an Eshet Chayil  …I enjoyed the evening so much”; “I’m sure many people have special mothers but it is rare to see someone who so selflessly wants to share their mother’s specialness with others…”; “…There was such a sense of unity as women from all walks of life came together so soon after Rosh Hashana … this alone was an inspiration and an achievement”

The mother daughter connection remains alive forever and some could say even strengthens with time.  The RCWC invites you to share your unique and special mother’s inspiration with your friends and community at a RCWC event whenever you feel the time is right for you.

On August 6, 2019 the Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle hosted a small but wonderful Grant Presentation Event at a Morning Tea with the Bendigo Bank.  Rebbetzin Sara Gutnick introduced the concept the RCWC and what we do, together with a message for the month of Av.  Representing the Bendigo Bank, Jignesh Jasani and Rachael Mwangi shared their stories and expressed their feelings of connection to the purpose of Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle.  The RCWC was presented with ‘the big cheque’ and the Bendigo bank was presented with a certificate of thanks.  Rebbetzin Rivkah Groner, leader of our new affiliate Beis Chabad Ohel Devorah, spoke about the benefits of RCWC including opportunity, support, timing and something special for women.  MIchelle Feiglin, a D’var Torah writer who wrote the message of the month, spoke about the strength of women citing women in her family and how the messages from the RCWC strengthen and empower women.    Finally, Elise Loterman spoke about her work with the RCWC creating lasting legacies and her work with the RCWC in grant writing and  social media.