RCWC Special Event, Menachem Av, 5779

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.