Community Discussion: Women and the Mikvah Experience
Monday, November 3, 2014 • 10 Cheshvan 5775
8:00 PMLincoln Square Synagogue, 180 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY 10023(Women Only)
A panel and community conversation featuring:
Sarah Robinson, MA, LMSW, and Rebbetzin of Lincoln Square Synagoue;
Lisa Septimus, Manhattan Yoetzet Halacha, and Rebbetzin of The Young Israel of North Woodmere;
Layaliza Solveichik, Assistant US Attorney, Eastern Distict, and Rebbetzin, Congregation Shearith Israel,The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue;
and Community Leaders
Moderated by Dr. Adena Berkowitz, Scholar in Residence, Kol HaNeshamah
- Acknowledging the challenges of observing taharat hamishpacha and the particular challenges of mikvah night.
- Sharing our pain over recent breaches in privacy, respect, and dignity.
- Brainstorming different ideas to enhance the safety and sanctity of our Mikvaot.
- Discussing how the mitzvah of mikvah can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives.
Co-sponsored by:
Congregation Ohab Zedek
Congregation Ramath Orah
Congregation Shearith Israel
Fifth Avenue Synagogue
The Jewish Center
KRA
Kol HaNeshamah
Manhattan Yoetzet Halacha Committee
West Side Institutional Synagogue
Young Israel of the West Side
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