by Kira Waxer & Pru Reardon – Mayanot students
This week, the Mayanot Women’s Program celebrated its 6th anniversary with an evening of laughter and joy, dancing and singing.
The Mayanot women, together with friends and faculty, rejoiced at reaching this incredible milestone. So much hard work and preparation went into making the evening special, which was mirrored by the great success of the evening.
As a token of their appreciation, the Mayanot women painted tea boxes for the faculty, friends of Mayanot, and Shabbat host families. The recipients were touched when they were presented with their own unique boxes.
A creative, student made video was screened that included short interviews with the women and the director, Rabbi Meir Levinger.
A beautifully designed booklet, placed at everyone’s table setting, was filled with fantastic poems, illustrations, and stories about how Mayanot has had a lasting effect on its students.
The speeches from students, friends, and hosts illustrated how many people come together on a daily basis to make Mayanot a place of sisterhood, serious learning, and spirituality.
Mayanot student Rachel Graff, a PhD student from North Carolina, said a D’var Torah, followed by a l’chaim, saying “May we all succeed in conquering our egos, tap into our true essence and unite as a Mayanot family”.
Mr. Andrew Abraham, a board member and friend of Mayanot, spoke about how the Women’s Program was created and the obstacles they faced to make the dream of a Mayanot program for women a reality. His words made the women appreciate all the people who make Mayanot possible.
As a regular Shabbat hostess, Mrs. Laurie Lurie has cultivated many meaningful relationships with Mayanot students. She reflected on what a pleasure it is to host Mayanot women at her Shabbat table, and even exclaimed, “The way that the Mayanot women act is the best PR Mayanot can have!”
The choir presented a heartwarming rendition of an original song composed by Chana Mushka, with music by Cheved Kraz, entitled ‘River of Eden’. The women in the room were led by the choir in lively nigguns and the smiles and laughter in the room were contagious.
The night concluded with a farbrengen where the Rabbis gave inspiring interpretations of the parsha of the week. The power and the beauty of the dinner invigorated and strengthened the Mayanot women as a group.
We would like to thank everyone who came to our anniversary dinner and a special thank you to those who contributed to the success of the evening. The event would not have been the same without you. L’Chaim!
if theres a real chossid, its mushky vorst! ur changing the world and bringing moshiach! i love u!
go mushky!!! u do a great job!!!
a true chossid! wow your changing the world! good for you! im so proud!
best maidele in lubavitch! keep lighting up the world with your awesomeness! moshiach now!
ur sparking middos shine through the pictures! miss u! best shlucha!
Ur the best! Miss you!
gooooo chana sarale!!!!!!!!!!!
Mayanot is truly blessed to have you there inspiring their neshomos.
May you go michayil el chayil
Wow! Ur doing amazing stuff at mayanot! Such an inspiration for everyone! Lots of love from ch!
Best girl in lubavitch!!! Wow you make us so proud!
Sheina Boteach!!! Love you, love your favourite aunt!!
Sorale Eichenblatt love you too! Love your fav friend 😉 x
You look gorgeous!!!
Your an inspiration to all of us!
!תלכי מחיל אל חיל
Your an inspiration to all of us!
!תלכי מחיל אל חיל
Great counsellor. Great friend. We love you. Toronto fans.
Omg look at you Sheera weisberg! You rock girl!
You’ve touched so many hearts! Go Sheera!
Amazing madricha! Brilliant brain and fantastic personality. What a mix of talent and heart. You are our inspiration!
Go Malki Khuta
nice to see you supporting gush katif!
woohooo go dinna! you look great!!!
your the best!!!
Go Chana Sarale!!!!!!
Go Sorale Eichenblatt!!!!
Rachel, you’re amazing!!!
I love you and miss you!!! You look fabulous!! 😘
The star of Mayanos Womens Program!! We are so proud!! Keep it up!! you are truly 10 out of 10!
Thank you Mayanot, the Gestetners, all the wonderful staff for an amazing experience that changed my life.
Thank you Mrs Eichenblatt for being an amazing teacher and role model.
Ariela!!!! you look wonderful!! Love you, miss you! Your friends from MA!
Mayanot is so lucky to have Mrs. hendel ! She’s the best teacher- so warm knowledgable dynamic, and most if all a real role model! I miss her classes!!!
rabbi shemtov is THE best!!!!
WE MISS YOU AT HOME – WHEN YOU COMING BACK ??!!!!! XXXXX
love ya and shepping nachas:)
rifka marga love to you and your whole family so proud of you saw your fire when you were very young wonderful article and pictures you are leaving such an impact in the world
Go Sorale Eichenblatt!
A rising star!!
Is the best teacher!!
gooooo mushkyyyyy
we love you
chanamushk, cheved, chana sarale, mushky and sheera!!!! lamplighting the world!
love tzfat 🙂
Rival Marga and Rabbi may you both continue to inspire, uplift and enrich the lives of many souls in gezunt and prosperity
your selfless humble devotion is truly an example to many
May Hashem bless you with mazal n brocho always
We are very proud of you Sheina. Wishing you and all the girls hatzloch rabbah in your learning
looking great!!
Ha! Ha!
Amazing
mazal tov yechi hamelech hamoshiach leolom your cousin efraim
Rivka Marga! Truly an inspiration! Great work!
You guys are the besttt!! Keep it upp!!
Most awesome rabbi
i love you!!
A standing ovation for a Super person and a long time friend: Rivka Marga, so happy for your success!
THE GEM OF MAYANOT!!!!!!
Sheina Rapp you are gorgeous!