New Seminary in South Africa

By COLlive reporter

A new seminary is joining the many options available for Chabad girls around the world — only this will be in the exotic South Africa.

The new institution, whose temporary name is Johanesburg Seminary, is being founded by Rabbi Aharon and Mashi Rose, local Shluchim for over 20 years and leaders of Waverley Shul – Northern Suburbs Hebrew Congregation.

Serving at one of the largest Orthodox shuls in the city, they give shiurim, lecture, and counsel individuals and families on a regular basis, and have become known in the South African Jewish community.

“We need another seminary as an option for our girls,” says Mrs. Rose, “and this seminary will be unique. It will offer a combination of chassidishe varemkeit, superior academics and fascinating trips, while creating an environment that will nurture the girls as individuals.”

She said she expects the Johanesburg community to benefit from the presence and energy of Chabad girls and for the students to enrich their lives in a community known for its warmth and respect for tradition.

“We will be accepting girls from around the world who want to take advantage of this unique year of learning in Johannesburg’s warm and vibrant Lubavitch community,” Mrs. Rose said.

She plans “an intake in September for girls in the Northern hemisphere, and in January for girls in the Southern hemisphere.”

The staff of stellar teachers will also include (in no particular order) Mrs. Sara Chana Kesselman, Mrs. Mashi Lipskar, Rabbi and Mrs. Stern, Rabbi Finkelstein, Mrs. Rivky Chaikin, Rabbi Sholom Ber Groner, Mrs. Rochel Goldman, Mrs. Etti Klein, Mrs. Nechama Fishman, Mrs. Shterna Weinberg, and more.

The Roses said they will provide the girls with a warm and nurturing environment, and arrange eye opening trips to see South Africa’s legendary natural sights and wildlife in Cape Town, Durban, and the safari.

Mrs. Rose will be meeting mothers, educators and prospective students in New York on Wednesday, January 29, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Shluchim Office, 816 Eastern Parkway.

For more info, visit girlsseminjoburg.co.za