Chabad of Georgetown in Brooklyn, New York, recently held a meaningful event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the mitzvah of Taharat Hamishpacha (family purity).
The evening was held in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY”D, the Chabad Shliach who was killed by Islamic terrorists in the United Arab Emirates.
Georgetown Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Holtzberg introduced the evening and said what could only be described as everyone’s shared devastation to the terrible news about the terror attack against Rabbi Kogan.
Rabbi Holtzberg praised their new local Mikvah Mei Menucha and reminded participants that in the wake of the terrible antisemitic attack, “we must only strengthen our resolve and perfect our family purity to bring more Kosher Jewish children into the world as a way of combating the evil that tried to wipe us out.”
The highlight of the program was an engaging lecture delivered by Mrs. Tzameret Borowitz. With her characteristic warmth and eloquence, she delved into the spiritual and practical significance of the mitzvah of family purity, emphasizing its transformative impact on the Jewish home.
The event, which drew an enthusiastic crowd of local women, was spearheaded by a dedicated team of organizers, including Shlucha Shulamis Holtzberg, Shlucha Sterny Weissberg, Sivan Dahan, Michelle Solomon-Steiglefest, Elizabeth Aminov, and Nelly Levitis. Their tireless efforts ensured the evening’s success, creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for all who attended.
If that wasn’t enough, two women from the community shared their own personal Miracle Mikva stories, moving the crowd to tears and showing those who don’t yet keep this beautiful Mitzvah that Mikvah only brings blessings to a Jewish home and is absolutely relatable and achievable. One of the women who shared her story gave birth just two days after the event; her baby was the first baby born as a result of the new mikvah.
As the evening progressed, participants were deeply moved by Mrs. Borowitz’s words, and several women took upon themselves the commitment to observe this vital mitzvah.
Chabad of Georgetown expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the event organizers and supporters for their dedication to this important cause. Attendees left the event uplifted, inspired, and more connected to their heritage.
For more about Chabad of Georgetown, visit www.chabadofgeorgetown.com
