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“The lesson learned was powerful \u2013 you can\u2019t just show up to London if you want the time to be meaningful.”<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman<\/em><\/h2>\n

Several summers ago, our family stopped in London for fifteen hours on our way to Israel. It was a scheduled lay-over, an opportunity to visit a European city for the day.\u00a0 In anticipation of the visit, I spent hours meeting with a British friend, poring over maps and googling to assure that every minute would be accounted for, every move laid out.\u00a0 Upon our arrival in London, our time was used wisely and we saw more than one could have anticipated considering the length of the visit.<\/p>\n

When Elul arrived that year, I realized that the trip had afforded me more than a stamp on my passport and a glimpse at the Crown Jewels.\u00a0 The lesson learned was powerful \u2013 you can\u2019t just show up to London if you want the time to be meaningful. The preparation, anticipation, effort and energy was necessary to create a memorable experience.\u00a0 As we enter the\u00a0Yamim Noraim<\/em>, we invest time and energy reflecting on our year, analyzing our accomplishments and exploring our future goals. This investment is necessary if we expect to experience meaning. We can\u2019t just show up.<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s Initiative has invested time and energy to create experiences and opportunities of Torah learning and personal growth throughout the year and particularly before the\u00a0Yamim Noraim.<\/em>\u00a0The Weekend of Inspiration<\/a>, in partnership with\u00a0Torah NY<\/a>, was an opportunity to host Rabbanit Shani Taragin and Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker as scholars in residence both at synagogues and schools on Shabbat and\u00a0Selichot night<\/a>.\u00a0The Rosh Chodesh Elul and Tishrei presentations<\/a>\u00a0are an opportunity to hear messages of growth and repentance from Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky and Rebbetzen Emma Taylor. Archived presentations are available at\u00a0ou.org\/women<\/a>.\u00a0 Through Torah, leadership and community engagement, we aim to make your journey worth your while.<\/p>\n

READ THE REST OF OUR OCTOBER 2019\/TISHREI 5779 NEWSLETTER HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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