Mothers of children with special needs carry a unique and extremely heavy burden. It is often that they feel alone and unsupported. In order to help these mothers, YahalomNY, a division of Agudah’s Project LEARN, has been holding a series of mothers’ nights out. These events are geared to provide well-deserved breaks through an evening of inspiration and relaxation.
This month Yahalom has hosted two events, one in Monsey and one in Brooklyn.
The night out in Brooklyn was hosted in the home of Gavriel and Vardi Jeidell, and was attended by a group of mothers who came from all over Brooklyn to join at this event. Rabbi Shlomo Farhi spoke to the mothers, delivering a message of chizuk and inspiration.
The Monsey event was hosted in the home of Chezky and Hadassah Klein, and organized, planned, and arranged by Esther Kopelowitz. Over 60 mothers from neighborhoods across Monsey attended, including, New Hempstead, Spring Valley, New Square, and Kiryas Joel. Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel, spoke beautifully to the mothers - sharing Agudah's mission of helping the klal on the community level. He spoke of the excitement that the Agudah has in being able to initiate the Yahalom division of the Agudah and to help these families with their individual needs.
Both events were set up beautifully with hot food and desserts, and the mothers were also given Yahalom mugs and notebooks to take home with them.
“It is really beautiful and inspiring to see these mothers, from all different backgrounds come together,” said Tova Wacholder, director of YahalomNY. “I received much positive feedback from the mothers and I am grateful that the Agudah can be helpful to them.”
Contact YahalomNY at 212-797-9000, extension 324, or email twacholder@agudah.org
Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel, addressing the mothers at the Monsey event
Rabbi Shlomo Farhi addressing the mothers at the Brooklyn event
