The Women’s Division of Emet Outreach kicked off their fall programming with an evening of timely inspiration. Over 100 young women packed the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates to hear from renowned speaker, Mrs. Jackie Bitton. The relevant theme of the night was, “Back to Routine…Now What?” Ms. Adina Fendel, Emet Women’s Director explained, “The idea was to get right back into consistent Torah learning the first week after Yom Tov, as everyone once again juggles school, work and family.”
At the start of the night, attendees were excited to catch up with one another over an appetizing sushi buffet. The event was dedicated l’Iluiy nishmas Chaya Bat Elka and in the merit of a refuah for a former Emet student who has been recovering from COVID. The group began the program by singing Tov Lehodos La’Hashem to express how powerful it was that even in the darkest of times this young mother’s family never lost faith in Hashem. “One of the things we emphasized was the emunah and bitachon that has been shown throughout her ordeal and recovery,” said Ms. Fendel.
In a touching moment, the group then presented flowers and wished a mazel tov to Tova Itschakov, an Emet student, who just got engaged. Tova moved the audience by relaying how two years ago, at a similar Emet event, she got up in front of the crowd and took it upon herself to keep Shabbos. Baruch Hashem, she has been keeping Shabbos ever since, and she used this moment to announce her commitment to taking on another important mitzvah.
The focal point of the evening was when Mrs. Jackie Bitton took the floor and captivated the crowd with meaningful stories about “acceptance” that had everyone alternating between laughing and crying. Through a number of anecdotes, she delivered the uplifting message that Hashem loves us and knows what is in our hearts. Just as a loving parent never gives up on their child, so too Hashem always believes in us and accepts us. The lesson resonated with the group.
“It was a beautiful event, and we’re thankful for the incredible enthusiasm and energy that everyone showed,” Ms. Fendel said. “We look forward to seeing students at our weekly women’s programs and at other special events throughout the coming months.”
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Emet’s Women’s Division Welcomes Fall Programming with Mrs. Jackie Bitton
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