Natalie Dadon Launches New Women's Community and Spiritual Initiative

Social activist and lecturer Natalie Dadon has launched a new women's community called "ELOKA" (meaning divinity), aiming to foster connections, unity, and a deeper connection to Jewish identity and heritage among women. The initiative kicked off with a special Selichot (penitential prayers) tour for women in Jerusalem, coinciding with the month of Elul leading up to the High Holidays.

The tour began in the vibrant Mahane Yehuda market and the picturesque alleys of the Nachlaot neighborhood, before proceeding to the Old City for an in-depth exploration of the Western Wall tunnels. The spiritual journey culminated late at night at the Western Wall plaza, where participants united for prayer and communal Selichot recitation.

Dadon described the event as more than just a tour, emphasizing its purpose to create a supportive space for faith, tradition, and bringing hearts together. She highlighted the goal of connecting women from all sectors of Israeli society, a message she feels is particularly relevant during these times, just before the new Jewish year.

This initiative follows a recent public controversy where Dadon strongly condemned protesters who placed signs and stickers outside the school attended by the children of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on the first day of the school year. In a viral video, Dadon expressed her outrage at involving children in political struggles, calling the act disgusting and questioning the mindset that would disrupt a child's first day of school.