Community Leaders from Hesder Yeshivas Convene in Jerusalem
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Dozens of community coordinators from Hesder Yeshivas attended an annual conference in Jerusalem organized by the "Toratam Omanutam" forum. The event focused on professional development and networking for those supporting Torah scholars and their families. Key speakers included Rabbi Eliyahu Levin and consultant Uriel Reich, with forum co-CEOs Naama Moshkovitz and Dr. Ruth Bornstein highlighting the coordinators' vital role.
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- Dozens of community coordinators from Hesder Yeshivas met in Jerusalem for an annual conference.
- The "Toratam Omanutam" forum organized the event to support coordinators working with Torah scholars' families.
- Rabbi Eliyahu Levin delivered a motivational talk, and Uriel Reich led a professional workshop.
- The conference aimed to enhance cooperation and provide tools for community leadership.
- The forum supports approximately 130 community coordinators nationwide.
Dozens of community coordinators from Hesder Yeshivas gathered in Jerusalem for an annual conference organized by the "Toratam Omanutam" forum. The forum supports approximately 130 community coordinators nationwide who work to strengthen and foster communities of Torah scholars (Avrechim) and their families within the Religious Zionist movement.
The conference, held last week, aimed to deepen cooperation among the coordinators, provide them with professional tools for community leadership, and bolster their efforts ahead of the winter learning session in yeshivas and kollels. Participants received a motivational talk from Rabbi Eliyahu Levin and attended a professional workshop led by organizational consultant Uriel Reich, focusing on practical leadership and development strategies.
The event also served as a platform for coordinators to share personal experiences and learn from one another. "Toratam Omanutam" collaborates with around 120 Hesder Yeshivas, high yeshivas, and kollels, providing ongoing support to the community coordinators. These coordinators work to strengthen Avrechim families, foster women's engagement, and create a supportive community environment that enables families to dedicate themselves to Torah study.
Naama Moshkovitz and Dr. Ruth Bornstein, co-CEOs of the forum, emphasized that behind the families devoted to Torah study are entire communities requiring connection and support. They highlighted the coordinators as the driving force behind these communities, working diligently to empower women and families, and stated the conference was designed to honor their work and equip them for their ongoing mission.