Another women’s class took place at the “Menorah Community” youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, which is actively developing through the efforts of the Zislin family. The session was dedicated to the weekly portion of Nasso and the important spiritual lessons it reveals about the dignity of a woman, respect for women, and the ability to see the inner beauty of a woman’s soul.
A special guest at the gathering was Edna Yudovich. During the lesson, she invited the participants to look together at the ideas of the weekly portion of Nasso through the lens of daily life, interpersonal relationships, and the atmosphere that a woman creates around herself through her words, actions, and attitude toward others.
The central theme of the session was the idea that every woman has her place in the world, her unique mission, and her inner value. The participants reflected on how respect for women begins with the ability to see the beauty of the soul, to support one another, to avoid judgment, and not to compare one woman to another.
Special attention was given to the role of women in creating the atmosphere in the home, family, and community. During the discussion, it was emphasized that the woman often becomes the source of warmth, gentleness, and respectful interaction between people, and where these qualities are present, true blessing (brachah) appears.
The participants actively discussed the practical significance of these ideas, sharing their thoughts on how respect for women, kindness, support, and the ability to notice each other’s virtues help create a harmonious atmosphere in the family, community, and daily life.
“It was very important for the girls to see how relevant the lessons of the weekly portion of Nasso remain today, for respect for a woman, the ability to see her virtues, and supporting one another are an important foundation of a strong family and a healthy atmosphere in the community,” says Esti Zislin, co-director of the project. “Such gatherings help deepen our understanding of the values of the Torah and see how a woman can fulfill her unique mission in the world. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to develop the ‘Menorah Community’ project, which our united and cohesive Dnipro Jewish Community under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki affords us.”
