At the “Menorah Community” youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community—actively developing through the efforts of the Zislin family—a special women’s class was held in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, the month of which the Sages said, “When Adar enters, we increase in joy.” The gathering was dedicated to exploring the spiritual nature of this month, its connection to hidden miracles, inner strength, and feminine wisdom, as well as how to properly enter Adar so that it becomes a month of light, ease, and blessing for every woman and her family.
The class was led by project educator Leah Mayevska, who structured the session as a deep and thoughtful conversation about the meaning of the month of Adar and its unique impact on one’s spiritual state. Participants explored why Adar in particular is associated with increased joy, how hidden miracles manifest in daily life, and how a woman, through her inner resilience, commitment to values, and wisdom, can reveal an atmosphere of spiritual light in her home.
Following the inspiring discussion, attention turned to putting the lesson into practice. A workshop on baking aromatic challahs became a natural continuation of the theme. The participants performed the mitzvah of hafrashat challah, combining study, collective action, and inner intention, lending the gathering a special depth and a warm atmosphere of unity.
“Special emphasis was placed on the understanding that the joy of Adar is not merely an emotion, but a conscious inner stance capable of influencing one’s family, relationships, and the spiritual atmosphere of the home,” said Esti Zislin, co-director of the project. “It is through gatherings like these that a space of support, inspiration, and strengthening of the woman’s role in the community is formed. It is important to us that these Rosh Chodesh classes help women recognize their inner strength and enter the new month with joy and a clear understanding of their mission. We are sincerely grateful to the united and cohesive Dnipro Jewish Community, under the leadership of its Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, for the opportunity to unite women around the values of Torah and Chassidic tradition.”
