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 study of the weekly Torah portion and reflecting on how a person can draw closer to the Almighty through their actions, intentions, and the correction of mistakes.
A special guest at the gathering, as at the previous men’s class of the project, was Immanuel (Kyrylo) Sydorenko, who opened the session with a short talk, also dedicated to the topical issue “Your Phone Knows More About You Than You Think.” He addressed the influence of modern technology on human life and the importance of maintaining digital hygiene.
The main part of the meeting was led by the wonderful “Menorah Community” project instructor, Esther Leah Mayevskaya, who structured the class as a thoughtful and in-depth study of the meanings within the weekly Torah portion and their practical significance in contemporary life.
During the class, participants discussed how a person can draw closer to the Almighty through their deeds and inner work. They explored the importance of intention, sincere repentance, and gratitude, as well as how the process of correcting mistakes becomes a vital part of spiritual growth.
Special attention was given to understanding sacrifices not merely as an ancient ritual, but as a relevant lesson for every individual. Participants examined what inner self-work entails and how these ideas find expression in daily life.
“It is important to us that such classes help women deepen their understanding of service to the Almighty and see how the values of Torah manifest in their everyday lives,” says Esti Zislin, co-director of the project. “Each class reveals new dimensions of spiritual work, and we are deeply grateful for this opportunity, which our united and cohesive Dnipro Jewish Community, under the leadership of its Chief Rabbi, Shmuel Kaminezki, affords us.”
