The important educational community project “Jewish Home,” operating under the leadership of Rebbetzin Chana Kaminezki, continues its educational mission in the new academic year. Weekly classes unite women seeking to deepen their knowledge of Jewish traditions and enrich their spiritual lives.
At the most recent meeting, participants shared their successes in spiritual growth and the integration of traditions into daily life. As the project initiator, Chaya Prasolova, recounted, many women recalled shared Shabbat experiences spent together in a hotel—without phones or other items forbidden on the Holy Sabbath. This experience proved transformative for many: they began reciting Tehillim daily, praying from a siddur, saying “Modeh Ani” upon waking, performing the handwashing ritual, and reciting the morning blessings.
The women also shared personal stories about how prayer became an integral part of their lives—in times of joy and during challenging moments. The recitation of the 12 Pesukim held particular significance, serving as a source of spiritual protection for many, especially during times of peril.
Under the attentive guidance of the project curator, Tsiporah Nachshon, an emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the participants continued their study of the siddur and discussed the importance of head covering in Jewish tradition. Two women decided to adopt permanent head covering and, as a sign of support, were gifted new wigs by Chaya Maltseva.
“Such moments are true miracles. Every lesson, every decision made by the participants is a step toward Torah, spirituality, and feminine strength,” emphasized Chaya Prasolova. “Thanks to the support of the Dnipro Jewish Community and its spiritual leader, Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, the participants of the ‘Jewish Home’ have the opportunity to grow spiritually, deepen their knowledge, and with each lesson, build a stronger connection to the Torah, tradition, and their own Jewish identity.”
