My Nonprofit Reviews

Everything changed after my first encounter at Bais Chana in 2005. After spending almost 6 hours (what felt like two minutes) with other women and the most candid Rabbi I had ever met, I had a burning excitement within. With openness and sensitivity, we had spoken about purpose, fear, sexuality, death, health, family, love and everything in between. I had wondered how I had been functioning all this time without having had these vital conversations. All I knew was that, for the first time, I felt empowered and alive as a woman and citizen of the world. Bais Chana is the only organization I know of today that addresses the genuine needs of today's woman, engaging them in important conversations that are all-too-often ignored. Bais Chana programs give women an aesthetic, engaging, warm and honest atmosphere in which to connect, celebrate and address real issues. The environment, activities and courses are carefully planned in a way that every one - regardless of background and affiliation - feels they are being spoken to. From all my years of involvement with Bais Chana, I have met hundreds of women, all whom report a heightened sense of purpose, understanding and happiness. The participants are diverse. The food is healthy and tasty. The accommodations are always beautiful and exciting. The lectures (or conversations) are always open and relevant. It has been five years since I sat as a student in Bais Chana. But it is not a thing of the past. Every single question answered and connection made has carried me through my life much as it has for the countless other women. Why? Because Bais Chana talks to women in a way they can't forget. At Bais Chana, I learned why I should be treasured as a women. I learned to better respect my parents...and myself. I learned how to bless my relationships. I learned how to LEARN. I was given the tools I didn't KNOW I needed - to function not just as a "normal" person but a better, more honest, intuitive and WHOLE person. At Bais Chana I learned not to settle for less. From myself and from the world. Bais Chana is proof that simply by addressing the core elements of existence, we can emerge more fulfilled, connected and fearless. Taking time out of our busy lives to give attention to everything that matters is an indescribably important gift. Imagine a world where more and more women had the opportunity to be heard, share their own voice and have access to all the beauty and purpose life has to offer. Imagine women could come together to attune themselves with truth in a down-to-earth, non-judgmental and totally engaging way. Imagine every woman coming alive. Just imagine.

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