My Nonprofit Reviews
Leisha
Review for Bais Chana Women International Inc, Brooklyn, NY, USA
I was fortunate enough to attend a Bais Chana seminar for single Jewish moms in Feb. 2011 in Minnesota. Even though I might be considered a hard-core veteran, having been a single mom for almost 14 years, the Bais Chana experience gave me so much food for thought in parenting, dating, and personal growth. The importance of meeting others who have been in the situation and really sharing that camaraderie cannot be overestimated yet it is the first time I had ever heard of a program geared for this particular group of women. Further, the staff were not just knowledgeable but exceptionally caring and sensitive. As for the opportunity to learn from Rabbi Friedman, truly the only word I can think of is inspiring. I have been to some top notch schools in my day, but Rabbi Friedman is an extraordinary thinker with an unbelievable ability to articulate his ideas as if each one was developed for your own personal situation. Last but not least, the retreat was beautifully hosted with wonderful, healthy food and a warm, restful environment.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
interestingly enough, I have a single friend who became religious about 10 years ago also largely because of her fantastic experience at Bais Chana!
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
perhaps find some speakers whose life experience matches those of the group attending the program. The existing staff is fabulous, but I think the extra touch of having a single mom or just a single woman present or facilitate a discussion group would add another dimension to an already great program
