Here is a recap of our most recent Fundraiser.
On October 8th, about 25 community members gathered at Upper Crust on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst to show their support for Kotel Connections. As guests broke their fast on a gourmet spread, Rabbi Avi Zaitschek kicked off the evening by sharing the mission and goals of the organization. He spoke passionately about Kotel Connections’ commitment to connecting Jews visiting the Kotel, emphasizing that each and every person they meet is precious. Rabbi Zaitschek's wife and son were also present, adding a warm family touch to the event.
Following Rabbi Zaitschek, Elisha Klatzko spoke about the organization's impressive accomplishments. He offered real-life stories that demonstrated the life-changing impact of Kotel Connections, illustrating how the organization helps individuals rediscover their Jewish roots and deepen their spiritual journeys.
The evening's most inspiring moment came when Naomi, formerly Julliana Grishko, shared her personal journey. Raised by Russian parents who weren’t religious, Naomi recounted how an encounter with one of Kotel Connections' connectors at the Kotel led her to immerse herself in Jewish learning back home. This transformative experience culminated in six months of study at a seminary in Israel. Her heartfelt story moved everyone present, serving as a powerful testament to the organization's impact.
The evening concluded with expressions of gratitude for the community's support and a renewed commitment to the organization's mission of connecting and inspiring Jews around the world.
Kotel Connection Newsletter
Issue #7
Benjamin, who is from Pennsylvania, was approached at the Western Wall by KC connecter Rabbi Abramov. Rabbi Uriel brought him to Aish, where they studied Torah for about an hour.
Later, having decided he wanted to pursue more, Benjamin went to his hostel in Tel Aviv to pack his bags and return to Jerusalem. He attended an interview at the Diaspora Yeshiva, accompanied by his friend Calvin from Florida, who also expressed interest in studying at the Yeshiva. They both took interviews, were accepted, and will be attending the Diaspora Yeshiva.
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Volunteer Initiative
KC LAUNCHES A GLOBAL VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE
Leveraging Klal Yisroel's ahavas yisroel and desire to do more for their fellow Jews, this month KC launched a new worldwide program from its Yerushalayim headquarters.
We have begun enlisting and training volunteers in Israel to spend an hour or more engaging with unaffiliated Diaspora Jews, who visit the Kotel, Rovah and almost anywhere.
Building on the successful 20 months since we began, the technologically advanced followup system that we created to connect any Jew to a personal mentor in their hometown, allows us now to expand the number of people "in the field" that will seek out and facilitate these connections. We plan to maximize our impact with volunteers from within EY as well as from the thousands of Bnei / Bnos Torah who visit E.Y. each year.
We are starting a GLOBAL MOVEMENT of Yidden, to show HKB"H that we will not let our fellow Jews assimilate spiritually!
We recently had a well-received launch event with an inspiring presentation by Rabbi Ben Tzion Klatzko to a group of women in Ramat Eshkol. See the video and pictures on this page.
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