Sunday, December 26, 2010

RCRF EVENTS: Tues. Dec 28 Lilliana Richman, Dec 29 Atara Gur, ThursJan 6 Rosh Chodesh, Jan 13 Rabbi Elan Adler, Jan 20 Rabbi DR. Yiotzchak Breitowitz

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Dear Friends and lovers of Eretz Yisroel, amv"sh
Please help Mama Rochel cry tears of joy... Spread the word...
VESHAVU BANIM LIGVULUM!
And her children will return to their [entitled] boundaries!


RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com

WOMEN'S CLASS IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL every Tuesday and Wednesday,many Thursdays, more.

Directions: Bus Egged 163 at 10am or private car. From entrance to Kever Rachel - do not enter, pass army baricade and follow the outside of the buiding.
Beit Bnei Rachel entrance is immediately past the wall of the Kever
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240

Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010__Time: 11 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Lilliana Richman
from Efrat
will speak on
Rabbi Nachman:Hitbodidut
Shiur in Hebrew
Meet 11 am at entrance to Kever Rachel
Suggested donation: 15 shekel

For more information call Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
Bus 163 or private car.
Hope to see you there!

EVERY WEDNESDAY
TIME: 11AM via 10 am Egged #163 or private car.
ATARA GUR: RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR - 8 YEARS AND STILL MORE TO LEARN.
VESHAVU BANIM LIGVULUM!
And her children will return to their [entitled] boundaries!

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com

WOMEN'S CLASS IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL, RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
THURSDAY ,JANUARY 6, 2011
Rosh Hodesh gathering for Women

Details to be announced


Potluck light refreshments

Suggested donation: 50 shekel
For more information call Bonnie Linder 02-9963-240
Bus 163 or private car.

Hope to see you there!

Your donations to RCRF with sponsor more of these weekly events and make Beit Bnei Rachel a most visited Jewish site within the Rachel Tomb Walled Complex.We need your help

Save the dates:
Thursday, January 13, 2011
11 am Rabbi ELAN ADLER
Recent Oleh""Host of Arutz Sheva Derech Eretz Hour"
topic "Derech Eretz, Aliyah and Beshalach"


Thursday, January 20, 2011, Tu B'Shvat
RABBI DR. YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5771
60 West End Ave, Brooklyn NY 11235 718-648-2610, 054-224-2649
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com
and The OU ISRAEL CENTER
22 Keren Hayesod, Jerusalem, Israel
Naomi, OU Travel Desk, 050-725-8392

cordially invite you to a
Dvar Torah,Tu BShvat Seuda and Tour of Beit Bnei Rachel
Time for Tehillim in Kever Rachel
TREE PLANTING IN OUR BIBLICAL GARDEN

Welcome by EVELYN HAIES,
President RCRF and Bnei Rachel Corp,
Majority Owner of Beit Bnei Rachel

Keynote Speaker
RABBI DR. YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ

RSVP: OU Travel Desk Naomi 050-725-8392
RSVP. Buses from Israel Center at 9:30 am . Lunch Included. Space Limited

IMA RACHEL IS CRYING
RACHEL’S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
IS STOPPING HER TEARS!

RSVP: Naomi, OU Travel Desk, 050-725-8392

Sunday, December 12, 2010

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010__Esther KiTov

163 leaves the Central Station at 10 am and arrives before 11 - I suggest those arrving by Egged 163 say tehillim in the kever before and until 11:30
Evelyn

Bonnie Linder wrote:



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RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com

WOMEN'S CLASSES IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL, RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
10am Egged Bus 163 or private car.
Hope to see you there!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010__Time: 11:30 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Esther KitovDaughter-in -law of Eliyahu Kitov

Shiur in English and Hebrew
Meet 11:30 am at entrance to Kever Rachel
Suggested donation: 15 shekel

Special addition,bring a small gift to show your support for those who have lost all their household possessions in the fire in the north.
We can't know why this disaster happened but we can grab the opportunity to do chesed for people whom we usually wouldn't have contact with.A small,new household item(no breakables)with a kind message will show them that we care.Hopefully it will help a bit to buffer their trauma and build Ahavat Yisrael.


Hope to see you there!

EVERY WEDNESDAY TIME: 11AM
ATARA GUR: RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR -

Your donations to RCRF with sponsor more of these weekly events and make Beit Bnei Rachel a most visited Jewish site within the Rachel Tomb Walled Complex.

Save the dates:
Thursday, January 13, 2011 11 am Rabbi Elan Adler , Radio Talk show Host

Thursday, January 20, 2011, Tu B'Shvat
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz


Now A word about RCRF's passionate beloved President Evelyn Hayes from the widely read and circulated Lubavitch publication L'Chaim in this week's publication Parshat Miketz.

L'Chaim
December 3, 2010 - 26 Kislev, 5771

1148: Miketz

Finding Your Passion
It's fascinating to read about people and their passions. For example, there is a woman named Evelyn Hayes who has a passion for the tomb of our Matriarch Rachel (Kever Rachel). Her heart and soul are devoted to Israel, particularly to Kever Rachel. She bought property nearby, does fundraisers for Kever Rachel, writes poetry about it, etc. I wonder where this comes from! I wonder, who was she in a previous incarnation?!
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Chanukah through Tu BShvat events

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RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com

WOMEN'S CLASSES IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL, RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
Bus 163 or private car.
Hope to see you there!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010__
Time: 11 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Sara Yoheved Rigler
author of
Holy Woman, Lights From Jerusalem,
Battle Plans, How to Fight the Yetzer Hara(w Rebbetzin Heller)
Shiur in English on Chanukah
Meet 11 am at entrance to Kever Rachel
Suggested donation: 15 shekel

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010Rosh Hodesh gathering for Women
Time: 9:30 Rav Kimchi
"Chanukah,Helenistic Influences in Modern Day Society"
Time:10:20 Devorah Konikov "Building One's Spiritual Beit Mikdash"

11:10 Hallel-Singing together. Bring Musical Instruments.

11:40-12:25 Dr.June Levitt Laugh Yoga Workshop
Nothing to do with Yoga,Lots to do with bringing light into your life

Special addition,bring a small gift to show your support for those who have lost all their household possessions in the fire in the north.
We can't know why this disaster happened but we can grab the opportunity to do chesed for people whom we usually wouldn't have contact with.A small,new household item(no breakables)with a kind message will show them that we care.Hopefully it will help a bit to buffer their trauma and build Ahavat Yisrael.


Potluck light refreshments

Suggested donation: 50 shekel
For more information call Bonnie Linder 02-9963-240
Bus 163 or private car. Chartered bus from Efrat 8:20A.M.(call Nina Devere for details 02-9931724)

Hope to see you there!

EVERY WEDNESDAY
TIME: 11AM
ATARA GUR: RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR
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Your donations to RCRF with sponsor more of these weekly events and make Beit Bnei Rachel a most visited Jewish site within the Rachel Tomb Walled Complex.

Save the dates:
Thursday, January 13, 2011
11 am Rabbi Elan Adler , Radio Talk show Host


Thursday, January 20, 2011, Tu B'Shvat
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz




Now A word about RCRF's passionate beloved President Evelyn Hayes from the widely read and circulated Lubavitch publication L'Chaim in this week's publication Parshat Miketz.

L'Chaim
December 3, 2010 - 26 Kislev, 5771

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1148: Miketz

Finding Your Passion
It's fascinating to read about people and their passions. For example, there is a woman named Evelyn Hayes who has a passion for the tomb of our Matriarch Rachel (Kever Rachel). Her heart and soul are devoted to Israel, particularly to Kever Rachel. She bought property nearby, does fundraisers for Kever Rachel, writes poetry about it, etc. I wonder where this comes from! I wonder, who was she in a previous incarnation?!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

2010 Pre and Post Dinner

Press Release: 2010 Pre and Post Dinner
Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation 1995-2011 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235,
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com, 718-648-2610 212-470-0967
16th Annual NYCitywide Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu held on 11 MarCheshvan 5771, Monday Evening October 18, 2010 at Manhattan Beach Jewish Center,
Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu was the main theme of the extravaganza of lectures in Beit Bnei Rachel, the majority RCRF Jewish owned property in the Walled Rachel Tomb Complex. RCRF became active when Kever Rachel was on the Oslo chopping block. As Rabbi Menachem Porush cried, Evelyn Haies did twinning ceremonies to alert the Jewish world to the need to visit and save Kever Rachel. She initiated writing contests as testaments of past Jewish presence as well as presenting Rachel Imeinu as a role model for the whole world today. Her petitions which included statements from her Senators and Congressmen and Rav Porush and Chanan Porat's tears and the presence of a Merkas HaRav Kook's single kollel under the leadership of HaRav Avraham Shapira and Rabbi Magnus saved Rachel's Tomb and made it accessible to all. RCRF with the soliciatation of HaRav Benny Elon and Yeshiva Beit Orot was the initial and majority purchaser of Beit Bnei Rachel. This purchase, that Jews owned land south of Kever Rachel caused Kever Rachel and our properties to be included within the wall even while the wall was built in the middle of the road leaving out the Tzvi Hirsh Kalisher and the Nathan Strauss properties. RCRF with the support of HaRav Porush and a group of Hilltop kids just two years ago succeeded in re-establishing access by car. RCRF which needs a van is happy that president and founder Evelyn Haies is always given rides out of Kever Rachel and thanks all those who have gone out of their way to even drive her to her home in Jerusalem. She welcomes you to the Many RCRF sponsored classes in Beit Bnei Rachel, to visit the RCRF Museum of Jewish Aliyah and help in its development. We have celebrated many Bas Mitzvahs and this October had a first Bris in our large Reception Center. You are invited to book your simchas as well as sponsor simchas for others and lectures.
As the Chofetz Chaim inspired Shmiras Haloshen seminars around the world for a cure-all, Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation, a 501c3 has initiated talks emanating from our Loving Matriarch, Ima Rachel. RCRF has adopted the theme of Derech Eretz as an ongoing effort to develop the midos of Bnei Rachel and bring Torah, truth, honesty, unity, empathy and love to the world.
We know Laban had other plans for Yaakov and Rachel who waited seven years to actualize their love. We know both sisters were terrified of being betrothed to Esau, who lusted, terrorized and killed. We know both sisters were part of Hashem’s plan for creation. In unity, the four wives of Yaakov created the 12 tribes of Israel and were mothers of the nation of Israel. We know Yosef’s brothers were off the derech in their actions against him. But, it was G-d’s plan for survival. As Hashem promised Rachel Imeinu who was buried “on the way” to keep Bnei Rachel “on the derech” Bnei Rachel will merit Eretz Hachodesh and Redemption.
Our teacher on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of HaNof, was the MC when RCRF dedicated a Sefer Torah on the wide open, empty, unwalled streets of Beis Lechem in 1998. this Sefer Torah celebrated at the ZOA 1997 Annual Dinner is housed in Kever Rachel in the aron kodesh in the wall built by HaRav Goren with stones from Har Habayit until this day. As we read our 2nd Sefer Torah dedicated amazingly seven years later through the Sefer Torah Recycling Network by the Caplan family in 2005, 12 years later in Beit Bnei Rachel, HaRav Mayer Horowitz lit candles remembering his esteemed parents, explained Rosh Chodesh was a festival for women today because of men's sin with the golden calf. Women should not sew nor do heavy work on Rosh Chodesh. In the end of days it would be a festival for both men and women when all come to worship the L-rd. The Kavod shown for his parents and Torah are preliminaries of Derech Eretz.
Another teacher, Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller spoke on “Derech Eretz, Personal Refinement”. As the world suffers from “me-ism”, Rebbitzen Heller who gave a first shir for RCRF in 1996 when Evelyn was petitioning to save the one Egged bus attracting an 800% increase in ridership. explained that mitzvahs make a difference, that control limits and, thus, refines in eating, what one wears, how one speaks and acts.
Ha Rav Benjamin Levene, grandson of “A Tzaddik in our Time” who was on the dais in the 1998 Torah Dedication Ceremony participated in our Rosh Chodesh ELUL Torah reading and shofar blowing, remembered when we could not come to Kever Rachel during the Jordanian occupation as well as when we reclaimed it in 1967. He spoke of when his grandfather Reb Aryeh Levin a”h walked to visit the woman prisoners in Beis Lechem during the time of the British occupation. Geula Cohen noted that Rav Aryeh couldn’t take us out of prison, but brought freedom to us. One of his greatest traits was respect for people in need even with weaker ways of observance. He never belittled; he saw greatness in their little acts influencing them to advance in the right derech. He saw Rochel Imeinu as a role model of caring, kindness and a big heart. She was true Derech Eretz.
The great storyteller Rabbi Hanoch Teller who just released his new book, “Too Beautiful” chose the topic “Derech Eretz – Honorable Mentschen”. He made mention that little considerations mattered. Being late stole time. Writing Thank You Notes made a difference.
Rabbi Yonason Alpren said that when you go to a kever, you don’t just go to cry and pray, you go to find the “straight path”, to contemplate the way to wake up, be straight with Torah application. Caring, sharing, working, striving, persistency, endurance were some of the traits of Rachel and her descendants.
Roy Neuberger noted author and past RCRF dinner participant emphasized the hardships and challenges Bnei Rachel face. As Rachel Imeinu stands for love, motherhood, good deeds and creation, there is a wicked world that believes in world domination, child suicide, mutilation, murder, decapitation and nuclear destrucution.
After an Inspiring summer in Beit Bnei Rachel, RCRF convened its 16th Annual Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu. Rabbi David Fohrman was the Keynote Speaker He said that a Yahrzeit was an emotional time. Rachel Imeinu's Yahzeit was an emotional time from when Yosef Hatzaddik passed his mother's grave going into exile. It is an emotional time today in Israel as 70,000 went to her grave as well as RCRF enjoyed a full house at MBJC.. Rabbi Fohrman emphasized her legacy of hard life, pain, theft of her husband, rivalry, barrenness. and through this Bnei Rachel has developed their true identity, He links the Esther and the Joseph story and the eradication of terrible wrongs of expulsion, theft and destruction. NYS Assemblyman Steven H Cymbrowitz received the Community Leadership Award for his activities of presenting Holocaust studies to the public schools. Lev and Roza Rivkin received the well deserved Rachel Imeinu Chessed Award, Rabbi Shimon Golding received the Community Service Award. Actualist and Writing Contest Awards were introduced by Malky Grunwald , granddaughter of Evelyn Haies, who had celebrated the First Bas Mitzvah at Beit Bnei Rachel on Rosh Chodesh Elul 2007, experiencing the challenges her mother faced since purchase of this property and before as a fighter to save Kever Rachel. Her painting on Derech eretz is truly noteworthy with its branches including Derech Eretz and its long path expressing the Jewish experience of V'shavu banim l'gvulum. Participants were from Prospect Park Yeshiva, Shulamith and SKA. RCRF is continuing the Writing Contest: Submit Rachel stories, poems, artwork . The theme is Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu. The deadline is November 15 , 2010
BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH.
Attend our Wednesday Women's classes with Atar Gur our Rachel Imeinu scholar for over 7 years. Register for our Learn and Pray sessions with Bonnie Linder. Watch for our future special events. Your donations will help RCRF achieve a daily women's presence in our property as well as support our Special events and help develop our Museum of Jewish Aliyah. Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Benny Elon is overseeing a vibrant kollel in RCRF funded and majority owned Beit Bnei Rachel.

links: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/2440 Live interview with Evelyn Haies.
Elul - The Concept of Avos & Imahos and the Attributes of Rachel Imenu -
Rabbi Leff: Special shiur given at the Israel Center - a reapeat of a shiur given for "Rachel's Children" in the home of Evelyn Haies at Kever Rochel on Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5769

PS: Malky Grunwald who had the first Bas Mitzvah in Beit Bnei Rachel with all the difficulties of an initiator is the artist who painted the Kever Rachel- Derech Eretz picture which had so many requests by buyers. We are making canvas board copies. Evelyn Haies is availalble for interviews and to lecture and tell the amazing story of her Kever Rachel Reclamation work that has made access for all Rachel's children.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

5771 Yahrzeit Message from President Evelyn Haies

A Message From the President, Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation
and Bnei Rachel Corp,
Owner of Beit Bnei Rachel and Majority Owner of adjoining properties within the Rachel Tomb Walled Complex
11 MarCheshvan 5771
Evelyn Haies

RACHEL IMEINU WAS BURIED “ON THE WAY “
TO KEEP HER JEWISH CHILDREN “ON THE DERECH”

The Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu is on the eleventh of MarCheshvan which usually falls in Parsha Lech Lecha. In Parasha Lech Lecha, we go from the fall of Adam, the murder of Abel, the flood, the fall of the Tower of Babel, the destruction of Sodom and Gemorah. We change direction and make an aliyah away from the evil society with Avram who became Avraham, Sarai who became Sarah. Abraham goes from Shem to Elon Moreh, Beit El, Mamre which is Hebron. He begins a new derech. He chooses monotheism and the ways of The Creator, creation and not destruction. The Jewish people stop wandering and begin to settle and live according to the “good ideology”, Hashem’s Roadmap.
Some call MarCheshvan a sad month. How can it be sad when the Jewish people chose good over evil, to defeat the King of Cheshbon and to say no to cheshbonot. They gave up materialism for a life filled with midos. Avraham became the father of Hachnosat Orchim. Yitzchak became the wiser when he heard the voice of G-d and was strong in not re-negotiating a broken pact with the Plishtines who wanted Eretz Hachodesh, Yaakov fathered the twelve tribes and kept the ways of the Jews even in his diasporas.
Rachel Imeinu gave birth to Benyamin and completed the twelve tribes and the Nation of Israel. Rachel named him Ben Oni, the son of her sorrow, sadly dying at childbirth at just 36. But such was not acceptable for Yisrael, He named him the son of the right, Benyamin. And, he was a true son of his righteous mother, Rachel.
Because of the choices of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the Jewish people have been given a derech, a pathway for righteousness.
As Lech Lecha falls in Cheshvan it really is a call to go away from evil and choose goodness. It is a month to begin the good life. Bereishit is the story of creation of the world. Lech Lecha is the story of creation of aliyah to the “good ideology.” In Lech Lecha, Avraham says no to evil and builds the foundation for civilization. Rachel say no to herself, thinking of the future. Because she put herself after her sister, she is the Mother of Sisterhood. Because she pleaded for children and cries for their well being, she is Mother Israel.
Derech Eretz is the lesson learned in Lech Lecha. Derech Eretz denies the philosophy of me and materialism, denies the bad deeds of lies, theft and murder. It chooses midos and that is what matters. Derech Eretz seeks to make the world a better place with Torah borders. If we all act with Derech Eretz, there will be no selfishness, slander, shame, strife, suffering.
We call the name of the road in front of Beit Bnei Rachel, the majority RCRF Jewish owned property, Derech Chaya Rachel. Rachel Imeinu was buried “on the way” to keep all her children on the derech. Let us choose the good derech and know only betterment and a life of Torah truth.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

October 18, 2010 16th Annual RCRF Commemoration Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu

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Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com 718-648-2610 212-470-0967 rachelschildren@gmail.com,
The Sixteenth Annual NY Citywide Commemoration of the
YAHRZEIT OF RACHEL IMEINU

JEWISH MOTHER’S DAY
11 MarCheshvan 5771 GALA BUFFET JOURNAL DINNER
Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Monday Evening, October 18, 2010, 6:30 P.M.
Keynote Speaker
RABBI DAVID FOHRMAN

Community Leadership Award
NYS ASSEMBLYMAN STEVEN H. CYMBROWITZ

Rachel Imeinu Chessed Award
LEV and ROZA RIVKIN

Community Service Award
RABBI SHIMON GOLDING

Presentation of Actualist Awards By
MALKY GRUNWALD
First Bas Mitzvah at Beit Bnei Rachel

5771 Wrting Contest:
Theme” Derech “Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu:
Midos, Manners, Mission”
Rush: Individual and School submissions deadline 10/10/10


Exciting News:RCRF is initiating this New Learning and Lecture Series
“Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu”
at Beit Bnei Rachel, our majority owned property in the walled Kever Rachel Complex
Your donations will help support all our efforts for Klal Yisral and Beit Bnei Rachel
Medreshet Chaya Rachel and Ruth, Museum of Jewish Aliyah, Simcha Center

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 1PM Beit Bnei Rachel with Special Guest Speaker: Roy Neuberger

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5771
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235, 718-648-2610, 212-470-0967
rachelschildren@gmail.com Chana 050-533-0992 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com

***** TUESDAYS AT BEIT BNEI RACHEL *****
AT THE MAJORITY RCRF JEWISH OWNED PROPERTY
WITHIN THE RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
Via 11AM Egged Bus #163 or car to Rachel’s Tomb, Weekly Program 12 NOON
Health Coach: Sabrina Schneider:“Derech Eretz: Good Food, Good Mood"

Pre-Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Gathering and Lecture,
Men and Women Invited / Mechitza Refreshments
Tuesday, October 5, 1PM Special Guest Speaker:
ROY NEUBERGER
“Chodesh Cheshvan:
The Rise and Fall of Ishmael.”
Author of 2020 VISION (Feldheim Publishers),
FROM CENTRAL PARK TO SINAI: How I Found My Jewish Soul,
WORLDSTORM: Finding Meaning & Direction Amidst Today's World Crisis.
ROY AND HIS WIFE SPEAK PUBLICLY ON TOPICS RELATED TO HIS BOOKS

Presented by
RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5771
Evelyn Haies, Founder and President
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235, 718-648-2610, 212-470-0967
rachelschildren@gmail.com Chana 050-533-0992 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com

P.S.

Yisroel Neuberger is a noted author (FROM CENTRAL PARK TO SINAI, WORLDSTORM, etc.) and a lecturer.He's been on radio, TV and all over the web.NOW, HE'S IN ISRAEL and IY"H on Tuesday, October 5 at 1 PM, Yisroel is going to be speaking in KEVER RACHEL.Actually, I believe he's speaking in the building NEXT to Kever Rachel. It's going to be a fascinating program.His topic gives me the chills:"Chodesh Cheshvan: The Rise and Fall of Ishmael" Don't miss it.
Shana Tova.Shavua Tov.
Sharon Katz

Monday, September 20, 2010

Rachel’s Children Reclamation Fdtn1995-2011 16th Annual NYCitywide Rachel Imeinu Yahrzeit Commemoration Monday October 18, 2010 RSVPJournal Ad

Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation 1995-2011 announces 16th Annual NYCitywide Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu to be held on 11 MarCheshvan 5771, Monday Evening October 18, 2010 at Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235,
www.thracheltear.blogspot.com,
718-648-2610 212-470-0967
Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu was the main theme of the extravaganza of lectures in Beit Bnei Rachel, the majority RCRF Jewish owned property in the Walled Rachel Tomb Complex,
As the Chofetz Chaim inspired Shmiras Haloshen seminars around the world for a cure-all, Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation, a 501c3 has initiated talks emanating from our Loving Matriarch, Ima Rachel. RCRF has adopted the theme of Derech Eretz as an ongoing effort to develop the midos of Bnei Rachel and bring Torah, truth, unity, empathy and love to the world.
We know Laban had other plans for Yaakov and Rachel who waited seven years to actualize their love. We know both sisters were terrified of being betrothed to Esau, who lusted, terrorized and killed. We know both sisters were part of Hashem’s plan for creation. In unity, the four wives of Yaakov created the 12 tribes of Israel and were mothers of the nation of Israel. We know Yosef’s brothers were off the derech in their actions against him. But, it was G-d’s plan for survival. As Hashem promised Rachel Imeinu who was buried “on the way” to keep Bnei Rachel “on the derech” Bnei Rachel will merit Eretz Hachodesh and Redemption.
Our teacher on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of HaNof, was the MC when RCRF dedicated a Sefer Torah on the wide open streets of Beis Lechem in 1998 which is housed in Kever Rachel until this day. As we read our 2nd Sefer Torah dedicated through the Sefer Torah Recycling Network by the Caplan family in 2005, 12 years later in Beit Bnei Rachel, HaRav Mayer Horowitz lit candles remembering his esteemed parents, explained Rosh Chodesh was a festival for women today because of men's sin with the golden calf. Women should not sew nor do heavy work on Rosh Chodesh. In the end of days it would be a festival for both men and women when all come to worship the L-rd. The Kavod shown for his parents and Torah are preliminaries of Derech Eretz. Another teacher, Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller spoke on “Derech Eretz, Personal Refinement”. As the world suffers from “me-ism”, Rebbitzen Heller explained that mitzvahs make a difference, that control limits and, thus, refines in eating, what one wears, how one speaks and acts. Ha Rav Benjamin Levene, grandson of “A Tzaddik in our Time” remembered when we could not come to Kever Rachel as well as when we reclaimed it in 1967. He spoke of when his grandfather Reb Aryeh Levin a”h walked to visit the woman prisoners in Beis Lechem during the time of the British occupation. Geula Cohen wrote that although he couldn’t take us out of prison, he brought freedom to us. One of his greatest traits was respect for people in need even with weaker ways of observance. He never belittled; he saw greatness in their little acts influencing them by moving them in the right derech. He saw Rochel Imeinu as a role model of caring, kindness and a big heart. She was true Derech Eretz. The great storyteller and author of numerous books, Rabbi Hanoch Teller who just released his new book, “Too Beautiful” chose the topic “Derech Eretz – Honorable Mentschen”. He made mention that little considerations mattered. Being late stole time. Writing Thank You Notes made a difference. Rabbi Yonason Alpren said that when you go to a kever, you don’t just go to find a place cry and pray, your go to find the “straight path”, to contemplate the way to wake up, be straight with the Torah application. Caring, sharing, working, striving, persistency, endurance were some of the traits of Rachel and her descendants.
Inspired by the summer events in Beit Bnei Rachel, RCRF has organized its 16th evening to commemorate our Jewish Mother Rachel Imeinu par excellence. Rabbi David Fohrman will be the Keynote Speaker. NYS Assemblyman Steven H Cymbrowitz will receive the Community Leadership Award. Lev and Roza Rifkin will receive the Rachel Imeinu Chessed Award, Rabbi Shimon Golding will receive the Community Service Award. Actualist and Writing Contest Awards will be presented by Malky Grunwald who celebrated the First Bas Mitzvah at Beit Bnei Rachel. Our Sumptuous glatt kosher Buffet Dinner will be catered by New Star Caterers.
RCRF is again sponsoring a Writing Contest: Submit Rachel stories, poems, artwork . the theme is Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu. The deadline is October 10, 2010
Volunteers are need in the US and Israel .
BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH.
RSVP ASAP as your presence makes a difference and space is limited.
links: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/2440 Live interview with Evelyn Haies.
Elul - The Concept of Avos & Imahos and the Attributes of Rachel Imenu -
Rabbi Leff: Special shiur given at the Israel Center - a reapeat of a shiur given for "Rachel's Children" in the home of Evelyn Haies at Kever Rochel on Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5769

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Friday, August 20, 2010

PRESS RELEASE , AUGUST 20, 2010

PRESS RELEASE , AUGUST 20, 2010

The newly RCRF adopted theme of Derech Eretz as an ongoing effort to develop the midos of Bnei Rachel and spread Torah, truth, unity, empathy and love has taken off reaching an enthusiastic audience through inspiring speakers in Beit Bnei Rachel.

Our teacher on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of HaNof showed kavod for parents and Torah are preliminaries of Derech Eretz. Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller spoke on “Derech Eretz, Personal Refinement”. As the world suffers from “me-ism”, "ani achad", Rebbitzen Heller explained that mitzvahs make a difference, that controls, limits and, thus, refines in eating, what one wears, how one speaks and acts. Ha Rav Benjamin Levene, grandson of “A Tzaddik in our Time” remembered a time when we could not come to Kever Rachel as well as when we reclaimed it in 1967. He also remembered when his grandfather Reb Aryeh Levin a”h walked to visit the woman prisoners in Beis Lechem during the time of the British occupation. Geula Cohen wrote that although he couldn’t take us out of prison he brought freedom to us. One of his greatest traits was respect for people in need even with weaker ways of observance. He never belittled; he saw greatness and his praise influenced by moving so many in the right derech. He saw Rochel Imeinu as a role model of caring, kindness and a big heart. She was true Derech Eretz.

The great storyteller and author of numerous books, Rabbi Hanoch Teller told so many stories but his emphasis on saying “thank you” with words, notes and a positive attitude motivated the large audience to say “thank you” over and over again and it really makes a difference.

On Thursday, August 26, via the 10am Egged Bus #163 to Rachel’s Tomb, you will meet RCRF at the entrance and walk outside alongside the building in the same direction as inside. Rabbi Yehonason Alpren, highly respected world known lecturer will speak on "Thoughts on Derech Eretz: Rochel Imeinu and her Meaning for her Jewish Generations Today."

Afterwards, this same Thursday, August 26, we are introducing a new continuing program which is sure to be healthy as well as worthy. Health Coach, Sabrina Schneider with be preparing us to keep fit, on the derech and have the strength to be a motivation for others to follow the derech best for themselves and to influence others. Her series will be Torah motivated and present a collection of recipes for healthy living.

It's Elul. Learning in Beit Bnei Rachel will prepare you for Rosh Hoshana, a new you and a better Bnei Rachel.

PRESS RELEASE , AUGUST 20, 2010

The newly RCRF adopted theme of Derech Eretz as an ongoing effort to develop the midos of Bnei Rachel and spread Torah, truth, unity, empathy and love has taken off reaching an enthusiastic audience through inspiring speakers in Beit Bnei Rachel.

Our teacher on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of HaNof showed kavod for parents and Torah are preliminaries of Derech Eretz. Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller spoke on “Derech Eretz, Personal Refinement”. As the world suffers from “me-ism”, "ani achad", Rebbitzen Heller explained that mitzvahs make a difference, that controls, limits and, thus, refines in eating, what one wears, how one speaks and acts. Ha Rav Benjamin Levene, grandson of “A Tzaddik in our Time” remembered a time when we could not come to Kever Rachel as well as when we reclaimed it in 1967. He also remembered when his grandfather Reb Aryeh Levin a”h walked to visit the woman prisoners in Beis Lechem during the time of the British occupation. Geula Cohen wrote that although he couldn’t take us out of prison he brought freedom to us. One of his greatest traits was respect for people in need even with weaker ways of observance. He never belittled; he saw greatness and his praise influenced by moving so many in the right derech. He saw Rochel Imeinu as a role model of caring, kindness and a big heart. She was true Derech Eretz.

The great storyteller and author of numerous books, Rabbi Hanoch Teller told so many stories but his emphasis on saying “thank you” with words, notes and a positive attitude motivated the large audience to say “thank you” over and over again and it really makes a difference.

On Thursday, August 26, via the 10am Egged Bus #163 to Rachel’s Tomb, you will meet RCRF at the entrance and walk outside alongside the building in the same direction as inside. Rabbi Yehonason Alpren, highly respected world known lecturer will speak on "Thoughts on Derech Eretz: Rochel Imeinu and her Meaning for her Jewish Generations Today."

Afterwards, this same Thursday, August 26, we are introducing a new continuing program which is sure to be healthy as well as worthy. Health Coach, Sabrina Schneider with be preparing us to keep fit, on the derech and have the strength to be a motivation for others to follow the derech best for themselves and to influence others. Her series will be Torah motivated and present a collection of recipes for healthy living.

It's Elul. Learning in Beit Bnei Rachel will prepare you for Rosh Hoshana, a new you and a better Bnei Rachel.

*RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5770
*60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235 718-648-2610,
054-224-2649
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*ONGOING: EVERY WEDNESDAY- WOMEN ONLY – English, Hebrew on Request VIA
10:00AM Egged #163 Bus
*
*Classes begin at 11:am Learn from 11 -1:30. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30
or 2:30pm. Speakers are Atara Gur, Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Nechama Sarah
G. Nadborny, Author of"The Twelve Dimensions of Israel". There are now
hourly buses.
RCRF is again sponsoring a Writing Contest: Submit Rachel stories, poems,
artwork .
Volunteers can enhance and translate English to Hebrew in our RCRF “Museum
of Jewish Aliyah” ©
BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH.
*
*SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 18, 2010, 11 Marcheshvan 5771 to commemorate
our 16th RCRF Yahrzeit in the Memory of Rachel Imeinu and Jewish Mother’s Day. *

*links: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/2440 Live
interview with Evelyn Haies.*

*Elul - The Concept of Avos & Imahos and the Attributes of Rachel Imenu
Rabbi Leff: Special shiur given at the Israel Center - a reapeat of a shiur
given for "Rachel's Children" in the home of Evelyn Haies at Kever Rochel on
Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5769*
**
**
*Please post, forward, tell friends, spread The Rachel Midos to stop our
tears.*
*RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5770
*60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235 718-648-2610,
054-224-2649
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com
Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem
Past Events: ROSH CHODESH TAMMUZ WITH HARAV MAYER HOROWITZ.
July 29 with Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller, ROSH CHODESH ELUL, HaRav Benjamin
Levene, August 17 with Rabbi Hanoch Teller

***** THURSDAY, AUGUST 26. 2010*****
Via 10AM Egged Bus #163 or car to Rachel’s Tomb, Program 11AM
Rabbi Yehonason Alpren
"Thoughts on Derech Eretz: Rochel Imeinu and her Meaning
for her Jewish Generations Today."
And
12:30 PM Introducing Health Coach
Sabrina Schneider
Beginning Series: “Derech Eretz: Good Food, Good Mood”
Recipes from the Torah and for the Palate
Continuing
Thursday, September 2, 11AM
Tuesday, September 14, 11AM

Writing Contest: Submit Rachel stories, poems, artwork
.
Theme:
Derech Eretz: in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu: Midos, Manners, Mission

Volunteers needed to enhance and translate English
to Hebrew in our RCRF “Museum of Jewish Aliyah” ©
as well as picture and story contributions.

BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH

*Save the Date: Monday October 18. 2010, 11MarCheshvan 5771*
*The 16th RCRF NYCitywide Commeration of the Yarhzeit of Rachel Imeinu And
Jewish Mother’s Day *

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Press Release: Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu

Press Release: Derech Eretz in the Merit of Rachel Imeinu:
by Evelyn Haies, Pres. RCRF and Bnei Rachel Corp
Summer sessions presented by Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation 054-224-2649
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235,
theracheltear.blogspot.com, rachelschildren@gmail.com
at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel’s Tomb Complex.

As the Chofetz Chaim has Loshen Hora seminars around the world for a cure-all, Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation has initiated talks emanating from our Loving Matriarch, Ima Rachel. RCRF has adopted the theme of Derech Eretz as an ongoing effort to develop the midos of Bnei Rachel and bring Torah, truth, unity, empathy and love to the world. We know Laban had other plans for Yaakov and Rachel who waited seven years to actualize their love. We know that both sisters were terrified of being betrothed to Esau, who lusted, terrorized and killed. We know both sisters were part of Hashem’s plan for creation. And in unity, the four wives of Yaakov created the 12 tribes of Israel and were mothers of the nation of Israel. We know that Yosef’s brothers were off the derech in their actions against him. But, it was G-d’s plan for survival. We believe survival will be achieved more pleasantly with Derech Eretz. Rachel Imeinu was buried “on the way” to keep Bnei Rachel on the derech to merit Eretz Hachodesh.
Our teacher on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of HaNof, was the MC when RCRF dedicated a Sefer Torah on the wide open streets of Beis Lechem in 1998 which is housed in Kever Rachel until this day. As we read our 2nd Sefer Torah dedicated through the Sefer Torah Recycling Network by the Caplan family 12 years later in Beit Bnei Rachel, HaRav Mayer Horowitz lit candles remembering his esteemed parents, explained that Rosh Chodesh was a festival for women today because of men's sin with the golden calf. Women should not sew nor do heavy work on Rosh Chodesh. In the end of days it would be a festival for both men and women when all come to worship the L-rd. The Kavod shown for his parents and Torah are preliminaries of Derech Eretz. Another teacher, Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller spoke on “Derech Eretz, Personal Refinement”. As the world suffers from “me-ism”, "ani achad", Rebbitzen Heller explained that mitzvahs make a difference, that control limits and, thus, refines in eating, what one wears, how one speaks and acts. Ha Rav Benjamin Levene, grandson of “A Tzaddik in our Time” remembered a time when we could not come to Kever Rachel as well as when we reclaimed it in 1967. He also remembered when his grandfather Reb Aryeh Levin a”h walked to visit the woman prisoners in Beis Lechem during the time of the British occupation. Geula Cohen wrote that although he couldn’t take us out of prison he brought freedom to us. One of his greatest traits was respect for people in need even with weaker ways of observance. He never belittled them; he saw greatness in their little acts and influenced them by moving them in the right derech. He saw Rochel Imeinu as a role model of caring, kindness and a big heart. She was true Derech Eretz.
On Tuesday, August 17, the great storyteller and author of numerous books, Rabbi Hanoch Teller will speak at 11AM. Besides taking the 10am Egged Bus #163 to Rachel’s Tomb cars can bring you right to the free parking lot. His topic will be “Derech Eretz – Honorable Mentschen”. Men and Women are invited. There is a Mechitza.
On Thursday, August 26, via the 10am Egged Bus #163 to Rachel’s Tomb, you will meet RCRF at the entrance. Rabbi Yehonason Alpren highly respected lecturer will speak on "Thoughts on Derech Eretz: Rochel Imeinu and her Meaning for her Jewish Generations Today."
It's Elul. Learning in Beit Bnei Rachel will prepare you for Rosh Hoshana.
ONGOING: EVERY WEDNESDAY- WOMEN ONLY – English, Hebrew on Request VIA 10:00AM Egged #163 Bus
Classes begin at 11:am Learn from 11 -1:30. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30 or 2:30pm. Speakers are Atara Gur, Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny, Author of"The Twelve Dimensions of Israel". There are now hourly buses.
RCRF is again sponsoring a Writing Contest: Submit Rachel stories, poems, artwork .
Volunteers can enhance and translate English to Hebrew in our RCRF “Museum of Jewish Aliyah” ©
BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH.
SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 18, 2010, 11 Marcheshvan 5771 to commemorate our 16th RCRF Yahrzeit in the Memory of Rachel Imeinu and Jewish Mother’s Day.

links: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Radio/News.aspx/2440 Live interview with Evelyn Haies.

Elul - The Concept of Avos & Imahos and the Attributes of Rachel Imenu
Rabbi Leff: Special shiur given at the Israel Center - a reapeat of a shiur given for "Rachel's Children" in the home of Evelyn Haies at Kever Rochel on Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5769

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Greet the Author Rabbi Henoch Teller Aug 17

*TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010; 7 ELUL 5770*
at 10AM Egged Bus #163 TO Rachel’s Tomb, Program 11AM
GREET THE AUTHOR AT BEIT BNEI RACHEL
RABBI HENOCH TELLER
“Derech Eretz – Honorable Mentschen”

Join the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation "Derech Eretz Club" Let's fix the world in the merit of Rachel Imeinu. 054-224-2649

Friday, July 23, 2010

RACHEL'S CHILDREN
RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5770
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235
718-648-2610,
054-224-2649
theracheltear.blogspot.com
Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem
*Thursday July 29, 2010 -10 AM*
Take 9 am Egged Bus #163 or arrive by Car for Program beginning at 10am . Walk alongside Kever Rachel till end and enter the first door. It is Beit Bnei Rachel.
Rebbitzen Tziporah Heller
"Derech Eretz - Personal Refinement "
RSVP. Bus may be available by reservation only
054-224-2649
____________________________________________________________________

BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH

BRING YOUR ALIYAH STORIES (ONE PAGE).
BRING YOUR PICTURES.
WATCH FOR MUSEUM OPENING
*ROSH CHODESH ELUL,
AUGUST 11, 2010, 9am*
Services with 2005 Caplan donated Sefer Torah Reading; Shacharit, Layning,
Dvar Torah and Recollections by
HaRav Benjamin Levene,

grandson of HaRav Aryeh Levin,
“A Tzaddik in Our Time”
who visited Women Prisoners in Beis Lechem
during the Mandate Period
RSVP: Buses on order 8am for Shacharit from Har Nof, Israel Center, Tsomet Gilo; Light Brunch 50nis

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Special Rosh Chodesh Elul event with HaRav Benjamim Levene

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5770
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235 718-648-2610,
054-224-2649 theracheltear@blogspot.com
Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem

ROSH CHODESH ELUL, Wednesday August, 11 2010
Caplan donated Sefer Torah Reading; Shacharit Layning
Dvar Torah and Recollections by
HaRav Benjamin Levene,
grandson of HaRav Aryeh Levin, “
A Tzaddik in Our Time” who visited Women Prisoners in Beis Lechem during the Mandate Period
RSVP: Buses from Har Nof, Maalot Daphne, Israel Center and Tsomet Gilo; 50nis includes light brunch.


NEW: EXPRESS YOUR TRUE SELF;
MAKE IMA RACHEL PROUD
THURSDAYS, 11AM TO 3 PM,
JULY 8.15,22, 29, AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26
WORKSHOPS AT RACHEL’S TOMB COMPLEX
IN HEBREW AND ENGLISH
By REGISTRATION only, SUPPLY FEE Evelyn Haies, 054-224-2649
GROUPS WELCOME

EVERY WEDNESDAY- WOMEN ONLY – English, Hebrew on Request
VIA 10:00AM Egged #163
Classes at 11:am in Beit Bnei Rachel
7TH Year and Still More to Learn about Ima Rachel
Atara Gur, Rachel Imeinu Scholar,
Learn from 11 -12noon. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30 or 2:30pm
"The Twelve Dimensions of Israel"
Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny, Author
Time for tehillim in Kever Rachel

BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5770 Looking back 12 years and moving forward

12th Year Anniversary of Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation Torah Dedication
60 West End Avenue, Bklyn NY 11235,
theracheltearblogspot.com, rachelschildren@gmail.com, 054-224-2649
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5770, Derech Chaya Rachel,
Rachel's Tomb Complex, Bris Lechem, Israel
It was a beautiful crisp morning when participants began walking the walled in road to Beit Bnei Rachel just a few feet past Kever Rachel. We remembered the wide open street where HaRav Mayer Horowitz was the MC 12 years ago. The double wide street was crowded with several thousand as we danced with the first RCRF Sefer Torah and cried because this was the way it was supposed to be and it was difficult for life to be normal for Jews even in Israel. Evelyn explained the walled in corridor as like an umbilical cord to Mother Rachel and finding solace and promise in her ohel was a force of strength, the roots of the past nourishing the present and solidifying the future.
The Gross/Caplan Sefer Torah donated to RCRF seven years later was read by a minyan that consisted of the Bostoner Rebbe, HaRav Mayer Horowitz, former MK Rabbi HaRav Benyamin Elon, the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Eli and his students, Moshe Burt of the Torah Recycling Network and artist Moshe Braun who came with his painting of Kever Rachel in warm comforting colors and others. As more woman came the women's section behind the mechitza expanded.
The Dvar Torahs that followed related to the Haftorah of Isaiah 66:1-24. HaRav Benny who quoted. "As a Mother comforts her son, so I will comfort you and you will be comforted in Yerushalayim." That is why so many were coming to Rachel's Kever, especially on Rosh Chodesh. From only one bus in 1998 there were now because of the petitions of RCRF 8 double #163 buses many times with standing room only as well as tour buses and private cars. He said that we are in return comforting Rachel Imeinu by giving her this house, Beit Bnei Rachel and applauded the achievements of Evelyn Haies who overcame so many obstacles and Atara Gur who received The Rachel Imeinu Scholarship Award. Women can attend Medreshet Chaya Rachel and Ruth classes every Wednesday at 11am to be followed by a class by Nechama Nadborny, author and illustrator of "The Twelve Dimensions of Israel."
HaRav Mayer Horowitz , the Bostoner Rebbe of Har Nof, who lit candles remembering his esteemed parents, explained that Rosh Chodesh was a festival for women today because of men's sin with the golden calf. Women should not sew nor do heavy work on Rosh Chodesh. In the end of days it would be a festival for both men and women when all come to worship the L-rd as well as all nations.
Moshe Burt indicated the Torah we read was one of two torahs donated from Maryland, USA. He recalled the pain he felt he felt five years ago when he could not reach Beit Bnei Rachel because as a cohain he could not pass through the Kever and the use of the street which we now call Derech Chaya Rachel was forbidden. Today he walked down the street and was happily within the Beit Medrash of Beit Bnei Rachel reading the Torah with a minyan in a full room. He sadly recognized that Rachel Imeinu still had much to cry for and asked for a refuah for our recovering IDF injured on the flotilla, Boris ben Illaina, Yotam ben Dorit, Ido ben Illana, Ro’ee ben Shulamit, Dean ben Svetlana, Daniel Lazar ben Tina Taabal Leah.
The ceremony ended with dancing and a L'Chaim. As we viewed a Museum of Jewish Aliyah panel it was indicated that it was 12 years ago after the RCRF Hachnosat Sefer Torah dedication that Kever Rachel was opened 24 hours a day.
We are again accepting submissions for our Writing and Art Work Contest. Topics include, Rachel Imeinu as a role model for the whole world, The Rachel in My family, My Miracle Rachel Story. Save the Date, October 19, 2010, 11 MarCheshvan 5771 for our 16th Annual NYC wide commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu and Jewish Mother's Day. Celebrate your Bas Mitzvahs and simchas at Beit Bnei Rachel. Volunteers Welcome.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
60 WEST END AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11235
rachelschildren@gmail.com; theracheltear.blogspot.com
AND THE OU ISRAEL CENTER , 22 KEREN HAYESOT, JERUSALEM
PRESENT
TWELVE YEAR COMMEMORATION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE RCRF SEFER TORAH
TO KEVER RACHEL;
FIVE YEARS SINCE THE RCRF 2ND SEFER TORAH DEDICATION TO BEIT BNEI RACHEL
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5770, Sunday June 13, 2010
Buses 8 am from Israel Center to Beit Bnei Rachel
Shacharit/ Torah Reading and L'Chayim
Greetings and Welcome: Ha Rav Benny Elon, Rosh Yeshiva Beit Bnei Rachel
Dvar Torah HaRav Mayer Horowitz, Bostoner Rebbe of Yerushalyim
"The Rachel Mission" by Evelyn Haies, founder and president Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation
Box Lunches.
Award Presentations
Group Learning for Men with Yeshiva Beit Bnei Rachel
Group Learning for Women with Atara Gur, Rachel Imeinu scholar.
Time for Tehillim
RSVP Israel Center Naomi 02-560-9100, Evelyn 718-648-2610/ 054-224-2649, Chana 050-533-0992
Your participation remembers Rachel, Yosef, Benyamin and Klal Yisrael
"The roots of the past are the foundation of the future."

Bring your Kever Rachel picture copies so we can make a collage on one of our panels.
Volunteers wanted for Women's Summer Art and Learning Program.
Help RCRF create the Museum of Jewish Aliyah


BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER AND BEIT MEDRASH
NEW LEARNING CURRICULUM: "DERECH ERETZ IN THE MERIT OF RACHEL IMEINU "
Inquire about our Tuesday and Wednesday classes in Beit Bnei Rachel
YOUR SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS WILL HELP STOP IMA RACHEL’S TEARS AND BRING SIMCHA TO ALL RACHEL’S CHILDREN AND KLAL YISRAEL