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Rachel's Children events though Chanukah in Beit Bnei Rachel........ Join us for the first candle this Motsei Shabbos. .......................... List of Events September Seudat Amenim with Teveria group Ahavat Yisrael girls school with Rabbanit Rappaport, lecture and activities. Chana Feld and Nachlaot Seminary, lecture on Parshat Hashavua. Bet Shemesh school with teacher Batya Markovitz, lecture and performance by students. Dr. Leah Schmidt, with Ashkalon group. In honor of her late father zatzal. Lecture on her late father's activities in the renewal of the Jewish community of the Ukraine. Included in his accomplishments are the rebuilding of a shul and creation of an educational and cultural center. His work, which his daughter Leah continues, includes archaeological restoration of Jewish holy sites in Ashkalon. Torah lecture and meditative prayer with Sigal Avial with Telstone group. Ahavat Yisrael school revisits with two more classes, with principal Rabbanit Rappaport. Lecture, activity, and birthday celebration for one of the students. Torah lecture with Sharon Malka and Jerusalem/Gush Etzion group. September - Ongoing Monday morning class in Hebrew with Hadassa Trabelsi, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teaching. Wednesday morning class in English with Atara Gur on Rachel Imenu. Wednesday evening class for women in Hebrew with music by singer Yaela Elisheva Gabbai on Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teachings Monthly Tuesday morning Efrat group - closest Tuesday to Rosh Chodesh. October Bat mitzva celebration of Ella Hanzan. Mazal Tov and thank you for your donation of eight tables to Bet Bnei Rachel. Seudat Amenim Rishon Lezion group. Hafrashat Challa with Hadassa Trebelsi Visit of students of the Hebrew Midrasha of Bat Ayin, with Rabbanit Batya Cohen, for Torah class and music. Seudat Amenim with group from Jerusalem. October - Ongoing Sunday Evenings, the group - Habanot and Ophra, Parshat Hashavua in Hebrew. Monday Evenings, Hadassah Trebelsi. This is her new scheduled time. She now combines Torah lecture and Hafrashat Challa. Wednesday mornings, Atara Gur class on Rachel Imenu. Wednesday evening,Yaela Elisheva Gabbai's class - "A Woman to her Sisters". Class combines music and Torah lecture on Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teachings. Monthly Efrat group, Tuesday morning closest to Rosh Chodesh. November Seudat Amenim, group from Bet Shemesh. Ahavat Yisrael school, two classes with their principal, Rivka Rappaport. Hafrashat Challa x 40 , a powerful number of Kedusha with Haddasa Trebelsi. Special Tefila group during operation Amud Annan (Pillar of Defense), women gathered for Tefila at Kever Rachel. A group of seventeen women joined together at B.B.R., We each gave a short davar Torah and then danced to break the bad decree and turn it to good and peace. November - Ongoing Sundays 7:30 pm, Habanot and Ophra - Parshat Hashavua Class Wednesdays 11:00 am, Atara Gur - class on Rachel Imenu Wednesdays 8:00 pm, Yaela Elisheva Gabbai - "A Woman to her Sisters," evening of Torah and music for women December - Chanukah Schedule: Motzei Shabbat, Dec. 8th. 1st candle, 7:00 pm: Hafrashat Challah x 40 - Special Chanukah Event with Yehudit Netanel....... ********************************************** Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2nd candle, 7:30 pm: Chanukah Concert and Kumzitz - bring your instruments! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tuesday, Dec. 11th, 4th candle, 8:00 pm: Film and discussion with guest speakers ******************* Motzei Shabbat, Dec. 15th. 8th candle:i 9:00 pm - Group Tfila at Kever Rachel 9:30 pm - class on Breslov Chassidut and Chanukah Party at Bet Bnei Rachel List of Events September Seudat Amenim with Teveria group Ahavat Yisrael girls school with Rabbanit Rappaport, lecture and activities. Chana Feld and Nachlaot Seminary, lecture on Parshat Hashavua. Bet Shemesh school with teacher Batya Markovitz, lecture and performance by students. Dr. Leah Schmidt, with Ashkalon group. In honor of her late father zatzal. Lecture on her late father's activities in the renewal of the Jewish community of the Ukraine. Included in his accomplishments are the rebuilding of a shul and creation of an educational and cultural center. His work, which his daughter Leah continues, includes archaeological restoration of Jewish holy sites in Ashkalon. Torah lecture and meditative prayer with Sigal Avial with Telstone group. Ahavat Yisrael school revisits with two more classes, with principal Rabbanit Rappaport. Lecture, activity, and birthday celebration for one of the students. Torah lecture with Sharon Malka and Jerusalem/Gush Etzion group. September - Ongoing Monday morning class in Hebrew with Hadassa Trabelsi, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teaching. Wednesday morning class in English with Atara Gur on Rachel Imenu. Wednesday evening class for women in Hebrew with music by singer Yaela Elisheva Gabbai on Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teachings Monthly Tuesday morning Efrat group - closest Tuesday to Rosh Chodesh. October Bat mitzva celebration of Ella Hanzan. Mazal Tov and thank you for your donation of eight tables to Bet Bnei Rachel. Seudat Amenim Rishon Lezion group. Hafrashat Challa with Hadassa Trebelsi Visit of students of the Hebrew Midrasha of Bat Ayin, with Rabbanit Batya Cohen, for Torah class and music. Seudat Amenim with group from Jerusalem. October - Ongoing Sunday Evenings, the group - Habanot and Ophra, Parshat Hashavua in Hebrew. Monday Evenings, Hadassah Trebelsi. This is her new scheduled time. She now combines Torah lecture and Hafrashat Challa. Wednesday mornings, Atara Gur class on Rachel Imenu. Wednesday evening,Yaela Elisheva Gabbai's class - "A Woman to her Sisters". Class combines music and Torah lecture on Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teachings. Monthly Efrat group, Tuesday morning closest to Rosh Chodesh. November Seudat Amenim, group from Bet Shemesh. Ahavat Yisrael school, two classes with their principal, Rivka Rappaport. Hafrashat Challa x 40 , a powerful number of Kedusha with Haddasa Trebelsi. Special Tefila group during operation Amud Annan (Pillar of Defense), women gathered for Tefila at Kever Rachel. A group of seventeen women joined together at B.B.R., We each gave a short davar Torah and then danced to break the bad decree and turn it to good and peace. November - Ongoing Sundays 7:30 pm, Habanot and Ophra - Parshat Hashavua Class Wednesdays 11:00 am, Atara Gur - class on Rachel Imenu Wednesdays 8:00 pm, Yaela Elisheva Gabbai - "A Woman to her Sisters," evening of Torah and music for women December - Chanukah Schedule: Motzei Shabbat, Dec. 8th. 1st candle, 7:00 pm: Hafrashat Challah x 40 - Special Chanukah Event with Yehudit Netanel Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2nd candle, 7:30 pm: Chanukah Concert and Kumzitz - bring your instruments! Tuesday, Dec. 11th, 4th candle, 8:00 pm: Film and discussion with guest speakers Motzei Shabbat, Dec. 15th. 8th candle:i 9:00 pm - Group Tfila at Kever Rachel 9:30 pm - class on Breslov Chassidut and Chanukah Party at Bet Bnei Rachel December - Ongoing events: Mondays, 7:30 pm: New day and time for Habanot and Ofra Hebrew Parshat Hashavua Class Wednesdays, 11:00 am: Atara Gur on Rachel Imenu (English) Wednesdays, 7:30 pm: (big reception hall) Yehudit Netanel - Hafrashat Challah Wednesdays, 8:00 pm: (small reception hall) Yaela Elisheva Gabbai - "A Woman to her Sisters," evening of Torah and music for women Stay Tuned for post-Chanukah end of December events! :::::::::::::::::::::::DECEMBER ONGOING EVENTS::::::::::::::::::: Mondays, 7:30 pm: New day and time for Habanot and Ofra Hebrew Parshat Hashavua Class Wednesdays, 11:00 am: Atara Gur on Rachel Imenu (English) Wednesdays, 7:30 pm: (big reception hall) Yehudit Netanel - Hafrashat Challah Wednesdays, 8:00 pm: (small reception hall) Yaela Elisheva Gabbai - "A Woman to her Sisters," evening of Torah and music for women Stay Tuned for post-Chanukah end of December events!

Jewish Press Interview with Evelyn Haies, RCRF

Home » InDepth » Interviews » A Place To Call Home By: Sarah Pachter Published Jewish Press Magazine November 9th, 2012 Coming to Kever Rachel one cannot help but recall the traditional domed structure that once stood as a humble memorial to the greatest of women. Unfortunately a fortress like edifice of towering large concrete slabs has now replaced that familiar picture. It was here, at this holy site, that I first met Evelyn Haies, an American mother, grandmother, and globetrotter. Evelyn spends the better part of each year in Israel working to improve the site. In fact, as soon as we met she invited me to attend a shiur she had arranged in the adjacent previously-owned Arab home. But first I wanted to know more. I wanted to know what possessed an American mother of five, and grandmother, to leave her family in the U.S. to come to Israel and devote so much time to Kever Rachel. In lieu of answering, she beckoned, smiling broadly. I followed her into the adjacent structure (the only other building in the complex) where she pointed to a bullet hole in the glass of the window on the second floor. “Arab sniper fire,” she explains. “I bought this house a number of years ago, in an attempt to increase awareness of the importance of this site, to encourage people to visit, and to learn more about Rachel herself.” She points out the pictures her granddaughter had drawn to hang on the wall. In a large room on the first floor there is a learning session in progress. A group of avreichim are poring over their sefarim. In an entirely separate room a shiur for women is about to take place. “And so what’s a grandmother like you doing here?” I asked, still wondering what it was that first triggered her interest. And Evelyn, who for years has worked as literature teacher and has published a very popular songbook, took the plunge the year the Twins Towers came down. “I was part of a group of women from Brooklyn who were looking for ways to help Klal Yisrael, especially our brethren in Israel. We wanted to prove our connection to the land and to our people. We met monthly and I recall one meeting in which we decided to adopt a sister city. Ariel was on our list, as were other cities. And then I had this sudden drive to adopt Kever Rachel. I took the floor and threw my suggestion out to the ladies. “They loved it and agreed immediately. “The year was 1995 when the die was cast; thus began my personal lifelong connection with RachelImeinu. “So while I had had this brainwave I wasn’t quite sure how to actualize it. Together we decided that the first way to proceed was to raise public awareness of who Rachel actually was, and her relevance today. To do this we wanted people to research all the relevant sources in Tanach. Thus began the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation. “We began with the children first, going around to the Jewish girl schools in Brooklyn and advertising a writing competition on the subject of Rachel Imeinu. The best compositions would receive cash prizes. “The contest was a massive hit. My mailbox was jammed with hundreds of stories; the creativity was simple astonishing and the feedback overwhelming. Teachers and principals offered their thanks and the girls themselves appreciated their new awareness and connection to Rachel.” Later that year, Evelyn received an excited phone call from a woman who had decided that in honor of her granddaughter’s bas mitzvah the two of them were going to go to Israel and visit the holy sites, especially Kever Rachel. Evelyn thought that this was a great idea and decided that she too would do the same. “But I wanted to do more and more and I didn’t know what or how. So I bought a lottery ticket,” Evelyn laughs heartily. “And guess what? I won!” Evelyn was the lucky winner of $26,000, which she used to finance the writing of a Sefer Torah for theKever Rachel complex. The day Evelyn approached a sofer and commissioned him to write the Sefer Torah was one of the most exciting ever. And when it was finally completed her excitement knew no bounds. The Sefer Torah merited a double “send off” – one in Brooklyn and another in Israel. The U.S. one was scheduled for a rainy day during the week of Parshas Lech Lecha. Amazingly the rain held off while the dancing and singing crowds escorted the Torah to the shul; the minute it was indoors the rain fell once again. Evelyn’s eyes light up at the memory. “The singing, the dancing, the euphoria, everyone knew this sefer Torah was headed for Israel and the joy was simply contagious.” Evelyn shows me the photographs. You see the smiling crowds and the rav with the Torah and her husband next to him, each picture a memory unto itself. Since that day Evelyn arranges a special dinner each Parshas Lech Lecha in memory of the extra special day in her life. After the event one of the attendees approached Evelyn and told her that he had his own personal connection with Rachel Imeinu: “I come from a family who for seven generations has held the keys to Kever Rachel” he began, a note of pride in his voice. With that he offered to donate to the festivities. He too wanted a share in this wondrous event. [caption id="attachment_87458" align="alignright" width="250"] This image and the one below are of the two houses the Foundation purchased.[/caption] The Hachanasas Sefer Torah at Kever Rachel was no less moving, perhaps even more so. On duty soldiers, rabbanim and politicians all took part in the event. Since that day Evelyn has done all she can to improve Kever Rachel. Many recall the days when getting there was incredibly difficult. There was no organized transportation and so Evelyn petitioned Egged to arrange for regular daily buses. And when the Intifada began and people were afraid to come, it was Evelyn who organized and paid for buses to ferry people to and fro. Evelyn works hard, very hard. “When in Israel, I literally work round the clock ensuring that people continue coming on a regular basis, that they have easy access to the site and that there are regular shiurimtaking place. And even when I get back to the U.S. I don’t stop for a minute. There are funds to raise and arrangement to made, it’s non-stop.” Here Evelyn stops talking and takes a minute to remember Sarah Blaustien from Efrat. Sarah was a regular attendee of the shuirim at Kever Rachel and had become Evelyn’s dear friend. One morning after returning from Kever Rachel and heading back out to go to the Kotel she was shot at by a group of Arabs. She and another female passenger were killed. “Every year on her yahrzeit we learn and say tehillim in her memory. My plan is to, one day, dedicate a room in her memory as well.” I take note for even though I’ve only known Evelyn for a couple of hours I realize that if she sets her mind to doing something, no doubt, that something, is sure to happen. Someday, somehow, in the future there will be a Sarah Blaustein room…of that I am certain. Evelyn is somber “we’d become really close, I still miss her…” But Sarah’s murder hasn’t stopped Evelyn or even slowed her down. She’s gone out of her way to take care of the soldiers on guard, sending them treats as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov meals. In addition she’s organized and paid for numerous brisim and sheva brachos that have taken place at the site. “The real breakthrough took place eleven years ago,” and out comes the photo album, “I was approached and offered the house adjacent to Kever Rachel. It is the one and only other structure in the complex and the Arab who owned it wanted to sell out. “They knew me and they knew that I was an inseparable part of the place. But the price they were asking was $375,000 - a small fortune - and I had no idea how to raise the kind of money. Nevertheless, in my heart of hearts I knew that going ahead with the deal was the right thing to do. I knew that Hashem would take of the details.” And she was right. Evelyn was fortunate enough to witness another miracle (following her lottery windfall). In fact she regularly admits that she sees miracles all the time. “I had bought stock a number of months prior to the offer and it had jumped in value by 1000%. I sold it and divided the money. Some of the money went to my children, the rest towards buying the house. Other factions helped make up the deficit.” Evelyn received the key and went about making improvements - as she had done in all other areas. She had mezuzos affixed, air conditioner units installed and appliances such as a microwave oven and a refrigerator put in. The place soon became a hive of activity. There were shuirim for men, shiurim for women and weekend retreats for yeshiva bachurim. True joy… However, this joy has been very short lived. It is now overshadowed, by the usual…internal strife. Evelyn is saddened. “Instead of focusing my energy on all those who need my help I’m busy with lawyers and legal fees. I know this is just a test…but it hurts…” and I see her lips tremble ever so slightly. Of late there is a debate over who has control of the house. “Thankfully, I have all the documents, and copies of all the checks attesting to the fact that I am the rightful owner of this house. I also discovered that behind my back those contesting my ownership of the house tried to resell it!” They were asking for an astronomical price. Gently sidestepping the issue, the politics, and the arguments I wished her well and expressed the hope that for all our sakes the truth be established quickly and painlessly. Then I asked her about her dream for the future. “I want the house that I bought to be used as a home for all of Klal Yisrael, because after all we are all one people and all connected to Rachel. It should be a place where Jewish history is taught, and Rachel is remembered. And most importantly it should be the building blocks towards bringing thegeula.” Last, but not least, I want to know how her family feels about a wife, mother, and grandmother who had dedicated most of her life to Rachel Imeinu. “My husband, children and grandchildren have been overwhelming supportive. They understand my drive, and this is perhaps the best place to thank them, because without their support I would never have succeeded. And so we say goodbye with a prayer on our lips that G-d finally wipe away Rachel’s tears so that we can all come home…this time for good! Translated by Chavi Ehrentreu

REMEMBERING THE MATRIARCH RACHEL AT ANNUAL DINNER Posted by Fern Sidman

REMEMBERING THE MATRIARCH RACHEL AT ANNUAL DINNER Posted by Fern Sidman on October 31, 2012 at 2:41pmView Blog REMEMBERING THE MATRIARCH RACHEL AT ANNUAL DINNER BY: FERN SIDMAN Despite the onerous weather predictions that heralded the coming of "Hurricane Sandy", over 200 brave souls turned out for the annual "Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation" dinner at the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center on Sunday evening, October 28th. "I know that traveling here tonight was a difficult challenge for many of you because Manhattan Beach is in Zone A and is slated for evacuation, but I thank you all for showing your support for the only organization that is dedicated to preserving the gravesite of our beloved Mother Rochel and fostering Torah education and Jewish sovereignty in this area," said Evelyn Haies, the founder and president of the Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation and the Bnei Rachel Corporation. Since 1995, the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation has held their annual dinner in conjunction with the yahrzeit of Rachel, one of the holy matriarchs of the Jewish nation, which falls on the 11th day of Cheshvan. The Torah relates that when Rachel died after giving birth to her second son, Benjamin, it was G-d who commanded her husband Jacob to bury her in this spot, 'in Efrat, on the way to Bethlehem". It was there that the voice of Rachel could be heard crying out to G-d when her people were exiled to Babylon. G-d reassured Rachel that her "children would be returned to their borders". To this very day, after 3600 years, Jews still gather daily to offer their prayers and personal supplications to G-d. This year, Rachel's yahrzeit fell out on Shabbos, but over 100,000 Jews began gathering at her roadside grave site in Israel on Thursday and Friday and returned at the conclusion of Shabbos and on Sunday. "Since introducing Rachel as the Jewish Mother par excellence, a role model for the whole world, I have become wiser and broadened my presentation," said Mrs. Haies. "From personal midos to derech eretz as a way for all of Rachel’s Children, I have chosen to spread the 7 R’s of Derech Eretz from Rachel Imeinu: Roots, Remembrance, Rectification, Righteousness, Rights, Responsibility and Redemption," she added. Honored this year at the gala buffet journal dinner were Shirley Heller, OBM, with the Rachel Imeinu Memorial Recognition Award, Rabbi Benzion Klatzko with the Rachel Imeinu Actualist Award, Hon. Ari Kagan, with the Community Leadership Award, Dov Shurin, with the Breaking the Silence Award, Chaim Deutsch with the Community Activist Award, Sgt. Richard Taylor with the Community Service Award and Dr. Leah-Yelena Shmist with the Rachel Imeinu Activist Award. In his keynote address, Rabbi Benzion Klatzko said, "As we honor our mother Rachel, we are reminded that it was she that gave us a second chance. She watched us, the Jewish people at our lowest point and still cried out to Hashem for our salvation. Her entire life was dedicated to establishing a meaningful and powerful relationship with Hashem, and that must become our mission." "Our Jewish roots are remembered from the time of Avraham Aveinu choosing The Creator and the path of chessed, to Yitzchak and Yaakov Avinu dealing with the Jewish birthright and do-right to Joseph HaTzaddik dealing with brotherly hate and transformation to self affirmation and world preservation to Moshe Rabbeinu giving the Jewish people the Torah roadmap for civilization, but it has always been Rachel Imeinu who merited establishing the return to our borders, our Torah deeded birthright, our homeland to have and to harvest," said Mrs. Haies. This year's honorees have dedicated themselves to perpetuating the memory and glorious legacy of Rachel Imeinu through acts of kindness to the Jewish people and their respective communities. As a constant supporter of many charitable institutions, Shirley Heller OBM, was honored posthumously for her unwavering commitment to the Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation. She was memorialized by Rabbi Joseph Leiner as a true 'Baalas Chesed" (woman of kindness) and spoke of the Sefer Torah that she dedicated to her son Aaron and her mother, Esther Malka Statman in Beit Bnei Rachel in Israel. "As parshas Chaya Sarah recognizes of Sarei who would become Sarah, Shirely put Hashem in her life and embraced living Torah," he said. Sergeant Richard S. Taylor, a New York City police officer is currently assigned to the Community Affairs Bureau and supervises community programs and events for the Chief of Community Affairs throughout New York City. As an active member of the Shomrim Society, Sgt Taylor has been honored by the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center Holocaust Committee for his work at the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 with Hatzolah and was accorded honors by the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush for his dedicated police services to the diverse community of South Brooklyn. "Tonight, I am her to pay tribute to the outstanding work that Evelyn Haies does in Israel and abroad in remembering our mother Rachel and for establishing a place where the words of Torah are spread far and wide," said Sgt Taylor.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT For the Yahrzeit Commemoration of Rachel Imeinu From above the walls encaging Rachel’s Tomb 11 Mar Cheshvan, 5773

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT For the Yahrzeit Commemoration of Rachel Imeinu From above the walls encaging Rachel’s Tomb 11 Mar Cheshvan, 5773 Evelyn Haies, founder and president Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation and Bnei Rachel Corp Because of obstacles, confronting challenges and showing us the way, Rachel Imeinu is remembered over 3600 years. Since beginning Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation in 1995, I have experienced success, stress and progress. Since introducing Rachel as the Jewish Mother par excellence, a role model for the whole world representing the “good ideology”, I have become wiser and broadened my presentation. From personal midos to derech eretz as a way for all Rachel’s Children, I have chosen to spread the 7 R’s for Derech Eretz from Rachel Imeinu: ROOTS, REMEMBRANCE, RECTIFICATION, RIGHTEOUSNESS, RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITY AND REDEMPTION. Our Jewish roots remembered from the time of Avraham Aveinu choosing The Creator and the path of chessed, to Yitzchak and Yaakov Avinu dealing with the Jewish birthright and do-right to Joseph HaTzaddik dealing with brotherly hate and transformation to self affirmation and world preservation to Moshe Rabbeinu giving the Jewish people the Torah roadmap for civilization, it has always been Rachel Imeinu who merited establishing the return to our borders, our Torah deeded birthright, our homeland to have and to harvest. From Creation by Hashem for creations through Mother Israel, it is by The Maker but for the benefit of humankind. It is gratitude and giving back that keeps us on the pathways of Hashem, of Torah and for rectifying the human mess ups. It is with righteousness only that there can be fix ups and rights. With rights comes responsibility with an other centered exponent. Charity begins at home in a way that a mother knows best. Charity is an enabler. A mother cares and does not act for self satisfaction but for growth and perfection of her home, family and the surroundings. A mother is responsible for those she creates in the world created for creation. With a partnership with the solid roots of our past, remembering and rectifying with righteousness, we have a birthright and responsibility to The Creator for redemptions which doesn’t work when the world is off course. Our roots are strong when developing with the midos of our most worthy as our directors. As we choose the highest ideals, we merit rights and responsibility beyond ourselves. Our giving to the world according to His roadmap will redeem. Waiting is not the answer. Rachel Imeinu was active in showing us the way using the initiative of a mother, sister, caregiver. Following is not the answer. Investigating, deciphering, believing and acting according to those who stepped away from the herd mentality for the sake of all, for goodness sake and for the blessings is the way for mothering, shepherding, controlling the directions for a positive mobility. Let us learn from our Matriarch remembered 3600 years that there is NO, we don’t, can’t, won’t and that there is YES, we must, will accept only righteousness and will make the wonderful world we inherited a much better place for all, a place of actualization of truth, justice, morality, friendship, love and creation in progress for perfection. Let the blessings be: we make it, keep it, love it, are proud of it, praise it, appreciate it and are forever thankful to Hashem and those who choose His ways. Let our actualization of Hashem's ideals redeem the Jewish people to the highest levels of goodness with the role model of the meriting actions of Rachel Imeinu who sacrificed her life for His mercy and blessings for all G-d’s children and to raise all humankind and bring the security walls down.

A Rachel’s Children Writing Project 5773

RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION,

 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235

 www.theracheltear,blogspot.com, 718-648-2610

email entries to rachelschildren@gmail.com

A Rachel’s Children Writing Project 5773

Award Presentation by Malky Grunwald, Youth Coordinator

Poetry and Prose

Clarifying

	Prizes for Student winners and participating schools

 

Topic Derech Eretz

and the

7 R’s of Rachel Imeinu:

ROOTS, REMEMBRANCE, RECTIFICATION, RIGHTEOUSNESS,

RIGHTS,

RESPONSIBILITY

REDEMPTION

Deadline October 23, 2012

Press Release

RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235 www.theracheltear,blogspot.com, 718-648-2610 Press Release: Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation expects more than a full house this 18th Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu to be hosted at MBJC, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY on October 28, 2012 at 5:30pm. The 17th commemoration event was inspired by the gematria “good” and 5772, “72” as gematria of “chessed”. With Ima Rachel’s midos of goodness and chessed, her roadmap is “Derech Eretz”. Because of continued education and dealing with life’s realities, RCRF has defined Derech Eretz with the Seven R’s: Roots, Remembrance, Rectification, Righteousness, Rights, Responsibility and Redemption. RCRF will be awarding students of participating schools for their essays and poems on these 7 aspects of Derech Eretz. Email entries to Contact RCRF for details. Gamza L’Tova, “We Are Rachel’s Children” lyrics by Evelyn Haies, music by Cecelia Margules, vocal by Michael Elias was sung from the Dome of Rachel’s Tomb. This exciting production of a Music Video by Danny Finkelman will be introduced by Cecelia Margules. This years honorees, Shirley Heller obm, Rabbi BenZion Klatzko, Hon. Ari Kagan, Sgt Richard Taylor, Dov Shurin, Chaim Deutsch. Please rush your ads and reservations to help RCRF in its 18 years of tranforming the almost abandoned or moved Kever Rachel to a booming place of prayer, learning and simcha. From petitioning for keeping one Egged 163 bus, increasing the numbers to 8, there are now double buses and more riders add bus after bus. In addition to regular weekly shiurim, RCRF has hosted in Beit Bnei Rachel such great Jewish leaders as HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of Har Nof, Rabbi Judge Yitzckak Breitowitz, HaRav Benyamin Levene, Rabbi and author Hanoch Teller, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Klausner, Rabbi Efraim Sprecher, Rabbi Shimshon Nadel, Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov, Rabbi Abraham Sutton, Rabbi Baruch Rubanowitz as well as Atara Gur, Rebbitzen Heller, Esther KiTov and Miriam Adahan, Your donations that have brought 2 RCRF Sefer Torahs to Kever Rachel will help hire full time help and develop Midreshet Chaya Rachel and Ruth, the Museum of Jewish Aliyah, the Biblical Garden with Chuppah. This 18th year RCRF hosted Rosh Hoshanah in Beit Bnei Rachel. Volunteer, visit, support, expand RCRF’s activities that keep making a difference.

RCRF 18th Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu DATE Sunday, October 28, 2012

RCRF 18th Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu DATE Sunday, October 28, 2012 TIME 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm EDT WHERE Manhattan Beach Jewish Center 60 West End Avenue, 3rd Floor Brooklyn NY 11235 AUDIENCE Everyone NOTES RACHEL’S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATIONMail to: RCRF 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-648-2610  www.theracheltear.blogspot.com  212-470-0967 rachelschildren@gmail.com Eighteenth Annual NY Citywide Commemoration YAHRZEIT OF RACHEL IMEINU 11 MarCheshvan 5773 JEWISH MOTHER’S DAY will be marked this year on 12 MarCheshvan Sunday Evening, October 28, 2012, 5:30 P.M. GALA BUFFET JOURNAL DINNER Glatt Kosher by New Star Caterers Manhattan Beach Jewish Center –60 West End Ave Brooklyn, NY Musical Debut From the Dome of Kever Rachel “WE ARE RACHEL’S CHILDREN” Lyrics by Evelyn Haies, Music by Cecelia Margules Special Music Video by Danny Finkelman Rachel Imeinu Memorial Recognition SHIRLEY HELLER, obm by Rabbi Joseph Leiner Rachel Imeinu Actualist Award RABBI BENZION KLATZKO KEYNOTE ADDRESS:: "JUDAISM NEEDS SAVING" Hon, Ari Kagan Community Leadership Award Breaking the Silence Award DOV SHURIN Community Service Award Sgt Richard Taylor Community Activist Award Chaim Deutsch Founder Flatbush Shomrim “Remember, A visit to Israel without going to Kever Rachel is like going home and not visiting your mother” Evelyn Haies, founder and president of RCRF and Bnei Rachel Corp RSVP: $180 per person; $1800 per table; Donors: $5000 per table; $10,000 per table; Journal Ads Your donations support our projects for Klal Yisral and Beit Bnei Rachel Mail to: RCRF 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-648-2610  www.theracheltear.blogspot.com  212-470-0967 rachelschildren@gmail.com

Regular Sessions Continue at Beit Bnei Rachel plus special Elul lectures

SUPPERETTES WELCOME ALL Come Listen Learn Prepare for Rosh Hoshanah ********************************************************************* MONDAY, August 27, 2012 4PM: RABBI ABRAHAM SUTTON “Rachel and the Shekhinah” “Days of Awe -- Awesome Days” signed copies available for 50 shekels, ********************************************************************* TUESDAY, August 28, 2012 4PM: RABBI BARUCH RUBANOWITZ “Rachel’s Lessons in Tefillah” ********************************************************************* Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation 1995-2012 programs emphasize Derech Eretz and the 5 R's from Rachel. .....ROOTS.....RIGHTEOUSNESS.....RIGHTS.....RESPONSIBILITY AND REDEMPTION. WE ARE NOW PLANNING OUR 18TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING JOURNAL DINNER FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE YAHRZEIT OF RACHEL IMEINU. Save the date October 28, 2012 6:30pm fir this major event full of surprises and Reservations are $180 per person. Ads details should be coming. Email for invitations. Send USA Tax exempt donations to RCRF 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235, 718-648-2610

TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 4PM – Supperette for young singles of all ages,

TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 4PM – Supperette for young singles of all ages, Free of charge RABBI DR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER, YEDIDYAHU Founder and Dean of Mishnah Torah, New Dean of Torat Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex “The Shidduchim Saga: The Wells, The Places, The Miracles- HaRav Kook on the Dating Scene on his Yahrtzeit”

August Events at Beit bnei Rachel

RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 1995 – 2012 rachelschildren@gmail.com 054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 1 hour before or Car presents THURSDAY, August 2 4PM: HARAV MAYER HOROWITZ, THE BOSTONER REBBE “Renewal After Completion- How to Praise the Siyum HaShas and its Effect on Us” _________________________________________________ RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 1995 – 2012 rachelschildren@gmail.com 054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 or Car presents TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 6 PM – Supperette for singles Shiur by RABBI ELIYAHU YAAKOV Author of “Jewish by Choice” “100% Married, Not 100% Perfect” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 1995 – 2012 rachelschildren@gmail.com 054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 or Car presents THURSDAY, August 9 4PM: RABBI DR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER, YEDIDYAHU “The Biblical Tradition of Consolation: Nechama for Rachel is a Metaphor and imperative for the Jewish People” Dedicated in honor of Yehonatan and Esther Pollard _________________________________________________________________________ RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 1995 – 2012 rachelschildren@gmail.com 054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 or Car presents THURSDAY, August 16 4PM: RABBI HANOCH TELLER “How to Have a Good Fight.”

REGULAR SUMMER 2012 SESSIONS AT BEIT BNEI RACHEL

RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 1995 – 2012 rachelschildren@gmail.com 054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 or Car REGULAR SUMMER 2012 SESSIONS AT BEIT BNEI RACHEL MOVING FORWARD WITH TORAH, SHIURIM AND SHIRA FOR "DERECH ERETZ" IN THE MERIT OF RACHEL IMEINU RSVP: We welcome queries about a Cohain Minyan on Monday and Thursdays. Also Shabbatons Possible MONDAYS WITH ADASSA IN HEBREW FOR WOMEN ONLY 10AM WEDNESDAYS IN ENGLISH 11-2 ATARA GUR, Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Author. THURSDAYS in ENGLISH 10am RABBI SHIMSHON NADEL Lecture Series 11am YEHIEL YISRAEL, MFT Clinical Social Psychologist "TEHILLIM THERAPY" 12 NOON CHANA YAFFE inspiring stories of the Great Chasidic Masters 7-10PM DOV SHURIN and his famous Biblical Lyrics on Guitar OPEN MIKE; WINE AND CHEESE SUPPERETTE SPECIAL SUPPERETTES, AND SCHEDULING MORE, SHABBATONS, SIMCHAS WEDNESDAY July 25 6PM: RABBI EFRAIM SPRECHER "Did A Rabbi’s “Humility” Destroy the Holy Temple?” THURSDAY, August 2 4PM: HARAV MAYER HOROWITZ, THE BOSTONER REBBE “Renewal After Completion- How to Praise the Siyum HaShas and its Effect on Us” TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 6PM –Supperette, THURSDAY, August 9 4PM: RABBI DR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER, YEDIDYAHU “The Biblical Tradition of Consolation: Nechama for Rachel is a Metaphor and imperative for the Jewish People” Dedicated in honor of Yehonatan and Esther Pollard SUNDAY AUGUST 12, RESERVED THURSDAY, August 16 4PM: RABBI HANOCH TELLER “How to Have a Good Fight.” SUNDAY, August 19, 2012 Rosh Chodesh Elul *THURSDAY, August 23: SUNDAY, August 26: CONTINUOUS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS, 4-6PM GIRLS CLUB “MIDOS TOVOT” RCRF is a 501c3. All donation are for our holy work for Kever Rachel which houses our Sefer Torah dedicated in 1998 and from then on opening Kever Rachel for 24 hours and our Shir HaShirim dedicated in 2003 and the beginning of 7 buses to Rachel's Tomb. Our second Sefer Torah was dedicated in 2005 for Beit Bnei Rachel and got the 10am bus. In cooperation with HaRav Menachem Porush we now have cars driving to Kever Rachel. Your attendance at our events, donations and volunteer work will make this a Center of Derech Eretz in the merit of the midos of Rachel Imeinu. Our dreams are a Medreshet Chaya Rachel and Ruth, a Museum of Jewish Aliya which hosts the Biblical Art of Malla Carl, a Biblical Garden and Chupah in our large backyard. Our events in Beit Bnei Rachelhost world renown speakers. Please save the date October 28 for our 18th Anuual Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu in Brooklyn NY. We are accepting ads. Details to follow. Send donations to RCRF, 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11235.

Press Release: 4th /7th Year ANNIVERSARIES THE RCRF SEFER TORAH FOR KEVER RACHEL 1998 / FOR BEIT BNEI RACHEL 2005

Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation 1995-2012 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com 054-224- 2649 rachelschildren@gmail.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex, Egged Bus #163 or Car 14th /7th Year ANNIVERSARIES THE RCRF SEFER TORAH FOR KEVER RACHEL 1998 / FOR BEIT BNEI RACHEL 2005 By Evelyn Haies, MFA Founder and President of RCRF and Original and Majority Owner of Beit Bnei Rachel RCRF and it presenters and participants expect a full house for its three day symposium dealing with major issues in the Jewish World. On TUESDAY 6/19/2012 at 9:30 am the program will begin with a group from Efrat who are remembering Sara and their loved ones in a most pleasant atmosphere in a house filled with the ruach of Rachel Imeinu. They were coming to Kever Rachel and Beit Bnei Rachel weekly until recently and now monthly for Rosh Chodesh to hold shiurim in Memory of Sara Blaustein HYD, murdered “on the way”. This is an eleven year tradition. Adena Mark, her daughter will speak about her mother after the shiur. At 11:00am RABBI DR. JOSEPH C. KLAUSNER, YEDIDYAHU will inform us on how “Joshua , Descendant of Rachel and Joseph, restores the Glory of Rachel”: At about 1pm there will be a PRESENTATION OF CHOFETZ CHAIM DVD "BYSTANDERS. " Considering some of the recent tragedies as a result of bullying this is not only a current topic but one that will rectify the sin of self kavod and abusive behavior.. Educators are welcome to view the serious video dealing with the problem of bullying and bystanders. A panel discussion will begin at about 3pm and delve into the problem and the solutions in this most important topic, "Bullying, Bystanders or Upstanders?" EVELYN HAIES of RCRF will present the adult problem. RONALD WACHTEL of Kav L'Noar will present the problem among teenagers. An evening is also being planned. We welcome your input. . On WEDNESDAY 6/20/2012 the program begins when the 9am Egged 163 bus arrives. If there are enough requests we will arrange for shuttles from Tsomet Gilo to the Kever The tsomet can be reached by the #71 or #72 bus from the center of town., You cross the street and wait for a ride at the bus stop on the Kever Rachel side of Hebron Road. Shuttles will be available by registering. 9 -11 we will celebrate the Beit Bnei Rachel SEFER TORAH. This Sefer Torah dedicated in 2005 in memory of Reuvein Shlomo ben Yeshayahu a'H, the father of Lee Kaplan of Atlanta, Georgia. We wish to welcome a cohain minyan so close to Kever Rachel but not attached . 12-1 ATARA GUR, Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Author who is a regular Wednesday teacher of over eight years will tell you what you don’t already know about Rachel. In the afternoon about 4PM RABBI YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ will lecture on –“Joining Hands/Yadayim/14/Two Visions of Community. ” Egged Bus leaves at 3Pm from Jaffa road, across from the Central Bus Station. At 6pm Rabbi Efraim SPRECHER will develop in his novel way the subject, "Politics and Sinat Chinom: a Deadly Sin.” At 7PM MIRIAM ADAHAN, most popular author and advisor, will advise us about "Staying Sane in an Insane World" THURSDAY 6/21/2012 will be the third day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz symposium . It is the birthday of Josef son of Rachel and Yaakov and also his yahrzeit. . If there are enough men we can arrange for Shacharit and a Rosh Chodesh torah reading. At 10am RABBI SHIMSHON NADEL will inform us about "The Return to Zion in the Days of Ezra & Nechemiah and the Contemporary Return to Zion." AT 11AM ELKAYIM HAETZNI will enlighten us on a very validating topic”Self Affirmation, A shield against defamation.” Between 6PM-10PM DOV SHURIN will present a MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA OF HIS SONGS. There will be a WINE AND CHEESE SUPPERETTE. Evelyn Haies has been organizing conferences since 1995. Her three day conference in Washington DC “Breaking the Silence” dealt with the widest range of issues. it made a difference even though we are still dealing with the problems. This 2012 conference is dealing with issues that will give Klal Yisrael insight and chizuk. Your attendance will make a difference and be a joy. Between noon and 4pm there will be group workshops, open mike and Musical Interludes.Watch for more details. Please register.

REMEMBERING ROSH CHODESH TAMMUZ RCRF SEFER TORAH DEDICATIONS FOR KEVER RACHEL 1998 / FOR BEIT BNEIT RACHEL 2005

Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation 1995-2012 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com 054-224- 2649 rachelschildren@gmail.com Men and Women Invited to Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex via Egged Bus #163 or Car REMEMBERING ROSH CHODESH TAMMUZ RCRF SEFER TORAH DEDICATIONS FOR KEVER RACHEL 1998 / FOR BEIT BNEI RACHEL 2005 RSVP: Please register for conference as presenters, participants. Send greetings TUESDAY 6/19/2012 9:00 -10:30 Efrat sponsored Rosh Chodesh Shiur in Memory of Sara Blaustein, HYD. 11-12 RABBI DR. JOSEPH C. KLAUSNER, “Joshua Restores Glory of Rachel”: 1-2 PRESENTATION OF CHOFETZ CHAIM DVD "BYSTANDERS" 3:00-5:00 pm "Bullying, Bystanders or Upstanders?" Panel EVELYN HAIES of RCRF and RONALD WACHTEL of Kav L'Noar WEDNESDAY 6/20/2012 10 -11 SEFER TORAH READING 11-1 ATARA GUR, Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Author. Every Wednesday at 11 am 4PM RABBI YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ –“Joining Hands, Two Visions of Community” 6 PM-7PM RABBI EFRAIM SPRECHER "Politics and Sinat Chinom, : a Deadly Sin” 7PM MIRIAM ADAHAN "Staying Sane in an Insane World" THURSDAY 6/21/2012 10am RABBI SHIMSHON NADEL " Return to Zion in Days of Ezra & Nechemiah and Today 11am ELYAKIM HAETZNI - "Self Affirmation - A Shield Against Defamation " *** Musical Interludes OPEN MIKE Lunch and Learn *** 6-10PM DOV SHURIN MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA ; WINE AND CHEESE SUPPERETTE ___________________________________________________________________________ *SPECIAL CELEBRATION* Thursday June 7, 2012, 4pm To be held at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachels Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem VIA Egged Bus #163 leaving 3PM from Central Bus Station, Jaffo Road sponsored by Guest Speaker Ba'al HaSimcha* * Rabbi Dr. Joseph C. Klausner/Yedidyahu* MIKDASH ELYON AND MIKDASH ME'AT:* *Sanctity of Sacred Sanctuaries * The Story of Joseph the Tzaddik, son of Rachel Imeinu* Special Collation to Follow - No Fee* Both Men and Women Invited presented by *Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation* www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Info: 050-414-2611 BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER INFO: Chana 050-533-0992 Evelyn 054-224-2649 Monday June 4, 2012 *“Topics in Halacha and Minhag*” presented by * Rav Shimshon Nadel * To be held at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachels Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem VIA Egged Bus #163 leaving 10:00AM from Central Bus Station, Jaffo Road Buses Return 12:30 & 2:30PM ** sponsored by *Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation* www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Info: 050-414-2611 BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER INFO: Chana 050-533-0992 Special Tefillah for Jonathan Pollard Wednesday May 30, 2012 Shuir and Tefillah for Jonathan Pollard *Speaker: Atara Gur *Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Author 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All are Welcome to be held at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachels Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem via Egged Bus #163 leaving 5:00 p.m. from Central Bus Station, Jaffa Road sponsored by *Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation* www.theracheltear.blogspot.com Info:Atara: 050-414-2611 INFO: Chana 050-533-0992 Wednesday May 23, 2012 *“Rachel, Leah and Shavuot*” presented by * Atara Gur* *Rachel Imeinu Scholar and Author * at 11:00am - 12:00pm Shiur for Women 25 shekels to be held at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachels Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem VIA Egged Bus #163 leaving 10:00AM from Central Bus Station, Jaffe Road Buses Return 12:30 & 2:30PM *Tea and Torah Classes* sponsored by *Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation* Info: 050-414-2611 BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER INFO: Chana 050-533-0992 Monday May 21, 2012, 11am > *“Topics in Halacha and Minhag*” "The Tal Law in Halacha - Should Everyone Serve in the Israeli Army?" presented by Rav Shimshon Nadel To be held at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachels Tomb Complex, Beis Lechem VIA Egged Bus #163 leaving 10:00AM from Central Bus Station, Jaffo Road Buses Return 12:30 & 2:30PM sponsored by *Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation* Info: 050-414-2611 BOOK YOUR SIMCHAS WITH RCRF IN OUR LARGE RECEPTION CENTER INFO: Chana 050-533-0992

“An Inquiry: Why Does Rachel Cry For Her Children?” presented by: David Bedein

“An Inquiry: Why Does Rachel Cry For Her Children?” presented by: David Bedein May 8, 2012 at 6pm via 5pm Egged Bus #163 at Beit Bnei Rachel Rachel Tomb Walled complex

Regular Schedule for April and May 2012 at Beit Bnei Rachel, Rachel Tomb Walled Complex

Mondays
Beginning April 16, 11am via 10am Egged #163 Bus
Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
“Halacha and Minhag”
Men and Women Invited

Tuesdays
Beginning April 17, 4pm
Simcha Ben Yosef
Author
“The Shabbos Queen “
Women Only

Wednesdays,
Tea and Torah
Restarting April 11.
Chol Hamoed. 11am
Our Eighth Year
Atara Gur
Rachel Imeinu Scholar/Author
“Rachel”

Thursdays
6pm via 5pm Egged #163 Bus
Men and Women Invited
Biblical Music with Dov Shurin



Watch
for
Special Events.

April and May Regular Programs at Beit Bnei Rachel

Mondays
Beginning April 16, 11am via 10am Egged #163 Bus
Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
“Halacha and Minhag”
Men and Women Invited

Tuesdays
Beginning April 17, 4pm
Simcha Ben Yosef
Author
“The Shabbos Queen “
Women Only

Wednesdays,
Tea and Torah
Restarting April 11.
Chol Hamoed.
11am Our Eighth Year
Atara Gur
Rachel Imeinu Scholar/Author
“Rachel”

Thursdays
6pm via 5pm Egged #163 Bus
Men and Women Invited to our New and Exciting Rap Session
Biblical Music with
Dov Shurin



Watch
for
Special Events.

Events Update

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6 Adar 4PM
HaRav Shmuel Shmueli
“Hakavod on the Yahrzeit of
Moshe Rabbeinu” (Hebrew)

Tuesday, Mar 6, 4pm
Book Launching
“The Haggadah Code”
By Dr. Dan Altura

Thursday, March 8, 11am
Purim Special with Simcha,
Nosh Hamantassen and
Laughter Workshop
With Yehudit Kotler

Press Release February 1.

Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation is Stopping Ima Rachel's tears with Torah Learning and Simcha
by Evelyn Haies, Founder and President of RCRF and Bnei Rachel Corp
February 1.2012

On a rainy day when so many events were cancelled and so many of our reservations were cancelled, a large crowd filled the Reception Center at Beit Bnei Rachel in Beis Lechem, Jerusalem in the Rachel Tomb Walled Compex. The regular Wednesday Tea and Torah morning classes had about twenty people. Atara Gur, our Rachel Imeinu Scholar for eight years
and author educated the women on "Rachel's Tomb and Jewish Law".
The guests for the Winter Learning series of the day arrived by 11am Egged 163 bus, car and taxi. Many stayed from the earlier session and the room became quite full. The weather did not hinder those supporting the work of RCRF for Bnei Rachel and Klal Yisrael.
Rabbi Shimshon Nadel gave a very informative talk on "The Weeping of Rachel and her Children." Did you know that it was Yosef and Binyamin who cried and not the brothers when the family was reunited. Sensitivity was one of the attributes of Rachel and her children.
The healthy lunch buffet which included soup, quiches, salads and homemade cakes was prepared by Rochelle Eisenstat, Lori Vera, Hana Haimovitz and Evelyn Haies.
The Biblical Art Exhibit was of the highest museum quality. Malla Carl's works were
displayed in the panels around the room. The exquisite rendition of King Solomon and the fine calligraphy are some of the displays. A slide show included some museum pieces. Artwork will remain for viewing and purchase by appointment.
Reservations for our next supperette with Rabbi Mendel Kessin are already being made. He will be speaking on Tuesday, February 14
at 4PM via Egged Bus #163 leaving across from the Jerusalem Central station on Jaffa Road at 3pm .The topic is "Rachel Imeinu and Purim, the Hidden Relationship".
HaRav Mayer Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe of Har Nof will speaking on Thursday, February 23.. The topic is
"We can Never Anticipate Redemption."
On March 6 we are planning a Book Launching.
Our events are scheduled throughout the year and are listed on our blogspot, www,theracheltear.blogspot.com. Contact RCRF by email or phone 054-224-2649. Book you simchas in our lovely Reception Center.
"Remember, A visit to Israel without going to Kever Rachel is like going home without visiting your mother."

February Events

Upcoming February 2012 RCRF programs include
RABBI SHIMSHON NADEL,
Wednesday, 8 Shevat, February 1. 2012, 12:30pm. Take 11 am Egged 11am #163 bus leaving Jaffa Road across from Central station.He will be speaking on “The Weeping of Rachel and Her Children. ”
There will be a special Presentation of the exceptional
Biblical Art of Malla Carl.
Her world recognized museum quality work includes

First Day of Creation - Parchment, Mixed Media David’s Citadel Joseph

RABBI MENDEL KESSIN
will be speaking on Tuesday, 21 SHEVAT , FEBRUARY 14, 2012
At 4PM. Transportation is via Egged 163 bus at 3PM. The appealing topic is “Rachel Imeinu and Purim, the Hidden Relationship”. A light supperette will follow.

HARAV MAYER HOROWITZ, the Bostoner Rebbe of Har Nof will be speaking on Thursday, ROSH CHODESH ADAR, February 23, 2012 at 4PM via Egged 163 bus at 3PM. The thought provoking topic is
“We Can Never Anticipate Redemption.” A delicious supperette will follow hosted by Rochelle Eisenstat

ATARA GUR, RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR EVERY WEDNESDAY who has been speaking at the RCRf sponsored programs for eight years will be part of our TEA AND TORAH
WOMEN ONLY sessions – English, Hebrew on Request Transportation is by the 10:00AM Egged #163. 3
Classes are at 11:am Learn from 11 -12noon. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30 or 2:30pm
INFO: 050-414-2611. Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny, Author "The Twelve Dimensions of Israel" is also
Part of the Tea and Torah classes.
Book your simchas with RCRF in our lovely Reception Center that can accommodate 100 and will be especially remembered 054-224-2649

RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5772
054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com
WINTER SCHEDULE
AT Beit bnei Rachel. Take Egged #163 Bus to Rachel’s Tomb, walk left past KR to Beit Bnei Rachel, Free Parking OPPOSITE KEVER RACHEL

RABBI EPHRAIM SPRECHER
22 TEVET, JANUARY 17, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3 pm
“Is the Current Exodus Failing Because of Attitudes Against Women?”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

RABBI DR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER, yedidyahu
29 TEVET, JANUARY 24, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3 pm
"The Neviot /Women Prophets: Halacha and Hagadda”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

RABBI SHIMSHON NADEL
In coordination with the Israel Center
8 Shevat, February 1. 2012
Bus leaves Israel Center at 1PM
“The Weeping of Rachel and Her Children”
Presentation of Biblical Art Display of Malla Carl”

RABBI MENDEL KESSIN
21 SHEVAT , FEBRUARY 14, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3PM
“Rachel Imeinu and Purim, the Hidden Relationship”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

ATARA GUR, RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR
EVERY WEDNESDAY: TEA AND TORAH
WOMEN ONLY – English, Hebrew on Request VIA 10:00AM Egged #163163
Classes at 11:am Learn from 11 -12noon. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30 or 2:30pm
INFO: 050-414-2611
Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny, Author "The Twelve Dimensions of Israel"

Book your simchas with RCRF in our lovely Reception Center that can accommodate 100

RCRF5772/2012 Tea and Torah and Supperette Series:

B"H



RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION 5755-5772
054-224-2649 www.theracheltear.blogspot.com
WINTER SCHEDULE
AT Beit bnei Rachel. Take Egged #163 Bus to Rachel’s Tomb,
walk left past KR to Beit Bnei Rachel, Free Parking Opposite Kever Rachel

RABBI EPHRAIM SPRECHER
22 TEVET, JANUARY 17, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3 pm
“Is the Current Exodus Failing Because of Attitudes Against Women?”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

RABBI DR. JOSEPH KLAUSNER, yedidyahu
29 TEVET, JANUARY 24, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3 pm
"The Neviot /Women Prophets: Halacha and Hagadda”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

RABBI MENDEL KESSIN
21 SHEVAT , FEBRUARY 14, 2012
4PM Via Egged 163 bus at 3PM
Rachel Imeinu and Purim, the Hidden Relationship”
A light supperette will follow. Time for socialization and tehillim.

ATARA GUR, RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR
EVERY WEDNESDAY: TEA AND TORAH
WOMEN ONLY – English, Hebrew on Request VIA 10:00AM Egged #163163
Classes at 11:am Learn from 11 -12noon. Time for Tehillim; Return 12:30 or 2:30pm
INFO: 050-414-2611
Nechama Sarah G. Nadborny, Author "The Twelve Dimensions of Israel"

Book your simchas with RCRF in our lovely Reception Center that can accommodate 100