You are part of a growing community of women joining together monthly on Rosh Chodesh for inspiration and connection. This month we usher in the month of Nissan and in fact, headline the welcome with an announcement the Shabbat before as we read Parshat HaChodesh. When counting the months of the year, we count from the month of Nissan rather than from Tishrei, the month that marks the creation of the world. Why is the month of Nissan singled out and given such a place of honor amongst the months of the year? Redemption represents a new beginning, a creation borne anew. In this month of Nissan, we were reborn as a people and as such, mark our national calendar with Nissan as the first month. Given a new lease on national life is a gift from G-d and thus should be marked. With a year like none other in recent history, we pray that this month will mark a new start and beginning for our people and our world. I look forward to meeting you virtually and being inspired together. Please join us this Sunday at 12 noon EDT to hear Ms. Raizi Chechik.
Ms. Raizi Chechik, Head of School of Manhattan Day School, is a creative and dynamic educator who brings to her position over two decades of school leadership experience and a passion for learning and teaching. She studied Tanach and Counseling at Michlala Jerusalem Teacher's College, holds an MA in Jewish History, and has done doctoral work in both Education and Jewish Studies. Ms. Chechik is a recipient of numerous professional and academic awards, among them the national Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. A graduate of the Intensive Training Program for Day School Leaders at Yeshiva University, Ms. Chechik served as a mentor to new school leaders through their Principal's Partnership program and continues to support new Principals and Heads of School.
In her tenure as Principal of SKA, Head of School at the Ilan School, and prior to that, Assistant Principal of Manhattan High School for Girls, Ms. Chechik earned a reputation as a warm, caring and innovative educational leader with high standards of scholarship, expertise in professional development, and sensitivity to the needs of each individual student. She is a gifted speaker and thinker who has lectured internationally on topics of education and Jewish studies.
Chodesh Tov. Stay safe and well! 
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Director, The Women's Initiative
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