You are part of a growing community of women joining together monthly on Rosh Chodesh for inspiration and connection. This month begins a period of introspection and self-growth referred to as the Yemei Ratzon. By providing forty days to prepare ourselves for the judgment, Hashem in His kindness demonstrates that change takes time and efforts. Instant change is not realistic or to be expected.
To support an environment of self-growth, the OU Women's Initiative is pleased to launch this year's Yemei Ratzon Initiative- a three-part program focusing on the three aspects of change, Teshuva -repentance, Tefillah - prayer and Tzedakah - charity alongside our Rosh Chodesh and Leil Selichot programs. In the merit of investing in our spiritual growth, may we be granted a year of health, happiness and prosperity. You can sign up for the initiative here.
Our virtual Rosh Chodesh Elul shiur with Mrs. Michal Horowitz will take place Sunday August 8 at 12 noon EDT LIVE on zoom (link below). The program will be available afterward at OU.org/women/yr2021 and
ou.org/women/video.
This program is dedicated with gratitude and appreciation to all of the inspiring and learned women who dedicate themselves to educating women around the world and strengthening our relationship to Torah & Hashem.
Belinda & Steven Raikin & family
Mrs. Michal Horowitz holds a Bachelor of Science from combined studies at York University, Toronto, and Brooklyn College, NY. She holds a Master of Science from Brooklyn College, NY. She offers weekly shiurim in her home community of the Five Towns, NY, and in the greater NY area. Michal is a speaker at Yeshiva University's Midreshet Yom Rishon and has been a featured speaker for the last four years at the RIETS Shavuos Yarchei Kallah program. At the OU Women's Initiative, she inaugurated the Torat Imecha Parsha program presenting weekly Parsha shiurim on Sefer Bereishit. Prior to that, Michal taught Sefer Yehoshua to over 5,000 women across the globe as part of the Torat Imecha Nach Yomi program. Michal presented Rosh Chodesh, Selichot Night and Nach Yomi Siyum shiurim and taught in-depth courses at the ALIT Virtual Summer Learning Programs of 2020 and 2021. She has been a guest lecturer and scholar in residence in schools and communities, both nationally and internationally. Selections of her recorded shiurim are posted on YUTorah.org and TorahAnyTime.com. Michal lives in Woodmere, NY with her husband and children.
Wishing you a month of spiritual growth, 
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Director, The Women's Initiative
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