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SHEVAT - ADAR 1 5784 / FEBRUARY 2024 35 Special Siyum As we approached the end of the book, the plans for a special siyum got underway. Over 300 women from the Deal community came out to the siyum to participate in this unique learning experience commemorating our achievement. We gathered again in the Deal Synagogue, this time with feelings of accomplishment and hope. We heard from a few women in the group who shared their personal experiences and feelings of growth from the learning project. We were encouraged and proud of their accomplishments, we related to them, and we were part of a special group. Mrs. Chani Shelby offered words of encouragement and inspiration. Her moving stories left an impression on us, and her praise for our accomplishments left us feeling proud. Chani reinspired us to continue to do our part in the war effort, by increasing our love for every Jew. The Learning Continues We felt charged up to continue with another round of learning for the protection of the Jewish nation. The book 40 Days of Caring was given out and we were excited to continue our learning the laws and ways of loving our fellow Jew. The finale of the evening was a fabulous kumtzitz with singer Susan Braha. We all felt the passion in her voice and the music literally lifted us up. In spontaneous solidarity we stood up and held hands in song with feelings of friendship, hope, and love. We are now halfway through our second round of learning and we’re going strong. We’re gaining so much from the lessons. We hear comments from people every day, wherever we go, about how the books have brought so much meaning into their lives, or how they naturally stopped themselves from speaking negatively about someone. The learning is making a positive difference in people’s lives. It is such an enriching experience! Everyone is gaining from our efforts. The ripple effect can be felt by the people around us as we enhance our love and acceptance for all Jews. We look forward to another siyum , and another, be’ezrat Hashem . In the meantime, the women of the Deal community are contributing in our own way on the spiritual battlefield for Am Yisrael ’s protection and success. Our hope and our tefilla is that Hashem will look down on us with favor from our efforts and bring the geula sheleima be’karov ! Amen. “…we, the women of the Deal community are contributing in our own way on the spiritual battlefield for Am Yisrael’s protection and success.” BORO PARK 5719 NEW UTRECHT AVE. 718.871.3535 S-TH 10-6 | F 10-2 MIDWOOD 1910 AVE. M 718.972.3535 S-TH 10:30-6:30 | 10-2 LAKEWOOD 6776 RT. 9 S. HOWELL 732.905.9444 S-TH 10-6 | F 10-2 LAKEWOOD SOUTH 1263 RIVER AVENUE 732.256.8444 S-TH 10-6 | F 10-2