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What do mothers and daughters say about the Matan Bat Mitzvah Program?
"For three days we have been receiving positive and emotional feedback – thank you so much for the activities and the sensitivity"
"Thank you for the journey you took with us and for the road you opened to us. The sessions connected us to old/new places, and brought us (mother and daughter) closer to each other."
"We would like to thank you for the Bat Mitzvah Program. The program strengthened the relationship between my daughter and me, Raz. We enjoyed being together once a week, coming to know one another and learning from each other. The program enriched our world and brought us to long discussions about our essence – as human beings, as women, as a family, and as part of the Jewish People. We loved every minute! Thanks so much!" (Rinat and Raz)
"By means of song, drama, and learning from sources you succeeded in turning great women from Jewish history into real, living, warm, and human figures." "We learned the importance of the unbroken chain of Jewish mothers and daughters throughout the ages" "Shira was really inspired by the program. It brought the Tanach alive for her to the point where I actually heard her discussing with her friends what they had learned the previous day. It was an amazing experience that strengthened the connection between my daughter and me." (Robin Jacobowitz, mother)
"It was fun learning with my mother. I loved learning about Miriam because she was the first Jewish woman leader. It says in the Torah that she "came out with timbrels and dances". I learned that a religious woman can express herself creatively." (Shiri Cohen, daughter)
"It was an amazing experience!" I was surprised by how much my friends and I enjoyed learning Torah with our mothers." (Meital Keidar, daughter)
"The program establishes a tone for our daughters' participation in the Jewish community, and goes deeper to give then a feel for the important role women play in Jewish history." (Nancy Schankerman, mother)
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