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Rabbi David Orlofsky Speaks To
Shelanu Women On Sunday, July 11
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky, widely acclaimed public speaker and
teacher at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach, will speak at the upcoming
SHELANU meeting of chizuk for mothers, therapists,
teachers and friends of special children on Sunday, July 11,
27 Tammuz. His topic, "How Much Do You Want for Your Kid?"
will be presented at the Israel Center, 10 Straus St.,
Jerusalem. On the program is "Coffee, cake and... time to
talk" at 8 p.m., guest speaker at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Admission
is 10 N.S.; women only.
SHELANU, `our children,' was founded four years ago by
Jerusalem mother Mrs. Linda Dayan and special education
counselor Mrs. Lieba Gottlieb. "When I gave birth to my
daughter who is a special child, I needed chizuk,"
explains Mrs. Dayan. "I found plenty of secular literature
and support groups on the scene, but no true Torah outlook. I
developed this program of lectures and social contacts in
order to provide support for other mothers in the same
situation."
SHELANU's following has grown through the years to the point
where 200 mothers, grandmothers, friends and therapists of
special children from all over Jerusalem, as well as Kiryat
Sefer, Bnei Brak and Tzefas have asked to be on its mailing
list. Each meeting attracts more mothers who look as if
they've never before spoken to other mothers in the same
situation.
"The parent of a special child is always looking for help to
focus on the bright spots of her child's development and ways
to enjoy that child," comments Mrs. Gottlieb. "SHELANU gives
mothers a three point benefit: the Torah perspective, the
professional perspective, and the contact and outlook of
other mothers who have already attained that measure of
comfort and enjoyment in their special children."
To be added to the SHELANU mailing list, or for more
information, call 02- 651-9421.
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