Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchok LowenbraunFounders

Mrs. Tali MossDirector

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Mr. Joshua Ambush, Esq.Dr. Hinda DubinMrs. Linda ElmanDr. Michael ElmanJudge Chaya FriedmanMrs. Ilana HoenlienMrs. Elizabeth LefkowitzMrs. Rachel NeubergerMr. Aaron PolunMr. Chanina ReischerMrs. Rebecca SperoMrs. Mindy SpetnerMrs. Sue Wolasky

*Board is in formation

ENDORSED BY

HaRav Aharon Feldman

Rabbi Menachem GoldbergerRabbi Emanuel GoldfeizRabbi Moshe HauerRabbi Yaakov HopferRabbi Dovid KatzRabbi Binyamin MarwickRabbi Mordechai SchuchatowitzRabbi Jonathan SeidemannRabbi Shmuel SilberRabbi Y. Tzvi Weiss

IT’S HAPPENING AT

W H O W E A R E

ISHVILI is a program founded in 2010 by Rabbi Yitzchok and Miriam Lowenbraun.It is an extracurricular, informal, educational, youth program which serves

the local high school girls in Baltimore. Its goal is to create an environment for frum teenage girls to express themselves through creative activities, fun events,

Shabbatonim, discussion groups, learning sessions, and various artistic clubs. Bishvili has a team of volunteer trained advisors who attend all activities and work to build and maintain relationships with the girls. Since its inception, Bishvili has had over 500 participants in its activities, and over 50 volunteer advisors involved in the programming.

One of our primary goals at Bishvili is to create an environment in which the high school girls can build positive relationships with our hand picked advisors. Upon applying for the position as advisor, each applicant goes through a personal interview and through a strict selection process, we ensure that each advisor is a suitable candidate for our program. Throughout the year, Bishvili conducts professional development for the advisors. In the past, they have been privileged to hear from Torah and Hashkafic personalities such as Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Rebbetzin Feige Twerski, Rabbi Motty Berger and Rabbi & Mrs. Lowenbraun. In these sessions, the advisors gain insights and chizuk to help guide the girls and enhance their leadership skills. At our weekly Café Connections program, the advisors create a warm environment where stimulating topics of discussion are welcomed and the girls feel comfortable to explore their rich heritage. Below is a list of our esteemed advisors who make our programs so successful.

OUR ADVISORS

Rivky Abramson, Rachel Afrah, Efrat Badian, Miriam Balsam, Elisheva Baum, Tzirel Brown, Avigail Goetz, Nechama Goldman, Temima Gross, Chaya Hollander, Shira Koshkerman, Dassi Shuvalsky Lazar, Shira Lerner, Esther Mond, Tova Nachman, Rivka Oberstein, Yali Perlmutter, Rivky Rochkind, Lakie Miller Rubenstein, Elisheva Tendler

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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 3

11-12th Grade

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9-10th Grade

9-10th Grade

CHANUKAH CHAGIGA

@ Tali’s House 7:30 pmLatkes, Donuts & more!

10th grade11:30-1:00 @ Bistro

9th grade11:30-1:00 @ Bistro

B&B

B&B

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

CHANUKAH VACATION

CHANUKAH VACATION

CHANUKAH VACATION

CHANUKAH VACATION

11-12th Grade

Basketball at the JCC with Rivky Abramson

Basketball at the JCC with Rivky Abramson

Ceramics

Ceramics

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9-10th Grade

11-12th Grade

All Grades

9-10th Grade

BAIS YAAKOV PRODUCTION

BAIS YAAKOV PRODUCTION

BISHVILI ANNUAL MELAVA MALKA

Basketball at the JCC with Rivky Abramson

Basketball at the JCC

SHALOSH SEUDOS

11th grade11:30-1:00 @ Bistro

B&B

All of the details for time/place of the events will be posted on our website at www.bishvili.org. Sign up on our website to receive Bishvili emails and stay updated about all our events!

PLEASE NOTE: All Cafe Connections are subject to change.

2 NEW PROGRAMS!

For more information, please contact Tali at tali@bishvili.org or (310) 990-3531.

B I S H V I L I I S S U P P O R T E D B Y T H E J A C O B & H I L D A B L A U S T E I N F U N D O F T H E A S S O C I A T E DCharles Crane Family Foundation

Co-sponsored by

COMING UP We hope you can join us!

Café ConnectionsOn a weekly basis, the staff and advisors of Bishvili get together at Dougie’s for some fabulous food and even better discussions. Lead by our esteemed advisors, the conversations revolve around topics of the girls’ choosing and always lead to dynamic and thought provoking discussions. This flagship event of Bishvili is truly an invigorating experience and a weekly opportunity for the advisors to connect with the girls and create meaningful relationships. This event is held weekly on Monday evenings and is free of charge.

Mystery Melava MalkaAt this annual event, the girls were treated to live music, a fabulous speaker and dancing, pizza and sushi making. The event was held at Bais Haknesses Ohr HaChaim.

Laser TagBishvili rented RedZone Adventures exclusively for the girls with unlimited laser tag, mini golf, laser maze and refreshments.

Game NightThe girls were treated to a late Motzei Shabbos activity of a simulation of a game show where they could win various prizes and gift certificates. The evening ended with an ice cream party.

Rabbi Wallerstein SpeaksAt the beginning of the school year and before the Yamim Noraim, the high school girls of Bishvili were treated to an inspiring interactive session with Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein. It was the kick off event for an exciting year of Bishvili activities.

LAsERTAG

Sunday, February 26, 2012

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Redzone in Timonium

1928 Greenspring Drive, Timonium

Cost: $10

Bring your

game face,

ready to play!

INVITES ALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TO

To RSVP and for more information, contact

Tali Moss at tali@bishvili.org or 310-990-3531.

GLOW IN THE DARK

MINI-GOLF

A PROJECT OF AJOP AND THE JACOB & HILDA BLAUSTEIN FUND FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION

UNLIMTED

LASERMAZE

UNLIMTED LASERTAG

PLEASE NOTE: REDZONE REQUIRES SIGNED PARENTAL WAIVER FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT

RENTED

EXCLUSIVELY

FOR BISHVILI

EVENT!

2012-2013

To RSVP and for more information, contact Tali Moss at tali@bishvili.org or 310-990-3531.A PROJECT OF AJOP

WHO’S THE WORLD-RENOWNED SPEAKER?That’s the mystery!February 18, 2012

9:00 p.m.Ohr Hachaim (Rabbi Weiss’ Shul), 3120 Clarks Lane

Cost: $5

INVITES ALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS IN BAIS YAAKOV AND BNOS YISROEL TO A

SUSHI MAKINGPIZZA & SALAD

LIVE MUSIC!

gamenightGameGame F O R H I G H S C H O O L G I R L SGames, ice cream sundaes and more!

Motzei Shabbos, May 19, 201210:00 p.m.

Etz Chaim Center 3702 Fords Lane, Baltimore, MD 21215

COST: $5.00

To RSVP and for more information, contact Tali Moss at tali@bishvili.org or 310-990-3531.

A PROJECT OF AJOP AND THE JACOB & HILDA BLAUSTEIN FUND FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION

“Bishvili is dedicated to helping high school girls discover themselves in an enjoyable and open environment.”—Anonymous 12th grader at Bais Yaakov

“Bishvili is awesome because it’s a place where you can discuss whatever is on your mind with your friends, other girls your age, and the Bishvili advisors. Bishvili has definitely helped me grow and become a better person.”—Chaya Lencz, Bnos Yisroel

“Bishvili’s warm and accepting environment makes everyone feel comfortable, allowing girls to talk about whatever is on their mind in a fun, Torah and growth-oriented atmosphere.”—Vivi Kelman, Bishvili Advisor

Makeup Melava MalkaHosted by Bracha Zahler, the girls of Bishvili were treated to beauty tips and skin care advice by a professional makeup artist. The girls received instructions on how to apply makeup in a refined and modest manner, while still emphasizing all of their unique facial features. A beautiful array of delicious and healthy food, including fondue awaited the girls following the makeup demonstration.

Bishvili New York ShabbatonAt the end of May, Bishvili girls were privileged to spend an exhilarating shabbos in Lawrence, NY. HaRav Moshe Weinberger of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere spoke to the girls on erev Shabbos. The girls got a real flavor for his warm, Chassidishe style through an inspiring talk about the majesty of Shabbos. Following an uplifting shabbos, which included a dynamic oneg hosted by the Wolfson family and exciting panel discussion at seudah shlishis, the girls enjoyed a Melava Malka at Le Chocolat of Cedarhurst and Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein’s inspiring words on Sunday morning.

Swim PartyAt the end of the summer, the girls got together for an exciting swim party at the home of Dr. & Mrs. Michael and Linda Elman. It was a great way to say goodbye to the summer and see our friends before school started.

Rollerskating EventIn March, Bishvili rented out Hotskates in Timonium where the girls were able to skate to music of our choosing and enjoy a delectable brunch from Goldberg’s Bagels.

Bishvili’s Annual Melava MalkaIn January, the girls were treated to another exciting and vibrant Melava Malka. There was pizza and cookie decorating, music and dancing, a raffle for $50 to spend at the Towson Town Center and Rabbi Yitzchok Dinovitzer came to deliver an inspiring story with a powerful message.

grabYOUR

SKATESBISHVILI is going

ROLLER SKATING!

Join us for a spin

around the rink

and lunch.

Rink rented

exclusively for Bishvili.

Sunday, March 10

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

HOT SKATES

1716 Whitehead Rd, Woodlawn, MD 21207 (exit 17 off of the 695)

Admission: $8.00

For more information, please contact Tali at

tali@bishvili.org or (310) 990-3531.

MAKEUP MELAVEH MALkA

DEMO • L ITE REFRESHMENTS • PRAC TICE SESSIO

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For more information, please contact Lakie at 410-960-2908.

INVITES YOU TO A

this motzie shabbos, october 20

8:30 - 9:45 p.m.

AT THE HOME OF

Bracha Zohler, 3100 W. Strathmore Ave.

COST: $8 (After the event there will be an opportunity to purchase products)

Study PartyDuring finals, the high school girls gathered at the JCC for a study party replete with goodies and study partners with advisors available to help with studying techniques and tutoring.

GROUPSTUDYPARTYCome have a change of scenery and study in groups or alone with refreshments,

ice cream and coffee. Our advisors are here to help with anything you need!

You bring the notes, we’ll bring the nosh!

To RSVP and for more information, contact Tali Moss at tali@bishvili.org or 310-990-3531.A PROJECT OF AJOP AND THE JACOB & HILDA BLAUSTEIN FUND

FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION

THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHTJCC PARK HEIGHTS @ 7:45 P.M.

BISHVILI EVENTS