THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO AN

EndTheMadness Symposium

On Dating and Shidduchim

Motzai Shabbos, February 19, 7:30 PM

Discovery Room, 70 Misgav Ledach St.

Old City of Jerusalem

(across from Bonkers Bagels, next to the Burnt House)

20 NIS, payable at the door

Speakers Followed by Audience Questions and Comments:

RABBI SHIMON GREEN

“The Love That We Dream Of: Bridging the Gaps Between Our Fondest Wishes and the Disappointments of Reality”

Rabbi Green is the founder and head of Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah, a Yeshiva of Talmud professionals, in the Old City of Jerusalem. Rabbi Green has delivered numerous outreach programs, shiurim, and Shabbatonim throughout Israel and the United States, and is dedicated to helping every Jew achieve the rich Torah experience that is the essence of Jewish life. He is also an accomplished musician and songwriter.

AMY PERSKY, LCSW

“Lo Tov Heyot Haadam Levado--It is not good for the Human to be alone: Biblical Imperative or Psychological Truth, Too?”

Amy Persky is a clinical social worker, with training in Child Psychotherapy, and maintains a private practice in Jerusalem.

RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN

“Dating in the Torah and Talmud”

Rabbi Riskin is the Chief Rabbi of Efrat and the President of Ohr Torah Stone Colleges and Graduate Programs. Among his many accomplishments: Rabbi Riskin was a major figure in the Soviet Jewry movement; he is the founding Rabbi of Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York; author of “Women and Jewish Divorce” and “The New Passover Haggadah”, and scores of seminal articles on Judaism and contemporary issues.

This event is open to singles and married people of all ages and backgrounds. Refreshments will be served.

Questions:

E-mail Chananya Weissman at admin@endthemadness.org.

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