“On this day, at this hour, at this house, women are gathering to learn the dinim [of Taharas Hamishpacha] from a woman. They will have all their questions answered.”

At an electrifying talk in the spring of 1980, the Rebbe told women and girls that “Jewish homes need to be made aware that Taharas Hamishpocha holds up the entire existence of the Jewish nation!” Teaching the intricacies of Taharas Hamishpacha was vital for proper observance, the Rebbe explained, but equally important, he continued, was to do it in the proper way. Sharing the halachos in shul was neither ideal, nor practical, whereas small classes were the way to go.

It’s been 45 years since that farbrengen. 

In the interim, the Rebbe spoke and wrote countless times about the importance of Taharas Hamishpacha. And, as he charged, thousands of classes and review sessions have been held on this critical topic.

At a farbrengen in the summer of 1978, ל’ אב תשל”ט the Rebbe said, “If you just explain it in a tznius and appropriate way it will surely have a positive effect.”

Now, with the guidance of Rabbanim, the Crown Heights Women’s Circle is going back to the source. In order to uphold the sanctity and privacy of this subject, and to ensure bracha and efficacy, Harav Yosef Heller shlita advised the organizers to create small, private groups. With the dedicated help of Harav Shmuel Bluming shlita, the Women’s Circle has designed Review Circles to take place at local homes. With a 15-women max, a thorough review as well as the ability to ask questions comfortably, is assured. The classes are in-person only and are highly subsidized. 

The upcoming Review Circle will take place on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning this week, יב אייר- April 29 at 8:15 PM, at 1650 Carroll St. Classes will be taught by Mrs. Chaya Seema Friedman and Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz. To sign up, please email [email protected]. To pay for the course, a $36 donation can be made here. 

The Review Circles are l’iluy nishmas Tzivia bas Sholom Yeshaya. 

To sponsor a Review Circle, and reap the benefits of this great merit, please contact the Women’s Circle at [email protected] 

For information about the Women’s Circle and upcoming programs, visit www.chwomenscircle.com/events.