Participants from last years
Impassioned Emunah Weekend Seminar are still raving about the luxurious
and inspiring experience had by all. The weekend, attended by over 400
people, had a simple goal – to inspire and educate its participants to
ignite an impassioned emunah. Graced with world-renowned lecturers, the
event was filled with powerful speeches, intriguing panels, and dynamic
question and answer sessions. The man behind this event, Rabbi Shaya
Cohen, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Zichron Aryeh and the Founder and
Director of Priority-1, has been a trailblazer in the world of chinuch
for over 40 years. We sat with him to learn more about this seminar and
to discuss what projects he is currently working on.
Impassioned Emunah Weekend Seminar are still raving about the luxurious
and inspiring experience had by all. The weekend, attended by over 400
people, had a simple goal – to inspire and educate its participants to
ignite an impassioned emunah. Graced with world-renowned lecturers, the
event was filled with powerful speeches, intriguing panels, and dynamic
question and answer sessions. The man behind this event, Rabbi Shaya
Cohen, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Zichron Aryeh and the Founder and
Director of Priority-1, has been a trailblazer in the world of chinuch
for over 40 years. We sat with him to learn more about this seminar and
to discuss what projects he is currently working on.
RABBI SHAYA COHEN:
When
looking around at our communities, one fact becomes clear. Klal Yisroel
is flourishing. Our cities are blossoming, we have built incredible
mosdos hachinuch, and the population of bnei torah is growing
exponentially. Against all odds we have become the establishment.
Everything seems perfect; however, the truth is that, without constant
chizuk, our success is not guaranteed. Without proper care we cannot
assume that our children will follow in our footsteps.
looking around at our communities, one fact becomes clear. Klal Yisroel
is flourishing. Our cities are blossoming, we have built incredible
mosdos hachinuch, and the population of bnei torah is growing
exponentially. Against all odds we have become the establishment.
Everything seems perfect; however, the truth is that, without constant
chizuk, our success is not guaranteed. Without proper care we cannot
assume that our children will follow in our footsteps.
Every
day I encounter people, from young teenagers to adults with families,
who have lost their passion for yiddishkeit. They may spend large
amounts of money on performing the mitzvos, and they may even have gone
to the finest yeshivos, however, deep down, they have lost their
connection the Ribbono Shel Olam. They are performing mitzvos by route,
their yiddeshkeit transformed into a sterile and empty shell.
day I encounter people, from young teenagers to adults with families,
who have lost their passion for yiddishkeit. They may spend large
amounts of money on performing the mitzvos, and they may even have gone
to the finest yeshivos, however, deep down, they have lost their
connection the Ribbono Shel Olam. They are performing mitzvos by route,
their yiddeshkeit transformed into a sterile and empty shell.
What is the key to unlocking these lost neshamos?
The
answer is simple: impassioned emunah. We know intellectually that
Hashem is running the world and guiding our lives, but unless that
knowledge seeps into our core, permeates our existence, and fills every
waking moment of our lives, we are not truly living. The heart is a
fickle organ, and without work, it can be difficult to build a proper
relationship with the borei olam. After dealing with hundreds of people
that needed help, it became clear to me that a seminar of this nature
was a vital necessity.
answer is simple: impassioned emunah. We know intellectually that
Hashem is running the world and guiding our lives, but unless that
knowledge seeps into our core, permeates our existence, and fills every
waking moment of our lives, we are not truly living. The heart is a
fickle organ, and without work, it can be difficult to build a proper
relationship with the borei olam. After dealing with hundreds of people
that needed help, it became clear to me that a seminar of this nature
was a vital necessity.
Baruch
Hashem, the seminar was successful beyond our wildest hopes. The energy
was palpable, and each participant walked away with a renewed sense of
clarity and purpose. A central theme throughout the Shabbos was
recognizing and internalizing that Hashem loves us and is actively
guiding every facet of our existence. By looking for the yad Hashem
leading us each day and directing our lives we open ourselves up to
entirely new vistas of closeness to Hashem.
Hashem, the seminar was successful beyond our wildest hopes. The energy
was palpable, and each participant walked away with a renewed sense of
clarity and purpose. A central theme throughout the Shabbos was
recognizing and internalizing that Hashem loves us and is actively
guiding every facet of our existence. By looking for the yad Hashem
leading us each day and directing our lives we open ourselves up to
entirely new vistas of closeness to Hashem.
The
amazing thing about the initiatives we have facilitated is the
tremendous success that has been experienced. Klal Yisroel are called
maaminim benai maaminim, and no matter how far someone drifts or loses
their inspiration, all it really takes is a small spark to reignite
their flame. A little hisorirus, offered in a non-judgmental and loving
manner, is often all that is necessary to open a person’s eyes to the
amazing fact that embracing a passionate approach to yiddishkeit offers
an immeasurably happy and meaningful life.
amazing thing about the initiatives we have facilitated is the
tremendous success that has been experienced. Klal Yisroel are called
maaminim benai maaminim, and no matter how far someone drifts or loses
their inspiration, all it really takes is a small spark to reignite
their flame. A little hisorirus, offered in a non-judgmental and loving
manner, is often all that is necessary to open a person’s eyes to the
amazing fact that embracing a passionate approach to yiddishkeit offers
an immeasurably happy and meaningful life.
The
Impassioned Emunah weekend seminar is geared towards growing families,
and thereby helping to alleviate the plight of so many parents, children
and families affected by this lack of passion for Emunah and Yahadus in
general.
Impassioned Emunah weekend seminar is geared towards growing families,
and thereby helping to alleviate the plight of so many parents, children
and families affected by this lack of passion for Emunah and Yahadus in
general.
The
weekend will be held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza in Danbury, CT. The
lectures will be accompanied by 5-star catering by the renowned Prime
Events By Mindel Chaya along with musical entertainment by Eli Levin
& Friends.
weekend will be held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza in Danbury, CT. The
lectures will be accompanied by 5-star catering by the renowned Prime
Events By Mindel Chaya along with musical entertainment by Eli Levin
& Friends.
For more information, please call 516-295-5700 x 107 or email [email protected].
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