Women Inspired by Loaves of Love

Loaves of Love, held at Chabad Israel Center in Los Angeles, attracted Jewish women from Beverly Hills, Agoura Hills and everywhere in between.

The event is in memory of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg and victims of the Mumbai Terrorist Attack from 2008.

Participants entered the Shul to find round tables filled with bowls that held all the ingredients to make Challah. After an elegant dessert buffet, attendees made two braided loaves from scratch led by master baker Lillian Douek.

Sisters Chaya Rivka Kessler and Batya Kessler sang a beautiful and soulful rendition of “Shir Hamalot”.

The program featured Joyce Azria, creative director of BCBGeneration who shared a powerful message of perspective, potential and possibility for change that impacted each woman there.

Mrs. Miriam Hildeshaim of Chabad Carthay Circle led the ladies in prayer and blessings of Hafrashas Challah.

“The incredible feedback we received continues to stream in,” says Shlucha Fayge Yemini. “I am still receiving texts of women who are sharing their feelings of inspiration.”

The beautiful evening was organized by Fayge Yemini, Brocha Yemini, Batya Cohen, Sharon Gomperts, and Danielle Forer. Special thanks to Lillian Douek, Chaya Israily, Gittel Yemini and the students of Ohel Chana High School.

Photos: Rachel Kessler