Sense and Sensitivity mikvah director symposium 2025

 

BUILDING NETWORK. ELEVATING MIKVAH. INSPIRING COMMUNITY.

Topics and Sessions Include

  • Inspiration and chizuk
  • Community relationships
  • Fundraising with board support
  • Soliciting support from the broad community
  • Keeping the water clean and clear
  • Serving diverse hashkafic communities
  • Difficult conversations
  • Hiring new staff

Our Speakers



COST: $100

Includes: Symposium, meals (breakfast, lunch and boxed dinner), First copies of  Mikvah operations booklet

 

This program is dedicated leilui nishmot Rebbetzin Malka Lesin, a”h, and Rebbetzin Elaine Wolf, a”h,

whose lives were committed to to Torah observance and community values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Women's Initiative provide meals? Will the meals be Cholov Yisrael?
Yes! We will provide light breakfast, hot lunch and boxed dinners, as well as coffee, drinks and snacks. Everything will be Cholov Yisrael.
How do I get the OU by public transportation?
The OU building is near the Rector Street subway station (1,R and W trains) and Wall Street station (4 and 5 trains). From NJ - take the NJ transit bus to Port Authority, the 2 train to Chambers Street and switch to the 1 train to Rector street. From Long Island and Queens, take the LIRR to Moynihan Hall/ Penn station and then take the 2 train to Chambers and switch to the 1 to Rector Street. Or, take the LIRR to Grand Central Station and then take the 4 or 5 trains to Wall Street. Monsey trails buses go to lower Manhattan from Monsey, Brooklyn and Lakewood. From Brooklyn, take the LIRR or the subway. Additionally, the Path train from NJ stops at World Trade Center station which is walkable to the OU. For more information, please reach out to Adeena Mayerfeld at mayerfelda@ou.org.
Is there a parking lot nearby?
The nearest lot is at 70 Greenwich Street. Parking for the day is $34 for entry before 10 AM. Alternatively, check SpotHero or ParkWhiz that morning for pricing in the area.
Which airports are most easily accessible?
LA Guardia, JKF and Newark are all accessible by public transportation and within a 45-minute drive without traffic.
Will there be traffic Monday morning?
Traffic increases during rush hour, so leave yourself extra time.