What do you get when you combine hundreds of talented girls, loads of ruach, and unbeatable Midwest hospitality? An unforgettable National Bnos Agudas Yisroel Leader’s Convention!
The warm, welcoming Cincinnati, OH community hosted over 300 Bnos Leaders from 30 cities and 280 branches this past Shabbos. Our theme was “Ahavti Eschem Amar Hashem: Bnos Leaders are the Heart of it All.” Led by the Director of Cincinnati Bnos, Rebbetzin Ayala Weinreb, girls, women, and families certainly opened their hearts to plan an electrifying weekend. The community’s achdus and pride in the event was palpable.
In signature Bnos style, the convention was a balanced blend of tachlis and fun. The girls had a blast with a trip to Urban Air, a kumzitz, choirs, and plenty of time to socialize. They also gained valuable tips, tools, and chizuk from the workshops and divrei Torah. Leadership training, running games, discipline, and storytelling were just some topics covered. The attendees left on Sunday morning with wonderful memories and much food for thought.
But the convention isn’t over! Its effects on our Bnos leaders will reverberate for months to come. Bnos today has over 10,000 Leaders across the country in 39 cities. The convention’s goal is to support, nurture, and inspire these dedicated girls to continue serving Klal Yisroel.
“We do many virtual events, but being together in person is magical,” explains Mrs. Chana Baila Hass, National Director of Bnos Agudas Israel. “The girls see that they’re part of a bigger picture! It’s not just them and their Bnosers on a Shabbos afternoon. It’s an entire network of dedicated Leaders united under the Agudas Yisroel banner. They go back home with renewed purpose and enthusiasm.”
Of course, we didn’t have room for all 10,000 leaders. The convention was packed to capacity with only 300 girls. However, the fortunate attendees will now bring what they learned back to their communities. We have an exciting “City to City” program in the works that will help them spread the message with trainings, handouts, and in-person mini-conventions.
Thank you again to our Cincinnati hosts and everyone involved in making the Bnos Convention happen. Would you like to bring Bnos to your city or community? Do you want to impact Klal Yisroel by shaping tomorrow’s leaders? Please email [email protected] to learn about opportunities.