(Courtesy of Chabad of Bergen County) A new course for women, “ONE WOW MOMENT: 7 Biblical Women Who Used 1 Moment to Change Everything,” will explore how, by following the lead of these biblical women, we too can successfully empower ourselves to make courageous and meaningful decisions effectuating lasting, positive, universal change.

The Rosh Chodesh Society’s upcoming course, “One Wow Moment,” takes a scholarly peek at pivotal moments of personal decision within the lives of seven women of biblical fame, and investigates the psychology and internal strengths that propelled these women, with remarkable effectiveness, across chasms of doubt and timidity.

“In their unique ways and under dissimilar circumstances, each of these biblical women—three matriarchs, two princesses, one queen, and a queen-to-be—rose to the occasion. Rather than accepting perfectly logical arguments for riding the easy route, they chose to act decisively. History has proven that these women single-handedly tipped the balance of the world to merit and salvation,” said RCS director Shaindy Jacobson. “Judaism truly believes that a single positive action of a lone person—no matter who—has the ability to transform a city, a nation, or the course of human history.”

The course will be taught once a month for seven consecutive months and is designed for women at all levels of Jewish knowledge. “In each of these classes we will challenge ourselves to consider how we might have reacted under similar circumstances: how we can harvest the life lessons inherent within each biblical narrative. I invite you to join me as we reframe ancient dilemmas into practical guidance for personal moments of decision in modern life,” said Jacobson.

The Rosh Chodesh Society is an international Jewish sisterhood that aims to connect, empower and inspire Jewish women through monthly Jewish learning and cultural experiences. For more information on “One Wow Moment, visit roshchodeshsociety.com.

Local Chabad Houses where this course is being offered:

• Chabad of Fort Lee

Led by Lieba Konikov

Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

RSVP: www.chabadfortlee.com

• Chabad of Montville

Led by Chaya Spalter

First Tuesday of the month starting Nov. 6, 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

RSVP: www.chabadmontville.com/rcs

For more information, contact [email protected].

• Chabad of NW Bergen County

Led by Mimi Kaplan

Tuesdays morning and evening, 10:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

RSVP: www.chabadplace.org/rcs

For more information, contact Mimi at [email protected], (201) 560-2640

• Chabad of Teaneck

Led by Nechamy Simon

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. beginning
Nov. 13

RSVP: www.chabadhouse.com/rcs.

For more information, contact [email protected].

• Valley Chabad

Led by Hindy Drizin

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. beginning Nov. 1

RSVP: www.valleychabad.org/rcs

For more information, contact [email protected].