Milwaukee Kollel Women’s Division

Mrs. Faige Merling

One of the great things about Yiddishkeit is that Torah learning is for everyone. Of late, the Milwaukee Kollel has expanded its offerings, with the inception of the Kollel Women’s Division. Currently in its second year, the Women’s Division, BH, enjoys enthusiastic popularity among local ladies of all ages and stages. It hosts several educational programs throughout the year, in a variety of formats and scholarly flavors. The Women’s Shabbos Summer Shiur Series runs from mid-May through the end of July and features a new lecturer each Shabbos, drawn from our own friends and neighbors. At midwinter, the Women’s Division capstone event, the gala Melave Malka, features a lively panel discussion with Kollel ladies and a gourmet spread. This year’s Melave Malka also featured a guest speaker from Chicago. These functions are hosted at the Kollel building, which gives the ladies a taste of the warm and welcoming Kollel facility. 

Before Purim, the Women’s Division hosted a social-learning event where ladies actually studied in pairs or groups, utilizing prepared material. This session, followed by a wrap-up which was presented by Executive Director Rabbi Hillel Brody, was well-attended and roundly enjoyed. Headed by a dedicated committee of women, Women’s Division’s events are designed to beckon to our community of women with scholarship, inspiration and camaraderie. At the Kollel, we are pleased and proud to play this latest part in offering Torah learning to everyone. 

-Mrs. Merling chairs the MK Women’s Division