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Bais Yaakov and Bnos Agudath Israel
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This chapter details events important to the world of Bais Yaakov and Bnos Agudath Israel. It begins by explaining the mission of the Bais Yaakov schools, which is to educate Jewish girls so that they will serve the Creator and fulfil the commandments of the Torah with seriousness and passion. Indeed, the Bais Yaakov schools have as their mission to keep the Torah alive among women and to excite the passion for Torah among Jewish girls. The chapter then looks at the first anniversary of Bnos Agudath Israel in March of 1927. It outlines the most important tasks of Bnos Agudath Israel, which are: to advance, to lead with a strong connection to their sacred tradition; to advance in the knowledge of Torah, especially learning Jewish laws, in order to fulfil the duties incumbent on a Jew; and to spread their ideals with warmth and light.
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This chapter details events important to the world of Bais Yaakov and Bnos Agudath Israel.
It begins by explaining the mission of the Bais Yaakov schools, which is to educate Jewish girls so that they will serve the Creator and fulfil the commandments of the Torah with seriousness and passion.
Indeed, the Bais Yaakov schools have as their mission to keep the Torah alive among women and to excite the passion for Torah among Jewish girls.
The chapter then looks at the first anniversary of Bnos Agudath Israel in March of 1927.
It outlines the most important tasks of Bnos Agudath Israel, which are: to advance, to lead with a strong connection to their sacred tradition; to advance in the knowledge of Torah, especially learning Jewish laws, in order to fulfil the duties incumbent on a Jew; and to spread their ideals with warmth and light.
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