Shoshana Rapps is from Edison, New Jersey. After graduating Bruriah High School, Shoshana spent a year and a half in Michlalah and is currently studying Jewish Education and Psychology in Stern College for Women. Shoshana went on Michlelet as a camper and is super excited to be back in Eretz Yisrael for an incredible summer as a Madricha!
Shoshana’s Chabura is titled “Thirteen Steps To Being The Best Ovedet Hashem,” where the girls learn how to serve Hashem in the best way, by emulating Him, through exploring and gaining greater insight into the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. Each Chabura centers around one of Hashem’s Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim and the lesson is then applied to practical daily life, to learn how to emulate Hashem’s Ways. The Chabura always ends with a Tefillah Tip, where the idea learned is connected to a part of Tefillah.
The Geshmak girls in Shoshana’s Chabura are Katherine Belilty (Frisco, Texas), Berit Ben-Shimon (Las Vegas, Nevada), Cila Ginsparg (Hollywood, Florida) and Atara Pietruszka (Bergenfield, New Jersey). Each girl is incredibly unique and adds something special to the Chabura. It is such a z’chus for Shoshana to get to learn with them on Michlelet this summer!
When the girls were asked “In what way has Michlelet helped you become a better Ovedet Hashem (Servant to G-d),” they answered:
Katherine: “Michlelet has allowed me to see what it truly means to be an Ovedet Hashem. Before Michlelet, I didn’t even know what the words “Ovedet Hashem” meant. Now, not only do I know what they mean in a deeper sense, I am also able to see it in action every day through the girls around me. I have learned how to become an Ovedet Hashem and continuously grow towards it every day both through my learning and through taking inspiration from my peers. The environment that Michlelet cultivates allows me to take the learning that we have done in our chabura and make it tangible through applying it into my every day life here!
Berit: “Knowing to listen and constantly think “what would G-d do/ want me to do in this situation?” helped me see and control myself in several situations.”
Cila: “The incredible Chaburas and Shiurim offered on Michlelet really impact my Avodas Hashem. I love taking each idea to my heart and connecting the valuable lessons to my life. I also love all the amazing role models that I have been privileged to meet on Michlelet. I strive to emulate their Avodas Hashem and great love for Torah.”
Atara: “Michlelet has really taught me how to be a better Ovedet HaShem by teaching me how to Daven better, treat others with the respect they deserve, and how to use Hashem’s traits to become a better person.