Jerusalem Twestival 2011

8:00 PM Thursday, 24 March 2011

Inbal Hotel

Supporting Meneket RivkA

Meneket RivkA is a memorial tzedakah (charity) project in honor of RivkA Matitya a Jerusalem blogger, activist and educator who died of breast cancer this year. To honor her life and as a tribute to all that RivkA gave to us, the Twestival organizers have decided to support Meneket RivkA at this year's Twestival donating 100% of the funds raised to help establish this worthy cause.

Meneket RivkA was conceived of by RivkA's friends, students and teachers to serve a cause that she truly believed in, carried out in association with the Jerusalem Breastfeeding Center and the Eden Center, and with the blessing of RivkA's family.

Among RivkA’s many passions was breastfeeding education and support. As a La Leche League leader she inspired many women, both to breastfeed their children as well as to become breastfeeding educators and lactation consultants themselves. RivkA believed very strongly that breastfeeding, and breastfeeding education, should be accessible to everyone. She did not receive payment for her services, and offered breastfeeding help to anyone and everyone, even in the final weeks leading up to her passing.

As a tribute to RivkA's passions, and belief in the importance of women's body awareness and health, an unique new service: "Meneket RivkA", a "Gemach" (Lending Center) for top-of-the-range Breastmilk Pumps for new mothers in need of such equipment but unable to afford it was founded in her memory.

You can read more about RivkA's belief in the importance of breastfeeding, and more about RivkA, on her incredible blog "Coffee and Chemo", which she wrote up until her recent passing.

Goal: $1,500

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Thank you!

March 29th, 2011 Comment

From those of us at Twestival Jerusalem 2011 - THANK YOU!

Our event raised NIS 9510 for Meneket RivkA!

We couldn't have done it without your support, donations and participation. Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you at the next event!

For the full round up of amounts raised worldwide, check out the Twestival scoreboard.

Thanks to our latest sponsor - Bepex

March 22nd, 2011 Comment

Our thanks go to Bepex Ltd. for their donation of NIS 1000 worth of nursing suppliesto be raffled off at this week's Twestival.

The donation includes:

Harmony Hand Pump
Mini Electric Pump
Cooler for Mother's Milk
Anti-Bacterial Multiple Use Breast Pads

We're nearing our fundraising goal - purchase your tickets today and help us surpass it! Tickets will also be available at the door, but please RSVP above so we know you're coming.

Thanks again - from your Jerusalem Twestival team

Twestival Interview with Charlie Kalech on Rusty Mike Radio

March 17th, 2011 Comment

Learn a little bit more about the Twestival! Organizer Charlie Kalech was interviewed on Rusty Mike Radio in Israel to discuss this year's event.

You can listen here for more information.

And don't forget to purchase your tickets - we're halfway to our fundraising goal!

Tickets are available here

Don't miss Benji Lovitt at the Twestival

March 14th, 2011 Comment

Benji Lovitt has performed for audiences throughout North America and Israel, making people laugh while working with Jewish organizations to promote Israel. His perspectives on aliyah and life in Israel have been featured on Israeli television and radio and in publications such as the Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, and the Jewish Daily Forward. Benji made aliyah in 2006.