Basherte Participants Are Our Best Advertisement

"Thanks again for the power of the community you create. Excellent, meaningful, caring, the best Jewish Singles atmosphere anywhere!"

Cheryl, Professor
New York City

"I met my life partner, now my wife, shortly after sitting in your Basherte blessing circle. Thanks."

Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Philadelphia, PA

"Rosalie and Efraim bring a gift to their teaching. Their joy and love is contagious.

Joyce Bressler, Director, Jewish Peace Fellowship
Spring Valley, NY

"Thanks for such a great program. I may not have met my Basherte in those 48 hours, but I left with such an open and happy heart, that since that weekend, my dating famine has become a feast!"

Amy,
Savannah, GA

"Your leadership is sensitive, well thought out, and filled with chesed. Your integration of Judaism and soul mate is beautiful. The weekend helped change my life and I thank you."

Ken, Psychiatrist
New York, NY

"The Basherte weekend helped me clarify the kind of person I want to choose. It was so important for me to have permission to say, "I'm not satisfied with being a single the rest of my life. I want to find a relationship. Thank you."

Jane, MD
Boston, MA

"Extraordinary!"

Nancy, Judaica Artist
Berkeley, CA

"The weekend was thought provoking and was the first Jewish Singles weekend that I attended which emphasized the spirit, rather than just recreation."

Randy, CPA
New York City

"What a simply amazing job you two did of transforming a group of strangers into a group of loving acquaintances and friends. I can see why you and the Basherte Workshop are in demand."

Linda, Consultant
Philadelphia, PA

"The Basherte Workshop is a breath of fresh air in the world of Jewish singles. Rosalie and Efraim lead a participatory workshop with love, caring, and the utmost sensitivity. May they continue their holy work with success and with support from the whole community."

Yitzhak Buxbaum, Author
Brooklyn, NY

"There are times when one prays for a miracle. My experience at the Basherte weekend was one of those unexpected occurrences. I experienced the importance of the essential qualities I bring to this world as a man. It is from this place that I trust finding my Basherte. I also now feel inspired to explore my connection with Judaism. You created the sparks. Thanks for your inspiration, guidance and hard work."

Bruce, Chiropractor
New Paltz, NY

"While I have been part of a sacred space, until Basherte I never experienced the intimacy of a Jewish, sacred space. Thank you for a life experience I will not forget, and for being the inspiring human beings, and couple that you are."

Nancy, Attorney
Boston, MA

Comments from Jewish Professionals:

"The Basherte Workshop did so much for our singles community. Thank you for sharing your warmth, knowledge, and your passion for the spiritual dimensions of Judaism. The 170 Basherte Workshop participants truly came away understanding that 'to meet your soulmate, you must meet your soul.' "

Sandie Eichberg, Program Director
Congregation Emanuel
Denver, CO

"I want to share with you my enthusiasm for the Basherte Workshop we did recently at B'nai Jeshurun. Basherte attracted men and women from diverse backgrounds, in numbers that far exceeded expectations. The participants' enthusiastic response was palpable, and we were thrilled with the consistently positive feedback we got and the repeated requests for additional programming focusing on this issue."

Anne Kohn
B'nai Jeshurun (NYC, NY) Singles Coordinator

"On behalf of Kolel, The Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning, we think that the Basherte Workshop is great! As a pluralistic outreach center, the Basherte Workshop was perfect for Kolel - like Kolel, you clearly believe in helping people find both "Jewish roots and Jewish wings." I was especially impressed with your emphasis on how singles can create Jewish community, which is one of the most pressing needs that many Jews have. You do great work, and we're already excited about having you back to Toronto."

Rabbi Neal Joseph Loevinger
Toronto, Canada

"Working with Rosalie and Efraim is a pleasure. They are superb communicators, completely responsible and caring for participants and the sponsoring organization. Basherte workshops raise the concept of workshops for singles from embarrassing market-place interaction to honest and deep sharing."

Phyllis Berman, Summer Program Director
Elat Chayyim A Center for Healing and Renewal

Excerpts from the Press:

Jerusalem Post
July 2, 1999 Article

SunSpot and The Baltimore Sun
SunSpot is an online service of The Baltimore Sun, a newspaper with a more than 160-year history of serving its readers.
See their review of the Basherte Workshop

Moment Magazine
August 1999 Article

Jewish Bulletin of Northern California
July 30, 1999 Article

The Western Jewish Bulletin
Vancouver, BC, Canada
"Basherte - Soulmate Search Workshop a Success!"

Washington Jewish Week
Washington, DC
"It was a day of soulmate searching for the 125 Jewish singles gathered for the Basherte program, and ..it was the welcoming spirit of the facilitators that encouraged the wonderful age and religious diversity, as well as the active participation of those present."

The Jewish State
New Jersey
"Beyond bagel brunches and singles dances, the workshop provides a safe space for Jewish singles who are really looking for a commitment and who are willing to explore their real path to finding their Basherte."