Women entrepreneurs host brainstormer

The Five Towns/Far Rockaway chapter of Jewish Women Entrepreneurs (JWE) hosted an event designed for the hardworking, innovative Jewish woman ready to acquire business advice from a diverse group of women who walk in the same entrepreneurial shoes.

At the evening event in Lawrence, women businesspeople came together to learn, network and tackle real challenges.

“There are many resources out there for women entrepreneurs, but for those who are Jewish — particularly observant women entrepreneurs — there is little that can offer comprehensive, holistic and appropriate support,” said Chaya Appel-Fishman, JEW founder.

The concept of a “Business Brainstormer Session” is simple yet powerful. In focused networking groups, women presented a business challenge they’re grappling with and got honest feedback and insight from their peers, each bringing their own unique perspective, experience and expertise to the table. 

“It was so energizing and empowering to be surrounded by other Jewish women entrepreneurs, and hear about their business aspirations, struggles and successes,” said Liat Siegel, Founder of Hadar Fashion and Interiors.

The JWE of Five Towns and Far Rockaway is preparing for a new year studded with inspirational networking and educational events designed to meet the needs of Jewish women balancing family, faith, and business growth. 

JWE members span a wide range of industries, all stages of business growth and the broad spectrum of the Orthodox community.

“That’s the beauty of JWE meetups,” says Melissa Stein, national program director, “we bring together women at every stage, and their cumulative knowledge and shared experiences benefit everyone.” 

JWE invites women in the community to join them at one of their upcoming events which feature invaluable networking, collaboration and business development. The JWE’s warm, welcoming environment makes it the perfect community for Jewish women aspiring to start a new venture or grow an existing businesses. Eight-hundred women are expected to attend the third annual JWE Business Conference in Connecticut on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 18 and 19.

For more information, visit thejwe.org or email ftfr@thejwe.com.