More than 400 morahs and mechanchos from across Monsey gathered Sunday evening at the New York Country Club in Spring Valley for a special appreciation event hosted by Torah Umesorah’s newly established Monsey Teacher Center.

The evening, titled “A Night for Our Mechanchos,” brought together classroom teachers from schools throughout the community for an elegant program dedicated to recognizing their tireless efforts and commitment to chinuch. Attendance exceeded expectations, with the venue filled to capacity as educators from across Monsey came together for an evening of inspiration, appreciation, and connection.

Guests were welcomed to a beautifully arranged setting overlooking the golf course, with every detail carefully planned to express hakaras hatov to the women who dedicate themselves daily to educating the next generation.

The program opened with remarks from Mrs. Rochel Zimmerman, Director of Chinuch HaBanos, and Mrs. Estee Heitner, Monsey Regional Director and coordinator of the event. Rabbi Yisroel Mordechai Falk delivered divrei pesicha, followed by a highly anticipated live question-and-answer session with Rabbi Chaim Yehoshua Hoberman of Torah Umesorah’s Vaad Roshei Yeshiva, who addressed questions submitted by teachers.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the K’Mayim Program by Rabbi Meir Simcha Stein, featuring an engaging and practical demonstration led by Rebbetzin Gitty Eisenberg of Bais Yaakov of Monsey.

Participants described the evening as uplifting and meaningful, expressing appreciation for the recognition and support shown to the educators who play such a vital role in the community’s chinuch system.

The Monsey Teacher Center is one of seven regional centers operated by Torah Umesorah nationwide and will provide local teachers with professional development opportunities, certification programs, training, and educational resources. Organizers said the center’s mission is to strengthen and support Monsey’s mechanchos while ensuring they have the tools needed to continue their vital work in the classroom.

The event was made possible through the support of dedicated donors committed to advancing Torah education and supporting the community’s educators.