Recognizing this important truth, in 2004 when Mrs. Cindy Landesman became available to create a women’s division for the Kollel, no one wasted any time going forward.
Early programs included weekly classes and study groups in both Phoenix and Scottsdale covering such topics as prayer, personal growth and Jewish holidays. One-on-one learning opportunities were made even more widely available, taking advantage of the knowledge and wisdom of all the women in the Kollel. The popular monthly Rosh Chodesh group for women was incorporated into the schedule and took on a new role in vitalizing the efforts to grow the women’s division.
Since then, the scope of activities has expanded beyond anyone’s expectations. The First Annual Women’s Conference in November 2005 drew over 150 women. The goal of the conference was to provide women with a day to focus on issues relating to all aspects of a women’s life. Topics covered a wide range of interests including health, nutrition, art, relationships and more.
There are numerous programs geared toward all different types of women of all ages and stages including single and married women, stay at home moms, working moms, retirees, teenagers. The programs are tailored to women of all affiliations.
Following are some of the programs done by the women’s division: 
One-on-one learning
There are currently more than two dozen women taking advantage of this opportunity the Kollel offers. The benefit of this type of learning is that it is geared solely toward the interests of those involved and can develop easily over time as the needs change. These one-on-one groups meet during the day and at night to conform to the schedule and convenience of the participants. This setting is where real growth and learning takes place as questions and issues are raised and dealt with in an individual manner.
Parenting series
As women become mothers a unique desire to grow and learn arises, as it relates to educating and enriching the lives of our children. The kollel’s women’s division has begun to branch out into the realm of parenting to provide support and guidance for this challenging and rewarding phase of life, all through the eyes and wisdom of Torah.
Mommy and Me group
This opportunity for mothers and young children to come together to learn, sing, talk and meet new people was offered several times throughout the past year. This program combines a focus on the children which includes games and fun with a simultaneous focus on the moms to enhance their knowledge of Jewish holidays and rituals.
There are also fun and exciting social events such as mother-daughter activities such as stamping or making ice cream sundaes together. There are also monthly groups that meet in honor of Rosh Chodesh, the new Hebrew month to learn about the upcoming month but are also socialize around a craft or game. This provides women with an opportunity to come out once a month and spend time with other women of the community in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The women’s division also makes sure to link the Jewish women of Phoenix with the greater Jewish community all over the world. This is done through guest speakers from various cities and countries that come to lecture on many different topics.
Contact Cindy Landesman at 602-433-0300 ext 105 or clandesman@aztorah.com