Help Sarah Sanchez Go To Israel For Seminary

Seminary provides an amazing opportunity for girls who want to grow in Torah and become closer to Hashem. I am willing to learn, grow, and listen to my teachers and to the words of Hashem.

My name is Sarah Gonzalez and I am 18 years old. I have lived in Arizona my whole life. I have two siblings, an older sister(21) and a younger brother(16). I have dedicated my life to Torah. I am responsible, open-minded, and caring. I am a charismatic, ambitious person and very optimistic. I am a critical thinker. I enjoy asking questions and learning new things.

I go to Shearim Torah High School for Girls. I didn’t go to Jewish school my whole life because I am a Ger. I grew up believing I was Jewish but wasn’t religious. When my family and I decided to become more frum and go to a Jewish day school, we were asked if we had proof, such as a ketubah or a brit milah certificate. We were in shock hearing this question because we had no idea. We began to check our family history and we could not find any definite evidence that we were Jewish. Therefore, my family and I went through a conversion.

My conversion was supervised by Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haim, the Av Beit Din of Mekor Haim in Queens, New York. Rabbi Ben Haim studied in the Yeshiva Porat Yosef. Rabbi Benyamin Golan assisted with the Beit Din. I converted in 7th grade and would define it as one of the favorite days of my life. Undergoing my conversion allowed me to think about my decision and prove that I wanted to be part of The Jewish Community. It strengthened my Hashkafa and established a strong foundation in Yiddishkeit.

Seminary provides an amazing opportunity for girls who want to grow in Torah and become closer to Hashem. Having a year to fully dedicate yourself to Torah can change a person. It will help build an even stronger foundation and become a true Bat Yisrael. I am willing to learn, grow, and listen to my teachers and to the words of Hashem. I want to be surrounded by the Kedusha of Israel and be around other girls who want to grow in Torah and become closer to Hashem. I look forward to being in Israel and growing in my avodah. This trip and experience is very important to me. It's like going back to my "second" home.

Whatever you can give is truly appreciated. And soon, with Hashem's permission and your help, it will help me succeed in reaching Eretz Israel. Thank you very much! ---

Sarah Sanchez Gonzalez