Why Charlene Danced into the OR, Parshat Teruma

Shabbat Shmooze with Charlene Episode 61
Charlene Aminoff Feb 27, 2025 5.0 (9)


Hashem commands the Jewish people to give toward the Mishkan—but what if giving isn’t really about giving at all? In this deeply personal episode, Charlene shares about her recent surgery and why she chose to dance into the OR, leaving you inspired to see giving in a whole new light.

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Esther Leah •

Wishing you a Shavuah Tov, a Chodesh Tov. Bezrat Hashem, you should be zocheh to bsurot tovot and a complete Refuah Sheleima!

Esty I. •

Wowwowow so inspiring! davening for you!!!

devorah •

Wow Charlene you are an inspiration! You are going through so much and to stay so strong is really unbelievable and so important for all of us to hear, thank you! I am davening and trying to infuse my life with more simcha in your zechus may you be well and can't wait to hear the wonderful news iyH! Shabbat shalom x

Haia keller •

Charlene I cant fathom what your going thru, and am in awe of your ability to dress up and record this video a day after surgery! May Hashem grant you a refua shleima and you should continue to inspire klal Yisroel!

Elisheva •

Charlene, you’re an incredible woman. I pray for you every day and throughout the day!! Your positivity is magnetic and uplifting and your Emunah is tangible! May HKBH grant you bsurot tovot and Refua shlaima bkarov! You’re an amazing person. Kol Hakovod!! I will literally be celebrating 🥂🍾when I hear the good news… ur on my mind every day….Cant wait!! Stay strong. Shabbat Shalom, rest up!!