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Behind Oprah Winfrey’s Visit

COLlive has the scoop on Oprah Winfrey's chassidic quest this week: Motti Seligson's months of work, Mrs. Bronya Shaffer's surprising comment, and Rabbi Aaron Raskin's gift. Full Story, Photos, Video

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Lyn Miller Payne
November 10, 2011 2:51 pm

There is no greater example of what tzinus means than Bronya Shaffer. I have admired her for years.

Sorry, but I'm not a fan!!!
November 1, 2011 3:07 pm

I do not have a tv, so I have never observed Oprah on her show. However, I did hear that she used air time to promoted the political asperations of the socialist who succeeded in getting himself elected to office in the last presidential election. If that be the case, all I can say about her latest “interest in Chabad” is, “TRACHT GUT V’T ZAYIN GUT!!!” because … BORUCH HASHEM NOTHING BAD EVER RESULTED FROM PUBLICIZING A MITZVAH!!!

did anyone suggest that she do a Show on Shlom Mordechai Rubashkin
November 1, 2011 10:06 am

Called Justice Sdom style in USA

Nachman

Orpah
October 31, 2011 10:30 pm

her real is orpah, i am her number one fan!

Primo hatters and Kapotos
October 31, 2011 8:55 pm

We are fortunate to have Shlomie and Mendy in the ‘hood with hats and kapotos. i remeber when we had to shlep all over the city to take care of these things.

more cuzins from toronto
October 31, 2011 5:13 pm

go mendy!!!!!

Bronya Schaffer
October 31, 2011 9:18 am

For the twenty years I’m listening to speakers about mikvah and going to TH review classes, I’ve never heard any one as clear and open and inspiring as Bronya Schaffer about this subject. Good choice for Oprah!!!!

Tour of the Mikvah
October 31, 2011 9:05 am

She is an amazing woman who has accomplished so much and helped so many people. Oprah was lucky to have interviewed her!
Mrs Shaffer is the best person I know!

She's dressed mighty right
October 30, 2011 10:22 pm

good job

re:Oprah's name and her tour of Chassidic neighborhoods.
October 30, 2011 6:30 pm

Not having a t.v., I’ve never seen her show but I remember reading somewhere that her mother actually intended to name her “Orpah” (as in megillas Rus) and got confused with the spelling, or perhaps pronunciation, of the name. Sounds plausible enough. In any case, we’d do well to remember that it is she who should feel honored that we gave her a tour of our neighborhoods. At the end of the day, Hollywood celebrities are simply people while Yiddishkeit is our everlasting gift from Hashem. Occasions will arise when some of it may be clarified as a means of… Read more »

Motty zeligson
October 30, 2011 2:38 pm

Why no pictures of you?

Oprah rocks!
October 30, 2011 2:29 pm

She’s got a lot of integrity and she’s helping to better society and the world. Thank you, Oprah, for all that you do. May Hashem bless you.

a mother
October 30, 2011 10:08 am

wow I really like her she is so kind and nice I wish I knew she was here I wanted to see her.

Rubashkin?????
October 30, 2011 9:34 am

Maybe she can speak about Rubashkin and help out!

Love to the Raskins and the Brooklyn Heights community
October 30, 2011 9:00 am

Oprah couldn’t have picked anyone better!
Love from your fans in Florida!

go bronya shaffer!
October 30, 2011 8:04 am

wow amazing,

mendy sacho
October 30, 2011 4:34 am

you look very professional . well done !!!

Your fans in South Africa

Elchonon
October 30, 2011 4:19 am

Go Motti S, you make us proud!

Rabbi Rubashkin
October 30, 2011 3:34 am

I hope it Rabbi Rubashkins plight was mentioned to her as I”m sure she can do a great deal with her power with the media.

sydney
October 30, 2011 1:57 am

Bronya go see one of her taped shows and see how giving kind and caring she is……………….

Go michoel shapiro!
October 30, 2011 1:07 am

Mazel tov on your wedding!

special
October 30, 2011 12:11 am

bronya s. has that ability to make a special touch, she speaks well, and from the heart, and I’m sure she did a kiddush hashem, may she be blessed with lots of nachas and gezunt

wow, she knows how to dress tznius
October 30, 2011 12:02 am

and show RESPECT to where shes going

respectful
October 29, 2011 10:42 pm

it’s nice to see how she so respectfully dressed in such a tznius manner…

Toronto Cousins
October 29, 2011 10:29 pm

Go Mendy!! Always in the centre of the action

bronya shaffer
October 29, 2011 9:48 pm

i’m so happy to hear that mrs. shaffer gave the tour. i know there are many capable women out there but bronya has surely got the most amazing way of teaching, talking and guiding in concepts of mikvah, taharas hamishpacha, relationships…
kol hakovod. i would love to hear oprah’s comments on the tour

WoW!!
October 29, 2011 9:40 pm

moshiachs tzeiten!

Everybody Wants Moshiach!
October 29, 2011 9:39 pm

She is no different.,y’all.Anyway,her father named her after a Jew,and her production company is named for comedian… Harpo Marx.(Oprah is Harpo spelled backwards) which she told me personally. I believe her.She said she never forgave him,and wanted to change it,but he wouldn’t let her.She is a sweet lady,and I partied with her,Stedman,Ivory and a few others in SF at Rasselas Ethiopian Restaurant and Jazz Club on California Strret in my “previous life.”in the early eighties.Her companion ,Stedman,was a frequent customer in my flower shop I think my painful early childhood memories may have touched their hearts,as she also had a… Read more »

ohoooooooooohhhhhhhhh a celebrity!
October 29, 2011 9:35 pm

i luv celebrities!!

when?
October 29, 2011 9:31 pm

Does anyone know what date the show will air?

bronya shaffer
October 29, 2011 8:13 pm

is the perfect person to give a tour, i love the way she talks so beautifully about these mitzvos…

Great!
October 29, 2011 8:06 pm

What a Kiddush Hashem. Now more JEWISH WOMEN will learn about MIKVA. this is really MOSHIACH’S TIMES!!!!!!

Sacho alll the way
October 29, 2011 7:49 pm

what color lining did he get??

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