Women in Islam

Hey everyone. Lets meetup Tuesday December 30th and see The Housemaid, based on the best selling book. Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGY1m0Bm4do Book Now to Avoid Disappointment.

❄️ **Celebrate New Year’s on the Slopes in Bulgaria!** 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable solo travel ski adventure hosted by Ciara, where you’ll ring in the New Year with fresh powder, stunning mountain views, and new friendships. Your trip includes return flights with a 10kg bag, airport transfers, comfortable accommodation with breakfast each morning, and a warm, welcoming group atmosphere. Ski packs are available as an optional extra so you can tailor the trip to your level. Spaces are limited don’t miss your chance to start the year with adventure, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime! Deposit is €300 to secure your place today. [Click Here to find out more](https://solotravel.ie/product/ski-new-years-in-bulgaria/)

**\*\*\*For bookings please email mellettj@gmail.com\*\*\*** **Beginning on the evening of Tuesday 30th Dec 2025 @ 7.30pm until 1pm Thursday January 1st 2026, what better way to ring in the New Year!** Join us in the nourishing space of Anam Ashram as we let go of 2025 and look forward to the blessings and opportunities the New Year brings. A silent ashram retreat comprises of spiritual practices from the Yogic path, a combination of gentle Hatha Yoga and various types of meditation and reflection, under guidance. These practices are designed to nourish the body, calm the mind and help us to grow in awareness of our true selves. Everyone is welcome and no experience necessary. **What is involved?** Gentle Hatha Yoga sessions, sitting and walking meditations, time for private reflection, nourishing vegetarian food and a closing Satsang each evening. All of these practices help us to grow in greater awareness, to discover the Divine within. A time for relaxing the body, quietening the mind and nourishing the spirit as we enter into a New Year. **Cost:** €150 Residential (2 nights)/ €85 Non-residential (1.5 days) or €60 (for one full day). Meals included. Deposit required when booking. **Concessions are available for unwaged.** Get in touch for more details by emailing mellettj@gmail.com Places are limited. **Facilitators**: **Jane Mellett** is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, author & spiritual director. Jane has lived at Anam Ashram in Tallaght, Dublin for the past ten years and is interested in the integration of Eastern spiritual practices within Christianity and sharing these practices with others. **John O'Flynn:** John lives in Dublin with his family and is a qualified Teacher, Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Yoga & Mindfulness instructor & spiritual companion. At the core of his practice is integrating lifestyle with spirituality & wellbeing. **Email** mellettj@gmail.com to register

We will start the session with some light stretching exercises to warm us up, and help to prepare us for the run. The pace of the run will be steady, depending on who is running with us on the day. Days when we have a large group we may break into multiple groups, each operating independently at their own pace. Saturdays are good for intermediate runners, and is usually a 10km run, again at a steady pace. If you're looking to get into running, come along on Tuesday or Thursday mornings and I will coach you, at your pace, to get you up to running (jogging) to 5km without stops. The only thing I will ask, if you're a beginner, is that you're able to walk for approx 30 minutes at a relaxed pace. PLEASE NOTE: That, if you RSVP a particular event, then please ensure that you attend, as there may be other members relying on you for company on the run. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any run or activity that you participate in with the group will be at your own risk. Usually we have a post run (after our cool down) coffee in the Dash container at the Hole in the Wall pub.

**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/dublin/coffee-new-friends-a-sip-of-the-world-dfa822dc-4173-43d6-a448-b963abe559e1) Looking for an easy plan after work that doesn’t end at 1AM? This is your excuse to slow down, grab a coffee, and meet new people, all before sunset. No loud music, no dress code, just good vibes, nice chats, and the perfect way to break the routine midweek. Every fortnight we meet in a different café: always a cool spot, sometimes with coffee beans from faraway places, sometimes with that perfect matcha or chai. It’s like a little trip without leaving the city, through flavours, stories, and new faces around the table. This week we are exploring a cafe in the **Temple Bar area.** ✨ **Why join?** – Enjoy cafés with a little twist – Meet people in a chill, no-pressure setting – Do something different with your afternoon 📌 **How it works:** – We reveal the café **the day before via WeMeet** – You usually spend around 4-8€ (unless you go wild on cake) An easy plan for curious minds (and caffeine lovers).

The evening usually consists of a period of meditation, a talk about Buddhism and a Puja after a short tea-break.

A New Year’s Lunch to kick start 2026 @ Jay Kay’s Café (Millennium Walk).

Moonlight, Sea Air, and Good Company: An Evening at Dollymount Beach. Singles only. ‼️[Tickets here](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ 🌕 A moonlit walk along **Dollymount Beach** with wide-open views across Dublin Bay. The Bull Island at its winter best, **lit by a full moon**. Cool sea air, steady footsteps on the sand, and moonlight on the water—an easy, natural setting for a night to remember. 💘It doesn’t go much more romantic than this! Well… maybe it does. But that part is up to you. **We write Chapter 1, YOU write Chapter 2.** Along the way, you’ll get to know other singles through easy chats. A hot drink will be waiting to warm your hands. This isn’t speed dating, it’s relaxed, unstructured, and a little bit special. A chance to connect naturally, share a few laughs, and enjoy an evening that feels genuinely different. We will split for two age groups: * **mid 20s to late 30s** * **40s to mid 50s** This should make it easier to connect with people who are on a similar page in life. **Exact location of the meeting point** will be sent to you a day before the event. Check the email used for booking, including the spam box. **Warm raincoats, umbrellas, hats, and gloves are strongly advised**. ‼️[Get a Ticket](https://datingbar.ie/special-events/)‼️ \*\*\* By joining this event, you accept that Dating Bar and its team are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, accidents, or damages, and you waive any related claims. By joining this event, you agree that photos, videos, and recordings may be taken and used for promotional purposes by Dating Bar. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organisers know and we will do our best to respect your wishes.

### 😎 Want to try something new? **Good!** **Swing by and try Jiu Jitsu ❤️** *** ☀️ **Especially for women**, Jiu Jitsu is incredibly beneficial — it works **even if you're smaller than your opponent**. 👩 That’s why I’m passionate about sharing it — **especially with women**. 👨 **But men are absolutely welcome too!** We’re a small women’s group right now, so yes — men are in the room as well. **If you feel uncomfortable training with men, no worries — you can train with me.** *** 💡 **Why Jiu Jitsu?** Studies show it's great for: * 🧠 Fitness & mental focus (think: **chess for the body**) * 💪 Confidence boost * 🧘 Relief for **(C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, fear**... you name it *** ✌️ **What you need** * Just **your body** * Tight clothes (e.g. leggings & T-shirt — no zippers or pockets) * Fitness level? **Doesn't matter.** * Age? **Doesn't matter.** (Anthony Bourdain started at 58!) *** 🗓 **Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6:00 PM**

At *Energize and Elevate*, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.

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**Women of Truth Circle** is a sacred space where women come together to grow spiritually, share authentically, and support one another in living from truth and love. Each gathering invites reflection, open conversation, and gentle practices that help participants deepen their connection to Spirit — and to one another. Together, we explore topics such as self-awareness, forgiveness, compassion, emotional healing, and living with intention. The circle is rooted in Unity principles and honors each woman’s personal path to spiritual awakening.