Nataly Dadon Launches ELOKA Women's Community with Jerusalem Selichot Tour
Israeli activist Nataly Dadon has launched ELOKA, a new women's community, starting with a spiritual Selichot tour in Jerusalem. The initiative follows her recent public defense of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children.
The well-known Israeli social activist and influencer Nataly Dadon has launched a new spiritual initiative, marking the official debut of her newly established women's community, ELOKA. The project kicked off with a special women's Selichot (penitential prayers) tour in Jerusalem, aimed at fostering unity, connection, and a deeper bond with Jewish identity and heritage among women from all walks of Israeli society.
A Spiritual Journey Through Jerusalem
The evening began in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hebrew month of Elul, with participants exploring the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market and the picturesque alleyways of the historic Nachlaot neighborhood. From there, the group proceeded to the Old City for an in-depth tour of the Western Wall Tunnels.
The spiritual journey culminated around midnight at the Western Wall plaza, where the women gathered for a unified prayer and the traditional recitation of Selichot.
For Dadon, this initiative is designed to create a supportive female space centered on faith, tradition, and mutual understanding, bringing together diverse groups of women just before the start of the Jewish New Year.
Standing Up Against Political Exploitation of Children
This launch follows a recent public controversy where Dadon spoke out strongly against political protesters. She expressed deep outrage after demonstrators placed protest signs and stickers outside the school attended by the children of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on the first day of the school year.
In an emotional video shared on her Instagram account, Dadon criticized the involvement of children in political disputes:
"What kind of distorted mind does a person need to have to ruin a young, pure child's first day of school? You disgust me. How can anyone hurt children?"
She urged protesters to consider the emotional impact on young students walking into their classrooms, adding that dragging children into political battles was unacceptable.
