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TORAH FORUMSJewish ChatThis is a place to discuss Israel, Torah, modern day Judaism, conversion, and more Link to Yahoo Group
TORAH CLASSES
BeershevaMaTaN BeershevaTorah study for women of all ages and backgrounds, adult education, Bat Mitzva programs, English and Hebrew Miriam Green (08) 644 0512Barbara Goldman (08) 643 2843
Beit ShemeshMonthly shiurim Rav David Bar Hayim Ramat Beit Shemesh Link to websiteEmail: toratheretzyisrael@yahoo.com
Beit Zvi HavrutotMon.,Thu., eveningsAcademically advanced, highly skilled havrutot are here for you, to help you improve your Torah study skills.Daily sessions and shiurim in English for both locals and tourists.Tourists should let us know at least 24 hours in advanceNew Torah thoughts are posted on our website dailyLink to websiteEmail: info@betzvi.comAkiva, (02) 991 3731
MaTaN Beit ShemeshTorah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzva programsEnglish and HebrewEmail:mailto:adelmanr@actcom.co.il
HaifaMaTaN HaifaTorah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzva programsEnglish and Hebrew Sarit Cohen, (04) 823 5017
JerusalemDvar Yerushalayim For MenDaily Torah classes and ulpanSun. to Wed., 4 to 7 p.m.Katzenelebogen 53, Har Nof(02) 652 2817Discovery SeminarOne-day seminar on the "why?" of being Jewish $20, Lunch includedSun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Misgav Ladach 70Jewish Quarter, Old City(02) 627 2355
EYAHTAish HaTorah Collegeof Jewish Studies for WomenLink to websiteAlthough many of the studentsspend a semester or yearin the program, EYAHTaccommodates those who are ableto come for shorter periodsof time (a day, week or month)Imrei Bina 22Email: rwolf@aish.com (02) 538 2522
Hug HatalmudTalmud class in HebrewWith Prof. Shlomo EitanMen and WomenWed. 9 to 10 a.m.Jerusalem Great SynagogueKing George 56Max, (02) 672 1297
Israel Center of the Orthodox Union Seymour J. Abrams OU Jerusalem World CenterOngoing shiurim throughout the weekLink to websiteKeren Hayesod 22Email:mailto:tt@ou.org(02) 566 7787, fax (02) 561 7432
Living Room Coffee HouseChabad HouseLink to websiteKing George 38Rabbi Aaron Hurwitz,0525 790 973
Machon RoniFor WomenNext to the Beit El SynagogueA division of the Diaspora YeshivaOffers classes to the publicLink to websiteEmail: mailto:machonrn@zahav.net.il(02) 993 4469
MaTaN JerusalemTorah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzvah programsEnglish and Hebrew(02) 679 8688, (02) 672 7684
Midrashet RuchamaRediscover the Spirit with Hassidut in EnglishBaal Shem Tov on Tefillah,Sfat Emet Parshat Hashavua,Sefer Shmuel "Discovering David,"Spiritualizing support group,The Tikkun of the Haggim,Netivot Shalom,The Jewish Woman in Tanach.NIS 20 per class suggested donation(with no obligation) Mon., Tue., 9:30 a.m.Hannah Frumin, 0544 799 441, (08) 9264 674
Rabbi M. Z. Weiner's Shabbat Class For singles 30-plusFollowed by Seudat Shlishit (snack)Starts two hours before Motzei ShabbatBikur Holim, Jewish Quarter, Old City(02) 627 1577
YakarOngoing daily schedule of classesHalamed Heh 10(02) 561 2310
NetanyaPrayerbook ClassFamiliarize Yourself with the PrayerbookWith R. Green and M. SchwartzWed., 10 a.m.Beit Israel Masorti SynagogueYehuda Hanassi 19(09) 862 4345
Kehilat Netanya Weekly Torah class With Rabbi Mira Roz (Hebrew)Sun., 7 p.m.MacDonald 5Allan, (04) 632 2756
Weekly Torah Lecture SeriesWith Rabbi R. Katz WolickiTue., 9:30 a.m. New Synagogue, Macdonald 7 (09) 861 4591
Weekly Study and Discussion GroupWith Lenore LevinWed., 9 a.m.Beit Israel Masorti SynagogueYehuda Hanassi 19(09) 862 4345
Ra'ananaCoffee and Torah Shiur in EnglishFor Men and WomenWith Rabbi Stewart Weiss(director of the Jewish Outreach Center)Wed., 8:30 to 10 a.m.Cafe-InAhuza and Hagdud Ha'ivri
MaTaN Hasharon Torah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzvah programsEnglish and HebrewWeekly classesBeit Knesset Adat Bnei IsraelAbarbanel 7(09) 742 0077
Mystical Insights into the Kabbala Parsha Lectures and Discussion Wed., 8:30 p.m.Chanan Brill, (09) 740 3969Michelle, (03) 602 4181
Ra'anana Community KollelPrivate lessons in KabbalaNo background necessaryAvailable in EnglishChanan 0545 439 005
SafedAscent of SafedInner Dimensions of Jewish LifeClasses on a variety of Jewish subjectsMostly with an emphasis on Jewish mysticismInformal classes, mornings and eveningsDaily, all year, free to the publicAccomodation available for small feeShabbat hospitalityFree tours and hikes in the summerLink to website(04) 692 1364
Tel AvivArachim Torah lecturesAdmission freeSun. and Wed.The Grand Devora HotelBen Yehuda 87, 3rd floor0522 875 774
MaTaN Tel Aviv (Ramat Aviv)Torah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzva programsEnglish and HebrewK. C. Litner, (03) 544 2101
Mystical Insights into the Kabbala Lectures Discussion on the ParshaMon, 8:30 p.m.Chanan Brill, (09) 740 3969Michelle, (03) 602 4181
Tanach Hug BereshitAn ongoing, in-depth study of Genesis"The Origins of the Jewish People"With Rabbi Avraham Fischer of Yad YaakovNIS 35, ESRAcards NIS 30Noah, (03) 648 5575
Weekly Parsha StudiesMidreshet Iyun of the Masorti MovementParsha according to the Zoharand additional sourcesby Ariel Attad,recognized as gmul hishtalmutby the Ministry of EducationNIS 300 for the yearStarts September 5, Tue. 8 to 10 pm.Bograshov 88(03) 525 3907
Windows into the ChumashStudy of Parshat Vayera with Rashiby Prof. Susan RothsteinIn EnglishNIS 25Every other Wed., 8:45 p.m.Kehillat Sinai, Bograshov 88(03) 525 3907
Zichron YaakovMaTaN Zichron YaakovTorah study for WomenAll ages and backgroundsAdult education, bat mitzva programsEnglish and HebrewElisheva Rapoport, (04) 621 0534Oshra Koren, (09) 742 0077
YESHIVAS AND SEMINARIES
JerusalemAish HatorahFor MenEnglish speakersLink to websiteEmail: webmaster@aish.comJewish Quarter, Old City(02) 628 5666
Ateret Cohanim For MenMidreshet AteretLink to websiteMoslem Quarter, Old CityEmail:mailto:ateret@ateret.org.il(02) 628 4101
Birkas HaTorahFor MenCaters to an older clienteleEnglish speakersRosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shimmy GreenJewish Quarter Road 87 Old CityEmail: mailto:bircas@netmedia.net.il(02) 627 3097
Diaspora YeshivaFor MenEnglish speakersRun by the Goldstein familyLink to websiteMount ZionEmail: mailto:diaspora@zahav.net.il(02) 671 6841
Dvar Yerushalayim For MenEnglish speakersDaily Torah classes and ulpanSun. to Wed., 4 to 7 p.m.Katzenelebogen 53, Har NofEmail: dvar@dvar.org.il0525 670 916(02) 652 2817, fax (02) 652-2827
EYAHTAish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies for WomenEnglish speakersLink to websiteAlthough many of the studentsspend a semester or yearin the program, EYAHTaccommodates those who are ableto come for shorter periods(a day, week or month)Imrei Bina 22Email: rwolf@aish.com (02) 538 2522
Machon RoniFor WomenEnglish and Hebrew speakers A division of the Diaspora YeshivaNext to the Beit El SynagogueOffers classes to the publicLink to websiteEmail: mailto:machonrn@zahav.net.il(02) 993 4469
Messilat TorahFor MenSpanish Yeshiva ProgramMisgav Ladach 56(02) 627 3554
The Sephardi CenterPrepares rabbis to serve in Sephardic communitiesthroughout the worldGaled 26 Jewish Quarter, Old CityRabbi Sammy Kassin, (02) 627 3231
Netiv AryehFor Men Rav Aaron Bina(formerly of Yeshivat Hakotel)Offers a one-year programfor post high school studentsfrom overseasHa'idra Bldg., Western Wall PlazaHakotel 1, Jewish Quarter, Old CityLink to websiteEmail: mailto:dina@yna.edu(02) 626 6333
Neve YerushalayimFor WomenEnglish and Hebrew speakersLink to website(02) 654 4555
Nishmat, The Jerusalem Center for Advanced Jewish Study for WomenMichlin 27Link to websiteEmail: nishmat@netvision.net.il(02) 642 1051
Ohr Somayach InstitutionsFor MenEnglish speakersLink to websiteShimon Hatzadik 22POB 18103Jerusalem 91180Email: mailto:office@ohr.israel.net(02) 581 0315, fax (02) 581 2890
Pardes Institute of Jewish StudiesLink to websitePierre Koenig 29 (corner Rivka)Email: info@pardes.org.il(02) 673 5210
Yeshivat HaKotelFor MenA hesder (army-Yeshiva) Yeshiva with Rav Mordechai Elon as the Rosh YeshivaAlso offers a program for post high school students interested in learning in an Israeli environment Link to websiteEmail: mailto:office@hakotel.org.il(02) 628 8175 , (02) 628 8833
Yeshivat HamekubalimFor MenIn HebrewLocated in the Beit El SynagogueKabbalistic studiesLink to website
Ramat Beit ShemeshBnei SimchaNew program for special-needs menAccepting students for 2005/2006.Suitable for English-speaking,independent, high-functioning, special needs men, Ages 18-30, with Autism Spectrum Disorders, such as Asperger or PDD, requiring special care not given in other programs in Israel. Also accepting mainstream students seeking personal attention and an opportunity to be trained to work with special needs men.We offer Judaic studies, physical training, computer training, trips, healthy meals, much personal attention, private tutoring, therapy, social-workers and mental health experts on staff.Full program with dormitory facilities, also half day program.Link to websiteRosh Yeshiva Rabbi LeponUS line (561) 910 4098Israel 0547 471 188
SafedAscent of SafedInner Dimensions of Jewish LifeClasses on a variety of Jewish subjectsMostly with an emphasis on Jewish mysticismInformal classes, mornings and eveningsDaily, all year, free to the publicAccomodation available for small feeShabbat hospitalityFree tours and hikes in the summerLink to website(04) 692 1364Sharei Bina, Women's Center of Jewish StudiesLink to websiteEmail: shrshlom@netvision.net.il Tova Weingot, (04) 697 3172
Livnot Ulehibanot Ongoing Jewish/Israel experience programs.Free trips to Israelfor young Jewish adults,ages 21 to 26Multifaceted Jewish-awarenessprogram with campusesin Jerusalem and Safed Email: livnot@livnot.org.il(02) 679 3491
RABBINICAL COUNCIL ASSISTANCECouncil of Young Israel Rabbis A Jewish Agency-funded projectRabbinical Court ProceduresFree rabbinic and professional counseling,both procedural and emotional.Marriage, divorce, conversion, personal status and other issues. Link to websiteSun. to Thu., 9 am to 3 p.m.Beit KiachAgripas 42, Suite 203, Jerusalem Email: mailto:yirabbis@netvision.net.ilCall for appointment, (02) 625 4983
RABBINICAL COUNCIL HISTORY
Religious InstitutionsLink to website
The Establishment of the Orthodox Rabbinate in IsraelLink to website
MINISTRY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRSInformation about the Ministry of Religious AffairsLink to website
Ministry of Religious AffairsLink to website (in Hebrew)Yaffo 236PO Box 13059Jerusalem 91130 (02) 538 8605
RESOURCES FOR CONVERSION TO JUDAISM
ITIMThe Jewish Life Information CenterLink to website
Conversion to Judaism Home PageLink to website
Conversion to Orthodox JudaismLink to website
Conversion in the Spirit of Progressive JudaismThe Movement for Progressive JudaismLink to website
Conversion Law Neeman ReportLink to website
STUDY COURSES FOR CONVERSION TO JUDAISM
AradThe WUJS InstituteFor WUJS studentsfrom interfaith families born to a non-Jewish mother,or those converted through non-Orthodoxauspices and now seeking to acquirea conversion recognised by the Orthodox rabbinate.Link to website
Emek Beit Se'anUlpan Kibbutz Sde EliyahuAnnual course for potential converts to JudaismPrepararation for the requirements of orthodox conversionFor Israeli citizensNon-citizens can apply after a year in Israel and must obtain permission from the Ministry of InteriorIn HebrewEight month conversion ulpanBegins two weeks before Rosh Hashana(August-September).The course is recognized and sponsored by The Jewish Agency, The Education Ministry, The Aliya Ministry and The Chief RabbinateShimon Soreq, (04) 609 6527fax, (04) 609 6909Email: yeutz@seliyahu.org.il
RehovotUlpan Kevutzat YavnehBi-annual course for potential converts to JudaismPreparation for the requirements of orthodox conversionFor Israeli citizensNon-citizens can apply after a year in Israel and must obtain permission from the Ministry of InteriorIn EnglishFive-month conversion ulpanTwo sessionsOne begins August-SeptemberThe other in February-MarchMeshulam Shvat, (08) 854 8311Fax (08) 854 8323