Beginner- Taste of Torah program   -  

Taste of Torah is a program designed for women who are curious about their Jewish heritage. No prior knowledge of Jewish Studies, commitment to Jewish observance or knowledge Hebrew is required. 

The breadth of the curriculum provides a well-balanced introduction to Jewish thought, text, tradition and practice.

The intimate classes and mentoring options provide the students with a framework to integrate Judaism into their lives in an individualized way, respecting each student’s pace and unique spirituality. 

 Beit Midrash or study program.

She’arim is based on the foundation of text-based learning. Students have the opportunity to discover the depth of Torah through learning the text, chevruta style. Chevruta-learning pairs up two students of similar abilities, allowing them to assist each other to build skills.

Tutors are provided for students who have never approached a text before, with the goal of teaching students to be independent in their learning.

The beauty of textual learning is that information which is gleaned from the source provides a richer understanding and appreciation for the subject matter. Students learn to appreciate the complexity of the Torah by asking questions on textual subtleties and nuances. And they become literate in their heritage, enabling them to continue learning for a lifetime and to educate their children.

Students are placed in appropriate levels based on their background and skills,. As they progress, they reassess their textual skills and decide when they are ready for the challenge of the next level.

She'arim's program for Sephardic women and our leadership training program are two examples of the innovative programming that She'arim provides in order to meet our students' needs.

Since many of our students are young married women (others marry during the time that they are learning or shortly afterwards), we provide several programs that are focused on their questions and needs.

Chesed opportuniities in Israel abound, and She'arim guides students to find the right one for them!

Ulpan - She'arim provides an evening ulpan on two levels for any student interested in learning spoken Hebrew.

Tiyulim are an integral part of the learning experience at She'arim. Learn Torah and tour the land

She'arim recognizes that some women have limited time to devote to full-time learning and therefore we make every effort to accommodate individual schedules. Taking into account the  busy schedules of today’s women, we at She’arim have created short term and long term sessions throughout the year. This allows women to join us  at any season they find convenient!

If the beginning or ending dates of the programs do not meet your needs, you may join our regular programs for a shorter or longer period of time

Our short term programs coincide with mid-winter vacations and summer holidays. Students come for a short, concentrated program that focuses on a relevant theme, and leave enriched for a lifetime. We also accommodate part time students and give them the flexibility to join us for classes that fit their schedule. Although scholarships are not available, we have a variety of payment possibilities. See Scholarships and assistance page for details.

Our full year and long term programs provide students the opportunity to learn, grow and integrate a larger body of material and information at their own pace.  Scholarships are available only for long term programs.

Due to the many unique individuals joining our programs, each session is made up several simultaneous study levels. Students may move between levels as their Hebrew and text skills improve, or combine classes in different levels to form personalized schedules.

This section includes community learning programs, tailored learning programs for groups from abroad, Yemei Iyun, and Travelling torah.