For College Women
Bais Chana's Snorkel & Study
What: A one-week Jewish winter break adventure for one hundred Jewish college women. Seven days of stereotype-busting, myth-shattering Jewish learning, lots of sun, swimming, snorkeling and fun. Applications for Full Scholarships accepted after September 1 each year. Where: Key Largo, Florida When: First week of January Contact: Sarah Herson sarah@snorkelandstudy.org (718) 604-0088 office Learn More: www.snorkelandstudy.org |
Mayanot
What: A women's school focused on Judaic learning, including Jewish history, spirituality, rituals, and more. No religious observance, Hebrew knowledge, or previous Jewish study is required to attend.
Where: Jerusalem, Israel When: Summer, winter, post-Taglit Birthright, and year-long programs Contact: Rabbi Shneur Wineberg sw@mayanot.edu (212) 980-3414 Learn More: www.mayanot.edu |
Machon Alte
What: A women's school for the study of Judaism, Chassidus, Jewish spirituality, customs, and more.
Where: Tsfat, Israel When: Summer, winter, and year-long programs Contact: Rabbi Chaim Rosenfeld, Program Director rabbichaim@machonalte.com (04) 697-4306 Sonia Benharosh, Head of Admissions contact@machonalte.com (04) 697-4306 Learn More: www.machonalte.com |
Machon L'Yahadus
What: Machon L'Yahadus (previously known as Machon Chana) is a full-time women’s yeshiva in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with classes in session from September through June. It is for Jewish women who have a genuine desire to study and grow. Textual studies, skills classes and traditional one-on-one (chevrusa-style) learning, as well as lectures and workshops enable students to become proficient in the basics of Jewish life, Jewish law and Jewish living. While some students opt for the full, two year core curriculum program, even those who attend Machon L'Yahadus for only a few months become familiar with traditional Jewish literature, specifically Torah, Shulchan Aruch and Talmud, as well as the mystical teachings of Tanya and other works of the Rebbes of Chabad-Lubavitch. Students hail from around the globe and across the United States. Dormitory facilities as well as other housings options are available.
Where: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY When: Summer, winter, and year-long programs, or attend any week that you're in New York. Contact: Rabbi Majeski, Principal: rabbimajeski@gmail.com Yehudis Cohen, Assistant Principal: machonlybh@gmail.com, (347) 300-7729 Shira Abramson, Registrar: abramsonshira@gmail.com Learn More: www.machonlybh.org |
Sinai Scholars Retreat
What: A 5 day retreat with college students from around the USA with inspiring classes, activities, and delicious food. This is a co-ed event.
Where: Same location as annual JLI Retreat When: August each year Contact: director@sinaischolars.com Learn More: www.sinaischolars.com/alumni/article.php?id=retreat |
IsraeLinks
What: IsraeLinks is a unique program offering deep and meaningful exploration of our Jewish heritage. Extensive guided tours of the country will be accompanied by stimulating lectures and discussions with academic and rabbinic experts. IsraeLinks has co-ed and some women-only programs.
Where: Israel When: Summer & Winter Contact: office@israelinks.org Learn More: www.israelinks.org |
Jewish Summer Fellowship
What: Nestled in the New York countryside, the Jewish Summer Fellowship is a five-week summer study program that provides undergraduate and graduate college students with the opportunity to explore Judaism in a warm and invigorating environment.
At JSF, participants taste from a wellspring of wisdom, meet other students from around the world and enjoy the great outdoors. Where: Upstate New York When: June & July Contact: Rabbi Schochet info@myjsf.org (718) 249-5697 Learn More: www.myjsf.org |
Chabad on Campus International Shabbaton
What: Join hundreds of Jewish college students from around the country for a Shabbat weekend in New York City. It's a cultural and educational experience with spirited Shabbat dinners, a Saturday night mega event, educational workshops, and tours of NYC. This is a co-ed event with some women-only sessions.
Where: New York City When: November each year Contact: shabbaton@chabad.edu Learn More: www.jewishweekend.org |