At Mayanot, women of diverse backgrounds
study together in an open-minded yet challenging
environment. This deep immersion in Jewish
learning nurtures a love for the Jewish
people and strengthens our connection to
the land of Israel.
We believe that essential to Jewish study
is the incomparable interaction between
student and teacher. Therefore, all class
sizes are small, and one-on-one learning
each day facilitates accelerated skill acquisition
and independence.
Courses
of study include Hebrew Language (Ulpan),
Chassidut, Jewish Spirituality, Prayer,
Jewish History and Law, Jewish Philosophy,
Talmud and contemporary Jewish issues.
Mayanot provides a wide range of opportunities
for students to fulfill their personal goals
including the following learning tracks:
Judaic Studies Program
(JSP)
JSP provides students with a smorgasbord of
Jewish ideas. Classes in JSP
are one hour long and are mostly lecture style.
It is ideal for the student who wants to have
a taste of many styles and topics.
Yeshiva 1 and 2
Yeshiva classes are text based and give the
student the opportunity to develop their learning
skills. Classes in then Yeshiva
1 and Yeshiva
2 tracks are two hours long, and comprise
of chavrutah (study partner) style learning
and a follow up class. In the different classes
offered the student has a chance to work on
many diverse texts and truly challenge themselves.
The Mayanot Women's Campus and its apartment-style
dormitory is located in the heart of Jerusalem,
in the beautiful neighborhood of Katamon,
and is walking distance to downtown and
the Old City. Mayanot is made up of students
ages 20 through 29 from diverse Jewish backgrounds,
women from around the globe, who seek to
explore 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom.
To apply for the Mayanot Women's Program,
please visit our
application page. |
