
What makes Meor HaTorah's educational program unique?
At Meor HaTorah you will confront contemporary issues, addressing them within the context of 3,000 years of Jewish history. We are committed to creating an environment that encourages growth at your own individual pace in an accepting and nurturing atmosphere. Apart from our exciting night activities, our academic curriculum includes courses that confront some of the most complex issues in Judaism. Providing a careful balance of hashkafic and textual analysis, Meor HaTorah will challenge, stimulate, and reinforce our students’ religious commitments and enhance their skill levels.
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Exciting Night Activities
A unique feature of Meor HaTorah is the selection of exciting night activities to enhance your seminary experience. There are no mandatory evening Judaica classes. In its place, there are mandatory informal options. One night a week, you will express yourself creatively in an activity of your choice: possibilities will include kick-boxing, expressive art, music, dance and drama, karate, and more. Another evening each week you will devote to local communal needs, impacting Israeli society through our chessed programs. And every week you will have the privilege of spending one evening in the warm, caring atmosphere in the home of your rakezet (faculty advisor). The remainder of your time will be yours to spend freely and responsibly as an independent Jewish woman.
Schedule
Here is the structure of an average day at Me'or HaTorah:
| Breakfast | 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Morning classes | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Lunch and break | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Mincha | 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Afternoon classes | 2:50 PM - 5:50 PM |
| Dinner | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Evening Activities | 7:00 PM - 9:45 PM |
