Why did you choose ML?
“To be introduced to the Israeli way of learning and
have an opportunity to learn with Israelis.”
GABI BORISKIN, LAWRENCE, NY
“I really wanted to learn skills that would make me
feel confident learning independently in the future.”
LEORA FRANK, ATLANTA, GA
“For the beit midrash, its loud, alive, diverse, and also
united.” TANIA LICARI, STRASBOURG, FRANCE
“I wanted a program with high-level learning where
everyone is motivated and excited to learn. The warmth of
the program can be felt when you walk through the door.”
ADINA TANNER, NY, NY
Can I learn what I want?
“You can truly learn whatever you want with whomever
you want.” CHARLOTTE MOREEN, STAMFORD, CT
“I get to create my own schedule and decide what I want
to learn, and how much of each topic I want. I chose a lot of
Halacha.” SARAH PLUMB, HOUSTON, TX
“I really wanted to learn Tanach, and getting to learn
with Rav Leibtag and Rav Blau have helped me learn
Tanach in a way that I never knew existed before.”
NAAVA BODEK, BERGENFIELD, NJ
What are the students like?
“It is a place where everyone wants to be learning
Torah. Everyone wants to take the best classes they can.
Everyone is in the beis late at night just to learn.”
LIZZIE KOHL, ENGLEWOOD, NJ
“I’m not just another person here, I’m someone special
because of how everyone makes me feel.”
NAOMI DOPPELT, DETROIT, MI
“The environment is warm, you can sit at any table, any
time. It is a tight-knit community and that is what I came
wanting.” SOPHIE FINE, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
“Everyone is warm and kind, you can walk into the beis
and have a conversation with anyone.”
DEVORAH HASPEL, ST. LOUIS, MO
Share a meaningful experience:
“Shabbat in Tzfat — Seeing a city bustling with the essence
of Judaism was so inspiring.”
ALIZA SPIZZICHINO, LONDON, ENGLAND
“My understanding of how the halachic process works has
changed my life. Halacha is no longer a burden, I understand
how it works.” ELIANA WAGHALTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
“Yom Kippur tefilla with over 400 people singing together in
the beit midrash.” ORIYAN WEINBERGER, WHITE PLAINS, NY
“I love my chesed babysitting for miluim families — it’s my
favorite thing this year! I’m not just learning in seminary,
I’m helping Am Yisrael.” KATIE ALPER, OCEANSIDE, NY
“I love learning side by side with Israelis. It is special to
expand my friendships and culture and meet new types
of people.” EMMA LOSHIN, SILVER SPRING, MD
What is special about the ML faculty?
“The teachers here are the best! I can go to them with
questions after class, about class or other things in my life.
They are knowledgeable, helpful, and there for you, and they
want to help you grow in the way that is best for you.”
ALIZA LESSER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
“The teachers are so passionate about what they are teaching,
and their love of their topics really made me want to learn from
them.” ABIGAIL CHILL, TEANECK, NJ
“The teachers and beit midrash are so welcoming.
When the faculty ask you questions, they genuinely
want to hear your answer, and they really want to hear all
of our thoughts.” DANIELL A TAUB, CLEVELAND, OH
What surprised you about ML?
“The impact my Darkaynu chavruta has had on me. We love
learning Pirkei Avot together.” HILA COHEN, RIVERDALE, NY
“When you think about a program with high-level learning, you
don’t think about all the other parts, and we get so much of that
here — tiyulim, chesed, and a supportive environment!”
MIRIAM GOLDBERGER, NY, NY
“How accomplished I would feel looking back after a full day
of learning.” ELLA SALKINDER, JOHANNESBERG, SA
“It’s super serious and high level, and also there is time to relax
and have fun and hang out.” FREDERIKA CALE, MONTREAL
“Not only is there always a new way to look at a source, there is a
new way to apply it your life.” ELANA MAX, PL AINVIEW, NY
