About Us
Midreshet Ora is a Modern Orthodox seminary in the heart of Jerusalem,
dedicated to cultivating women who are literate in Torah, inspired by tradition, and eager to engage the modern world with strength and clarity.
Our warm, growth-oriented environment invites each student to explore her individuality while forming lifelong friendships and a profoundly meaningful connection to the people and land of Israel. Through dynamic classes, vibrant Beit Midrash learning, and an immersive Israel experience, students deepen their knowledge and build a relationship with themselves and Hashem that will guide them for life.
Our Vision
To raise a generation of passionate, knowledgeable Jewish women
who can stand confidently in today’s world while remaining rooted in Torah and mitzvot.
We envision graduates who love learning, cherish the Jewish people, and carry the light of Torah back to their families, universities, and communities—women who will inspire others through their wisdom, kindness, and commitment to a life of meaning.
Administration
Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg
Rosh Midrasha
Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg has smicha from RIETS, having studied under Rav Yehuda Parnes for many years and in Rav Schachter’s kollel. He holds a doctorate in education focused on adolescent religious development, along with master’s degrees in marriage and family therapy, secondary Jewish education, and school administration. Additionally, he has certifications in life coaching and Trauma-Focused ACT, as well as a post-graduate certification in not-for-profit management from Columbia University. Rabbi Weinberg has led a successful career in both formal and informal Jewish education for close to 30 years. He is a master educator who understands the needs of today’s Orthodox Jewish youth and has the educational skills and techniques necessary to support and foster healthy, substantive religious development.
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Dean of Students
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Faculty
Devorah Cornick
Morah
Devorah Cornick is a passionate and creative educator with experience in both formal and informal Jewish educational settings. She holds a B.A. from the Sy Syms School of Business and a Master’s in Jewish Education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration. Devorah has lectured in numerous communities on the enduring relevance of Tanach and its lessons for modern life and has taught at Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls. In the summer, she runs educational programming at Camp Morasha. Devorah currently teaches in several seminaries in Yerushalayim, where she lives with her husband and son. She loves learning—especially from her students—and is especially excited to have the opportunity to teach in the Land of Israel.
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