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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.
Because a year in Israel should ignite a lifetime of love for Torah, tradition and the land of Israel.
Midreshet Ora is more than just a gap-year program, it’s a transformative experience that blends serious learning, spiritual growth, and deep connection to the Land of Israel. Students don’t just learn Torah, they internalize it, developing clarity, resilience, and a lifelong connection to Hashem and Am Yisrael. Our students return to their respective homes with a strong and confident Jewish identity, a passionate relationship with Torah, and the tools to lead in their communities and families.
Why Choose Us?
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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Assistant Rosh Midrasha
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Dean of Students
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Balanced Learning: Rigorous Torah study that is both textually rich and spiritually uplifting, integrating Tanach, Halacha, Jewish thought, Chassidut and contemporary issues.
Individual Growth: Personalized guidance, small classes, and caring faculty who mentor each student’s intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development.
Warm Community: A supportive, family-like atmosphere where students feel at home and are respectful of one another building friendships that last a lifetime.
Connection to Israel: Living and learning in Jerusalem with weekly tiyulim (trips), Shabbatot across the country, and opportunities to engage with the land and her people.
Leadership for Life: Training in practical skills, communication, advocacy, and Jewish literacy, that empower alumni to contribute meaningfully wherever they go.