Machon Kesher LeTorah

A Lifetime of Learning

Machon Kesher LeTorah offers women beyond formal schooling the opportunity to continue meaningful Torah learning in a vibrant and engaging setting.

For many women, Torah learning is the foundation of a vibrant Yiddishkeit. Years of growth through Limudei Kodesh classes often end abruptly after seminary. Machon Kesher LeTorah was created to ensure that meaningful, serious Torah learning continues, in a format that is accessible, engaging, and intellectually rich.

The Machon Kesher LeTorah Experience

Machon Kesher LeTorah provides women of all ages with the opportunity to remain deeply connected to serious Torah learning.  Our goal is simple: to create an ongoing kesher to Torah, one that continues well beyond formal schooling.

Learning that challenges and elevates
Small, capped class sizes
Live Zoom based engaging sessions
Premier presenters
Community of like-minded bnos Torah

Even online, the experience is personal. Participants engage in thoughtful discussion, meaningful exchange, and authentic connection.

Spring 2026 Classes

$180 per series

Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner

April 27 · May  4, 11, 18, 25 · June  1, 8, 15

Rus – A Quiet Strength: A Humble Heroine

  • Monday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

    Explore the remarkable story of Rus, whose quiet strength, loyalty, and humility shaped the destiny of the Jewish people. Through close study of the Megillah, we will uncover how our Mother of Malchus’s choices revealed profound courage and faith. You will find highlighted in this class the lessons of dignity, devotion, and inner greatness found in one of Tanach’s most inspiring heroines. You will find the hero in you BEH from the lessons that she leaves us with!!

Mrs. Miriam Gettinger

April 28 · May  5, 12, 19, 26 · June  2, 9, 16

Zemiros Yomareu: Notes to My Neshama Yeseira ♪

  • Tuesday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

    This course highlights the historical context and poetic resonance of famous Zemiros from each of the Shalosh Seudos of Shabbos, along with glimpses into Akdamos and Hoshanos.


    Students will engage in deep textual study and discussion, exploring connections across Tanach, Midrash, and Gemara, as well as classical works such as the Sfas Emes, Sefer HaKuzari, and the Haamek Davar. Together, participants will create personal meaning and connection to these tefillos.


    An intellectual “kumzitz,” this course is designed as an opportunity to explore your Shabbos voice all week long.


Mrs. Devora Zheutlin

April 29 · May  6, 13, 20, 27 · June   3, 10, 17

Mining the Treasures of the עלי שור

  • Wednesday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

    This series builds on the ideas of Rav Shlomo Wolbe, זצ״ל, augmented by other sifrei mussar. Participants will delve into the text and explore opportunities to apply Rav Wolbe’s concept of hislamdus — the art of learning from everything.

Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner

  • Monday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

    Explore the remarkable story of Rus, whose quiet strength, loyalty, and humility shaped the destiny of the Jewish people. Through close study of the Megillah, we will uncover how our Mother of Malchus’s choices revealed profound courage and faith. You will find highlighted in this class the lessons of dignity, devotion, and inner greatness found in one of Tanach’s most inspiring heroines. You will find the hero in you BEH from the lessons that she leaves us with!!

Monday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

April 27 · May  4, 11, 18, 25 · June  1, 8, 15

Rus – A Quiet Strength: A Humble Heroine

Mrs. Miriam Gettinger

Tuesday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

April 28 · May  5, 12, 19, 26 · June  2, 9, 16

Zemiros Yomareu: Notes to My Neshama Yeseira ♪

Mrs. Devora Zheutlin

Wednesday Evenings | 8:00 PM Eastern

April 29 · May  6, 13, 20, 27 · June   3, 10, 17

Mining the Treasures of the עלי שור

What to Expect

Shiurim are once a week over Zoom for 60 minutes. There is no required work outside of class.


During each session, participants can expect an engaging, interactive learning experience, with screens on, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful opportunities to participate and connect.

Leadership

Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield, Ed.D.

Menahel

Mrs. Rochelle Garfield

Educational Consultant

Registration Information

A registration request must be submitted through our website. If space is available in the class, your registration will be confirmed. Your spot is not secured until payment has been received.

$25 non-refundable registration fee

Cancellations prior to the first class are eligible for a 50% refund

Once the first class has taken place, refunds cannot be issued

Limited need-based scholarships are available (see registration form)

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