OTS is delighted to announce the launch of a new initiative: “Ma’aminot BeMadim” – literally, “Believers in Uniform” – an institute designed to support the halakhic, spiritual and practical needs of religious women serving in the IDF. The program is
The goal of the Beit Midrash for Judaism and Humanity is to generate discourse and creativity – both philosophical and halakhic – regarding the relationship between the Jewish people and humanity, while comparing Torah texts and traditions with reality and
Located on the Israel Henry Beren Campus on the outskirts of Efrat, the Beren Academic Center complex houses the classrooms, lecture halls, Beit Midrash, college and library used by students participating in all of Ohr Torah Stone’s pioneering academic men’s programs. The Beren
The word ‘Amiel’ literally means “to my people,” and reflects OTS’s unwavering commitment to the rejuvenation and cultivation of world Jewish community. The Beren-Amiel Educational Emissary Institute is dedicated to the comprehensive training of committed, motivated and engaging educators who
Located on the Chana and Yaacov Tilles Campus in Talpiyot, Jerusalem, the Besen Family Center for Advanced Women’s Studies is the heart of Ohr Torah Stone’s groundbreaking activity in the realm of Jewish women’s rights and education. The Besen Center houses the pioneering Midreshet
The Blickle Institute for Interfaith Dialogue officially launched in October 2020 with the mission of developing new paradigms for Judaism’s relationship towards non-Jews. As the first Orthodox Jewish institution to adopt a systemic approach to interfaith understanding and relations, the Blickle
One of the crises facing the future of the Jewish people is the lack of engaging educators. With ever-growing challenges arising from contemporary society and assimilation into the “global village” at an all-time high, there is a pressing demand for
Hadas – the Claudia Cohen Torah/Army Program – is a pioneering project which was designed to counter some of the challenges posed by contemporary Israeli society. Israeli history is filled with observant women who wanted to contribute to their country
In January of 2008, a historical moment took place when Ohr Torah Stone, under the leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, established the first Orthodox Jewish institution dedicated to religious dialogue, mutual understanding and active cooperation with Christians, the Hertog Center
In October 2021, the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership (WIHL) launched the International Halakha Scholars Program (IHSP) – a study program for women educators, scholars and Jewish communal leaders. Twenty-six women enrolled in the inaugural class of this
In today’s era, it is no longer sufficient for a rabbi to merely minister to a population’s religious needs. A modern rabbi – a rabbi who is relevant to today’s society and can make an impact on the Jewish world
The five- year Kollel Torat Yosef semicha program produces rabbis for Israel. Upon completing the rigorous course of study and passing all required examinations, candidates receive ordination both from the Joseph and Gwendolyn Straus Rabbinical Seminary as well as from
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