4.14 Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield - Machon Kesher LeTorah

About this episode

This episode features Chaim Garfield discussing Machon Kesher LeTorah, a program for women's Torah study post-formal education.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Guest host, Chaim Garfield introduces us to Machon Kesher LeTorah which is a learning initiative designed to give women the opportunity to continue meaningful Torah study after formal schooling, such as after seminary or college. The program offers structured, text-based classes taught by experienced educators, typically delivered live (via Zoom), creating a setting where participants can reconnect with Torah learning in a serious yet accessible way. The goal is to help busy women maintain a lasting connection (“kesher”) to Torah, even while balancing careers, family life, and other responsibilities. Find out more at www.mykesher.org -------------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

Guest: Chaim Garfield

Topics covered

• Torah study
• women's education
• online learning
• work-life balance
• Jewish education

Keywords

• Torah
• women
• education
• learning initiative
• Zoom classes
• Jewish women
• study program

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Machon Kesher LeTorah, Yeshiva Toras Emes, Yeshiva Leadership Group, www.mykesher.org

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