Drisha Institute.

Serious learning. Commited lives.

 

Upcoming Courses

Courses
Mishnah In-Depth: Menachot
September 7 - October 19, 2025 (Sunday)
Join Dr. Rabbi Joshua Kulp for Mishnah In-Depth!
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The Book of Deuteronomy: Telling and Retelling
October 19 - December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
A new version of an old story
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The Book of Genesis Through the Lens of Ancient Biblical Interpretation
October 21 - November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
This course introduces participants to the rich and diverse world of ancient Jewish biblical exegesis.
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The Classic Jewish Bookshelf: From the Bible through the Talmud
October 23 - November 20, 2025 (Thursday)
The different and distinctive texts that shaped Jewish culture from late antiquity through the early Middle Ages
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Mishnah In-Depth: Hullin
October 26 - November 23, 2025 (Sunday)
Join Rabbi Avie Walfish for Mishnah In-Depth every Sunday!
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Blessings in Everyday Moments: History, Meaning, and Practice
November 3 - November 17, 2025 (Monday)
How can the experience of saying blessings shape how we go about our daily lives?
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The Moral Philosophy of R. Isaac Hutner
November 3 - November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Exploring R. Hutner's ambitious moral-religious philosophy through a close reading of selections from his magnum opus, Pahad Yitzhak.
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How Poskim Come to Know Reality
November 5 - November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Poskim are not trained in every field - so how do they integrate information from outside experts or develop personal expertise?
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Daf Shevui: Bava Metzia
November 10 - September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
Join a community of students learning Talmud year-round! Two options: email-only, or emails-plus-live-classes.
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Malbim on Genesis
December 1 - December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
A 3-part course on Malbim, utilizing three select narratives from Genesis.
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The Hidden Lights: Hanukkah in the Teachings of Sefat Emet – The 2025 Renee & Alexander Bohm Memorial Lecture
December 7 - December 7, 2025 (Sunday)
The Sefat Emet deals with deep meanings within the days of Chanukkah, and opens a door to profound understandings in serving God throughout the entire...

About us.

The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education is an international, multigenerational learning community committed to providing the highest quality Jewish education for all. Our model of deep and honest learning, alongside our commitment to action, provides women and men of all demographics with the opportunity to encounter texts in an intellectually rigorous, spiritually meaningful and inclusive manner.

Through our immersive programs, we offer students the opportunity to study alongside a cohort of dedicated individuals in an intensive setting. In addition to our in-person summer camp programs for middle school and high school girls, we also present an ongoing curriculum of weekly online courses, shorter intensives, and an annual lecture series.

Immersive Programs

Drisha offers immersive programs for every stage of life.
June 23 - July 18, 2025
Online
Summer Kollel
The Drisha Summer Kollel is an immersive, multi-week Torah learning and cohort building experience for undergraduate and graduate students, including rabbinical and cantorial students, and draws participants from across the spectrum of Jewish life.
Year-round
Israel
Beit Midrash in Israel
The Drisha Beit Midrash's signature program is an intensive, two week summer program of Torah study, prayer, and exploration for young Israelis, ages 22-30. Throughout the year, join us for several programs including a weekly Friday open Beit Midrash for chevruta learning and year-round courses.
June 23 - July 19, 2026
West Milford, NJ
Dr. Beth Samuels Summer High School Program for Girls
A summer program for girls from across the world, with five weeks of immersive and intensive textual study centered around classical Talmud study, combined with fun camp activities like bonfires, swimming, arts and field trips.
June 24 - July 12, 2026
West Milford, NJ
Summer Middle School Program for Girls
An intensive three-week program for girls allows students the opportunity to engage in serious study of Jewish texts beyond the scope of a middle school classroom. The program emphasizes hands-on and creative opportunities for learning, mixed in with camp fun and friendships formed for life.

Yeshivat Drisha.

Yeshivat Drisha enables women to achieve the highest levels of Torah learning by fostering their development as talmidot chakhamim and cultivating intellectual, religious, and personal depth. Applications are open every winter for our Shana Alef program, where highly motivated, post-high school women join the Yeshiva for a tailor-made one-year program. We also accept applications from those looking to pursue learning beyond shana alef.