Welcome to
MACHON L'YAHADUS
Where young Jewish women learn, live, and love Judaism.
Now accepting applications for
the 2026–2027 school year & Winter Program
About us
An immersive yeshiva for young women.
Machon L'Yahadus is a seminary offering a learning experience for young Jewish women with a genuine desire to grow. Courses range from basic Hebrew to the Torah's deepest mystical teachings.
Through text-based studies, skills classes, dynamic lectures, and traditional one-on-one (chevrusa) learning, students build a strong foundation in Jewish learning and life. Learning opportunities range from one week to two years.
Winter Program 2026/27
A transformative 12-day Jewish learning experience — open to college-aged women (18–25) on all levels.
Four ways learning happens here
Dynamic lectures
Engaging classes in Halacha, Chassidus, Jewish thought, and more.
Skills
Hebrew reading, grammar, and text skills, taught at every level from the alef-beis up.
Personal mentorship
One-on-one learning and mentorship with someone who gets you and helps you explore your goals.
Total immersion
Experience being part of a vibrant Jewish community.
In their words
It is more than just a school of text learning. It is a family, a place of growth, a
school for life.
Tal Portal
Vassar College
The level of learning as well as the care and dedication of the staff has been really great.
Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel
ASJew
Machon L'Yahadus is a place where I can grow, explore, and learn surrounded by amazing teachers and students. But even more, we’re given the
tools to
include our families.
Risa Mond
President, CTeen
