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The Learning Experience

The Machon Sara Yerushalayim Guiding Principles of Teaching and Learning

גל עיני ואביטה
נפלאות מתורתך

(תהילים קיט:יח)

Machon Sara Yerushalayim offers an expansive curriculum with a sophisticated level of learning combining fundamental core classes with a personalized, elective class system empowering each student to design her own learning program based on subjects and themes with which she connects.

Learning at MSY will include:

  • A dynamic class environment that combines lecture, חברותא-style learning, and dialogue to facilitate an open exchange of thoughts, questions, insights, and self-reflection.
  • Courses that emphasize textual proficiency and intertextual connection, so that the students gain the skills necessary to research independently, and impart thought-provoking השקפה lessons that apply to life.
  • Teachers who create a culture that awakens the heart to greater levels of growth in רוחניות.
  • Students who emerge with a deeper understanding and appreciation of תורה ,הלכה and Yiddishkeit; they will become perennial learners of תורה and reach for ספרים and שיעורים routinely in their lives.
  • Faculty and students who share the understanding that every member of the Bais Yaakov Machon Sara community is essential and valuable to the success and spirit of the seminary experience.

Distinctive Programs

נשמת אדם

Workshop-style learning several times a week invites students to enjoy dynamic discussions and an open exchange of conversation based on a rich תורת חיים curriculum. The learning will focus on self-awareness, priority discernment, and relationship-readiness, led by experienced, warm, and motivating מחנכות who are eager to prepare our students for success in their next stage of life. ...

The students gain the character strength needed to uphold our precious רוחניות values as they confront the challenges that exist in the workplace and deal with the realities of our technological world. They learn to become more attuned to the sensitivities of others, how to listen and communicate more effectively, and to trust their own voice. They gain a solid sense of self, and appreciate the individual and exceptional כוחות הנפש that they were gifted with.

"לא יוכל לדעת ה' אם לא ידע נפשו, ונשמתו, וגופו. כי כל מי שלא ידע מהות נפשו, חכמת מה לו''
(אבן עזרא שמות לא:יח)
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מחנכת Program

A vibrant מחנכת program encourages the girls to discover true mentorship and guidance. In addition to personal meetings with מחנכות, our program facilitates opportunities for students to visit their homes and have meaningful experiences with them. ...

These relationships will last a lifetime, and as the girls embark on the next stages in their life, they will have the security in knowing that they can consult their מחנכות and gain הדרכה and support.
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Design Your Own Learning

Every MSY student can select from an array of elective courses with concentrations in diverse areas of learning — תנ”ך, הלכה, מחשבה ,ספרי מוסר, השקפה, הסטוריה and then design her own curriculum, based on the classes, themes and subjects she connects to and is interested in pursuing more knowledge about.

Teaching Certification

For the aspiring teacher, we offer an optional Teacher Training Program, complete with classroom observation in local elementary schools, courses on classroom pedagogue and teaching methodology, and culminating in the students’ delivery of model lessons.

The קירוב Training Institute

MSY offers a weekly Kiruv Training Seminar for students to be better equipped in their involvement in קירוב רחוקים and קירוב קרובים in whatever capacity they may encounter. This learning strengthens their own pride in תורה as they see that the תורה provides answers to all of our questions.

מדור לדור

In our ‘Partners in Torah’ program, A group of MSY students enjoy the weekly opportunity to learn with the elderly in the community, tutor and mentor young Olim, or teach תורה to Russian immigrant children. ...

They experience the joy of sharing תורה, and also be guided in how to offer effective support and coaching. Students will open their hearts to a whole new level of giving.

"חסד ואמת אל יעזבך….כתבם על לוח לבך''
(משלי ג:ג)
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ואני תפילה

The MSY program that places emphasis on creating a lifelong relationship with תפילה, is a moving and powerful curriculum focusing on the meaning and depth of חז”ל’s eternal words and its universal connection to every facet of our lives. ...

Our תפילה curriculum infuses our students with a deep understanding that they are intrinsically connected to הקב”ה and that every one of their experiences, both seemingly simple or seemingly complex, can be shared with הקב”ה in an ongoing conversation. Moving שיעורים, visits to קברי צדיקים, the fusion of music and song with תפילה, will serve to enhance the students’ appreciation of the gift of davening.

“קחו עמכם דברים ושובו אל ה'... ונשלמה פרים שפתינו"
(הושע יד: ב,ג)
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The Shabbos Tisch

The רוח at the Tisch is generated by every דירה as they share the moments that highlighted their week. Our special ערב שבת program every Thursday night is combined with דברי תורה, inspirational stories, personal thoughts shared by our students, and of course, music, singing and dancing, as the week winds down and Shabbos is ushered in with an uplifting surge of רוחניות and togetherness.

חלונות ירושלים

Our הסטוריה course extends way beyond the classroom walls — students of MSY will get to know ירושלים intimately as they tour the ancient streets and neighborhoods of our most special city. ...

During our tours, they discover the mystical beauty of ארץ ישראל and see the lessons learned from תנ”ך come alive.

The girls visit historical and landmark sites, קברי צדיקים, fascinating locations in the Old City, shuls, and museums. They enjoy hearing stories of bygone days and they’ll be introduced to inspiring personalities in ירושלים.
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טיולים and ימי עיון

The girls travel and tour the breadth and width of ארץ ישראל. They gain a deep אהבת הארץ as they learn about and then see the beautiful, ancient sites of our Land. A schedule of ימי עיון exploring relevant contemporary issues and themes inspire and elevate our students. ...

The staff and student panels, guest speakers, round-table discussions, stimulating activities, and creative programs serve to give the girls insight and clarity into the topic presented.
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ראש חודש at MSY

Every ראש חודש in MSY celebrates the beauty, significance and כח of the month. As a school we gather to reflect on the ברכה in the past month, the השגחה פרטית we experience, and the personal רוחניות goals of the new month. One of the highlights of our creative ראש חודש programs is the music.

The Eastern Europe Trip

MSY organizes an optional, informative — and transformative— trip to Eastern Europe in conjunction with the girls’ Jewish history course on pre-war and post-war Jewry. Led by esteemed רבנים and staff members, the tour is impactful, and essential to our connection to the past.