Located in Jerusalem, Shapell’s/Darche Noam and its affiliated institutions and programs - David Shapell College of Jewish Studies, Midreshet Rachel V’ Chaya, Jack E. Gindi Pathways Israel, and Y.E.S. (Yeshiva Experience @ Shapell’s) - provides intelligent, motivated men and women from around the world with expert instruction in classical Jewish literature together with responsible guidance in the area of spiritual growth. We offer a variety of long and short term academic programs, primarily for college and post college students committed to making Judaism the center of their lives. Our Executive Learning Program offers tailored learning to suit the needs of individuals, couples, and groups. Our Married Couples Program allows couples to learn simultaneously at Shapell's and Midreshet Rachel while benefiting from special classes and programs geared towards building a Jewish home and family.

Shapell’s/Darche Noam prides itself on small class size, personalized instruction, broad course offerings, and an exceptional staff drawn from a broad range of ideological streams within the observant community. We focus on each student's individual strengths and provide an open and supportive environment for intellectual inquiry and personal growth.