The Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya Program
The goals of the program at Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya, which include the development of independent learning skills, and a deep understanding of Jewish thought and spiritual growth, are best achieved by a period of study of not less than one year. Study is generally full-time during the day; evenings for the most part are free. Periods of study of a more limited duration may be arranged. Students should ideally make plans to arrive in Israel toward the end of summer and begin their studies in the one-month Elul program that precedes the High Holydays.

Intersession
Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya is not in session during the fall holidays, and studies resume, with only minor breaks, until approximately 10 days before Pesach. Beginning again, approximately one week after Pesach, studies are for the most part uninterrupted until approximately Rosh Chodesh Av, including the six-week summer program.

Extra-Curricular-Activities
Interspersed throughout the year are Jewish holiday observances, Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya tours of the Land of Israel, Shabbatonim and other special programs. Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya is a community of women who join together to celebrate life-cycle events such as engagements, weddings and births with simcha (joy), and share in other times of need.

Y'mei Iyun
Every year, Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya hosts several all-day seminars. Each of these Y'mei Iyun develops a specific theme through text study with the Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya faculty and outstanding guest scholars and educators. In the past Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya has held Y'mei Iyun before various holidays and to mark other special events.

Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya Zmanim
2007-2008
Full Year Program - Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - Sunday, August 10, 2008
Elul Zman: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - Saturday, September 22, 2007
Fall Zman: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Thurs., December 6, 2007
Winter Zman: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - Monday, April 7, 2008
Spring Zman: Monday, May 5, 2008 - Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Summer Zman: Monday, June 30, 2008 - Sunday, August 10, 2008

2008-2009
Full Year Program - Monday, September 1, 2008 - Thursday, July 30, 2009
Elul Zman: Monday, September 1, 2008 - Thursday, October 9, 2008
Fall Zman: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Winter Zman: Monday, December 29, 2008 - Thursday, March 26, 2009
Spring Zman: Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Summer Zman: Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Thursday, July 30, 2009