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
Starting Dates for Zmanim 2012-2013 ~ 5772-5773*

Mid-Winter Zman 2011 – 12
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 ~ 2 Tevet 5772
Thursday, March 22, 2012 ~ 28 Adar 5772

Spring Zman 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012 ~ 1 Iyar (Rosh Chodesh) 5772
Thursday, June 21, 2012 ~ 1 Tammuz 5772

Summer Zman 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012 ~ 5 Tammuz 5772
Sunday, July 29, 2012 ~ 9 Av 5772

Elul Zman I 2012
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 ~ 1 Elul 5772
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012  ~ 12 Elul 5772

Elul Zman II 2012
Sunday, Sep. 2, 2012 ~ 15 Elul 5772
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2012  ~ 10 Tishrei 5773 (Yom Kippur)

Fall Zman 2012
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2012 ~ 30 Tishrei 5772
Thursday, Jan.3, 2013  ~ 21 Tevet 5773
(includes Chanuka Break: Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec.16, 2012)

Winter Zman 2013
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 ~ 25 Tevet 5773
Monday, March 11, 2013 ~ 29 Adar 5773

Spring Zman 2013
Wed., April 10, 2013 ~ 30 Nisan 5773
Thur., May 31, 2013  ~ 22 Sivan 5773

Summer Zman 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013 ~ 2 Tamuz 5773
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ~ 9 Av 5773

Elul Zman 2013
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 ~ 1 Elul 5773
Shabbat, Sep. 14, 2013  ~ 10 Tishrei 5773 (Yom Kippur)

*(subject to change)