Mazal tov to Tamar (Gold) Kleinberg (SFW ’05)!

Mazal tov to Tamar (Gold) Kleinberg (SFW ’05) and her husband and family on the birth of a baby boy!

שיזכו להכניסו בבריתו של אברהם אבינו בזמנו ולגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Chanukah at SFW!

We had an amazing, ruach-filled and inspiring Chanukah at SFW.... click here for photos!

Rav Judah Mischel at SFW!

We had the tremendous zechut to have Rav Judah Mischel join us at Mishmar this past Thursday night. Rav Judah, Executive Director of Camp HASC is also a Rebbe and an incredibly inspiring personality.

Rav Judah spoke at Mishmar about "Areivut" in this week's parsha and the need for caring about other people - especially those in special need - throughout our lives.

To listen to the shiur please click here.

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter at SFW!

We were privileged to host a guest shiur from Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, University Professor of Jewish Thought at Yeshiva University and Senior Scholar at YU's Center for the Jewish Future.

Rabbi Schacter delivered a fascinating and engaging shiur entitled "Did Moshe Rabbeinu Know Everything? Printing and the Unfolding of Human Knowledge" which explored the development of the printing press in Halacha and used that development as a springboard for a larger, philosophical discussion regarding what information Moshe Rabbeinu knew and what he may not have known.

To listen to the shiur please click here.

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vayigash

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Shiur on Parshat Vayigash

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal tov to Rebecca (Margulies) Pasternak (SFW ’10)!

Mazal tov to Rebecca (Margulies) Pasternak (SFW ’10) and her family on the birth of a baby girl!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

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Mazal Tov to Shira Berger (SFW ‘12)!

Mazal Tov to Shira Berger (SFW ‘12) on her marriage to Akiva Maresky!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

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Mazal tov to Mrs. Avital Levy!

Mazal tov to SFW Teacher Mrs. Avital Levy and her husband and family on the birth of a grandson!

שיזכו להכניסו בבריתו של אברהם אבינו בזמנו ולגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

S.E.M. Torah for Miketz/Chanukah

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Mazal Tov to Chaya Miriam Nimchinsky (SFW '10, '11)!

Mazal Tov to Chaya Miriam Nimchinsky (SFW '10, '11) on her engagement to Chayim Gerson!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

Shiur on Chanukah

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on Chanukah from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal Tov to Shoshana Somer (SFW '12)!

Mazal Tov to Shoshana Somer (SFW '12) on her engagement to Benji Mehler!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

Mazal Tov to Shani Conway (SFW ‘12)!

Mazal Tov to Shani Conway (SFW ‘12) on her marriage to Shimon Binstock!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

S.E.M. Torah for Vayeshev/Chanukah

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Shiur on Parshat Vayeishev

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal Tov to Yael (Haar) Horowitz (SFW ‘06, ‘07)!

Mazal Tov to Yael (Haar) Horowitz (SFW ‘06, ‘07) and her husband and family on the birth of a baby girl!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Shiur on Parshat Vayishlach

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Shiur on Parshat Vayishlach

Please click here to listen to a shiur on Parshat Vayishlach from Rav Yamin Goldsmith entitled "Wrestling with Angels."

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen at SFW: Discovering Your Elijah Moment

SFW was privileged to hear a deeply moving sicha from Rabbi Daniel Cohen. The sicha, entitled "Discovering Your Elijah Moment," was about the importance of seizing every moment and how every single day is full of opportunity. Using the analogy of “reverse engineering,” Rabbi Cohen helped us create a plan for this year (and for the rest of our lives) which would maximize our personal and spiritual growth. Rabbi Cohen also described his recent fascinating "Elijah at Starbucks" project (please click here).

We appreciate Rabbi Cohen taking out of his busy schedule to share words of inspiration with us!

To hear the shiur, please click here. 

Finally, to see Rabbi Cohen’s fascinating website, please click here.

Rabbi Cohen has been the Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford Connecticut for the last 10 years. Rabbi Cohen and his wife live in Stamford with their children including Michal (SFW ’13) and Sara Malka (SFW ’11).

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vayishlach

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Mazal Tov to Sophie (Golding) Oren (SFW ‘09 and SFW Madricha)!

Mazal Tov to Sophie (Golding) Oren (SFW ‘09 and SFW Madricha) and her husband on the birth of a baby boy!

שיזכו לגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

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Mazal Tov to Stephanie Greenberg (SFW ‘12)

Mazal Tov to Stephanie Greenberg (SFW ‘12) on her marriage to Shmoozie Weinstein!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Shiur on Parshat Vayeitzei

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Michael Yammer, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vayeitzei

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Mazal tov to Devra (Frolich) Fantl (SFW ’08)!

Mazal tov to Devra (Frolich) Fantl (SFW ’08) and her husband and family on the birth of a baby boy!

שיזכו להכניסו בבריתו של אברהם אבינו בזמנו ולגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

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Mazal tov to Alex (Heller) Dean (SFW ’08)!

Mazal tov to Alex (Heller) Dean (SFW ’08) and her family on the birth of a baby girl, Tehilla!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Shiur on Parshat Toldot

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Michael Yammer, shlit”a.

Rav Yammer discussed this week's parsha especially in light of this week's tragic events in Har Nof. 

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Shlomo Katz at SFW!

This past week has been quite difficult for all of Klal Yisrael to say the least. At SFW, we thought that an exceptional way to end this challenging week would be to have an inspiring kumzits with SHLOMO KATZ on Thursday night. And what a kumzits it was! Stories, songs, and divrei Torah touched our hearts and souls from this world-renowned singer, song-writer and Rebbe!

A most heartfelt thank you to an ANONYMOUS SFW FAMILY for sponsoring this unforgettable, inspiring evening!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Toldot

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Shiur on Parshat Toldot

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

In this sicha Rav Yaakovson addresses the tragic events of this past week in Har Nof especially as it relates to the Parsha. 

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Chayei Sarah

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week from Rav Gershon Turetsky.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Shiur on Parshat Chayei Sarah

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Michael Yammer, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal Tov to Erica Chaimowitz (SFW ‘08, ‘09)!

Mazal Tov to Erica Chaimowitz (SFW ‘08, ‘09) on her marriage to Dave Engel!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

SFW's Tiyul to the North!

This week was our unforgettable tiyul to the North. Our wonderful madrichot, Rabbi Goldsmith, Rabbi Turtetsky, and our beloved tour-guide Rav Moshe ben Baruch joined the girls of shana aleph and shana bet as we hiked up and down mountains, enjoyed the beautiful sights of the Galil and the Golan, and learned about the rich, ancient and modern history of the area. Just as important (if not more so), we bonded with each other and the Land of Israel!

Please click here for pictures!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vayera

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week's parsha from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

Mazal Tov to Eliana Stone (SFW ‘12, ‘13)!

Mazal Tov to Eliana Stone (SFW ‘12, ‘13) on her marriage to Marc Poleyoff (SFM ‘10, ‘11, ‘12)!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Shiur on Parshat Vayera

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal Tov to Aliza Friedman (SFW '12, '13)!

Mazal Tov to Aliza Friedman (SFW '12, '13) on her engagement to Benjy Kreitman!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

Mazal tov to Yael (Weinerkur) Schwechter (SFW ’04, ’05)!

Mazal tov to Yael (Weinerkur) Schwechter (SFW ’04, ’05) and her family on the birth of a baby girl!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

Rav Ari Waxman at SFW

Please click here to listen to a shiur from Rav Ari Waxman, the Menahel of the Moty Hornsetin Overseas Program at Yeshivat Sha'alvim. Rav Waxman spoke about the unique messages that are hidden in the "silence" of the holiday-free month of Cheshvan. 

We are grateful to Rav Waxman for his time and we are thrilled - as we are all year long - of the zechut we have to hear from and grow with the wonderful Rabbanim of Yeshivat Sha'alvim on a regular basis.

Please click here for more shiurim at SFW. 

Shiur on Parshat Lech Lecha

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) on the Parsha from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Lech Lecha

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week by Rav Rafi Rosenblum.

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!                

Mazal Tov to Rebecca Davidson (SFW ‘12, ‘13!

Mazal Tov to Rebecca Davidson (SFW ‘12, ‘13 and SFW Madricha) on her Aliya to Eretz Yisrael!

ושבו בנים לגבולם!

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Mazal Tov to Rachel Cohen (SFW '11)!

Mazal Tov to Rachel Cohen (SFW '11) on her engagement to David Chiger!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

Shiur for the Beginning of the New Z'man

Please click here to listen to a shiur (in Hebrew) about the beginning of the new zman from the Rosh HaYeshiva, HaRav Yechezkel Yaakovson, shlit”a.

For other shiurim at Sha’alvim, please click here.

Mazal Tov to Rav Ezra Shapiro and his wife and family!

Mazal Tov to Rav Ezra Shapiro and his wife and family on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Miriam!

סימן טוב ומזל טוב יהא לנו ולכל ישראל! 

For other announcements see the scrolling list on our homepage or click here

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Noach

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for this week by Rav Yamin Goldsmith. (This S.E.M. Torah was delivered for Parshat Noach 5774.)

For more S.E.M. Torah, please click here.

S.E.M. Torah is a series of brief divrei Torah delivered by various members of the faculty of Sha’alvim for Women.

S.E.M. stands (good-humoredly) for "Squeezing Every Minute" and represents an important philosophy at SFW: every minute counts and every minute can be used productively. Torah must be learned deeply and profoundly on the highest levels possible. However, even when you find that you have only a few moments, we believe that opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!