S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Ki Teitzei

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Ki Teitzei 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!

Mazal Tov to Diane Horwitz

Mazal Tov to Diane Horwitz and her husband and family on the engagement of their son, Benny to Sharon ben Naim!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other SFW announcements please click here

Mazal tov to Jessica (Hoffman) Bienenfeld (SFW ’05)!

Mazal tov to Jessica (Hoffman) Bienenfeld (SFW ’05) and her family on the birth of a baby girl!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements please click here

Mazal Tov to Jenny Lebowitz (SFW ‘12)!

Mazal Tov to Jenny Lebowitz (SFW ‘12) on her engagement to Yoni Block!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Shoftim

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Shoftim 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!

Review Halachot of Shmittat Kesafim

With the end of the Shmitta year quickly approaching, it may be worthwhile to review the halachot of the cancellation of debts (שמיטת כספים). It applies to women and men in Israel and in Chutz Laaretz!  

If you are interested in reviewing these halachot please click here.

Please bear in mind that this is a very brief review intended for SFW students and alumni and is not intended as an in-depth analysis of the halacha and hashkafa of this important topic. If you have any questions about whether you need to write a pruzbol, please contact a competent halachik authority. 

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Re'eh

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Re'eh 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 Avremi Samet!

Mazal tov to SFW Assistant Cook Avremi Samet and his wife and family on the birth of a baby girl!

שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

For other announcements please click here

Mazal tov to Guy Sorek!

Mazal tov to former SFW Assistant Cook Guy Sorek and his wife and family on the birth of a baby boy, Yagel!

שיזכו לגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים

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

Mazal Tov to Rachel Wagner (SFW ‘13)!

Mazal Tov to Rachel Wagner (SFW ‘13) on her marriage to Josh Meisel!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

Mazal Tov to Shayna Liba Brainin (SFW '13)

Mazal Tov to Shayna Liba Brainin (SFW '13) on her marriage to Yishai Walk!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Eikev

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Eikev from Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

This S.E.M. Torah was recorded in 5773

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 Daniella Meyer (SFW ‘13, ‘14)!

Mazal Tov to Daniella Meyer (SFW ‘13, ‘14) on her marriage to Isaac Kleinman!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other alumni announcements click here

Mazal Tov to Rose Snyder (SFW ‘09)

Mazal Tov to Rose Snyder (SFW ‘09) on her marriage to David Steinmetz!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

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

Mazal Tov to Judith Schwartz (SFW ‘10)!

Mazal Tov to Judith Schwartz (SFW ‘10) on her engagement to Alex Hecht!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other SFW announcements please click here

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vaetchanan

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Vaetchanan by 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 hat opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Devarim

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Devarim by Rav Yamin Goldsmith.

This S.E.M. Torah was delivered in 5773. 


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 hat opportunities - like listening to this S.E.M. Torah - are always available…. if you know where to look!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Mattot

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Mattot from Rav Gershon Turetsky.

(This S.E.M. Torah was recorded in 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!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Masei

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Masei 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 Rebecca (Steinmetz) Jerozolim (SFW ’05)!

Mazal tov to Rebecca (Steinmetz) Jerozolim (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

Mazal Tov to Elisheva Wrubel (SFW ‘12)!

Mazal Tov to Elisheva Wrubel (SFW ‘12) on her marriage to Matt Lampel!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other SFW announcements please click here

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Pinchas

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Pinchas 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!

S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Balak

Please click here to listen to S.E.M. Torah for Parshat Balak 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!

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emmett

We regret to inform you of the passing of Batsheva Yeres z"l, sister of Tiki Yeres (SFW '12). 

בלע המות לנצח ומחה ה' אלוקים דמעה מעל כל פנים

Mazal Tov to Shani Faitelewicz (SFW ‘07)!

Mazal Tov to Shani Faitelewicz (SFW ‘07) on her engagement to Yehuda Bayme!

שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל

For other SFW announcements please click here