Join us at Midreshet Lev

A seminary nestled in the hills of Ramat Beit Shemesh. We’re dedicated to cultivating the mind with top-tier Torah classes and nurturing each student’s unique growth. Our focus on Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael embodies authentic Religious Zionism, complemented by a lifelong commitment to Avodat Hashem. Join us in shaping an institution blending intellectual rigor, personalized support, a profound connection to Israel, and unwavering spiritual development.

Midreshet Lev, a seminary experience beyond education.

Academic
Excellence

Academic
Excellence

Midreshet Lev's dedication to the ‘mind’ offers challenging Torah classes, delving into a variety of subjects, at the highest level, requiring intellectual depth and understanding.

Warmth
& Personal Attention

Warmth
& Personal Attention

The emphasis on the 'heart' distinguishes Midreshet Lev by providing personalized care, acknowledging each student's uniqueness, and offering the warmth and support essential for individual growth.

Religious
Zionism

Religious
Zionism

The profound focus on Eretz Yisrael, Medinat Yisrael & Am Yisrael, through classroom learning, experiential touring, and community living, fosters a genuine and meaningful connection with our Land and our Nation.

Lifelong Avodat Hashem 

Lifelong Avodat Hashem 

The seminary's emphasis is on a lifelong commitment to Avodat Hashem that goes beyond academia, cultivating a continuous journey of spiritual devotion and growth, and uncompromising commitment to Halacha.

Meet The Staff

Administrators

Mrs. Penina Bernstein
Rosh Beit Midrash
Mrs. Elisheva Levin
Sherut Leumi Rakezet
Mrs. Eliana Silverman
Head Rakezet
Mrs. Ariella Ginsburg
Director of Programming
Dr. Tamar Halpern
Director of Student Welfare
Rav Boaz Mori
Rosh Midrasha
Mrs. Esther Grossman
Director

Staff

Rav Jonathan Schachter
Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker
Rav Michael Siev
Mrs. Esther Wachstock
Mrs. Devori Weichholz
Mrs. Alyssa Kirsch
Mrs. Shira Schechter
Mrs. Adina Averick
Leah Nusbacher
Shira Platnick
Rav Michael Unterberg
Sela Wagner
Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Mrs. Bonnie Odze
Rav Jonathan Schachter
Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker
Rav Michael Siev
Mrs. Esther Wachstock
Mrs. Devori Weichholz
Mrs. Alyssa Kirsch
Mrs. Shira Schechter
Mrs. Adina Averick
Leah Nusbacher
Shira Platnick
Rav Michael Unterberg
Sela Wagner
Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Mrs. Bonnie Odze

Who we are

Our
Students

Our Students

We appeal to the motivated student who wants to grow intellectually, religiously, spiritually, and authentically in a nurturing atmosphere . We are seeking students from a variety of high schools yet united in their desire to be in an academic, warm, passionately halachic, religious zionist environment. 

Our
Staff

Our Staff

Almost all of Midreshet Lev’s staff is within walking distance of the midrasha. The close proximity between the seminary and the homes of the Teachers and Rabbanim helps us create a family atmosphere. We will have an Eim Bayit and Madrichot located on campus. Each student will have a rakezet with whom she has a weekly class, as well as individual meetings. Additionally, all members of the staff are available for chavrutot or simply time to sit and talk. 

Our
Classes

Our Classes

Midreshet Lev offers a rich array of classes, from mandatory topics like Hilchot Shabbat, Kashrut, to diverse subjects including Parshanut, Machshava, Eretz Yisrael, Chassidut, Aggadata, Gemara, Jewish History, Mussar, and Self-Improvement. With multiple choices in most time slots, our Beit Midrash program empowers through two-hour classes, guided Parsha or Halacha study, and engaging community chavrutot, fostering independent learning.

Our
Outreach

Our
Outreach

Midreshet Lev offers an extensive extracurricular program alongside regular classes. Students engage in chesed projects, assisting local communities, hospitals, and schools. They also serve as companions to seniors, organize food drives, and run carnivals. Weekly chaburot, workshops in art, education, and a sports clinic are available in a new facility across the street. Additionally, musically talented students are encouraged to join our Midrasha’s choir.

Our
Community

Our Community

Part of the brand new community of Lev Shamir located in the vibrant Neve Shamir suburb of Ramat Beit Shemesh. We are excited to be merging a Torah learning center for women in the community with our Midrasha. Through chaburot, a weekly shiur and a chavruta program, our students will benefit tremendously from all the interaction they will have with local women.

Our
Land

Our Land

Exposure to all of Eretz Yisrael; her history, the present and our future Geulah. We view the establishment of the State of Israel as one of the greatest events in modern Jewish history. Our Torat Eretz Yisrael program of tiyulim, shiurim, and discussions exposes the students to traditional subjects as well as the complexities of the modern Jewish state.

Upcoming events

England

JFS

Nov 4

Hasmonean

Nov 5

Canada

Yavneh

Nov 4

Hebrew Academy of Montreal

Nov 18

Ulpana

Nov 19

USA

HAFTR

Nov 11

Hanna Sacks

Nov 12

Fuchs Mizrachi

Nov 13

Sha’arei Bina

Nov 14

RASG

Nov 15

Stern

Nov 17

Maayanot, Frisch, Naaleh

Nov 18

HANC, Kushner, North Shore

Nov 19

Shalhevet, Yula, Bais Yakov, Valley Torah

Nov 20

Atlanta Jewish Academy, Temima, Kohelet, Shulamith, Bruriah, Tfiloh, Berman Hebrew Academy

Nov 21

USA

New Jersey

Jan 2

Long Island

Jan 3

SAR, Ramaz

Jan 4

Neve Shamir
Beit Midrash L’Nashim

We are excited to be partnering with this Torah learning center, where women from the local community serve as role models and inspiration for our students.

Neve Shamir
Beit Midrash L’Nashim

We are excited to be partnering with this Torah learning center, where women from the local community serve as role models and inspiration for our students.

Coming soon

B’not Sherut Bodedot

A post Shana Aleph program catering to our lone-National Service volunteers who will receive the support of our staff while benefiting from the Midrasha’s learning program. 

Israel

Nachal Ein Gedi 37
Ramat Beit Shemesh
99000

USA

166 Edgemont Place
Teaneck, NJ
07666

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