Welcome to Bas Medrash

Each week, on Monday mornings, the day begins with breakfast at 9:00, an opportunity for the members of the Bas Medrash to catch up and spend time with their friends, and meet the new members of the group. 

At 9:30, a dvar Torah is given by one of the Bas Medrash participants. She prepares an original idea about the topic of her choice. Many have said this is their favorite part of the day. This is followed by a dvar halachah, usually on the laws of Shabbat, given by Judy Paikin Mamlok, the director of the Bas Medrash.

At 10:00, we break out into groups for the study of chumash (bible). Each participant chooses the group that will most closely match her level of textual ability as well as the style of learning that’s comfortable to her. The five choices:

Shayna Falk facilitates a pasuk by pasuk exploration of the text using classical commentaries. The discussion is lively and far ranging, questions are encouraged and appreciated. The group started at the beginning of Sefer Bereishit around 6 years ago. They are currently studying Parshat Noach. If you are wondering what's taken them so long, join them and see.

Ilana Trachtman is teaching her beautiful Chumash class on sefer Shemot, using the commentary of Rashi and the Or HaChaim.

Parsha Pearls -Join Miriam Krauss in unlocking the beauty, depth and love found in our holy Torah. We will be learning the weekly Parsha (Torah portion) by exploring commentaries that touch our heart, head and soul.

The advanced chabura, focuses on the language and meaning of the text and a careful reading of the commentaries in the Mikrot Gedolot. A reasonable level of Hebrew is required.

At 11:00, seven different classes are being offered-

Sefer Shoftim, led by Shayna Falk- Shoftim is a book of Prophesy that looks backwards rather than forwards as Shmuel HaNavi, its author, talks about events that occurred in the past. Join us and discover why.

Shulamit Tilles teaches "Chassidic Psychology for the Striving Jewess": Learning the innovative wisdom of the Chassidic masters to better navigate our spiritual-emotional life.

Reva Emuna Saidel will be teaching a class entitled " I Am What I Hate/You Are What You Hate: Radical Hod as the Geula Path

Ilana Trachtman continues her class on the weekly haftorah. You will learn some of the most famous parts of Nach and understand their connection to the torah readings they were meant to replace. This class provides a broad exposure to many areas of Navi and Kituvim. 

The Beauty of the Aleph Bet, taught by Chaya Lapkin- an exploration of the power & versatility of the letters of the Aleph Bet, based on Rabbi Ginzburgh's work and other sources. We'll be looking in depth at the spiritual energies of the letters, their shapes, names, number & more.

Doba Shaver – Perek Shira- The Chapter of Song-Could it be that the frog sings more praises to Hashem than Dovid Hamelechin in Tehillim?! Learn about how the frog and 84 other creations sing the praises of the Creator in Perek Shira

Nesivot Shalom- A chabura studying selected sections of the Slonimer Rebbe's great work. Assumes a reasonable level of Hebrew.

At 12:30, guest lecturers deliver a series of shiurim, usually from 4-6 weeks, on an announced topic, often relevant to the time of year. These speakers are outstanding scholars and add immeasurably to the Bas Medrash experience

At 5:00 pm, the Path of the Just- Mesilat Yesharim- Please join us as we work together to blend and harmonize the profound teachings of the Ramchal, Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzato into our lives. Shayna Elka Falk will facilitate. This class is on zoom only. 

The Bas Medrash meets at the ReStarTzfat Community Center

52 Arlozoroff/72 Rechov Yerushalayim, 2nd floor

(above Macabbi and Mishtalem)

The Bas Medrash relies on the dues and donations of participants to pay our faculty and to continue to exist. Members typically pay 100 or 180NIS per month. Alternatively, you can pay weekly – 25NIS for breakfast and the morning classes and another 20NIS for the afternoon class. Payment can be made in person or by horat keveh (standing order) or transfer to Amutat Shaarei Bina, Bank HaPoalim, branch 714, account number 573434 or by check. Everyone is welcome, regardless of what you're able to pay.

For further information, please contact Judy Paikin Mamlok at 0547805161.