Machon Alte Seminary was
established in 1977 as the only Chabad-Lubavitch School in Israel
offering a challenging full-time academic program for young Jewish
women seeking to discover and nourish their Jewish
roots.
Machon Alte is located in the beautiful scenic and
historic city of Safed.
Surrounded by the green hills of the Galilee, away from the hustle
and bustle of city life distractions, it is an ideal place for study
and contemplation. The holiness and peaceful atmosphere seeps into
one’s being, clearing the mind. The power and strength of the great
Kabbalistic and Talmudic sages, such as Rabbi Yitzchok Luria, the
Arizal, Rabbi Yosaif Caro, author of the Shulchan Aruch, Rabbi
Shlomo Alkabetz, author of Lechah Dodi, are but three of the many
giants of Torah Scholarship that rest upon the hillside of Safed and
continually guard and inspire all those who strive to connect with
true Torah teachings.
Machon Alte’s unique curriculum offers
deep insights into the mystical teachings of Torah. Philosophical,
spiritual, and ethical dimensions of classical Chassidic thought,
together with in depth study and analysis of the psychology of our
relationship with G-d, serves to provide answers to many deeply
buried questions.
Most students come from homes with little
or no background in Judaism. We offer a comprehensive program of
Jewish studies, with the core courses being Jewish Law, Torah and
Prophets, Jewish Meditation and Prayer, Jewish Philosophy
(Chassidut), and Hebrew Ulpan. There are classes for beginning and
advanced students which are conducted in English, Hebrew, and
Russian. Classes in additional languages are available upon
request.
Machon Alte is renowned for the warm and caring
atmosphere which develops among the students although they come from
many diverse backgrounds and from many different countries. Personal
interactions with our dedicated faculty provide constant support and
guidance. Upon completions of the program our students have
immeasurably increased their knowledge and appreciations of our
Jewish heritage.
I invite you to benefit from the Machon Alte
experience by enrolling in our unique program. By doing so, you will
greatly enrich your life and strengthen your role as an essential
link in the eternal chain of Jewish existence.
Rabbi
Joseph Rosenfeld Director
Over the past two
decades close to 3,000 young Jewish women have passed through our
doors. They have come from all over the world and from all walks of
life. In addition to students from America, Canada, Russia and
Israel, we have had and currently enjoy students from Europe,
Central and South America, South Africa, and Australia. Machon Alte
offers complete programs in three languages. The English and Hebrew
programs are provided at beginning and advanced levels. The program
in Russian is geared mainly for beginners. Advanced Russian students
usually join the Hebrew program. Private tutoring is available to
enable each student to reach her maximum potential. Studying with a
chevrusa (learning partner) enables each student to build new skills
at an individual pace. An intimate atmosphere that fosters personal
attention and group togetherness is constantly maintained. An
excellent Ulpan is part of the curriculum for those who wish to
improve their skills in spoken Hebrew.
Machon Alte Seminary was
established in 1977 as the only Chabad-Lubavitch School in Israel
offering a challenging full-time academic program for young Jewish
women seeking to discover and nourish their Jewish
roots.
Machon Alte’s unique curriculum offers
deep insights into the mystical teachings of Torah. Philosophical,
spiritual, and ethical dimensions of classical Chassidic thought,
together with in depth study and analysis of the psychology of our
relationship with G-d, serves to provide answers to many deeply
buried questions.
Over the past two
decades close to 3,000 young Jewish women have passed through our
doors. They have come from all over the world and from all walks of
life. In addition to students from America, Canada, Russia and
Israel, we have had and currently enjoy students from Europe,
Central and South America, South Africa, and Australia. Machon Alte
offers complete programs in three languages. The English and Hebrew
programs are provided at beginning and advanced levels. The program
in Russian is geared mainly for beginners. Advanced Russian students
usually join the Hebrew program. Private tutoring is available to
enable each student to reach her maximum potential. Studying with a
chevrusa (learning partner) enables each student to build new skills
at an individual pace. An intimate atmosphere that fosters personal
attention and group togetherness is constantly maintained.