The 1999 Torah Seminars for Women
Sponsored by the OU Department of Synagogue Services
Rabbi Moshe Krupka, Director

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

In the spring of 1997, four leading Roshei Yeshiva of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary - Rabbi Michael Rosensweig, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, and Rabbi Mordechai Willig - initiated a Torah study program for women, geared towards providing a continuum of learning on an advanced level.

The sessions began in September 1997, with two Yemei Iyun (full day learning programs) related to the Yamim Noraim. The overwhelming attendance by hundreds of women clearly indicated a need and desire for ongoing advanced Torah study. In the fall of 1997, the weekly learning program began with 50 students.

In the spring of 1998, the Roshei Yeshiva formalized a partnership with the Orthodox Union to expand and enhance the program. Additional courses were offered and enrollment further increased. Under the guidance of the Roshei Yeshiva, the program continues to evolve and meet the needs of today's Orthodox women.

This fall, we are extremely proud to present a vast array of courses that include three Sunday morning classes and three classes on Wednesday night. Yemei Iyun, preparing for the Yamim Noraim, were held both on Long Island and in Manhattan and will soon be scheduled for Pesach.

The Orthodox Union is also proud to be conducting Yemei Iyun in the following cities this coming year: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Torah Seminars for Women Board of Directors

Rabbi Michael Rosensweig
Rabbi Hershel Schachter
Rabbi Mayer Twersky
Rabbi Mordechai I. Willig

Orthodox Union - Department of Synagogue Services

Mandell I. Ganchrow, MD
President

Rabbi Raphael B. Butler
Executive Vice President

Stephen J. Savitsky
Chairman, Synagogue Services

Rabbi Moshe D. Krupka
National Director, Synagogue Services

Frank Buchweitz
Director, Special Projects, Synagogue Services

Ben Kelsen
Torah Seminars for Women Program Coordinator

Torah Seminars for Women is sponsored in part through a grant from The Avi Chai Foundation