The Fall 1999 Torah
Seminars for Women
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Seminars for Women catalog, you will need an Adobe Acrobat reader, which comes
installed as a standard in most newer computers. For more information, please contact Frank Buchweitz at 212-613-8188 or e-mail Rachel at silvar@ou.org 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. Torah Seminars for Women Board of Directors Orthodox Union - Department of Synagogue Services Stephen J. Savitsky Rabbi Moshe D. Krupka Frank Buchweitz Rabbi Ben Kelsen Torah Seminars for Women is sponsored
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