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Explore, Question and Grow in a welcoming egalitarian community in the heart of Jerusalem!

The Conservative Yeshiva offers you a chance to explore traditional Jewish texts during a year, semester or summer of learning in Israel. Develop your Torah study skills in programs for post-college and college students where men and women participate fully together, in prayer as well as learning.
  • Gain lifelong study, prayer and leadership skills
  • Chevruta (partner) learning and seminar-style classes
  • Traditional and contemporary perspectives
  • Learning for its own sake, no exams or papers (credit possible)
  • Diverse students of all ages from around the world

Explore Jewish Sources for a Year or Semester

Spend a Few Weeks in Jerusalem This Summer!

Participate in a Distance Learning Course

MASA and Merit Scholarships

The Conservative Yeshiva is a MASA program - grants and scholarships are available to students aged 18-30 from the U.S. and most other countries.

Merit Scholarships include $2,500 Innovative Leaders for Year Program students and full tuition College Student Leaders Summer Scholarships.

Study Jewish Sources In-Depth

At the Conservative Yeshiva you will have the opportunity to study Bible, Talmud, Mishna, Hebrew, Jewish Philosophy and other Jewish texts in the original and in depth. Many classes are offered on a variety of levels, so you will feel at home.

Explore Traditional and Contemporary Approaches

At the Conservative Yeshiva you will study classical texts in the traditional way – chevruta (preparing with a study partner) and shiur (seminar-type classes) – while being open to the wisdom of modern scholarship and the challenges of social change.

Join A Vibrant Close-Knit Community

The Yeshiva’s warm, relaxed and supportive atmosphere fosters strong ties and lasting friendships. The program includes Shabbatonim, tours, guest lectures and socializing among students, staff and faculty.

Meet Diverse Students from Around the World

The Conservative Yeshiva draws students from a variety of Jewish backgrounds (from Reform to Modern Orthodox), from North America, South Africa, Australia and many countries of Europe.

Experience Jerusalem and Feel at Home

The Conservative Yeshiva is located in the United Synagogue’s beautiful campus Fuchsberg Center, right in the heart of Jerusalem. You can meet friends at sidewalk cafes, and experience the city’s magical transformation on Shabbat. And while the language of instruction is English (except in advanced classes), Hebrew classes are offered to help your study in the yeshiva and to help you feel at home in Israel.

Promote Social Justice

The world stands on three things: studying Torah, serving God and helping others (Pirke Avot 1:2). At the Conservative Yeshiva students do the first two in the Beit Midrash and the third in the local community through projects such as tutoring immigrants and environmental work.

Gain Lifelong Skills

Conservative Yeshiva graduates bring knowledge, energy and enthusiasm back with them, becoming active participants and leaders in their home communities. The experience you’ll have at the Conservative Yeshiva stays with you for life!!

Short Term Visitors

Check out the Create Your Own Seminar program which offers drop-in courses, evening lectures, bar and bat mitzvah celebrations and community service volunteering.

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Student Comments

"The Conservative Yeshiva was the most dynamic and exciting learning experience that I’ve ever had. There were amazing and approachable teachers and rabbis, motivated and interesting students, and a supportive and warm community."
Anya, New York, NY

“The liberal-yet-traditional atmosphere allows acceptance of all Jews who are looking to learn, at any stage of life, level of learning, or level of observance.”
Micah, Lancaster, PA Nova Southeastern University, PhD, Clinical Psychology

“My Conservative Yeshiva experience is unparalleled. I loved my teachers and especially the learning that I could apply to the way I choose to live my life Jewishly – everything from how to correctly build a Sukkah to the Jewish Philosophy classes."
Catherine, Buffalo Grove, IL
Brandeis University
University of Pittsburgh, School of Law

Mishnah Yomit

Set a fixed time to learn Torah (Avot 1:15). Fulfill this important precept by learning one Mishnah each day with the Conservative Yeshiva's Mishnah Yomit, prepared by faculty member Dr. Joshua Kulp.

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The Conservative Yeshiva is a Project of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Conservative Yeshiva of United Synagogue
8 Agron Street, PO Box 7456
Jerusalem, Israel
011-972-2-622-3116
011-972-2-624-6473 (fax)
Email yeshiva@uscj.org

The Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem is sponsored by JAFI and MASA The Project for Long Term Programs of the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel.


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