Jewish Women’s Learning

An overview of the daily lesson of Sefer Hamitzvot, Maimonides’ Book of Mitzvahs, which details and concisely explains each of the 613 commandments.

Each 20-minute video class uses a text from the weekly Torah portion to convey a contemporary insight on leading a more enriched life. Source sheets are included to help students follow along and gain a "taste" of the actual texts studied.

A superficial reading of the Bible might lead us to believe that women played just a superflous role. But take a closer look...

A series of classes for women examines the reasons for various Jewish customs and rituals.

A comprehensive course exploring why we pray, the history of prayer, the structure of the prayer book, and the meaning of the basic prayers.

A six part series on how to improve your spiritual appearance by infusing your life with greater joy, faith and inspiration.

Travel around the Jewish calendar with this monthly series on the significance of the upcoming Jewish month. New classes every Rosh Chodesh.

Answering questions like: What is G-d? If I have a soul, why can’t I see it? Where do people go when they die? Is there a heaven and a hell? Why do bad things happen to good people? I did something bad, is G-d angry with me?

Understanding the mechanics of how repentance actually repairs spiritual damage in the cosmos.

A kabbalistic explanation of why whatever we do to others, we are actually doing to ourselves.

Great spiritual treasures lie hidden in the most material aspects of our world—a unique chassidic perspective on physicality.

Chana's weekly vidcast on being in touch with ourselves, with our loved ones and with our higher calling

In this series, Goldie Plotkin explores the meaning of the prayers step by step, and their personal relevance in our day-to-day life.

A deeper understanding and exploration of Jewish customs and traditions, and how they have forged us into a more kind and compassionate nation.

Is it possible to be living but not be alive? What it takes to get in touch with your essential self and activate the point within your soul that gives meaning to life.

The unique role of the Jewish woman is described in terms of three archetypical mitzvahs—Shabbat candles, family purity and kosher. How do traditional ideas of Jewish femininity compare to modern feminist ideas about the role of women in society?

In this inspirational talk, Shaindy Jacobson sheds light on the inner dignity of Jewish femininity with personal stories and anecdotes.

This seven-part series follows the seven-week period of the Omer explaining how each week corresponds to another facet of our personalities.

If we know with certainty that G-d is involved and cares about all the details of our world, we can be happier and more empowered individuals.

When things get really tough, when there are dark moments, our sense of justice asks: why is this happening, and why to me?

There are some tragedies for which there are no answers. What should our perspective be when faced with such horrific suffering?

Practical ideas on how we can change our perspective to create more happiness within our daily lives.

Are we morally responsible for our thoughts? Is it just as important to think good things as it is to do and say good things?

What lessons for our own lives can we learn from studying the lives of biblical women? Learn about three great women from our past: Sarah, Rebecca and Nitzevet.

What happens after we die? Will we ever live again? What is the purpose of the soul’s descent into a body? This series looks at some of the experiences of the soul after the death of the body.

An exploration into the Jewish view of death, mourning, the soul's journey and the after-life.

How to foster greater love and empathy in your relationships with others.

Prayer is our opportunity to enter into a dialogue with G-d. But many of us are unfamiliar with the prayers, their meaning, and the actual practice of Jewish prayer. In this series you’ll learn all about the body, soul, and song of prayer, and free yourself to communicate with G-d.

Lessons from the every day occurances in our lives and tools that help us grow to become greater people.

What is in the DNA of a Jewish woman? And how can we use these qualities to structure our day to live our lives as better Jewish women?

The month of Elul is a time for introspection. While we may have big plans for change, it's the little things in life that can have a huge impact.

When did married Jewish women begin covering their hair? What are the sources and reasons behind this commandment? Why specifically the hair? And what can we learn from this about growing in our relationship with G-d?

Explore the life-cycles through the lens of Kabbalah and discover how to use these experiences to their fullest.

What does it mean to be a powerful woman at all stages of our lives? If we could ask these special women what was their proudest moments as mothers or as women, perhaps this is what they would respond.

Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, is a tractate of the Mishnah that is full of timeless wisdom, advice and moral values on how to live a more ethical life with improved interpersonal relationships. This course provides an in-depth exploration on an assortment of these teachings.

What you need to make a part of your daily schedule in order to control your day rather than have it control you.

Learn refreshing perspectives and practical ways to do teshuvah (repentance) to attain atonement and forgiveness.

What is pleasure? Where does it come from? Why do we need it? And what can it accomplish?

Count your blessings every morning with a mystical look at the morning blessings.

How Queen Esther heals a cosmic rift between the tribes of Israel.

An exploration into the social, psychological, spiritual and mystical power and lure of hair and why married Jewish women wear wigs, even natural and beautiful ones, to cover their hair.

Insights from the weekly Torah portion on how to invest in your most important relationship.

Discover more about the life of King David, his deep faith, and the pivotal role of his mother Nitzevet.

Discover the unique way that women impact change in others as we learn revolutionary ideas chassidus teaches us about feminism.

What the Rebbe taught us about loving others—and ourselves.

Accounts of souls returning to Earth to assist others and complete their mission.

Kabbalistic insights are practically applied to master the art of anger management.

Join us for a special women’s Siyum Celebration, celebrating the women who completed the study of Maimonides. An interview by Chana Weisberg with Rivka Marga Gestetner, director of the Mayanot's women's program in Jerusalem. During the event, Dr. Neomi Stanliegh will also officially conclude the 39th learning cycle.

Join a global webcast for women in learning about Moshiach and the future Redemption. Featured speakers: Mrs. Miriam Swerdlow, Mrs. Perel Krasjansky, Mrs. Leah Kohn, Mrs. Shterna Ginsberg and Rabbi YY Jacobson. (This program is hosted by Neshei Chabad in honor of the 19th of Kislev).

Understanding the concept of "dira betachtonim," G-d asking us to turn our world into a home for Him.

How to train our perception to view our world, when our situation seems so negative.

Why the coming of Moshiach is a fundamental pillar in Judaism.

The battle of your souls within to control without. Who will get to wear the crown?

Silence can be the most devastating sound possible; yet at times also the most rewarding. How is your silence?

When you choose a costume, what do you base it on?

Why don’t we have a documented account of Moshe’s progeny like by all our other biblical greats?

A spiritual exploration of the three preconditions for a food item to become ritually impure. The inner dimension of these Temple laws highlights how there is a part of us that is always whole and pure, where nothing – no trauma, no circumstances – can damage. Accessing our deepest connection provides us with our essential worthiness.

A spoken word poem: Dear daughter, it is time to free yourself.

Explore the special virtues of the Jewish woman and uncover her hidden treasures, as illuminated in the Eishet Chayil hymn in the book of Proverbs.

What you can do in these times when anti-Semitism is on the rise.

What do you really want?

Am I loving you, G-d, the way you want to be loved?

On redirecting the fires of destruction into fiery passion for good.

Sarah teaches us that you have the power to choose between victimhood and triumph, by how you show up in every moment.

Joseph teaches us how to harness our greatest powers.

When you're happy, you'll be kinder to the people around you, and you'll bring more light into the world. Practise these tools to attain a happier life.