About us
It is well known that for Russian-speaking Jews who have returned to Torah observance, it is very difficult to find a place of study that is suitable in terms of atmosphere, schedule, location, and availability of professional teachers fluent in both Russian and Hebrew.
Kolel “Or Torah” is a unique place that brings together more than a hundred Jews of different ages, social statuses, professions, levels of Torah knowledge, and experience in study and observance of commandments.
The main goal of Kolel “Or Torah” is to find an individual approach and format of study for each of its students.
Our programs
Havruta — Studying Torah with a Partner
Learning takes place in pairs, as indicated by the name itself — "havruta" in Aramaic means "partnership."
Torah Tour: Study and travel
A popular program for tourists is designed to flexibly combine travel in Israel with study. It is ideal for those visiting Israel for a short period from a few days to several months.
Teachers
Rabbi Benjamin Kotler
Rabbi Michael Zimmerman
Rabbi Yoav Kaplinsky
Rabbi Lipa Erman
Rabbi Chaim Golenberg
Why are we the best choice?
19 years of successful work
From 6 AM to 10 PM
More than 60 students daily
Online havrutas
Group celebrations
Family atmosphere
From the life of the kolel
Testimonials
, marketer,
, doctor,
This is the very place I have been searching for a long time. I can study the Torah at a high level and still remain completely myself. It doesn’t matter how I dress, what I earn, or what music I listen to — at the kollel, I am always accepted as I am, with warmth and joy, like family.
, photographer,
For me, this is one of the most convenient places in Jerusalem for studying while working. You can easily get there by bus, and there is always a place to park the car.
