Machon Alte Seminary of Tzfat
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− | + | ('''Hebrew:''' מכון אלטה / '''Pronounciation:''' Ma-chon Alte; /'''Names:''' Machon Alte, Chabad Girls' Seminary, / '''Definition:''' Womens’ Chabad-Lubavitch seminary for religious studies in Tzfat) | |
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− | + | Young and not-so-young women from throughout the world come to Tzfat to learn more about Judaism. Many women of all ages come to study at Machon Alte, the Chabad women’s seminary. The seminary offers classes for women who are exploring Judaism and traditional Jewish observance. The study follows the Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy and offers a number of different programs. The classes are also open to women who have a solid base in Jewish tradition. | |
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== History of Women's Study Programs in Safed == | == History of Women's Study Programs in Safed == | ||
− | Womens’ Jewish learning programs have expanded in recent years with renewed interest among Jewish women who wish to live stronger traditional Jewish lives based on knowledge of Jewish texts, sources and ideas. Two of these seminaries | + | Womens’ Jewish learning programs have expanded in recent years with renewed interest among Jewish women who wish to live stronger traditional Jewish lives based on knowledge of Jewish texts, sources and ideas. Two of these seminaries serve English-speaking women ranging from high school age and onward. Each seminary teaches according to its philosophy. Women of all ages can find a strong learning program that fits a wide variety of viewpoints and ideas. |
== Machon Alte Seminary == | == Machon Alte Seminary == | ||
− | Machon Alte was established in 1977. The founders envisioned the school as a Chabad-Lubavitch Seminary which would offer a full-time academic program for Jewish women who want to discover and nourish their Jewish heritage | + | Machon Alte was established in 1977. The founders envisioned the school as a Chabad-Lubavitch Seminary which would offer a full-time academic program for Jewish women who want to discover and nourish their Jewish heritage. |
=== Machon Alte Curriculum === | === Machon Alte Curriculum === | ||
The seminary offers a full curriculum which incorporates the study of Hassidic thought, specifically the Chabad-Lubavitch Hassidic philosophy, with classes such as Prophets, Dietary Laws, Jewish Home, Halacha (Jewish Law), Tehillim (Psalms), Chumash (Five Books of Moses), Hashkafa (outlook on Jewish Life) and more. | The seminary offers a full curriculum which incorporates the study of Hassidic thought, specifically the Chabad-Lubavitch Hassidic philosophy, with classes such as Prophets, Dietary Laws, Jewish Home, Halacha (Jewish Law), Tehillim (Psalms), Chumash (Five Books of Moses), Hashkafa (outlook on Jewish Life) and more. | ||
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=== Machon Alte Students === | === Machon Alte Students === | ||
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=== Machon Alte Location === | === Machon Alte Location === | ||
− | The Machon Alte seminary is located off of | + | The Machon Alte seminary is located off of Jerusalem Street in the center of Tzfat. The school is in an old stone building which was once the historic Herzliya Hotel. Rooms are furnished and many have adjoining private bathroom and shower facilities. Students enjoy easy walking access to Tzfat’s commercial district as well as to the Old Jewish Quarter of the city. |
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