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Beginner and advanced learning programs in Safed, Israel that give young Jewish men strong foundations to confidently and capably live a meaningful Jewish life.
Our goal is to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they will need to live a productive Jewish life. We cultivate the drive within them to become independent learners, capable of mining Jewish wisdom from its original text. Our Talmud literacy program consists of three consecutive 8-week programs aimed to take our students from Aleph-Beis to Tosofos in a structured, handheld process.
At YTD we know that you want to be a strong Jew. In order to do that, you need have fundamental understanding of Jewish texts and traditions. The problem is most yeshivas are way too religious which makes you feel uncomfortable and out of place. We believe every Jew should be able to learn about Judaism without pressure. We understand how hard finding the right place is which is why we created a learning program designed just for you.
Our structured approach equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to live a fulfilling life rooted in Jewish values and tradition.
Become self-sufficient learners who can confidently explore and extract insights from primary Jewish texts, fostering a lifelong connection to wisdom and growth.
Our learning programs guide students from the basics to advanced Talmudic study, offering clear, personalized instruction that ensures success at every level.
The YTD Beginner Yeshiva Program is a year long program designed to give newly-observant Jews a fundamental Torah education and help them understand the basics of Jewish faith, study and practice.
The YTD smicha program is a one-year program designed to give students all the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified ordained Rabbi and be part of the next generation of Jewish leaders and influencers.
“It Mamash changed my life… YTD helped me to understand the remarkable depth of my heritage.”
As the Gemara states, “The air of Israel makes you wise,” more particularly, this is a reference to the city of Tzfat, known as “The City of Air.” In this vein, the Lubavitcher Rebbe pointed out the disproportionately significant impact that Tzfat has had on contemporary Jewish life.
The basis of all Jewish law, the Shulchan Aruch, was written in Tzfat. The father of modern-day Kabbalah, the Arizal, revealed his teachings in Tzfat. To this day, even a casual visitor can truly feel a palpable yearning for spirituality in this holy mountaintop city. There’s no more fitting place to ‘exile oneself to a place of Torah.’ Tzfat never fails to fuel the flame of the neshama.
“My heart opened up to the sweetest Torah you could imagine. This place breathes life into all that come in contact with it.”
Whether you’re at the beginning stages of learning or ready for advanced Talmud study, we have a place for you. Simply apply, and we’ll guide you to the right program.
The program builds progressively, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the learning process, gaining confidence and competence at each stage.
As an independent learner, you’ll be equipped to live a life of meaning, connection, and confidence. You’ll be ready to engage deeply with Jewish texts and traditions for years to come.
