Rabbinical ordination & Semicha Program
Level 22 - Jewish Law
Semicha Program
Program Overview
The YTD semicha 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.
Date
Needs Dates
Location
Tsfat, Israel
Complete Educational Curriculum
Outstanding Learning Experience
Experienced Educators
YTD was founded in 2009 by Chabad of Tsfat as the premier beginners yeshiva of Northern Israel. Since the inception of our smicha program in 2016, we've been privileged to graduate over 60 semicha students
World-Class Education
Experienced Maggid Shiur with highly organized and easily digestable curriculum made for quick and easy learning.
Official Ordination Certification
Students will obtain smicha from Kiryat Malachi Chief Rabbi Yitzchok Yehuda Yaroslavski.
Beautiful Campus Experience
- In the heart of the old city
- 5 star living and eating accommodations
- Picturesque and oasis-like campus
- Exciting Tsfat community vibe
Opportunity of a Lifetime
Build Confidence
Gain competence and confidence in your ability to navigate any area of Shulchan Aruch.
Gain Experience
Get better prepared for your shlichus in the world while helping novice students in the shared zal.
Discover Tzfat
Explore the magical mystical cty of Tzfat and learn Shulchan Aruch in the place where it was written.
City Of Kabbalah
About Tsfat
One of the most beautiful and spiritually charged places in the world. The place where Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism was developed this small mountain village will be sure to capture your heart and enchant your soul. It’s open and friendly community is the perfect place to strengthen your roots.
Requirements
- Must Have Two Years of Full-Time Yeshiva Learning
- Competence In Learning Hebrew Literature
- Familiar With Talmudic Study