The Yeshiva.net
- The online educational institution of Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson, a popular American speaker. It offers recordings, classes, and other resources from Rabbi Jacobson, the founder and dean of the institution.
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Eshel Publications
- Founded to help disseminate the works of Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky, Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington in Silver Spring, MD. Rabbi Lopiansky’s classes cover many topics, including Machshava, Musar, Jewish History, and Chasidut. The website contains both audio and video recordings.
Yeshiva Website
- A project of the Beit El Yeshiva, the website offers numerous Torah shiurim and articles on many topics, with a particular focus on “Torat Eretz Yisrael,” Torah ideas related to the Land of Israel.
Torah Media
- Founded to make collections of cassette tapes and other recorded series by well-known Jewish speakers available online, Torah Media offers thousands of audio lectures and classes on Jewish topics such as Jewish law, ethics, history, philosophy, and spirituality.
Dr. Bryna Jocheved Levy
- A collection of Torah resources by Dr. Bryna Jocheved Levy, a renowned Torah educator specializing in Jewish women’s education. The site contains recordings and transcriptions of her classes, which cover many topics related to Tanakh and Jewish thought, including an analysis of Rembrandt paintings related to the Tanakh.
Yeshivat Shaalvim
- A yeshiva for post-high-school students in Israel with an Israeli and overseas program. Its website offers a wide range of recorded Torah classes and lectures delivered at the yeshiva.
Jewish Action
- Quarterly magazine of the Orthodox Union, providing a wide range of content about Jewish life, culture, and community. It offers articles, advice, and resources on history, religion, holidays, parenting, and education with the goal of conveying Orthodox Jewish values and concerns in a way that will enlighten, educate, and inspire its readers.
Peninei Halakha
- A series of books on Jewish law written by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, rabbi of the Har Brakha community in Israel and well-known author. It provides comprehensive and practical guidance on various aspects of Jewish law. Initially written in modern Hebrew, much of it has now been translated into English.
Tzrarich Iyun
- An online platform of Charedi thoughts and ideas dedicated to serious discussion of the Torah and social issues related to Charedi society.
Mivtza Taharas Hamishpacha
- Comprehensive resource on the Jewish ritual of immersion in a mikva (ritual bath). The site contains numerous articles on the mikva’s history, laws, significance, and practical guidance for building and using a mikva. It also offers material on family purity laws, related emotional challenges, and a global mikva directory.
Ohr Torah Stone
- A Modern Orthodox movement of 32 institutions and programs based in Israel, dedicated to transforming Jewish education, leadership, and outreach worldwide. The organization also includes a network of 300-plus emissaries who serve in positions of spiritual and educational leadership globally in North America, South America, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Torah Web
- Website offering written, audio, and video material on the weekly parasha and other Torah topics, particularly concerning contemporary religious and social issues. The speakers are comprised mainly of Roshei Yeshiva (heads of yeshivot) in the United States, primarily those associated with Yeshiva University.
Rabbi Shmuel Silber
- Founded by Rabbi Shmuel Silber as the educational arm of Suburban Orthodox Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. Through its virtual classroom and easy-to-navigate website, it has become a learning portal for individuals on all levels across the globe looking for inspiring and intellectually invigorating Torah learning.
Naaleh
- An online platform of Torah education for women that provides a diverse array of Torah classes and videos. Taught by experienced rabbis and educators, Naaleh.com’s classes cover a wide range of topics, including Tanakh, Jewish law, history, philosophy, and women’s issues.
Mizrachi
- A global Religious Zionist movement that aims to spread Torah ideas related to the Land of Israel worldwide and strengthen the bond between the international Jewish community and the State of Israel. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, they inspire unity, pride, and a profound commitment to religious Zionism among Jews worldwide.
Olami Resources
- Platform offering educational resources developed by Ner LeElef, a Jerusalem-based foundation dedicated to bringing Torah knowledge and Jewish life to Jews from all backgrounds and locations.
Torah Umesorah Chinuch
- Offers a wide range of educational materials, lesson plans, articles, and videos on various Jewish topics, such as Chumash, Jewish holidays, and Jewish values. It also provides a space for educators and parents to connect and share ideas. Affiliated with Torah Umesorah, the site aims to enhance Jewish education and promote Jewish identity among individuals of all ages.
Walder Education
- An online center for Jewish teachers that promotes a range of Jewish-themed resources, including holiday crafts, Hebrew language materials, Torah study guides, and Jewish history lessons. Through its extensive resources, it services many Jewish schools of all affiliations.
Rabbi Wein
- Dedicated to the teachings, writings, and lectures of Rabbi Berel Wein, a renowned Jewish historian. Run by the Destiny Foundation, it offers articles, podcasts, videos, books, and a blog where Rabbi Wein shares his insights on Jewish history and current events.
Parsha Sheet Archives
- A site dedicated to making publications on the weekly parasha (Torah portion) from across the spectrum of Torah observant communities conveniently available on one site.
Bimbam
- An educational website that offers captivating videos, games, and activities tailored for children and families. The site includes resources on topics such as Jewish history, Jewish holidays, and Jewish values. This platform delivers fun and interactive content accessible to all ages and backgrounds.
Torah for Kids
- A website offering entertaining videos for children on the weekly parasha and other subjects.
Torah Live
- An educational website that offers animated videos, lessons, and resources on various topics in Jewish law, ethics, and values. The site is primarily geared towards children and teens, though adults will also enjoy its engaging content and user-friendly navigation.
Torah Tidbits
- Israel’s largest weekly English-language Torah publication. The publication, published by the OU (Orthodox Union) in Israel, is filled with Torah ideas on the weekly parasha, halakhic questions and answers, and a comprehensive listing of the OU Israel Center’s activities and other community services.
Torat Har Etzion Virtual Beit Midrash
- Online platform offering Torah resources from Yeshivat Har Etzion. One of the first to spread Torah resources over the web, the site has become a center of online study for many in Israel and the Diaspora. It houses hundreds of series and thousands of written and audio classes.
Outreach Judaism
- An international organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information about Judaism, its beliefs, practices, and teachings. As part of its work, Outreach Judaism responds to questions and misconceptions about Judaism raised by Christian missionaries and cults.
Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah
- A yeshiva serving both post-high-school students and adults with academic and professional backgrounds in a warm environment. The website contains many shiurim delivered in the yeshiva.
Nishmat
- Seminary for women in Jerusalem with a strong focus on Torah study and equipping Jewish women with knowledge and support to deepen their understanding and engagement with Judaism. The website offers online access to some classes given at Nishmat.
Rabbi Yinon Kalazan
- Video recordings, articles, and other resources from Rabbi Yinon Kalazan, a prominent lecturer in Jewish thought.
Rabbi Asher Weiss
- Collected video and audio recordings from Rabbi Asher Weiss, a distinguished halakhic authority in Jerusalem, covering topics in Jewish law, ethics, the weekly Torah portion, and contemporary issues.
Drops of Lights
- Capsulizes the richness of Jewish ideas & lessons into bite-size videos, making them accessible to Jews of all backgrounds.
Hafetz Chaim Heritage
- Dedicated to championing the timeless teachings of the Chofetz Chaim on interacting with others, with a particular emphasis on shemirat ha’lashon (avoiding speaking ill about others). Tens of thousands of students and adults participate in its learning programs weekly. The website contains information on programs and Torah content related to these topics.
Atzmut (Rabbi Alon Anava)
- Website offering hundreds of Torah classes on many different topics given by Rabbi Alon Anava and other instructors. Atzmut is associated with the Beer Miriam Torah Center in Tzefat, Israel.
Ohr Somayach
- Yeshiva based in Jerusalem, Israel offering Torah classes and outreach programs primarily for young Jewish men. Their website provides access to hundreds of stimulating and inspiring Torah shiurim by educators affiliated with the yeshiva. The site contains resources for beginners and those already well-versed in Jewish knowledge.
Yiboneh
- Founded by Rabbi Aaron and Bina Poston to help Jews of all types connect with their roots. Their weekly Torah classes often focus on current events and understanding today’s times in light of the biblical prophecies for redemption.
TorahAnytime
- A dynamic online platform with over seventy thousand videos of captivating Torah lectures and classes on a wide range of subjects from over a thousand different speakers. The site also contains thousands of audio shiurim, live stream shiurim, and other community events and resources.
Ohr Chadash
- Site founded by Rabbi Avraham and Rachel Trugman offering many online Torah-based classes and programs. It specializes in mysticism and spirituality and provides guidance and insights for self-improvement and spiritual exploration. It is open to Jews and non-Jews alike.
YU Torah Online
- Offers hundreds of thousands of lectures, shiurim, and articles on a wide range of Torah topics, including Talmud, Jewish law, Tanakh, Jewish philosophy, and history. Many of the speakers and authors are prominent rabbis who teach at, or are graduates of, Yeshiva University and RIETS (Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary).
Matzav
- Provides a wide range of current and breaking news from the Jewish world. The site offers diverse news articles, opinion pieces, some Torah resources, and analysis on various topics, including politics, Israel, Jewish culture, and religious affairs.
Judaism 101
- An online encyclopedia of Judaism that serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to learn about Judaism. It covers Jewish beliefs, people, places, holidays, and practices and is written from a traditional perspective in conversational language that is easy to understand.
Institute for Jewish Ideas & Ideals
- An online platform dedicated to exploring and promoting intellectual discussions and ideas within the Jewish community. Founded by Rabbi Marc Angel, it offers a vision of Orthodox Judaism in the modern world that fosters an appreciation of legitimate diversity within Orthodoxy.
Tradition Online
- A quarterly scholarly journal of Orthodox Jewish thought. The platform publishes articles, essays, and academic papers written by experts in various fields, covering topics such as Jewish law, philosophy, history, and contemporary issues. These resources aim to deepen the reader’s understanding of different aspects of Jewish tradition.
YCT Torah Library
- A modern Orthodox rabbinical seminary in the United States. This site contains Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School’s Library and shares many of the yeshiva’s Torah and halakhic teachings, which often deal with applying the Torah to modern times and changing societal standards.
Kol Halashon
- A wide range of resources for individuals interested in learning and improving their Torah knowledge. The site offers an extensive library of thousands of audio and video shiurim on various topics, including Talmud, Halakha, Chumash, and Jewish philosophy.
Kesertorah
- Contains over 10,000 inspirational shiurim and lectures in its audio library, as well as a vast array of other resources on the realms of Jewish mysticism, Chasidut, and Kabbala, known as “penimiyut ha’torah” (the inner realms of the Torah).
Hisbodedus Blog
- A blog that explores the practice of solitude and hitbodedut, a form of Jewish meditation. It offers translations of classic works, articles, and reflections on incorporating solitude into spiritual growth, introspection, and connecting with the divine. The blog also provides practical guidance to support readers on their path of self-discovery.
ShortVort
- Provides a platform for users to share and access short, insightful Torah thoughts, known as vorts. It is a valuable resource for individuals seeking brief and meaningful teachings on topics including weekly Torah portions, Jewish holidays, and lifecycle events.
OU Torah
- Offers an extensive collection of thousands of shiurim. The site provides easy access to texts, articles, audio recordings, and videos on Torah topics, including Jewish law, biblical commentary, and Jewish philosophy. The platform also offers learning tools and study guides.
iTorah
- Online Torah resource directed by Rabbi Eli Mansour offering tens of thousands of shiurim given by leading Sephardic rabbis on various topics, including Parasha, Daf Yomi, Halakha, Jewish thought, and Tefila. It caters to individuals of all ages and backgrounds interested in studying and exploring various aspects of Torah and Jewish texts.
Soul Words
- Torah classes from Rabbi Shais Taub with a focus on personal development and inspirational content. The site offers articles, videos, and podcasts to help individuals on their spiritual journey and personal growth. Some topics addressed include mindfulness, meditation, self-reflection, and finding purpose in life.
AZAMRA
- Site focusing on global outreach to people of all backgrounds and beliefs, promoting the study and practice of Torah, healthy lifestyle, environmental responsibility, and the pursuit of peace. Through its articles and teachings, Azamra encourages individuals to strive for personal growth, find joy and meaning in everyday life, and develop a positive outlook.
Torah.org
- A prominent website offering a wide range of Torah resources organized by level of proficiency. It aims to provide accessible and comprehensive content to enhance understanding and connection to Jewish teachings and traditions. The site contains an extensive library of articles, audio lectures, and interactive study tools.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, ZtL
- Website dedicated to the life, teachings, and legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, renowned former British chief rabbi and philosopher, who passed away in 2020. The website continues Rabbi Sacks’ mission of “educating the world in the universality of Jewish thought,” and enables his messages to inspire and educate future generations.
A Still Small Voice
- Founded in 1991 by Sarah Yehudit Schneider as a correspondence school. Since its inception, A Still Small Voice’s activities have expanded to include numerous books and publications, illustrated video teachings, meditation retreats, free email teachings before each holiday, weekly classes both live and teleconference, and spiritual counseling.
Aish.com
- A Jewish content website that caters to a wide range of readers, offering educational and inspirational materials on Jewish thought, spirituality, and practice. The website, which attracts over a million monthly users and contains tens of thousands of articles and videos in multiple languages, is associated with the Aish HaTorah institution, founded in Jerusalem in 1974.
Chabad.org
- A popular and comprehensive website developed by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, known for its outreach and educational efforts in bringing Judaism to Jews across the world. The website, which attracts millions of viewers each year, provides a wealth of information, resources, and services about Judaism aimed at both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.
THE MEANINGFUL LIFE CENTER
- A spiritual health center run by Rabbi Simon Jacobson dedicated to promoting Jewish spirituality, self-help, and personal growth from a Chasidic perspective, particularly that of Chabad. The site offers a variety of online programming and resources suitable to people of all backgrounds.