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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GATEWAY TO TORAH WEBSITES
Daf Yomi Advancement Forum
- A wide range of resources to aid individuals studying Daf Yomi, making it easier for them to understand and engage with the material. The website also offers audio shiurim that cover each daf. The Daf Yomi Advancement Forum was one of the first online Torah sites focusing on the Daf Yomi study.
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.
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.
Manhigut Toranit
- A division of Kollel Eretz Hemdah in Jerusalem, a religious Zionist institution of advanced Torah learning. Manhigut Toranit offers a five-year program to train Torah scholars to serve in rabbinic positions in the Diaspora. Its website provides access to essays on various topics written by the participants.
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 History Website
- Produced by the Destiny Foundation, the site offers the opportunity to study Jewish history online. It provides articles, videos, and other resources on the rich history of the Jewish people from biblical times to the present day.
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.
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.
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.
AlHaTorah
- Platform offering numerous resources, tools, and replicable methodology for the study of Tanakh. The site also provides a modern, digitalized version of many important Torah texts, and interactive features including translations, commentaries, and search options.
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.
Drisha
- An advanced center for Jewish learning located in New York. Initially founded to promote advanced scholarship for women, it has since expanded to offer an array of text-based learning opportunities for men and women of all ages. Its mission is to provide students with the opportunity to encounter texts in an intellectually engaging and honest manner.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.