About the Diaspora Yeshiva
Programs & Scholarships for Baalei Teshuva
Programs for Baalei Teshuva
The Diaspora Yeshiva has programs for baalei teshuva at all levels of learning, and to various degrees of commitment (in terms of time), specializing in-depth Gemara-learning skills in the shita of sugiyot (subjects), of Slobodka Yeshiva, while also teaching mussar, inspiring personal-growth, yirat Shamayim, and training our students to live a balanced Torah life.
Current core programming includes the following, which the Yeshiva is prepared to offer in a variety of different languages according to demand.
Core Programs
Foundations in Torah
Beginner
A three month introduction to authentic Torah Judaism, its primary sources, and generally being a part of the Jewish community.
The Gap Year
Beginner to Intermediate
A one year post-high school program focusing on personal-growth, in-depth Talmud study, yirat Shamayim, and living a balanced Torah life.
Growing Deeper
Beginner to Intermediate
A two to three year program for baalei teshuva looking to delve deeper into dedicated Torah learning than ever before.
Future Talmidei Chachamim
Beginner to Advanced
A six year deep dive into Torah Judaism, transforming baalei teshuva into Torah scholars and community leaders.
Special Programs
Stars of David
Beginner to Intermediate
A yeshiva program for Jewish men, ages 18-30, with a passion for arts and/or music, who want to explore a mindful and spirit-full Torah Judaism.
Learn & Work (Coming Soon)
Beginner to Advanced
A new program for young male citizens of the State of Israel who need to work but know better than to neglect what is essential to Life. Coming soon!
Virtual Learning Program (Coming Soon)
Beginner to Advanced
A new program for men of all ages, in Israel and around the world, who want to join Yeshiva classes at a distance.
The Yeshiva also has programs with universities as the AFU (American Federal University) in South America, which offers students opportunities to learn in various locations throughout the world.
Scholarships for Baalei Teshuva
The Foundation is currently providing a limited number of partial scholarships to approved candidates, of up 85% of tuition, and possibly roundtrip airfare, for Jewish men between the ages of 18 and 35, who want to dedicate themselves to full-time Torah learning at Diaspora Yeshiva Toras Yisrael on Mount Zion, Jerusalem for a period of not less than three months, as part of one of the above-mentioned Core Programs or the Stars of David Program, and to begin their studies there the 1st of Adar II, 5784 (March 11th, 2024).