Welcome to Shapell’s – Darche Noam

Welcome to Shapell's

David Shapell College of Jewish Studies / Yeshiva Darché Noam is the premier institution in Jerusalem dedicated to helping college graduates and young professionals grow in their Jewish life and learning. With a talented faculty of rabbis from varied backgrounds and perspectives, we’ve been helping English-speaking young men from around the world nurture their souls and develop their Torah learning skills in Gemara, Chumash, Halacha, and Hashkafa since 1978.

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Recently the Shapell’s/Darche Noam Talmidim had

Recently the Shapell’s/Darche Noam Talmidim had an inspiring to visit to Har HaZeitim, Judaism’s oldest and holiest cemetery. The talmidim were graciously led by tour guide and Shapell’s Alum, Alon Rogoff.

Here’s a recap of our Shapell’s Return & Learn

Here’s a recap of our Shapell’s Return & Learn evening!

Our Bnei Akiva Shapell’s students enjoyed a spec

Our Bnei Akiva Shapell’s students enjoyed a special tiyul. After Shachrit at the Kotel, they had breakfast at “Beit haNof” with a beautiful view of the entire Old City. They then toured part of the Old City, including getting close to the gate leading to Har HaBayit and ended up at Beit haRav Kook....where they learned Rav Kook’s famous “three shofarot” Dvar Torah in the his Beit Midrash- the first Beit Midrash of Mercaz HaRav.

Shapell’s alumni are warmly invited to join the

Shapell’s alumni are warmly invited to join the Roshei Yeshiva, rebbeim, and fellow alumni for a stimulating, Shapell’s-style morning seder at our perennial favorite Return & Learn event on Friday, September 20.

Daven in the yeshiva, enjoy a hearty bagel breakfast, connect with your rebbeim and friends, hear words of wisdom from the Roshei Yeshiva and dive into the sugya on this year’s topic: Exploring and contrasting תשובה מירא and תשובה מאהבה

Reserve your spot now at www.darchenoam.org/RL5784

We look forward to seeing you!

Shapell’s and our Jack E. Gindi Pathways Plus Pr

Shapell’s and our Jack E. Gindi Pathways Plus Program are proud to partner with World B’nei Akiva and its Limmud program for young men from South Africa and Australia. The students will spend Elul Zman with us as their yeshiva experience during their year-long Israel program.
This six-week program, which Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker designed, will include classes in Mishna, Gemara, Parsha, Navi, Halacha, and the philosophy of HaRav Kook zt”l as well as special weekly classes with Rabbi Karlinsky, Rabbi Schoonmaker, and Rabbi Schneider on tefilla, leadership and relationships. Rabbi Doron Perez (Chairman of World Mizrahi, Rabbi Ari Haber (World Bnei Akiva), and Rabbi Martin Skudicky a Shapell’s alumnus who has worked with the group throughout the program are also scheduled to teach weekly.

They will be with the rest of the Shapell’s student body for weekly “mussar shmuzim,” special guest speakers (including Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon), and time learning in chavruta. They will also join for a special visit to Hevron, an in-Shabbat and some of the tefillot/meals for the Chagim.

Rabbi Doron Perez, Chairman of World Mizrachi, said, “We are thrilled with the partnership between our Bnei Akiva Limmud program and Shapell’s/Yeshivat Darche Noam. The yeshiva is a bastion of דרכיה דרכי נועם, of the sweet and engaging path of the Torah, as well as excelling in teaching learning skills. We look forward to building on our partnership together.”

Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker said, “We are excited to have this program in the yeshiva and hope and pray it will be truly meaningful, and even life changing for the participants.”

Daphna Refaeli, Director of Israel Year Programs at World Bnei Akiva, commented that “This partnership with Shapell’s embodies World Bnei Akiva’s commitment to Torah V’avodah. As Elul begins, we’re excited to offer our Limmud participants this intensive yeshiva experience, deepening their Torah learning and connection to Israel while nurturing their Jewish knowledge and leadership skills.”

Continued in comments.

Welcome lunch at Shapell’s for Elul Zman!

Welcome lunch at Shapell’s for Elul Zman!

That’s a wrap on bein hazmanim! Our Shapell’

That’s a wrap on bein hazmanim!

Our Shapell’s/Darche Noam talmidim are ready to get back into their learning. May they enter Elul Zman with much hatzlacha and chizzuk.

Mazal tov to Rabbi Schneider's afternoon advanced

Mazal tov to Rabbi Schneider's afternoon advanced Gemara shiur on their recent siyum on Messechet Beytza!

Empower Jewish Heroes Like Sgt. Dylan Redfield -

Empower Jewish Heroes Like Sgt. Dylan Redfield - 36 HOURS to DOUBLE your donation: www.darchenoam.org/jewish-heroes

Raised in a non-observant family in New Jersey, Dylan found his spirituality in the IDF’s Nachal combat brigade, joining as a lone soldier after graduating with degrees in computer science and government. During his service, Dylan was deeply influenced by the mature, deep, and patient peers in his unit, many of whom had spent significant time in yeshiva.

When called back for reserve duty in October, he didn’t hesitate. Now, on break from fighting in the war, Dylan is expecting to be called back soon, and is using this time to focus on Torah learning. He was drawn to Shapell’s for its teaching methods and approach to diversity. “At Shapell’s, it doesn’t matter if you’re closer to Charedi or Dati Leumi. Both are great. We focus on learning.”

Now 26, Dylan has been thriving at Shapell’s for three months, making significant progress in Gemara and experiencing a “vibe of self-improvement that’s impossible not to feel.” He takes advantage of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Schoonmaker’s lunchtime office hours and Rabbi Gerszt’s availability to chat about life.

“When you’re religious, things happening around you make more sense. There’s a Jewish story, a Jewish way, a Jewish army. We fought here 2000 years ago. When you learn Gemara, you can start to articulate how these events fit into the story.”

You can help Dylan, and other incredible young men like him to flourish by supporting Shapell’s today. www.darchenoam.org/jewish-heroes

In today’s world, where young Jews face immense

In today’s world, where young Jews face immense challenges and pressures, every individual who stands up for and deepens their Judaism is truly a Jewish hero. Shapell’s/Darche Noam is essential in this mission, playing a crucial role in nurturing resilient, educated, and strong Jewish young adults.

By supporting our institution, you are investing in the future of our community, ensuring that the next generation carries forward the torch of Jewish knowledge, identity, and pride amidst these unprecedented times.

When you donate within the next 36 hours, your generosity will be doubled through a group of dedicated funders. Join us now in making an investment that will have 2X the impact.

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Spencer Glassman is a remarkable young man studyin

Spencer Glassman is a remarkable young man studying at Shapell’s after graduating from Harvard University during a particularly challenging time for Jewish students. Spencer is at Shapell’s building his skills in preparation for commencing the rabbinic ordination program at Yeshiva University, followed by Harvard Law School, where he has already been accepted.

Spencer chose Shapell’s because, in his words, “After spending a couple of years as a member of the observant community, learning a lot of Torah and cultural characteristics, I still felt very lacking in my becoming a full member of the community because I didn’t have the same learning skills. Shapell’s is the most appropriate place because it was designed for people like me: those that already want to be observant but want to step up their learning, especially in Gemara. It fits the exact mold I was looking for.”

Thanks to the support of donors like you, Shapell’s has become Spencer’s home away from home, preparing him to return to Harvard strengthened with knowledge, armed with values, and shaping the future for all of us!

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Today’s Jewish Hero: Kolya Miller Shapell’s/D

Today’s Jewish Hero: Kolya Miller

Shapell’s/Darche Noam has helped students like Kolya learn a new method of studying Gemara, which is in turn has provided a new relationship with Gemara.

Kolya represents what it means to be a Jewish Hero: Armed with Knowledge; Fueled by Values, and Shaping our Future!

In the next few days, you will be called upon to invest in the future of students like Kolya by donating to our annual campaign. Your early support will build momentum and inspire others to join in when the campaign officially launches next week.

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We always enjoy hearing from our alumni and catchi

We always enjoy hearing from our alumni and catching up on their lives and families. Today, we received an especially gratifying email from Yehoshua Felberg, who learned at Shapell’s a decade ago. Last night, Shapell’s alumni Yehoshua, Isaac Ansell-Forsyth, and Martin Skudicky received semicha from World Mizrachi’s semicha program. “I hope it brings you and Darche Noam Rabbonim some nachas that former students are going on to rabbonus and Bezrat Hashem, to try and change the world while keeping the Shapell’s flag flying :-)!” Yehoshua wrote to Rabbi Karlinsky.

Indeed, it does. The Shapell’s/MRC family extends a heartfelt mazel tov to Rabbi Felberg, Rabbi Ansell-Forsyth, and Rabbi Skudicky on their accomplishment.

For four decades, Shapell’s/Yeshiva Darché Noam

For four decades, Shapell’s/Yeshiva Darché Noam, together with its sister seminary, Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya, have provided the perfect combination for married couples interested in a shared growth and learning experience in Israel. The full curriculum of each school is combined with special classes for married students and joint events, covering topics relevant to couples and young families.

Our Married Couples Program provides special programs and classes for married students seeking to build stronger marriages and homes, on the foundation of Torah.

Learn more about our Married Couple’s Program at https://darchenoam.org/couples/

Mazal Tov to Shapell’s/Darche Noam talmid, Jacob

Mazal Tov to Shapell’s/Darche Noam talmid, Jacob Rubin, on his marriage last week to Shira!

May Jacob and Shira build a bayis ne’eman b’Yisroel.🙏🏻

David Shapell College of Jewish Studies / Yeshiva

David Shapell College of Jewish Studies / Yeshiva Darché Noam is the premier institution in Jerusalem dedicated to helping college graduates and young professionals grow in their Jewish life and learning.

With a talented faculty of rabbis from varied backgrounds and perspectives, we’ve been helping English-speaking young men from around the world nurture their souls and develop their Torah learning skills in Gemara, Chumash, Halacha, and Hashkafa since 1978.

Learn more about Shapell’s at https://darchenoam.org/shapells

Today, at Shapells, we had a Yom Iyun where we del

Today, at Shapells, we had a Yom Iyun where we delved into the history, stories and lessons behind channukah. We then ended off the day lighting our menorahs together! Channukah Sameach!

On Sunday, December 17, Shapell's and MRC alumni a

On Sunday, December 17, Shapell's and MRC alumni and students are invited to an exclusive Q&A on Zoom with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rav of Kehillas Ohr Somayach.

After a distinguished career as a Law Professor, Shul Rabbi, and world-renowned lecturer and rabbinic authority, Rabbi Breitowitz and his family made aliya to Eretz Yisrael and joined the Ohr Somayach faculty as a senior lecturer. He was ordained by the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in 1976 and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Law School.

Please click here to register for the Zoom link and to submit questions for Rav Breitowitz: www.darchenoam.org/breitowitz.

Elul Zman at Shapells! #ElulZman

Elul Zman at Shapells!
#ElulZman

Recent alumnus, Ariel Belson, is in basic training

Recent alumnus, Ariel Belson, is in basic training to be a paratrooper in the IDF. Guess where he is spending some of his short vacation?

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