Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Affiliate of 麻豆官网首页入口 Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology About Vital in its approach and vibrant in its tradition, the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) is the Western Hemisphere's leading center for Torah learning and training for the rabbinate. For over a century, RIETS has provided an unsurpassed educational experience in the classic mold of the great yeshivot. Embodying the historic concept of Torah Lishmah鈥攍earning for its own sake鈥攁nd a responsiveness to community needs, RIETS is a deep fount of Jewish knowledge and a preeminent source of rabbinic leadership for the next generation and beyond. Upholding a Sacred Duty in Modern Times In an increasingly complex world, RIETS accepts the challenge to prepare its students to face the multifarious issues of today's society鈥攁nchored always in the sacred legacy of our Torah and people. RIETS has trained some 2,700 of the world's most distinguished Orthodox rabbis, scholars and teachers. With their rich grounding in the full spectrum of our hallowed tradition, graduates assume a broad range of leadership roles in the community while ensuring the perpetuation of Jewish scholarship. Firmly set in the emphasis on Talmud, codes and Halacha, RIETS has developed programs to meet the communal and personal needs of our time and place鈥攆or example, in business ethics, bioethics and technology鈥攚ith the unique ambience of intellectual and spiritual exploration that has always characterized the great academies of Jewish learning in the past. Why RIETS? RIETS is a vital link in the chain that has transmitted rabbinic knowledge and tradition from one generation of Jewish leaders to the next RIETS attracts students from diverse backgrounds encouraging challenging discussions about issues facing today's Jewish community and leading to personal exploration and growth At no other yeshiva have so many gedolim shared their wisdom. In particular, at RIETS the Torah and religious philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik is perpetuated by his most earnest disciples. The core semikha curriculum of Gemara and Halacha is taught by a faculty comprising the leading roshei yeshiva and poskim in North America Rabbinic training courses鈥攖aught by a broad spectrum of outstanding talmidei chakhamim, community leaders and world-renowned professionals in the fields of pastoral psychology, rabbinic counseling, public speaking, homiletics, writing and strategic planning鈥攁re a vital part of the RIETS curriculum 麻豆官网首页入口's vibrant batei midrashot resonate with the sounds of learning from morning until late at night RIETS students can spend a year of advanced learning in Jerusalem at YU's Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute Semikha students enroll in RIETS kollelim or advanced-degree programs at YU's Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Wurzweiler School of Social Work or Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration RIETS offers an unmatched program in professional training, career counseling and placement in synagogues, schools, outreach centers, community kollelim and organizations in communities throughout the United States and around the world Full scholarships are available to all full-time RIETS students, as well as generous stipends to kollel fellows The Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Seminary. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. A copy of the Seminary鈥檚 nondiscrimination policy can be found in the RIETS Student Catalog and Handbook. Administration | Faculty | Mission & History Visit our Alumni page Our Programs Firmly set in the emphasis on Talmud, codes and Halakhah [Jewish law], RIETS has developed programs to meet the communal and personal needs of our time and place鈥攆or example, business ethics, bioethics, technology鈥攚ith the unique ambience of intellectual and spiritual exploration that has always characterized the great academies of Jewish learning in the past. The Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Semikha Program provides four post-college years of intensive study of Talmud, classical commentaries, Codes and Reponsa literature, supplemented by preparation for daily aspects of the rabbinate. Our kollelim [institutes for advanced study] provide, among others, intensive courses of study for prospective teaches, rabbinic scholars, posekim [decisors of Jewish law], as well as post-rabbinic training for scholars to become future roshei yeshiva [teachers of Talmud and Torah] and those with a background in Talmud who plan to enter professions other than the rabbinate. In the Presidential Bekius Program, each semester, 20-25 blatt [pages] are selected from the masechta [tractate] that the yeshiva is learning. At the end of each semester, students may take an examination on the Gemara with Rashi or on the Gemara with both Rashi and Tosafot. Semikha Kollelim Pastoral Counseling Belz School of Jewish Music Our Programs Firmly set in the emphasis on Talmud, codes and Halakhah [Jewish law], RIETS has developed programs to meet the communal and personal needs of our time and place鈥攆or example, business ethics, bioethics, technology鈥攚ith the unique ambience of intellectual and spiritual exploration that has always characterized the great academies of Jewish learning in the past. The Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Semikha Program provides four post-college years of intensive study of Talmud, classical commentaries, Codes and Reponsa literature, supplemented by preparation for daily aspects of the rabbinate. Our kollelim [institutes for advanced study] provide, among others, intensive courses of study for prospective teaches, rabbinic scholars, posekim [decisors of Jewish law], as well as post-rabbinic training for scholars to become future roshei yeshiva [teachers of Talmud and Torah] and those with a background in Talmud who plan to enter professions other than the rabbinate. In the Presidential Bekius Program, each semester, 20-25 blatt [pages] are selected from the masechta [tractate] that the yeshiva is learning. At the end of each semester, students may take an examination on the Gemara with Rashi or on the Gemara with both Rashi and Tosafot. Semikha Kollelim Pastoral Counseling Belz School of Jewish Music Our Dean Emeritus, Rabbi Zevulun Charlop Zt"l, was a pillar of the RIETS community for decades and aided countless talmidim (or, as he would say, "metzuyanim") on their path to becoming rabbanim. As we prepare to celebrate the Chag HaSemikhah, we are privileged to establish the Metzuyanim Fund in his memory to financially support a yearly cohort of promising talmidei chachamim learning in our kollel. Thanks to a generous donor, contributions will be matched up to $1 million! Please consider supporting our rising metzuyanim in order to continue the tradition of excellence and success in learning that Rabbi Charlop embodied. Donations can be made at /MetzuyanimFund RIETS News and Resources Follow Us on Social Media Follow RIETS on and . Follow Us on Social Media Support Your contribution helps to ensure that we continue to build the rabbinate of tomorrow. Learn more about supporting RIETS. to make a donation. Support Historic Roshei Yeshiva Learn about eminent RIETS Torah scholars zt"l from the earliest days to recent decades. Read more about these Roshei Yeshiva. Historic Roshei Yeshiva Check Out Our Newest Publication to read New Heights, a new publication from RIETS. Learn about all the new initiatives from your Yeshiva, hear from our current talmidim, and more! Check Out Our Newest Publication Follow Us on Social Media Follow RIETS on and . Follow Us on Social Media Support Your contribution helps to ensure that we continue to build the rabbinate of tomorrow. Learn more about supporting RIETS. to make a donation. Support Historic Roshei Yeshiva Learn about eminent RIETS Torah scholars zt"l from the earliest days to recent decades. Read more about these Roshei Yeshiva. Historic Roshei Yeshiva Check Out Our Newest Publication to read New Heights, a new publication from RIETS. Learn about all the new initiatives from your Yeshiva, hear from our current talmidim, and more! Check Out Our Newest Publication