Jewish Learning Options

Learning Options for Adults

No matter what a person’s schedule, level of knowledge or area of interest, Oorah has a learning program that fits. Our wide and broad spectrum of volunteer learning partners offers the opportunity for adults to delve into any area of Jewish interest that appeals to them, from history to Hebrew, and everything in between.

On-line resources, published materials and a telephone hotline connect visitors to knowledgeable rabbis and teachers for a relevant, informative and personal approach to Judaism’s timeless wisdom.

TorahMates

Stress-free, cost-free and yet priceless, Torah Mates has connected hundreds of Jewish men and women with volunteer telephone learning partners to explore Judaism. Torah Mates coordinators match up participants with a volunteer who is compatible in terms of personality and interests. Coordinators follow up, helping to keep the partnership on track.

Some Torah Mates partners start with beginners’ Hebrew classes so that they can and learn the language of our prayers and sacred texts. Others choose to delve into the classics of Jewish thought. And hundreds of partners have found not only invaluable sources of wisdom in their Torah Mates learning, but an invaluable new friend as well.

Family involvement in Torah learning fosters their children's growth.
Performing a mitzvah has the power to open a person to Torah.

Gottorah

Gottorah.com

For anyone Oorah’s on-line Jewish learning portal offers a wide variety of information on Jewish learning programs for adults and children, as well as on-line forums on Jewish topics of interest and a question-and-answer option.

www.gottorah.com

Gottorah.com Adult learning opportunities

Family involvement in Torah learning fosters their children's growth.
Performing a mitzvah has the power to open a person to Torah.

Ask the Rabbi

Everyone’s got questions, and now, everyone can have answers. Jews from across the spectrum and across the country have been taking advantage of this great resource, providing insightful, individualized answers from authoritative sources.

Online Forum

Fascinating threads on anything and everything Jewish, from Moshiach to marriage, from women’s rights to Israel’s security, are all expertly moderated to keep the discussion sharp and relevant.

Shailos Hotline

The Torah is a Jew’s guide to life, but how does a person know what the Torah’s advice might be in a given situation? That’s why people ask a shaila – a question of Jewish law – when they don’t know what to do. Sometimes a shaila can be technical, dealing with dietary laws or Shabbat or some other area of observance. Other times, it can be more personal – for instance, how to resolve a family conflict.

Whatever the problem, asking a shaila provides security, insight and direction for life. And by simply dialing the shaila hotline, everyone in the Oorah family can avail himself or herself of this invaluable resource, with all questions answered by qualified rabbis who take the time to understand each situation and offer the best guidance possible.

Family involvement in Torah learning fosters their children's growth.
Performing a mitzvah has the power to open a person to Torah.

Outreach Material

Every Jewish holiday has its history and meaning, its customs and of course, it’s recipes! Oorah makes sure the whole extended “family” fully enjoys every stop along the Jewish year with informative holiday guides and thought-provoking CDs full of insight and inspiration.

Oorah Spirit

Each month, Oorah's families receive an inspiration-packed monthly newsletter bringing them up-to-date on upcoming holidays and Oorah programs, presenting thought-provoking, relevant insights into Jewish wisdom and topping it all off with a selection of uplifting Jewish music.

Family involvement in Torah learning fosters their children's growth.
Performing a mitzvah has the power to open a person to Torah.

Learning Options for Kids

Kids love to learn. Oorah keeps them turned on, curious and receptive to Jewish learning with an exciting series of live classes, all offered at Torahspot, Oorah’s community center located in Staten Island. It’s a great way for kids to get together, build friendships and share ideas in a wholesome, upbeat environment.

These engaging classes don’t just teach – they get kids thinking about the life, values and priorities. But best of all, they’ll come away from each class with a deeper understanding of themselves, the wisdom and beauty of their heritage and the importance of preserving it for the next generation

Avos ubanim

Oorah’s Avos Ubonim gives Oorah boys opportunity to learn with staff members every motzei shabbos. They get prizes and food, pizza and soda, in Brooklyn at aguda Madison, in Lakewood, and in queens and in toronto. Can get stereo as prize. Have door prizes for just coming, raffles too. Shabbaton at end for boys who attended certain amount. Learn and earn, but make it fun. It’s like a party.

Many hundreds of Oorah children who have started building Torah homes remain in contact with Oorah, with some relationships spanning well over the twenty year mark.

Family involvement in Torah learning fosters their children's growth.
Performing a mitzvah has the power to open a person to Torah.

Holy Items & Judaica

Ritual items from menorahs to mezuzahs, as well as prayer books, learning materials and more are provided to encourage families growing in their Jewish observance.

Oorah's families speak...

"My Torah Mate and I also went on the trip that we will always remember as a highlight of our lives! Thank you for all you have given our family" Donald Fremerman

I adore my partner

It has been several years now and I adore my partner and have concern for her entire family's health and welfare. Learning Torah and about being Jewish is more important to me than I ever realized.

Lisa Gartman

I have gained so much from my Torah Mate

I have gained so much from my Torah Mate – I feel intellectually and spiritually challenged when I learn with him. My Torah Mate and I also recently went on the trip that we will always remember as a highlight of our lives! Thank you for all you have given our family.

Donald Fremerman

I love Yiddishkeit

Oorah gives me a boost of energy and reminds me how much I love Yiddishkeit. I love to learn with my Torah Mates and shmooze on the phone with my friends from GirlZone!

Jodi Miller

My husband and I met wonderful friends

Both my husband and I met wonderful friends and Torah Mates through the Torah Mates program. We have been learning many wonderful and important things with them, and that knowledge has greatly influenced our lives.

Renata Shoimer