The Mayanot Blog

After 10 years in Katamon, the Mayanot women’s program has moved to the heart of the city, with a beautiful new space, which is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from all the major attractions; close to the old city, downtown Jerusalem, the Mahane Yehuda market and many more sought-after highlights.
Our women’s program Educational Director, Rivka Marga Gestetner, shared, “we started our semester off in our new space with such amazing energy, the learning reverberating in the new rooms. Although I will miss my walk to Mayanot, it is nice to have everyone around the corner now.”

Mayanot is known for its openness, welcoming environment and sincere intellectual and spiritual learning. Students gain the skills to both build their textual learning and develop a deep love of Torah, Judaism, and a connection to one’s heritage. We know our new ‘home’ will only enhance this for our students.
With the new move to the Rechavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, Mayanot now has the opportunity to blend our …

We had the privilege of speaking with Zachary Shabman, recent Mayanot Men's Program alumni, and discussing how his Mayanot experience impacted him and what he will take a way with him. We were very inspired by what he said, and hope you will see why! 

Zachary, please describe your Mayanot experience:
I really enjoyed my experience at Mayanot. I think the students and the Shluchim played a major role in making my experience what it was. The students are very welcoming and supportive. 

I came to Mayanot because I wanted to grow in my yiddishkeit (Judaism). The students created an encouraging environment that, in as little as one month, I was able to grow tremendously. Additionally, I thought the Shluchim were also integral parts of my Mayanot experience. Getting to learn with them and  hang out with them was always a highlight and a great opportunity for growth.

Please share one experience that most impacted you at Mayanot:
There wasn't one experience that touched me the most. For th…

"THAT'S A WRAP" shared the new Director of Mayanot's Birthright Israel division to his team via email, marking the culmination of the Summer 2019 season. 
With Mayanot Bus #651 boarding El  Al Flight 007 to NYC on Tuesday morning, the season officially came to an end.
Mayanot has the privilege of bringing authenticYiddishkeit (Judaism) and true Israel pride to the next leaders of the Jewish people and the world, and it is our absolute privilege to do so. 
These countless meaningful moments are why our team continues to put in the hard work, and long hours. They know and see the results of participants getting inspired everyday. 
Summer 2019, by the numbers: 3,023 Participants562 Mifgashim (soldiers joining trips)79 Tour Educators & 12 Madrichim Chevrati'im 162 USA Staff 1 Terrific new partner - Camp Avoda1 New YJP Partner all the way from Utah!38 Campus based trips2 Campuses with 3 or more groups6 Campuses with 2 or more groupsOnly 2 killer heatwaves2 Groups on Bi…

The Mayanot Women's Program is expanding our educational team and we would like to welcome Mrs. Kiki Newman, Shlucha to Efrat Israel as our new Director of Students Affairs.
In addition to her teaching and other educational responsibilities, Mrs. Newman will be the point person for applications, acceptances and communications with shluchim around the globe.
Mrs. Newman brings a fresh and exciting approach to learning and has dedicated herself to meeting with and getting to know each of our students. As she is very passionate about ensuring each student is able to internalize their Torah at their own pace, and in a balanced way. We are very pleased to have her as part of our growing team.
Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner, Mayanot’s Dean shared, “We are excited to welcome Mrs. Newman, to the Mayanot Women’s Program faculty. Her experience both in education and Jewish outreach will add a new dimension to the program. We are looking forward to a year of amazing growth”.

If you or anyone you know …

Please Save the Date! 

B”H The Mayanot Leadership Gala SAVE THE DATE December 2nd, 2019
Honoring:
Hasten Family Legacy Award
Cross River Philanthropic Award
Exigent Capital Group Eliezer Brender, Eric Davis & Simcha Mann Builders of Zion Award פרס בוני ציון
New York City – Hilton Hotel [email protected]

Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur Seating At the Mayanot Shul, in Jerusalem.
Registration for Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur Seating will be opening on Monday.
For more info after Monday, please email; [email protected].
Please be in contact with Yossi via email ONLY and he will gladly help.