Classes
Meaningful Living
Mrs. Jackie Bitton
Learning how to create and maintain healthy relationships is fundamental to living and impacts every facet of our lives.
Torah and Psychology
Mrs. Daphne Hanson
The fascinating topic of psychology is seen through the Torah lens. Reaching the core of ourselves and defining our thoughts, actions and words, challenging our previous perspectives learning how to make choices maturely for our future will be the central focus of each semester.
Torah Based Life Skills
Mrs. Bruchie Fischman
Throughout the course, students engage in meaningful discussions and practical exercises aimed at enhancing their understanding of themselves and their place in the world. Mrs. Fischman provides a step-by-step guide on building self-worth and self-esteem, fostering healthy communication in relationships, understanding the concept of ego, and exploring the dynamics of nature vs. nurture in personality development.
Parenting, Chinch, and Relationships
Rabbi Gil Frieman
Starting from the sources of Chazal through practical applications, we will create a workable paradigm for being a successful parent, life partner and mentor for your children, your family and yourself.
Foundations of Jewish Thought
Rabbi Dovid Goldshteyn
Rabbi Goldshteyn explores critical concepts and principles of Judaism such as: foundations of Emunah, dispelling misconceptions, answering common challenges, and clarity of purpose and meaning. They can articulate responses to common challenges, like secular skepticism or personal doubts using Rav Weinberg's evidence based approaches, fostering confidence in their faith.
Hashkafas Hachaim
Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg
The Torah outlook on life- using classical Torah sources as a guide, we will explore what the proper hashkafais when faced with modern day challenges.
Halacha
Rabbi Uri Nahum
If you think Halacha is dry and boring, this class will show you Halacha in a way you have not seen before. Straightforward practical Halacha that teaches the “what” as well as the “why” of Jewish life. A wide range of Halachos are covered, including, Hilchos Yichud, Kosher kitchen, & Brachos. Halachos of the Yomim Tovim at the relevant time are also briefly reviewed. Questions are always encouraged.
Mesilas Yesharim
Rabbi Meir Simcha Sperling
An in-depth analysis of the holy words of the Mesilas Yesharim. Together we gain a clear understanding of what our purpose is in Hashem’s world and find clarity and meaning in every aspect of our life.
Parsha Hashavua in Depth
Rabbi Baruch Rabinowitz
We will explore the weekly Parsha in depth paying particular attention to the lessons and themes that apply to our lives. Through these ideas, with emphasis on middos, the students will realize that the Torah is a blueprint upon which to build a strong foundation for their future.
Technology Choices
Mrs. Rivka Baila Srebro
The Penimi Technology curriculum is an interactive course that builds a deep understanding and appreciation for middos and Torah values. Through research based facts and analysis students realize how the digital age is a challenge to these values. They are equipped with a new perspective about digital media. It allows them to relearn and strengthen their boundaries with technology, leading them to make technology related choices that are in sync with the Torah.
48 Ways to Wisdom
Rabbi Yehuda Stern
Shiurim based upon the book of Rav Noach Weinberg z”l in which we delve into 48 essential avenues to achieve success in every facet of life. Based on Pirkei Avos, it presents Judaism's practical and transformative tools for personal growth and integrating wisdom.
Derech Hashem
Rabbi Mordechai Twerski
Derech Hashem, written by the Ramchal, is one of the most organized overviews of Torah Hashkafa ever written. The Ramchal was a brilliant thinker and a deeply accepted mekubal. Therefore, Derech Hashem has tremendous depth as well as a clear understanding of the Torah. The English translation by Rav Aryeh Kaplan matches the text and his footnotes are brilliant.
Shana Beis
Living a Torah Life
Mrs. Jackie Bitton
This course explores the foundations of living a meaningful Torah life with joy and purpose. Together we will discover the beauty of a Jewish marriage, the incredible mitzva of kibbud av v'eim, and the gift of Shabbos. Along our learning journey we will discover practical ways to infuse every day life with simcha and kedusha.
Sanctity of a Jewish Marriage
Mrs. Daphne Hanson
Being a wife and mother in today’s world is not what it used to be. The challenges are many and the outside world pushes harder than ever before to get into our batei mikdash. How can I fortify my home, my family and myself from the strong winds that threaten to blow us astray, and still retain the balance of living as a Jewish woman in the 21st Century?
Machshava Milestones
Rabbi Dovid Goldshteyn
Take a journey through some of the most powerful thinkers in Jewish history, showing how their teachings impacted how we think about the Torah, Hashem, our purpose, etc. The girls will walk away with an appreciation of what we believe and how we come to believe it.
Connections
Mrs. Bruchie Fischman
Throughout the course, students engage in meaningful discussions and practical exercises aimed at enhancing their understanding of themselves and their place in the world. Mrs. Fischman provides a step-by-step guide on building self-worth and self-esteem, fostering healthy communication in relationships, understanding the concept of ego, and exploring the dynamics of nature vs. nurture in personality development.
Megilas Rus
Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg
Through learning the megilah in depth, we will explore how a gentile princess became the grandmother of Mashiach. Using the sefer Nachlas Yosef as well as other classic meforshim, we will answer some of the fundamental questions raised from the text as well as an appreciation for the beauty of a Jewish life that Rus chose for herself.
