As I neared the end of my seminary year in Yerushalayim, I had a hard time adjusting to the idea of going to college full time in NY. I wanted a way to study at an accredited college and really learn the skills necessary to obtain a decent salaried programming job, which would enable me in the future to support a husband in kollel...I wanted to do it in as short a time as possible, so that I could start working and saving money... and I wanted to do it in an environment which would welcome and encourage my spiritual growth at the same time. The limudei kodesh classes were stimulating and enjoyable. Many of them were based on subjects that I had not previously studied in all my schooling years and it was eye opening. The teachers themselves were role models in their own rights and were always available for questions and discussions beyond class time. As for the computer classes- the courses moved at a fast pace and concentrated on practicing what we had learned. Today, I live in Beitar, my husband learns in kollel, and I work form home for the same company I originally started out with. B"h, I am thrilled with my jop - it's challenging, I don't need to travel anywhere, I am gaining more skills all the time, and best of all, it is a way for Hashem to provide us with a good parnassah. Thank you Maalot for helping me get here!

Reflecting upon my year in Maalot from my present position in life I can appreciate how valuable of an experience it was for me. Lessons that I learned in seminary that could have been lost in time were strengthened and deepened. The classes recognized our greater maturity and topics were presented on a different level. The learning, camaraderie and spirit of Maalot make it an experience that I highly recommend.

Thank you Maalot...for the amazing opportunity to earn a college degree while in Eretz Yisroel..for being able to learn psychology from a proper Torah perspective...for challenging and exciting limudei kodesh..for giving me the tools and skills which allow me to support my husband in learning.

My favorite thing about Maalot personally is: The efficiency of the program allowed me to earn a BA and enter a top graduate school well before my peers who were still taking courses in four year undergrad programs.

I found the Graphic Design program at Maalot both challenging and comprehensive. it really gave me the foundation and skills I needed to produce quality work as an employee at the leading graphic design firm in my hometown. I now run a successful graphics busines from my home which gives me the flexibilty to serve my clients while raising my family. I feel tremendous hakaras hatov towards the staff at Maalot for giving me top-notch training in a Torah environment and helping me get a solid start in my field.

I would compare my high school and seminary education to climbing a mountain with the help of a guide and harness, and my experience in the Maalot kodesh program to a shove towards the summit from which the entire world came into view from a vastly changed perspective. A true paradigm shift...The sort of vision that can only come about when fragmented pieces slowly come together to reveal an infinite depth that had thus far been undetected. Throughout the year, each of the teachers worked to help us unearth this depth - each in their own unique style; and in the end, one cohesive truth came to life. I certainly feel privileged to have been on the receiving end of such chinuch; and even more so , to carry this new perspective and depth into all future stages of my life.

I would compare my high school and seminary education to climbing a mountain with the help of a guide and harness, and my experience in the Maalot kodesh program to a shove towards the summit from which the entire world came into view from a vastly changed perspective. A true paradigm shift...The sort of vision that can only come about when fragmented pieces slowly come together to reveal an infinite depth that had thus far been undetected. Throughought the year, each of the teachers worked to help us unearth this depth - each in their own unique style; and in the end, one cohesive truth came to life. I certainly feel priveledged to haev been on the receiving end of such chinuch; and even more so , to carry this new perspective and depth into all future stages of my life.

I gained much more in 6 weeks at Neve than I did in a half a year of seminary. The people and atmosphere were inspiring. .. I would leave a class and then bump into someone on campus and continue talking and discussing what we had just learnt. Inspiration was all around. Not one moment went by unused.

Neve takes girls from all walks of life and helps guide their energy and passions on a path that is straight and constructive.

Each of us reaches a point in our growth where we have an Aha! moment...

I know that many miracles had to happen to get me to Neve, my family had not been Torah-observant in six generations...

“ Going to Neve to learn at 33 years of age may seem like a very difficult thing, but for me it was the first decision I made which made complete sense... ”