Midrasha Educational
Leadership

R’ Esther is a proud alumna of the inaugural Midrasha class in 1986. With a master’s degree in Talmud from the Hebrew University and a Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University’s Gender Studies Program, she teaches Talmud, rabbinical literature, and gender studies. Esther co-founded the Nigun Nashim Beit Midrash at Oranim, is a graduate of the Israeli Rabbinical Beit Midrash of the Hartman Institute and currently is one of the heads of this project. She is also actively involved in additional Rabbinical Organizations: Beit Hillel and Torat Chaim. Residing in Kibbutz Merav, Esther is married to Benny, a mother of five, and a grandmother.

Shira boasts two decades of dedicated service in informal education management. Her impactful contributions extend to Hashomer Hahadash and Eshel HaNasi. Additionally, Shira is a founder of the Rotem settlement in the northern Jordan Valley. At the Midrasha, Shira imparts her knowledge by teaching the Yemima Spiritual Approach, commonly known as the “Yemima Method,” not only within our institution but also across various educational frameworks. Shira is a mother of five.

R’ Tania teaches and addresses diverse Jewish themes at the Midrasha. Additionally, she oversees the coordination and facilitation of recruitment and army induction processes. R’ Tania holds a BA from Bar Ilan University and an MA from the Schechter Institute. A graduate of HaMidrasha at Oranim and the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Beit Midrash for Israeli Rabbis. Residing in Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi, Tania is a mother of five children.

Ordained as “Morat Halacha” from the joint program of Midreshet Ein Hanatziv and Yeshivat Maaleh Gilboa, and is head of that Beit Midrash. At the Midrasha, Rachel imparts her knowledge and teaches Jewish philosophy, Bible, Halachic philosophy, and Gender Studies. With a BA and MA in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish History from Hebrew University, along with a master’s degree in Gender Studies from Bar-Ilan University, Rachel is a dedicated scholar. A graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership, she is a member of Rabbinical Organizations such as Beit Hillel and Torat Chaim, and is a member of Kolech, having previously chaired the organization’s executive committee. Rachel resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv with her husband Gdalia, and is a mother of three and a grandmother.

R’ Yaara teaches Talmud, rabbinical literature, and Jewish philosophy at the Midrasha. Holder of a BA in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish History from the “Ofakim” program at Tel Aviv University, R’ Yaara is currently pursuing a master’s degree and studying for Smicha in Yeshivat Maharat.. Trained as a group facilitator, she brings a dynamic approach to her educational responsibilities. Yaara resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv, is married to Matan, and is a mother of three.

Focuses on the concept of truth and the development of Halacha by Hazal. Avital is a graduate of the Halacha program at Midreshet Lindenbaum and holds ordination as a Rabbi from the Yeshivat Maharat in New York. Her educational background includes a BA in Theater and an MA in Talmud. In her capacity as a group instructor, Avital imparts her expertise in Gemara and Halacha across various educational frameworks. She resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv with her family.

Focuses on the concept of truth and the development of Halacha by Hazal. Avital is a graduate of the Halacha program at Midreshet Lindenbaum and holds ordination as a Rabbi from the Yeshivat Maharat in New York. Her educational background includes a BA in Theater and an MA in Talmud. In her capacity as a group instructor, Avital imparts her expertise in Gemara and Halacha across various educational frameworks. She resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv with her family.

Hadas teaches rabbinical literature and Rabbi Kook theory. In addition to her instructional duties, she is responsible for accompanying the Midrasha soldiers during their service. Hadas is a graduate of Midreshet Lindenbaum, holding a BA in Jewish History and Literature from Bar-Ilan University. Her educational journey includes participation in the “Psychology in Judaism” program under the guidance of Dr. Yair Kaspi. Residing in Kibbutz Ma’ale Gilboa, Hadas is married to Hezi and is a mother of five.