The Jean Schottenstein

Oryah Institute

Jerusalem, Israel

Our Mission

We strongly believe in the power of each individual. Our students will live and learn in an environment created to strengthen their spiritual and intellectual understanding of the Torah through Chassidus. Our unique and individualized program will help them transform their growth into practical tools that they will be able to use as a guide towards leading a meaningful, purposeful Torah life.

Learn

Through

Experience

JSOI is an immersive program that combines classroom learning with real-life experiences to deliver a world-class education.

Unleash Your Potential. A Journey of Personal Growth. Mentorship and Lifelong Connections.

LOCATION FOR INTERVIEWS: 366 New York Avenue,

Crown Heights

Our Story

Our Programs

Our Curriculum

Ignite Your Soul

Lead With Purpose

Illuminate The World

Appreciate

Your Gift

“Needless to say, this is a very good idea, for learning at the Yeshiva offers more than the acquisition of knowledge in Torah, Mussar and Chasidus, but it also offers the proper environment and influences which are no less important than the actual Shiurim, especially in regard to the daily life. For, after all, the essential thing is not the theory but the practice.”

-Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Why JSOI?

  • Naomie Cohen, JSOI תשפ”ב

    “For anyone who’s looking for a sem experience, I think Oryah is a great balance of everything. Oryah really provides an amazing learning experience and it gives you an amazing balance of freedom and living in a Chassidish environment.”

  • Sarale Goldberger, JSOI תשפ”ב

    I knew Oryah was the place for me because of the basic values this Institute is based upon: personalized, foundational, and experience-based growth. The staff and teachers at Oryah truly care about your success.

    The growth you find at Oryah will stay with you forever, because it is rooted in your decision to improve. Oryah is all about your growth, and working together as a family to help each other reach that.

  • Devorie Glick, JSOI תשפ”ב

    From my very first day at Oryah, I was deeply impressed at the level of dedication that the staff here displayed, committed that all of us succeed in seminary. A few things that primarily stand out to me are:

    * The entrepreneurship classes: Various business people sharing practical skills, experience, and wisdom that we can use in our future careers and life in general.

    * Specialty classes: For example, we recently participated in an especially enjoyable 4-week course on self-defense.

    * Inspiring Shabbatons: We recently spent Shabbos in Chevron, right next to Mearas Hamachpeila! We had the opportunity to experience an incredible tour and hear the mind-blowing stories of this special place. This was just one of many Shabbatons that seminary provides for us.

    * Chagim and Chassidishe Yomim-Tovim: There are an unbelievable amount of student-run programs. It's amazing to see how everyone got so involved!

    * Sunday Trips: They give us a chance to explore Israel and really get to experience the land: Ein Gedi, The Dead Sea, Masada, Tekoa, Shiloh, museums, and so much more.

    I strongly feel that Oryah seminary has so much to offer and is an opportunity of a lifetime.