Eulogy by Dr. Yagil Henkin, Military Historian and Lecturer at the IDF Command and Staff College, for his brother Rabbi Eitam Henkin I want to tell you a little bit about Eitam. Eitam was a jokester. I know it's surprising to say this at a funeral, and all the more so, about a rabbi and… read more
Nishmat started a new Professional Development Course for Rebbetzins initiative this summer. Many shul rebbetzins expressed to their need for in-depth knowledge of Hilchot Niddah and associated practical topics in women’s health, to better serve women in their communities. Most lack the requisite Talmudic conversancy to become a yoetzet halachal and in addition cannot spend… read more
Erica attended Nishmat's Summer Institute, a 3 week learning program for women of all ages. read more
Rivka is studying in our Alisa Flatow International women's learning program, and will be continuing her studies at Stern College in the Fall. read more
Video message from Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Dean & Founder of Nishmat. This video is available in English & Hebrew Watch in Hebrew below. read more
by Rose Gertzberg I took a wonderful trip last summer. Italy to tour, then to Israel for a grandson’s Bar Mitzvah. There was a good share of nachat, in addition to hiking in Zavidan and tomato picking for Leket Israel. But I must admit that the highlight of summer 2012 was the 4 days I… read more
By Melissa Schulten-Gutierrez, current Alisa Flatow International Program Student (from her blog) I am going to attempt to encapsulate two of the most amazing experiences of my life in words. 1) Maccabean Mikvah! The 8th day of Chanukah, the women of Tochnit Alisa (the English language college and beyond program at Nishmat) had a lovely tiyul.… read more
Miriam, from Poland, is a student in the Alisa Flatow International program. Hear why she loves Nishmat. read more
Watch Rabbanit Henkin speak about women's learning. read more
A video dvar Torah from Rav Sperling. read more
