Yashrut - ישרות

Yashrut - ישרות Learning and Teaching a Torah-driven message of Moral Integrity to invigorate the Jewish people.

Founded and led by Rabbi Daniel Landes, Yashrut is a Torah Institution dedicated to the rigorous study of Talmud and Halacha and the pursuit of moral integrity. Yashrut ordains Rabbi’s and educates students who are deeply committed to serving humanity and the Jewish people. Semikhah Initiative
Yashrut trains outstanding scholars for Orthodox Semikhah through the study of Talmud and Halacha. Students tackle the full range of halachic literature, synthesize the material and exhibit creative thinking. Classes are taught in a collaborative seminar style with full student participation and graduates are able to offer pesak that is true to the sources and guided by moral integrity. Classic Talmud Program
The Classic Talmud Program builds participants' skills in traditional modes of Talmud study. Its unique pedagogical approach spreads individualized tutorials, havruta, review and shiur over the course of each week. Learning begins with the traditional page of Talmud and continues with the greatest commentators of the Middle Ages and early modernity. Students and Alumni
The students and alumni of Yashrut can be found all over the world exhibiting Torah excellence in leading communities, heading torah institutions, researching in academia, teaching in dayschools, fighting for social justice and thriving in the workplace.

27/08/2026

So Needed

Insightful, humble, and insatiably curious, R' Joel brings a wealth of experience in different fields into the discourse...
27/08/2026

Insightful, humble, and insatiably curious, R' Joel brings a wealth of experience in different fields into the discourse of the Beit Midrash, sparking new questions and ideas in his students. His approach is one that is sincerely invested in hearing new understandings, while helping learners build the foundations for ongoing engagement in Torah Lishma.

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goldstein Joel Goldstein

With their own diverse array of experiences and perspectives, Yashrut rabbis bring an energizing blend of talents to the...
19/08/2026

With their own diverse array of experiences and perspectives, Yashrut rabbis bring an energizing blend of talents to their teaching, opening the doors to the Beit Midrash in new ways. Making core modes of Torah learning accessible while inspiring learners to bring their own creative voices to the table, these leaders open new possibilities when it comes to exploring Jewish tradition.

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Joel Goldstein Rafael Jonathan Polisuk Aviva Richman

R' Daniel Atwood is an educator and advocate for inclusion, determined to share Torah with all who seek it. Driven by cu...
13/08/2026

R' Daniel Atwood is an educator and advocate for inclusion, determined to share Torah with all who seek it. Driven by curiosity and purpose, he spreads wisdom and perspective wherever he goes.

Learn more about Yashrut ordainees at the Our Rabbis page on Yashrut's site.

Through words, vision, and action, Yashrut rabbis dedicate themselves to inspiring Jewish communities. Using their indiv...
05/08/2026

Through words, vision, and action, Yashrut rabbis dedicate themselves to inspiring Jewish communities. Using their individual talents and strong foundations in classic texts, each leader shines, uplifts, and transforms.

Learn more about Yashrut rabbis at the Our Rabbis page on Yashrut's site.

Naama Levitz Applbaum Daniel Atwood Atar Hadari

Ordained by R' Landes in 2004, R' James brings a special blend of depth, warmth, and presence to all he does. Rooted in ...
30/07/2026

Ordained by R' Landes in 2004, R' James brings a special blend of depth, warmth, and presence to all he does. Rooted in thorough understanding of core texts of the Beit Midrash, he brings traditional wisdom to a variety of contexts in order to offer people greater access to the contemplative side of Jewish life. Through his teaching roles around the world, he has spread rich and uplifting Torah teachings that move the mind and heart as one.

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James Jacobson-Maisels Or HaLev - Center for Jewish Spirituality & Meditation

All of these Yashrut ordainees (and others as well) have earned doctorates at high-caliber institutions, but it is more ...
24/07/2026

All of these Yashrut ordainees (and others as well) have earned doctorates at high-caliber institutions, but it is more than their academic prowess that defines their impact in the world. Bringing creativity, soul, passion, and sincerity to their various fields of work, they embody Yashrut's dedication to learning and leadership that shapes people and communities and transforms them for the better.

Check out more Yashrut rabbis on the "Our Rabbis" page on our site (link in comments below).

James Jacobson-Maisels Miriam-Simma Walfish Sarah Zager
Or HaLev - Center for Jewish Spirituality & Meditation Hadar St. Olaf College

Every Yashrut rabbi brings a unique story, perspective, and path to Jewish leadership.Rav Will Friedman's journey reflec...
16/07/2026

Every Yashrut rabbi brings a unique story, perspective, and path to Jewish leadership.

Rav Will Friedman's journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, curiosity, and helping others connect meaningfully with Jewish tradition.

Explore more of our rabbis and the many ways they are strengthening Jewish life on Yashrut's Our Rabbis page (link in comments below).

No two Yashrut rabbis are the same.Our musmakhim/ot serve Jewish communities in a wide range of ways, teaching, learning...
09/07/2026

No two Yashrut rabbis are the same.

Our musmakhim/ot serve Jewish communities in a wide range of ways, teaching, learning, leading, building institutions, and making Torah accessible across diverse settings. Each brings unique gifts, grounded in a shared commitment to rigorous Torah study and moral integrity.

Meet Rabbi Josh Weiner, Rabbi Will Friedman, Rabbi Bitya Rozen-Goldberg, and many more on our Our Rabbis page, and see the many ways Yashrut rabbis are putting Torah into practice.

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Josh Weiner Base LNCLN Ta Shma

Hope, relevance, responsibility - R' Avital Hochstein embodies these values and articulated them profoundly in her remar...
01/07/2026

Hope, relevance, responsibility - R' Avital Hochstein embodies these values and articulated them profoundly in her remarks at Yashrut's 2024 Semikhah Tekes. Rav Daniel Landes' comments echo her statements, highlighting the ways Torah learning must inspire leadership that speaks to the present moment.

In her continued work leading Jewish communities through מכון הדר ישראל , R' Avital illustrates what a meaningful, humane, and committed Torah discourse looks like. Grounded in thoughtful understanding of our ancient texts, she uplifts the values of kindness, justice, and integrity.

Learn more about R' Avital and other Yashrut rabbis at Yashrut's "Our Rabbis" site page (linked in comments below).

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