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What is Lifnai Vlifnim?

Torah, doesn’t just inform a person, it forms them. By deepening connections with others, we learn to internalize Jewish values and make Hashem more present in our lives. 

Enter Lifnai Vlifnim

Find the gate for you

Explore what we offer: Whether you are looking to build school culture, design meaningful learning experiences, connect with students, or nurture your personal growth in Avodat Hashem.

FOR SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS

שער החינוך
The Gate of Teaching

Transform your teaching through your two-year, schoolwide journey plus seminars and cohorts for individual teachers — to transform how educators and students relate to one another, to Torah, and to G-d.

FOR COMMUNITIES

שער הלימוד
The Gate of Learning

Bring your own Torah learning to life, enhance your tefillah, engage friends and family in meaningful conversation or experience the power of learning that deepens connection.

EVENTS

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Seminars, courses, workshops and more- in person and online.

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OUR TORAH

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Browse articles, videos, and lesson plans to learn for yourself or prepare to teach others.

One menorah
Limmud
Growing Together at Different Paces
One Menorah, Many Lights
A limmud exploring the menorah as a model for unity amid difference, and gradual growth without pressure for…
If only we knew
Limmud
If Only We Knew
This limmud challenges us to act with greater intention, recognizing if only we truly understood the impact and…
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Limmud
גדולה מתוך חסרון
 פרשת  ואראThis limmud teaches that greatness and leadership can emerge דווקא מתוך חסרון, as Moshe moves forward on…
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Limmud
פרשת שמות
Optimist and Faith
פרשת שמות This limmud focuses on the role of optimism or resilience in our lives which, in the…
Praying for Their Prayers
Limmud
פרשת וירא
Praying for their Prayers
In this limmud we explore a new tool for tfilla. Often we daven for other people, but less…
The Teacher as a Lamplighter
Limmud
Igniting the Spark Within
The Teacher as a Lamplighter
This limmud teaches that a teacher, like a lamplighter, carries a sacred flame to awaken the inner light…
IN THEIR WORDS

What changes when we learn this way

Hear from the educators, students, and communities learning with us.

Getting to really experience Lifnai Vlifnim with a group, I saw how in such a short time it can build so much connection. This shows me the potential impact it has for my students.
Teacher
From practical ways to apply the methodology to conceptual thinking about teaching and living, I learned the importance of learning by experiencing.
Teacher · Bialik College
I learned that slowing things down, in Torah study, tefilla, listening to others, and listening to myself, can have a profound impact on my overall mental, emotional and spiritual health. I learned to trust my instincts and I felt that I belong where I...
Teacher · Manhattan Day School
I used to just talk to HaShem only when I needed something but now I find myself saying “HaShem, I am davening now because I want to talk to You”. This class taught me to look for Him and want Him in my life...
Student · Maayanot High School
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