Contact Rabbi Kirzner About the Professionals Program
Start here. This is the main inquiry form for the Professionals Program. Use it if you want long-term learning in Israel, a short-term learning visit from overseas, a shul or community group program, or distance learning by Zoom chavrusa.
Helpful details to include: where you are located, your available dates, whether you want a full morning, full day, short-term visit, group program, or Zoom chavrusa, your current learning background, and the topics you want to learn.
Professionals Program Bircas HaTorah
Clear learning tracks for working professionals, visitors from overseas, executive groups, shuls, communities, and learners who want serious Torah study from a distance.
Choose the Track That Fits Your Life
This page is organized by clear, separate tracks. Choose the option that matches your situation: long-term in-person learning in Israel, short-term in-person learning while visiting from overseas, a shul or community men’s group learning program, or distance learning with a chavrusa over Zoom on the topic you want.
1. In Israel Long-Term
For men living in Israel or staying in Jerusalem long term. Learn a full morning, a full day, or a steady schedule that fits your life.
2. Overseas Short-Term
For men visiting from overseas for a few days or a few weeks. Join for mornings only or for a fuller day of learning.
3. Shul / Community Groups
For shuls and communities that want to bring groups of men for morning learning in Jerusalem for a few days or weeks.
4. Zoom Chavrusa / Distance
For learners anywhere in the world who want a distance-learning chavrusa over Zoom on the topic of their choice.
Quick Track Comparison
Use this table to quickly choose where to begin before filling out the form. The program is not one-size-fits-all: the options are deliberately separated so each person or group can identify the right path immediately.
| Track | Best Fit | Time Frame | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Israel Long-Term | Men living in Israel or staying in Jerusalem long term | Full morning, full day, or steady weekly schedule | Use the form and describe your regular availability |
| Overseas Short-Term | Men visiting from overseas who want serious Torah learning while in Jerusalem | A few days or a few weeks; mornings only or full day | Share exact travel dates and whether you want morning or full-day learning |
| Shul / Community Groups | Shuls or communities bringing groups of men to learn in Jerusalem | A few days or a few weeks, often mornings while the group does other activities later | Include group size, dates, level, and preferred topics |
| Zoom Chavrusa / Distance Learning | Learners anywhere who want a chavrusa or rebbe by Zoom | Ongoing or flexible, from wherever you live | Share your time zone and the topic you want to learn |
Track 1: In Israel — Long-Term Full Morning or Full Day Learning
This track is for adult men and working professionals who live in Israel, are based near Jerusalem, or are staying in Eretz Yisrael long enough to build a real learning schedule. The key point is simple: if you are in Israel long term, you can ask about joining for a full morning of learning, a full day of learning, or a serious steady schedule that fits your work and family responsibilities.
Full Morning
For professionals who want to dedicate the morning to serious learning in the Beis Medrash before returning to work, family, or other responsibilities later in the day.
Full Day
For men who want a more immersive schedule and would like to spend the full day learning, not just a short shiur or occasional session.
Custom Long-Term Schedule
For someone who needs a steady framework but wants help finding the right mix of seder, shiur, chavrusa, and personal learning goals.
Best for: adults living in Israel, professionals on sabbatical, remote workers in Jerusalem, retirees, and anyone looking for consistent serious learning in Yerushalayim.
Track 2: Overseas — Short-Term Morning or Full-Day Learning Visits
This track is for men visiting from overseas who want their time in Jerusalem to include serious Torah learning. If you are coming for a few days, a few weeks, or longer, you can ask about joining for morning learning only or for a fuller day of learning, depending on your schedule and goals.
A Few Days
Come for several focused mornings or learning sessions while you are already in Jerusalem.
A Few Weeks
Build a stronger short-term schedule with real continuity, either mornings only or a fuller day of learning.
Morning or Full Day
Choose the level of involvement that fits your visit: a serious morning seder, a few targeted shiurim, or a full-day learning framework.
Best for: professionals, alumni, visitors, parents, retirees, and anyone traveling to Jerusalem who wants access to serious learning while here.
Track 3: Shul or Community Men’s Group Learning in Jerusalem
This track is for shuls and communities that want to bring a group of men to Jerusalem for a limited learning program. A group can come for a few days or a few weeks, learn seriously in the mornings, and still leave the afternoons open for touring, family time, chesed, meetings, or other group activities.
Morning Learning Trip
Bring a group of men to learn in the mornings for a few days or weeks, with afternoons available for the rest of the itinerary.
Shul or Community Program
Learning can be built around the group’s level, schedule, goals, and preferred style.
Customized Topics
Choose Gemara, Halacha, Mussar, Machshava, practical Jewish living, or another topic that fits the group.
Possible formats: a morning learning trip for a few days, a one-week or multi-week group program, a shul vaad, a visiting community program, or a customized series built around the group’s needs.
Track 4: Distance Learning — Zoom Chavrusa on the Topic You Want
Distance Learning is for someone who is not in Jerusalem but still wants direct, serious Torah learning from wherever he lives. You can ask about a distance-learning chavrusa or private learning over Zoom, phone, or another electronic format, built around your schedule and time zone.
This is also for someone who has a specific topic he wants to learn: Gemara, Halacha, Mussar, Machshava, Chumash, Jewish thought, text skills, or another Torah area. The goal is not only to cover material, but to help the student analyze, understand, and learn Torah texts more deeply.
Learn Over Zoom
Set up a chavrusa or private learning session from your home, office, or community, wherever you live.
Choose Your Topic
Ask to learn the topic you want, based on your level, interests, and goals.
Build Real Skills
Learn in a way that develops clarity, independence, text skills, and deeper understanding.
Official Bircas HaTorah Links
If you are coming from overseas for a few days, weeks, or months of learning, it can help to arrange housing through the official Bircas HaTorah pages. These related pages may help with the practical side of planning your stay. You can also review the Bircas HaTorah home page and Rebbeim testimonials for broader context before arranging a visit.
Professionals Beis Medrash
For visitors who want to stay close to the Old City and make the most of a learning visit.
Where to Stay Near the Kotel
A practical guide for families and visitors planning time in central Jerusalem.
Check Availability
Ask about dates, apartment options, and logistics for your Jerusalem stay.
Official Bircas HaTorah Resource Links
Use these links to continue directly on the Bircas HaTorah website. For the related student-focused page on this site, see Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah.
Professionals Beis Medrash and Kollel
The main Bircas page for professional learning opportunities.
Distance Learning
Private learning by phone or electronic means, tailored to the learner.
Testimonials from Rebbeim
See endorsements and testimonials from respected Rebbeim and Rabbanim.
Respected Rebbeim Endorse Bircas HaTorah
Before choosing a learning program, many people want to understand the yeshiva’s reputation and hashkafa. The Bircas testimonials page includes endorsements and testimonials from respected Rebbeim and Rabbanim.
Before You Contact Rabbi Kirzner
Use this quick checklist so the right track can be identified quickly.
- Decide whether you are asking about in-person learning, a group program, or distance learning.
- Write your available dates or regular weekly schedule.
- Note whether mornings, afternoons, evenings, or flexible times work best.
- Share your learning background and the topics you are most interested in.
- If you are organizing for a shul or group, include the approximate number of participants.
For the related student-focused page, see Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah. For housing or visit logistics in Jerusalem, see Contact Us.
Recommended Next Actions
If you are in Israel long term
Fill out the form with your regular availability and state clearly whether you want a full morning, a full day, or another steady schedule.
If you are visiting from overseas
Send your arrival and departure dates and say whether you want morning learning only or a fuller day of learning for a few days or weeks.
If you represent a shul or group
Include group size, dates, preferred topic, and whether the group wants morning learning while afternoons remain open for other activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a working professional in Israel learn a full morning?
Yes. A full morning of learning is one of the main options for men living in Israel or staying in Jerusalem long term.
Can someone learn for the full day?
Yes. Someone who wants a more immersive schedule can ask about a full-day learning option.
Can someone from overseas come for only a few days or weeks?
Yes. Overseas visitors can ask about a short-term learning visit for a few days or a few weeks, either mornings only or a fuller day.
Can a shul or community bring a group of men?
Yes. Shuls and communities can ask about bringing groups of men for morning learning in Jerusalem for a limited program, while leaving afternoons open for other activities.
Can someone learn by Zoom from outside Israel?
Yes. Distance learning can be arranged as a Zoom chavrusa or private learning format, based on the learner’s topic, level, schedule, and time zone.
Find the Right Professionals Track
Whether you are in Israel long term and want a full morning or full day, visiting from overseas for a few days or weeks, organizing a shul or community men’s group, or looking for a Zoom chavrusa in your chosen topic, send the details and ask which option fits best.