What does Merkos means to me...

Welcome to Merkos Women

Since 2001 MerkosWomen has been a place in which a love for Jewish living and learning is ignited. Under the auspices of the world wide educational arm of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, we provide students with the support and educational tools to underpin their life time journey of Jewish living and growth. Our participants explore and experience authentic Jewish learning and living in a friendly and personalised environment. New friends are made when you are a part of the MerkosWomen family, as you share a meaningful experience of Jewish living
Our Courses
 Our programs run at various times throughout the year on a variety of topics. Our rich array of courses ranges from practical Jewish law courses which clearly explore the A to Z of Jewish living, to courses which examine the mystical workings of the soul and esoteric concepts in Judaism.​

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Seminary Experience
For international and local students wanting to immerse in a full year learning schedule we offer an intensive seminary experience. Here students can participate in all day learning. Challenging and stimulating classes include specialty shiurim and textual in-depth Torah learning.
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Jewish Living
Our dorm offers beautiful residential accommodation in the heart of the Melbourne Jewish community for our full time and part time program participants. Enjoy housemate camaraderie, Shabbat and festival meals, learning from each other about how to live as young Jewish women and applying practical lessons derived from their daily classes.
We provide students with the support and educational tools to underpin their life time journey of Jewish living and growth.
Mothers Enrichment Program
An optional program which pairs our young students with families for a few hours each week to give them an authentic taste and experience of Jewish living and learning, while at the same time providing friendship and a helping hand to young mothers. An advance sample of Jewish motherhood!
Rosh Chodesh Women’s Circle
Rosh Chodesh the beginning or literally the “head of the month” has always been known as having a special connection to women. Just as the Jewish yearly cycle is fixed according to the lunar calendar, women also experience various cycles in life.
Themed Programs
Throughout the year Merkos offers short bursts of learning in the form of themed week-long programs. These programs are designed to give students a small taste of authentic text based learning, and the experience also serves as an opportunity for students to socialise  and enjoy themselves.
Testimonials
Avital Lindel
I am so lucky that I was introduced to Merkos when I came back from seminary. Having a place for girls to learn Torah so close to my home, and bring welcomed to join whenever I want to, really impacted the way I was able to remain inspired here in Melbourne. I met amazing friends and incredible teachers! Jewish Melbourne girls owe a lot to the Kornhausers for making Torah so accessible for us here! Thank you so much!
Chaya Cohen
Merkos provided me with an unique opportunity to learn and work half a day and guided me in navigating the difficult balance of personal, religious and social responsibilities.
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I made lifelong friends, WhatsApp chats that are still active and connections with Jewish community leaders. I am so thankful to Mrs Kornhauser for providing me with such a unique experience!
Miriam Axelrod
​It's not often you get to immerse yourself in an environment that is permeated by meaning. At Merkos you learn things that resonate with your inner being so much that you can't help but recognize it as the truth. The teachers present what they teach with love and admiration. And because of that, their appreciation for the Torah is transferred to their students.
Chaya Tehilla Rosenbaum
Merkos was and continues to be my home away from home. The dorm is permeated with such a loving and welcoming atmosphere, and the classes leave such a lasting and meaningful impact. 
​I’ve met some of the most incredible people in this program and have made some of the most amazing friends. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a holistic, rich and authentic seminary experience! ​
We invite you step inside and experience authentic Jewish learning in a warm, personalised environment.
​Meet new friends and experience meaningful Jewish living.

The environment at MerkosWomen is warm and personalised to support you while you excel in your studies. Teachers and staff show a genuine interest in each participant. Once the flame of love for Jewish living and learning is ignited, it can be passed on to the next person. Who will pass it on to their friends. Who will pass it on again. And so on.
 
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