Midrasha in Berkeley

“Midrasha has challenged me to discover how being Jewish remains relevant to my life.”  Samantha Strimling, Class of 2010

“Midrasha, with its diversity of courses, ongoing friendships, and teachers who promoted open discussions and allowed us to branch off on a wider range of topics, was just the connection I needed to remain comfortably in the Jewish fold.” Rebecca Aptaker, Class of 2010

“It was in my Midrasha classes that I becaume conscious of the very active role Judaism had in my life, and I can’t imagine Judaism not continuing to be part of my life after graduation.” Alida Jekabson, Class of 2010

“Midrasha has taught me the importance of embracing my Judaism and the community behind it no matter where I end up in life, not because I am obligated to as a Jew, but because I feel incomplete without it.” Rachel Kane, Class of 2010

“For me, Midrasha is not just about finding my place within an existing community, but establishing a new one with the friends and classmates that I have had the pleasure of spending Sunday mornings with these past several years.” Theresa Kaplan, Class of 2010

“Throughout my time here at Midrasha I have learned a lot about who I am and how I want to live my life.” Avi King, Class of 2010

“Midrasha was a protective blanket that made it okay to explore.” Samantha Strimling, Class of 2010

“Through both Midrasha and Kesher, I was able to develop a spirituality of my own which I will carry with me throughout my life.” Yasmin Louie, Class of 2010

"My teenagers are so lucky to have Midrasha as the place they will look back on when they think about the good times associated with being a teenager. It's got it all--friends, intellectual challenge, humor, values--a safe place to grow up into a complex, interesting, authentic mensch."