1301 Oxford Street Berkeley, CA 94709
P. 510.843.4667 F. 510.843.4642
1301 Oxford Street Berkeley, CA 94709
P. 510.843.4667 F. 510.843.4642
"Looking back at everything that I have done, whether it was hiking in Masada, learning about politics in Israel or enjoying the moments at retreats, each event made me realize a few things about myself that I never could have realized without Midrasha."
Michael Glasser, Class of 2008
"I could talk for hours about how Midrasha has changed my life: How I’ve learned to be more independent, more vocal and stronger as a person. How I have accumulated incredible amounts of both Jewish and secular knowledge and how I have found mentors who I will be able to rely on for many years to come."
Emma Rosenthal, Class of 2008
"I found, through my classes, a way to answer questions about Judaism I had never even known I had wanted to ask."
Alison Fitch, Class of 2008
"Midrasha has helped me in a concrete way remember every week that I am part of a 5000 year history and people. The strength of this Jewish community has helped foster strong individuals and I know that I and my peers are going off into the world prepared to face challenges and embrace what the world has to offer."
Sarah Breiner, Class of 2008
"School friends are great but at Midrasha my peers…and staff are so different. There is a bond that is there and will always be there with these people that I am with today. This is a place where I always feel at home."
Joe Miller, Class of 2008
"One of the great things about Midrasha is the ability to bring Bay Area teens together and create a community."
Sophie Lee, Class of 2008
"My decision to enroll in Midrasha took approximately five minutes to make. However, the ideas and opinions I have encountered in the last five years will stay with me throughout my life. Every Sunday morning, I am surrounded by people who question and seek the truth. Midrasha has challenged me to become a better person, and a better Jew. …Thank you to everyone at Midrasha for motivating me to constantly search for knowledge."
Sarah Ball, Class of 2007
"Midrasha has helped me find in Judaism a personal meaning, moral guidance, stability and structure in my life."
Noah Belkin, Class of 2007
"I feel Midrasha really helped me expand my Jewish identity and I feel I will bring what I learned at Midrasha to college and the rest of my life."
Ariel Feingold-Shaw, Class of 2007
"I will always think of Midrasha as the place where I found my true connection to Judaism."
Nina Gordon-Kirsch, Class of 2007
"Midrasha has prepared me both socially and intellectually for the world ahead."
Lauren Halperin, Class of 2007
"Midrasha has given me the priceless foundation on which I can build a successful life as a mensch."
Noah Isaacs, Class of 2007
"My relationships with my friends, my teachers and with Judaism have intensified and have brought me to a place where I feel secure and ready for college."
Judith Joy, Class of 2007
"Midrasha has been a place of growth and contemplation……Through my studies of Judaism, I have learned how to treat friends with respect, give back to the community, and educate myself to become an open and aware person. It is these lessons and skills which I will carry with me my whole life. "
Julia Leonard, Class of 2007
"From learning about healthy relationships to discussing how to handle controversial Jewish topics, I have not only been able to share my thoughts but I have also learned a lot from my peers."
Allison Liepman, Class of 2007
"This is how I would describe most of my Midrasha classes: I am encouraged to listen, learn, ask questions and form my own opinions. Midrasha has encouraged me to push myself and broaden my horizons."
Ruby Shapiro, Class of 2007
