About

You won’t find this hot spot on an ordinary map! But this vacation destination has more to offer than palm trees, sun and sand.

What is Yeshivacation?

Yeshivacation is  bi-annual program offered in summer and winter. Whether you are a college student, professional or homemaker, ten days during winter or six weeks of  summer  in Crown Heights at YeshivaCation, will provide you with answers to your deepest questions, a comprehensive course in Torah concepts  and an incredible opportunity to spend quality time in a women’s Yeshiva together with other women, who share your desire and thirst for spiritual growth and academic pursuit.
Each day of Yeshivacation features a new topic of interest to the modern, intellectual woman. The daily theme is explored in depth, through the Jewish history, halacha and Chasidic philosophy. Explored topics range from theory and ideology to specifics of Jewish observance and serves as a comprehensive introduction or expansion of preexisting knowledge.
Fascinating classes, lectures, and hand-on-workshops will give the beginner to the advanced learner new insights into their Jewish roots and a profound awakening and  of their spiritual side.

                                                                                                                                    

Facilities

Machon Chana is located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. A brief train ride away from the bustling business and shopping districts of Manhattan, Crown Heights, headquarters of the international Chabad Chassidic community, is also called “ a small town in the big city”.  Permeated with Chassidic warmth and the feel of “community” you’ll see people greet each other warmly in the street and shopkeepers on charming Kingston Avenue extend credit to people they know by face.

  • Wifi
  • Library
  • Three shuls in the building
  • Studio

Accommodations

Program participants stay at our campus located in the heart of Crown Heights. The campus  houses the school, three Shuls  and dormitory apartments  Weekday lunches and dinners are served on campus, and Shabbat meals are in part shared with local hosted families, and in part held communally. This design, provides students with a varied social experience, along with an insider’s view to a traditional Chassidic home and family.

Shabbatons

Shabbos- a day of rest. A time for reflection and meditation. A time also for joyful songs, feasting and “farbrenging” – gathering together to hear inspiring words of Chassidus and to say “L’Chaim”. Add to that warmth of a Jewish home, the delectable smells of the shabbos meal, and more fascinating discussions on topics that are important to you, in addition to Davening in 770 surrounded by authentic Chassidim ,  feeling the kedusha of being in the Rebbes Shul, you have the recipe for true Oneg Shabbos – the profound and lasting pleasure that is Shabbos at Machon Chana.

Staff

Yeshivacation has been involved in educating Jewish women for close to 50 years. Immerse yourself in a Torah learning program the largest of its kind outside of Israel. In addition, YeshivaCation boasts many leading scholars and guest lecturers and their instruction, wisdom, knowledge, and Chassidic warmth, serve to elevate the program and ensure a truly inspiring educational experience for you.

Tours and Hands-On Workshops

    • Scribal Arts – watch a Sofer at work
    • Kosher kitchen tour
    • Mikvah tour
    •  Chassidic Chuppah and wedding
    • The Rebbe’s Library
    • Jem/ Rebbes House
    • Matza Bakery
    • Toiveling
    • The Koshering Process
    • Jewish library tour
    • Synagogue tour

 

 

 

Change

Life is a process of metamorphosis and changes. Transformation is a result of deep introspection, internalization and growth. Come explore, learn, and discover your inner depths.

Mysticism

Broaden your mind, open your eyes, and you will discover an unseen, deeper dimension to life, man, and this world. Explore the fiery depths of Jewish mysticism and be introduced to a holistic approach to spirituality that will permeate and elevate your everyday life.

Feminism

Dive into the rich and vibrant world of the Woman of Valor. The epitome of true beauty, she is the channel of life, conduit for wisdom, goodness and kindness. The Jewish woman is a complex, beautiful being, often misunderstood. Come to understand her role, her nature, your nature: Come to understand yourself.

Continuity

Legacy is that which is handed down from ancestors to future generations. The Jewish people have a legacy of tradition and teachings handed down from parent to child since the time of Moses at Sinai. Link in to the timeless chain of Jewish heritage through immersion, study and practice of Jewish canon and ritual observance. The national chain is incomplete without you!

Unity

For nearly 4000 years the Jewish people have been reciting the Shema. “Hear, O Israel, Hashem our G-d, Hashem is One”. The essence of our faith, the Shema recognizes the oneness of G-d, his people, and all of creation. Join your sisters on a quest to understand oneness, forge and strengthen your connection to the one source of it all.

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