Torah Ohr Yeshiva North Miami Beach · Est. 2011
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Dedicated Torah Learning · North Miami Beach

Where a spark of the Divine
becomes a life of learning.

Intensive Torah study and a living Chabad community in the heart of North Miami Beach. A small chevra, master teachers, and the warmth of a home — and now a studio that brings these stories to the screen.

500+ Alumni
15 Years
Bais Menachem — the yeshiva's home under the Florida sun
“Every soul is a spark of the Divine. Our mission is to reveal the hidden sparks of holiness in all of creation.” — The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory
Established 2011 Chabad-Lubavitch North Miami Beach Men ages 18–24 Full scholarships available
New · The Gap Year Experience

Before college or career, build your foundation.

A year of Torah, growth, structure, and purpose — a full-time Chabad yeshiva experience in Miami for Jewish young men from all backgrounds. Dorming, meals, serious learning, and an internship pathway after completion. No prior yeshiva experience required.

Why Torah Ohr

Come as a student.
Leave a link in the chain.

Most who arrive have spent years in lecture halls and never once opened a page of Talmud. One year here changes that. You learn to read the text yourself, to ask the question behind the question, to hold your own in an argument that is three thousand years old — and you take your place in a chain of learning that runs back to Sinai and forward through everyone you will one day teach.

How the year unfolds

Life at Torah Ohr

The community and environment that make this place different from any classroom you have known.

Morning seder — full room over open Gemaras
Chavrusa pair mid-argument
A seudah with the whole chevra

Intensive learning

Structured sedarim from morning Chassidus through evening Maariv — Gemara, Halacha, and Chumash studied with master teachers who learn alongside you.

A living chevra

A small cohort drawn from campuses across the country. The friendships formed over a shared page of Talmud are the ones that last a lifetime.

The warmth of a home

Shabbatons, farbrengens, and a community that treats every student as family. You arrive a guest and leave a member of the household.

Built for serious growth.

Everything around the learning is arranged so the learning can be everything.

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Premium housing

Comfortable, modern dormitory accommodations in North Miami Beach, designed for focused study and rest.

02

Kosher dining

Three fresh kosher meals prepared daily by an experienced kitchen — proper nourishment for a full day of learning.

03

Prime location

Steps from the beach and a thriving Jewish community in one of the warmest corners of South Florida.

04

Always in your corner

Rabbeim and mentors live alongside the students — academic and personal guidance is never more than a knock away.

05

Expert faculty

Renowned rabbis and scholars with decades of Torah scholarship and a gift for teaching it to newcomers.

06

Vibrant community

A warm, supportive fellowship of dedicated learners from diverse backgrounds and every starting point.

New · AI Studio

The stories of our people, brought to the screen.

Together with Regaldi, our students are turning the Torah's own stories into short films — and families are sponsoring a character so their own child can see themselves inside the story. A birthday, a bar or bat mitzvah, a simcha worth remembering.

Enter the Studio

Lives shaped here.

Torah Ohr changed my life. The rabbis here do not just teach — they mentor, guide, and inspire. I came for a semester and stayed for two years.
David K.Class of 2022
The learning environment is unmatched. Small classes, passionate teachers, and a chevra that pushes you to grow every single day.
Moshe R.Class of 2023
Miami Beach, extraordinary rabbis, and a community that feels like family. Torah Ohr gave me the foundation for everything I have built since.
Yoni S.Class of 2021

A structured day.

From morning Chassidus to evening Maariv. Times vary slightly by season and occasion.

  1. 8:15 AM Chassidus — the Chassidic texts of the Chabad Rebbes
  2. 10:00 AM Shacharis — morning prayer with a minyan and tefillin
  3. 10:45 AM Breakfast and morning break
  4. 11:40 AM Gemara — the wisdom and stories of the Talmud
  5. 2:05 PM Mincha — afternoon prayer
  6. 2:20 PM Lunch and afternoon break
  7. 4:45 PM Afternoon Seder — Chumash, Gemara review with a chavrusa, and Halacha
  8. 7:15 PM Dinner and evening break
  9. 8:30 PM Chassidus
  10. 9:30 PM Maariv — evening prayer

Frequently asked.

What are the admission requirements?

Admission is selective and based on sincerity, character, and a genuine desire to learn — not on prior background. The program is designed for men ages 18–24, and limited prior exposure to Torah study is welcome rather than a barrier.

How much does the program cost?

Housing, three daily kosher meals, the full program, and trips are all included in tuition. We don't publish a flat price — every family's situation is different. Submit an application (free and non-binding), and admissions will send you a personal quote, including scholarships and need-based aid for qualified students.

What is included in the program?

Premium housing, three kosher meals a day, a seven-day-a-week structured learning program, rabbeim and mentors close by day and night, and monthly cultural trips throughout Miami and South Florida.

Can international students apply?

Yes. We welcome students from around the world. Coordinate travel and arrival dates with the yeshiva office so your plans align with the academic calendar.

Still have questions? Our admissions team is here to help.

Ready to begin your journey?

Join a community of dedicated Torah scholars for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Apply now