Welcome to Machon Smicha
A Unique, Online, Program that Makes Learning Halachah Practical and Possible For All.
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About Us
Machon Smicha is an online program that empowers and enables everyone to learn and master halachah. Thanks to our unique curriculum, we offer all course participants a structured program to grow and succeed in their Torah learning, from the novice to the well-seasoned.
We strive to provide learners with step-by-step guidance through the smicha (or other course) process, fusing authentic halachah learning with modern technology. Learners are guided through the program by providing them with our one-of-a kind Shulchan Aruch Study Guide, support from rabbis and teachers, a flexible learning schedule, and so much more.
Watch the video to lean more about our one-of-a-kind Shulchan Aruch.
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Testimonials
Zachary Gomo
Melbourne, Australia“What a journey! I have learnt so much and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. I cannot thank you enough. This has meant so much to me and my family.” 
Yossi Berrebi
Raanana, Israel"I learned so much. Yasher Koach to everyone who made it happen." 
Yisroel Uzvolk
Johannesburg, South Africa“This program was awesome. I’m somewhat sad it has come to an end.” 
Sam Griffin
Jerusalem, Israel“Machon Smicha gave me an opportunity to stick with a program and finish it. This was really a great way for me to begin my journey exploring Halacha in depth.” 
Hadar Meir Hasis
Queens, NY“Machon Smicha was an incredible journey, from great and well written study guides to great lectures that Rabbi Kesselman gave. The rabbis are fully accessible and supportive, I highly recommend this program without a doubt.” 
Akiva Muller
Miami, FL"Machon Smicha enabled me to learn In a way I’ve never had access to before. With teachers ready to answer questions, English text always available, and recorded shiurim ready for me, I was able to gain an understanding of Smicha I would not have received elsewhere." 
Joseph Trachtman
Seattle WA“Since receiving smicha, I am going from strength to strength in my yiddishkeit, baruch Hashem. Thank you.” 
Eliel Toblib
Buenos Aires. Argentina"Machon Smicha gave me the opportunity to achieve a dream I had since I was 4 years old. The program, the classes, the material, and the passion from the rabbis far exceeded my expectations. Thank you to all the Machon Smicha staff.." 
Benyamin Herst
Chicago, IL"Machon Smicha presents material in an organized, clear and concise way. I loved the learning process and Rabbi Kesselman creates a community where each person feels like a member of a very special family." 
Mendel Blokh
Queens, NY"I always wanted to receive smicha. Machon Smicha made it possible for me to do so. They provided the ability to learn at my own pace; wherever and whenever it was most convenient for me, as well as being able to ask whatever questions i may have had. Rabbi Gurevitz was most helpful in patiently answering any questions I had at almost any time of day or night." 
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