Welcome to 21st century Judaism: a 23-week immersion into the most meaningful, rich and joyful aspects of Jewish thought, culture, spirituality and practice.
Whether you’re looking to convert, are partnered with someone Jewish, or are just plain Jewish and interested, you are welcome.
The 23 weeks are taught by Rabbi Samantha Frank, Director Of Jewish Education. Packed with opportunities for learning and questioning, celebrating Shabbat and holidays, and building community, Derekh Torah is tailored to the individual needs of participants, while connecting you to each other and the broader Jewish world. If you’re working towards conversion, 92Y rabbis will guide you through the process. If you’re already Jewish, or don’t intend to convert, you’ll be in good company throughout the experience. Join our community of curious New Yorkers to explore Jewish life and get inspired.
Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 14 from 7 to 9 pm. The following classes will meet consecutively on Tuesdays for 23 weeks.
$800 individual, $1,500 couples
For questions and to schedule a time with Rabbi Frank, email Jason or call 212.699.7246.
Derekh Torah™ Graduates: Email Jewish Education to learn about new Derekh Torah™ resources.
Samantha Gayler Frank was raised in Silver Spring, MD. She graduated from Tufts University, where she earned her B.A. in French and Community Health. Prior to becoming a Rabbi, she taught English in France and worked at the NYU Child Study Center in the field of mental health policy. She served as student rabbi at Temple Beth Am in Monessen, PA, rabbinical intern at Yale Hillel: Joseph Slifka Center for Student Life in New Haven, CT, and as rabbinical intern at Temple Micah in Washington DC. She was honored to be a Bonnie and Daniel Tisch Rabbinical Fellow and recipient of the BeWise Fellow ...
Samantha Gayler Frank was raised in Silver Spring, MD. She graduated from Tufts University, where she earned her B.A. in French and Community Health. Prior to becoming a Rabbi, she taught English in France and worked at the NYU Child Study Center in the field of mental health policy. She served as student rabbi at Temple Beth Am in Monessen, PA, rabbinical intern at Yale Hillel: Joseph Slifka Center for Student Life in New Haven, CT, and as rabbinical intern at Temple Micah in Washington DC. She was honored to be a Bonnie and Daniel Tisch Rabbinical Fellow and recipient of the BeWise Fellowship for entrepreneurship, as well as a Jewish Innovation Fellow at the 92Y!
At 92Y, Rabbi Frank is delighted to serve as the Director of Jewish Education. In her role, she oversees ATiD, our Jewish afterschool program, as well as teaching and leading holiday celebrations and classes. She also serves as Rabbinic Fellow at Temple Micah in Washington, DC. Rabbi Frank is co-creator of the Jewish educational resource, @Modern_Ritual (on Instagram and at www.modernritual.org). In addition to thinking creatively about how to share the beauty and meaning of Jewish tradition, Samantha loves all pasta. She lives in Brooklyn.