The Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas of Belz in Brooklyn, New York, is one of the largest and most important educational entities in the Belz worldwide network of educational institutions.

The purpose and mission of the Belzer Yeshivas have always been to educate and promote the ideals of Torah study and ethical teachings in the Belz tradition. Specific aims of the Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas are as follows:

1) To provide an intensive program of study of Talmud that will give students the skills necessary to understand and master the Talmud and will imbue the students with the maturity to undertake a lifetime of scholarly Torah learning.

2) To provide an intensive program of study of Halacha (Jewish Legal Codes): Students will thoroughly study entire subjects in Halacha until they receive smicha-level expertise in these subjects.

3) To develop the ideals of Belzer Chassidic teachings within the students.

 

Academic Calendar

Fall: August 16, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Fall Break: September 9, 2026 – October 12, 2026

Spring: January 3, 2027 – May 14, 2027

Spring Breaks: March 22, 2027 – March 24, 2027, April 8, 2027 – May 8, 2027

Summer: May 16, 2027 – August 20, 2027

Summer Break: June 10, 2027 – June 12, 2027

 

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.