Stern College for Women

Stern College for Women offers a unique graduate experience that blends academic rigor with a deep commitment to Jewish values and leadership. As part of Yeshiva University, Stern provides graduate students with the opportunity to pursue advanced scholarship in an environment that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual development, and professional excellence. Whether deepening their expertise in Jewish studies through programs like the Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies (GPATS), or preparing for careers in education, communal leadership, or further academic research, students at Stern are part of a dynamic and supportive academic community.

Graduate students benefit from close mentorship by distinguished faculty, access to world-class libraries and research resources, and a vibrant campus culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth. The Stern graduate experience is designed for women who are passionate about learning, driven to lead, and committed to making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. With its strong foundation in Torah Umadda, the integration of Jewish tradition and secular knowledge, Stern College empowers graduate students to become thoughtful scholars and visionary leaders in the Jewish world and the broader society.

The Master of Arts in Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation is a two-year program where women are given the opportunity to study at an advanced level furthering their growth in Torah knowledge and skills. There is also an additional option to continue learning for a third year and earn a Certificate in Advanced Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation. This program creates an elite cadre of female scholars of Talmud, Tanach, and Halakha who will serve as leaders and role models within the Orthodox Jewish community.