Midreshet Moriah
Rabbi Meyer Berglas is Midreshet's Founder and Dean. Rabbi Berglas's warm smile, gentle manner, and deep wisdom have made him a beloved mentor to decades of Midreshet students, and his shiurim play a central role in shaping the character and values of our students. Every year, a few students are privileged to learn with Rabbi Berglas be-chavruta as part of Midreshet's unique commitment to the growth of each individual student. Rabbi Berglas, a student of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, received Semikhah and an MHL from RIETS, and an MA at Columbia University. Rabbi Berglas lives in Neve Alizah, the community he founded with his wife, Vicky. |  |
Mrs. Vicky Berglas is Midreshet's Director. Vicky's warmth and empathy make her a much sought-after confidant and chavruta, and the sounds of laughter with the joy of learning always accompanies her "chevrah" in the Bet Midrash. Vicky's class in "Sho'ah and Faith" is one of our students' favorites, combining the study of the Holocaust with religious and halakhic writings from that time. When Vicky leads our students on the annual Heritage tour of Poland, they are treated to her unique perspective, which combines encyclopedic historical knowledge with a deep connection to the great personalities of our past and the conviction that the Holocaust can inspire us toward meaning and accomplishment in our personal own lives. In addition to the role she plays at Midreshet, Vicky also serves as a guide at Yad Vashem. She earned a BA in Psychology and Judaic Studies at Yeshiva University. Vicky lives in Neve Alizah, the community she founded with her husband, Rabbi Meyer Berglas. |  |
Rabbi Eitan Mayer is Midreshet's Menahel Chinuchi and Assistant Dean. "Rav Eitan," as our students call him, is known both for his wry sense of humor and his shiurim in Chumash and Machshavah, which emphasize creative thinking and personal grappling with Torah and its implications for our lives. With his glass-walled office (we call it "The Aquarium") located right in our Beit Midrash, Rav Eitan is always available for personal advice, halakhic questions, and discussions on emunah. Rav Eitan learned at Yeshivat Sha'alvim, received Semikhah at RIETS as a Wexner Graduate Fellow, and continued his learning in the Beren Kollel Elyon. He earned a BA in English Literature and an MA in Jewish Education at Yeshiva University, and is completing an MA in Jewish Philosophy and an EdD in Jewish Education at Yeshiva University. Rav Eitan taught Gemara and Halakhah at the Graduate Program for Women at Yeshiva University and served as Assistant Rabbi at The Jewish Center on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Rav Eitan lives in Neve Daniel with his wife and five children. |  |
Mrs. Malka Hubscher serves as Director of Rakazot and teaches Tanakh. Malka, as our students call her, is known for her great sense of humor, her ability to make any and all learning exciting, her down-to-earth wisdom and good advice, and the intensity and focus of her shiurim. After serving as a Rakezet herself for many years, Malka now directs the Rakazot in their work with our students. Malka learned at Michlalah and earned a BA in Jewish Studies and an MA in Bible at Yeshiva University. She lives in Efrat with her husband and their four children. |  |
Mrs. Fagie Reves serves as Midreshet's Em Bayyit, and Special Events Coordinator, as well as teaching Tanakh. Fagie brings to her many functions the perspective of having been a student at Midreshet herself (Shana Aleph, Bet, and Madrichah!), which helps her truly appreciate the student experience. Fagie's welcoming smile, down-to-earth personality, and always-present bowl of American chocolates guarantee that her corner is always buzzing with students. Her shiurim in Tanakh, especially "SWIT" ("Sketchy Women in Tanakh"), are top Midreshet favorites. Shabbat at Fagie's, highlighted by her gourmet cooking and lively conversation, is not to be missed! Fagie earned a BA and MA in Tanakh at Yeshiva University. She lives in Neve Daniel with her husband and daughter. |  |
Mrs. Michal Porat-Zibman serves as Achra'it Bet Midrash and teaches Jewish Thought at Midreshet. Michal, as our students call her, is a teacher of great charisma and passion, inspiring her students with her exciting shiurim in Mussar and Machshavah, learning individually with them in chaburot (small groups) and chavrutot in the Bet Midrash, and devoting countless hours to personal conversations and one-on-one shmoozes. Michal's famous sichot at Thursday night Mishmar, accompanied by piles of nosh, are the perfect inspirational ending to the week of learning. In addition to her role at Midreshet, Michal also guides groups at Yad Vashem and leads groups touring Poland on the Heritage program. She has served as Educational Director at Camp Moshava and has worked at Moshava's Mach Hach Ba-Aretz and Camp HASC. Michal earned a BA at Bar Ilan University in Jewish History and lives in Jerusalem with her husband. |  |
