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303 Broadway · Dobbs Ferry, NY
Rivertowns Torah Center  ·  Chabad of the Rivertowns

Torah learning for every Jewish adult in the Rivertowns.

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About Us
A place that is yours.

The Rivertowns Torah Center is the adult education branch of Chabad of the Rivertowns. We give every Jewish adult — wherever they're starting from — a real connection to 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom. No background required, no prerequisites, no pressure.

Explore the depth and beauty of Torah learning presented in a relevant and meaningful way.

Community learning at Rivertowns Torah Center
Where to Begin
Find your way in.
No background, prior knowledge, or Hebrew required. Every path starts from wherever you are.
Classes
Classes
Weekly Torah study that actually fits your life. Come once or make it your Tuesday night.
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Lectures
Lectures
One evening, one idea. Talks that leave you thinking long after you drive home.
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Events
Events
From holiday celebrations to Shabbos dinners — this is where the community comes together.
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Resources
Resources
Torah on your schedule. Listen on your commute, watch at midnight — it's all here.
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Coming Up
On the Calendar
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Oct
13
ClassWomen
NEXT GENesis
Tuesday once a Month · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
$180Learn More
Oct
14
Event
Jewish Social Club 55+
First Wednesday Of the Month 12:30 PM · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
$18Learn More
Oct
21
Lecture
Faith Meets Fact
7:30 PM · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
$18Learn More
Oct
26
Class
Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Every Monday 10:30 AM or 7:30 PM · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522
$180Learn More
Ongoing
OngoingWomen
HEBREW 101
303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
$100Learn More
Ongoing
Ongoing
The Art of Prayer
Every Shabbat · Approx. 11:30 AM · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
FreeLearn More
What People Say
Real people. Real experiences.
I came not knowing what to expect. I left feeling like I had found something I didn't know I was looking for. Rabbi Yosef has a gift for making Torah feel completely relevant to the life I'm actually living.
Sarah M.
JLI Course participant
I grew up not knowing much about being Jewish. The classes here gave me something real — not watered down, not preachy. Just honest, fascinating, and incredibly welcoming.
David Ka
Dobbs Ferry
The Rosh Chodesh Society has become the highlight of my month. Hinda creates a space where every woman feels like she belongs, no matter where she is on her Jewish journey.
Rachel L.
Rosh Chodesh Society member
Our Mission

About Us

Open to everyone. No background, no judgment, no prerequisites.

Our Mission
A place that is yours.

The Rivertowns Torah Center is the adult education branch of Chabad of the Rivertowns. We give every Jewish adult access to 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom — without pretense, pressure, or prerequisites. No background required, just an open mind.

Explore the depth and beauty of Torah learning presented in a relevant and meaningful way.

Community learning at Rivertowns Torah Center
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. We welcome every background and level of observance. The only thing that matters is that you're here.
No. All classes are in English. We also offer a Hebrew reading course for complete beginners.
Yes, the Rivertowns Torah Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bettering lives through the transformative wisdom of Torah. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of our community to keep Torah education accessible to all.
No membership, no dues, no commitment required. Most programming is completely free. JLI courses include a materials fee.
Come try out any of our array of classes and lectures — no background needed. Or email Yosef@chabadrt.org and we will point you in the right direction.
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303 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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Yosef@chabadrt.org (954) 668-1565
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Classes

Structured Torah study for every level — from complete beginner to advanced learner.

NEXT GENesis
Rosh Chodesh SocietyCourseWomen
NEXT GENesis
The Rosh Chodesh Society invites you to a new seven-part course, NEXT GENesis, where the early narratives of Genesis emerge not as distant beginnings but as a living reflection of the human soul.
Morning · Evening available
Mrs. Hinda Silverman
$180  ·  7 classesRegister →
Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
A JLI CourseCourse
Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Reincarnation, Soulmates, Dreams, Names: What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life
Morning · Evening available
Rabbi Yosef Silverman
$180  ·  6 weeksRegister →
HEBREW 101
Because Hebrew shouldn’t look foreign.CourseWomen
HEBREW 101
Hebrew 101 is a welcoming, beginner-friendly class for women who want to finally become comfortable reading Hebrew.
Mrs. Miri Silverman
$100  ·  6 classesRegister →
The Art of Prayer
A Meaningful Discussion Exploring Prayer
The Art of Prayer
Explore the background, meaning, and deeper ideas behind the prayers we say.
Rabbi Benjy Silverman
FreeLearn More →
For Everyone

Lectures

Big ideas, open doors. No background needed — just curiosity.

Faith Meets Fact
A Lecture by Rabbi Yechiel Krisch
Faith Meets Fact
A Scientist's Rational Proof for G-d and Torah
Rabbi Yechiel Krisch
$18  ·  2026-10-21 · 7:30 PMLearn More →
Past Lectures
On Demand

Missed a lecture? Watch and listen at your own pace.

Community

Events

Farbrengens, holiday gatherings, lectures, and special programs. All are welcome.

Oct
14
Good food. Great People. Real Impact.
Jewish Social Club 55+
First Wednesday Of the Month 12:30 PM · 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY
$18
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Resources

Videos, audio classes, podcasts, and books — curated to take you deeper on your own schedule.

Rosh Hashanah Reimagined
Rabbi Yosef Silverman · 32
Uncover the purpose, power, and inner meaning of Rosh Hashanah at the Rivertowns Torah Center.
On the Edge
Rabbi Ken Spiro · 76
Historian and author Rabbi Ken Spiro explains the incongruous events involving Israel and the Jews today based upon Jewish history and how they coincide with prophecies from the Bible and Talmud. Rabbi Spiro spoke at Chabad of the Rivertowns on November 13, 2024.
You haven't Heard This
Rabbi Yechiel Krisch
Can a rational person believe in the literal truth of the Torah without a "slam dunk" proof? In this lecture, Rabbi Yechiel Krisch explores the intersection of scientific methodology and Judaism. Using the concept of "Consilience of Evidence," he demonstrates how a scientist moves beyond looking for a single "smoking gun" to collecting a preponderance of evidence that all points toward a singular truth: the veracity of God and the Torah. From the complex "Argument from Design" to the "Argument from Prophecy," this session takes you on an intellectual adventure through Jewish history.
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Conversations with My Rabbi:
Rabbi Eli Schlanger (Author), Nikki Goldstein (Author)
A radically hopeful exploration of faith, identity, morality, and purpose grounded in timeless Jewish principles, captured in a series of profound conversations between Nikki Goldstein and the man who saved her life and became her spiritual mentor, Rabbi Eli Schlanger—whose teachings and wisdom endure beyond his tragic killing in the December 2025 Bondi Beach Chanukah terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia.
Our People

Staff & Educators

Scholars who love what they teach and genuinely want you to love it too.

Rabbi Yosef Silverman
Director and Lead Educator

Rabbi Yosef leads adult education for Chabad of the Rivertowns and is the primary instructor at the Torah Center. His classes are known for making difficult ideas feel inevitable — and for making students want to come back next week.

Rabbi Benjy Silverman
Lead Educator

Rabbi Benjy Silverman leads Chabad of the Rivertowns. He has a gift for making Jewish ideas clear and relevant, whether he’s teaching a class or just talking one-on-one. No jargon, no assumptions about what you already know, just real conversation that meets you where you are.

Mrs. Hinda Silverman
Woman's Teacher

Mrs. Hinda Silverman teaches classes and lectures at Chabad of the Rivertowns, including the Rosh Chodesh Society, where women explore Jewish wisdom and how it applies to real life. No background required, just curiosity.

Mrs. Miri Silverman
Teacher & Educator

Mrs. Miri Silverman works with young adults at Chabad of the Rivertowns, building a community where people can explore their Jewish identity without pressure or prerequisites. She creates a space where questions are welcome and nobody has to already know the answers.

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