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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.

No background required. No membership needed. Just show up.

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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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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 K.
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
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.
People are almost always surprised by how quickly that feeling goes away. Curiosity is all you need to belong here.
No. All classes are in English. We also offer a Hebrew reading course for complete beginners.
An informal Chassidic gathering of warmth, stories, and song (pronounced far-BREN-gen). There's no agenda, no lecture, no pressure — just good company and meaningful conversation.
No membership, no dues, no commitment required. Most programming is completely free. JLI courses include a materials fee.
No. We study Torah because it is fascinating. What you do with it is entirely your business.
Come to a free lecture — no registration 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.

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Lectures

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

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Past Lectures
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Community

Events

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

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Resources

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

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Podcast
The 18 Podcast by Chabad.org
Weekly  ·  chabad.org
Podcast
Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life
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Torah Studies Weekly
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Our People

Staff & Educators

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

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