Details about Machon RoniMachon Roni is designed for high school graduates who are seriously interested in pursuing Torah studies in Israel for the sake of personal growth and development, as well as to acquire skills in learning. Machon Roni offers a full day of Limudei Kodesh classes given on three different levels. The curriculum includes Chumash, Navi, Sefer HaChinuch, Sefer Mishlei, Hilchot Shabbat, Halachah Yomit, Jewish History, Sefer HaChofetz Chaim, Perkei Avot, Tehillim, Mesillat Yesharim, Megillah, Ivrit, Parsha, Tefillah, Ahavat Chesed, Women in Tanach, Machshavah, and Ein Yaakov. An hour and a half is set aside every day for Beit Medrash/ chavrutah time to give the girls a chance to prepare and review for classes.
Classes are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8:30 AM until 9:30 PM, Wednesdays until 7:45 PM and Mondays, the girls have the afternoon free. On Thursdays, they have chesed time from 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM. During Beit Medrash time, there will be faculty and tutors available to guide the students in learning, as well as for consultations on any matter.
A warm atmosphere pervades at Machon Roni with small classes where the teachers can give individual attention to each student. This is an important part of our learning program, as we focus on helping girls build themselves emotionally and spiritually. We follow the chinuch of the Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva, which puts an emphasis on Mussar and the ability to use all Torah learning for personal development and growth. The girls leave their classes knowing they have gained something practical that they can apply to everyday life.
Machon Roni has an arrangement with Cape Cod Community College which is recognized by many other colleges and universities. Students can receive a full year of credits, including core courses and electives.
Our faculty is carefully selected for their ability to present subjects in a clear and thorough manner. They are ready to give of their time and attention in and outside of class.
Student Life at Machon Roni
At Machon Roni, girls experience an uplifting year in Israel in a warm and caring environment. Machon Roni is truly a home away from home. The classes are held in a beautiful building in the heart of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Our school building is famous for the "room of the Rashash", where Eliyahu HaNavi was said to come to learn with the Rashash, a great kabbalist. Today, the Room of the Rashash is a holy site where many people come to pray.
The dormitories are open throughout the school year and there are madrichot/counselors in each apartment, as well as phone service. Three meals a day are offered. There are laundry facilities on the premises. Machon Roni offers Shabbotonim every three weeks, taking the girls all around Israel. Our staff sees to all Shabbos and Holiday arrangements for our students.
Trips
We take our students touring throughout Israel with a professional tour guide who is an expert in relating Midrashim and Chazal bringing Torah to life. Our faculty and Madrichot join the girls on their trips, as well as a security guard.
Special Programs
At Machon Roni, there is a chesed program where girls go out on Thursday nights to help families prepare for Shabbos. The girls are given an opportunity to meet with different families all over Jerusalem and experience Israeli life up close. Every Rosh Chodesh, we invite special guest speakers and enjoy a festive meal. We have Shabbatonim every three weeks. We offer a series of seminars; administration of herbal medicine, the art of painting and drawing, the study of handwriting analysis and more.
Medical Insurance
Upon acceptance at Machon Roni, the students will receive orientation information and an application from AIM, a comprehensive private medical program. All students are required to register for this medical program before coming to Machon Roni. The fee for the 1999 plan was $370.00 for the whole year. This is not included in the tuition fee.
Tuition
Tuition at Machon Roni is U.S. $11,130.00. This includes three meals a day and trips. Scholarships are available.
Payment Procedure
Upon acceptance, an initial deposit of $1,500.00 will be required (U.S. currency only). This deposit should be accompanied by three additional checks.
1. $4,000.00 - dated November 1
2. $3,000.00 - dated February 1
3. $2,630.00 - dated February 1
All checks must be in U.S. currency.Transcripts cost $5.00 for the first set and $4.00 for each additional set requested at the same time. Transcripts will not be released for any student who has outstanding financial obligations to the school.
Refund policy: The tuition covers the academic year. Students who withdraw from the school prior to the end of the year will not be entitled to a refund.
Academic Policy
Students must attend all classes from Sunday through Thursday and chesed time unless officially excused. Students must abide by curfew, which is at 11:30 PM Sunday through Wednesday, and at 12:30 PM Thursday and Saturday nights.
Graded seminary system fifteen weeks includes examinations and term papers that are graded. Every student must appear as a fine representation of the school and demonstrate seriousness of purpose. Students may be placed on probation or dismissed from the school at any time for an infringement of our standards.
Credits:
One hour per week equals one credit.
Two hours per week equal one and a half credits.
Three hours per week equal two credits.
Four hours per week equal three credits.
