School Caters to Post Seminary

Many girls in the Chabad world find themselves struggling with what to do after seminary is over. Coming from a year or two filled with intense learning and warmth, it’s hard to transition and decide what’s best continuing forward, especially in this vulnerable time before marriage. Between wanting to live in the Rebbe’s Schuna, work, train for a parnasa, self-develop as a future chassidishe wife and mother, and continue learning and growth in chassidishkeit, it’s no easy decision. What about marriage classes? Home management, budgeting, leadership, teaching and chinuch training? Learning for oneself?

Post sem young women should still be in a Chassidishe structure which promotes self-growth and learning, even “out of the system.” Young women no longer need to leave their home town and educational values to pursue higher learning and career training. Young ladies and post seminary girls now have the opportunity to do just that – professionally train for a vocation, while studying a strong yehadus curriculum that includes Chassidus (Tanya, Maamorim, Sichos), Bayis Yehudi, Communication in Marriage, Chinuch, Teaching Kriah, Hands-on Halacha, Leadership Training and more, at Michlelet Chana Academy.

5779 marks Michlelet Chana Academy’s second year, headed by Mrs. Rivka Holzman. The teachers at MCA are renowned rabbonim and lecturers well known in Crown Heights. There are three tracks of classes: morning, evening and Sunday. Students are accommodated according to their personal work schedule and can choose which track(s) to pursue, whether full or part-time. Student i-20 visas are offered to full time students from out of the country. Full time students are also eligible to attend an hour of pilates and weightlifting class twice a week free of charge, and live in a fully furnished and freshly remodeled apartment for the year at a low cost. MCA courses take place in beautiful renovated studios and workspaces. Building includes a lounge, brand new state-of-the-art kitchen, and library full of seforim, resources, and Jewish novels.

Vocational training is a certificate program that can accompany you on any of your future academic and professional endeavors. All instructors are frum, female, and professionals in their respective fields. Each course is given once a week in the evenings. Lessons are hands-on in order to gain real-world experience in the occupation. Students are taught step-by-step how to start their own freelance business, create a portfolio collection, and about client interaction. Students are given the opportunity to take up the profession with a job offered by the instructor following completion of the course.

Vocational Training Courses: (Fall Semester – beginning after Tishrei)

Sheitel and Hair Course: Learn how to cut, style and dye wigs professionally. Hairstyling and updos. Students receive several wigs each and a set of professional styling tools. Certified by Yaffa wigs.

Graphic Design: Design theory and a strong foundation in all areas needed for print design as well as basic web design. Ability to create entire projects, from conception to print. Proficiency in creating flyers, posters, booklets, web banners, invitations, logos, and more with excelling graphic designer Esty Raskin.

Photography: Discover the science behind lighting and photography, how to use different types of cameras and how to expertly capture photos and portraits.

Architectural Design: How to design structures and spaces, like mikvehs, houses, or offices, even your own home.

Make-up Artistry: Professional makeup course with Ilana Harkavi, founder of Il Makiage cosmetics. Learn how to understand the anatomy of the face, the art of color choices, and to create the perfect look for all occasions. Students receive a full professional makeup case.

Nutrition: How to properly nourish your body and make the right choices about what’s good for you, with Adela Buckman, M.S. in nutrition from Columbia University.

Culinary: The art of cooking wholesome foods from shabbos meals to exquisite cuisine. Gain real-world proficiency in the kitchen. This course covers appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, breads and desserts, including cake decorating and table setting.

Junior Accounting and Bookkeeping: The basics of handling finances, accounting, managing your money and creating a steady budget plan.

MCA is located in the heart of Crown Heights, on Crown St. and Albany Av. Breakfast and lunch are served daily, and once a month Friday night meal-in is hosted for all students of Michlelet Chana Academy, where non students can join as well. Farbrengens, events for Chassidishe Yomim Tovim, guidance with Shidduchim and Shabbatons are all part of the Michlelet Chana experience.

Together, we are creating a community of young women joining to develop themselves and pursue their talents in a warm, Chassidishe environment, with attention to detail and all-encompassing concern for every individual.

Registration is now open for Fall Semester 5779, space limited.
For more information www.michleletchana.org
Director: Mrs. Rivka Holzman 718 735 4044 or email
[email protected]