The B'erot Bat Ayin Performance Troupe

The teaching method at Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin encourages women to express themselves through creative workshops and projects. Students glean from ancient texts themes that are relevant to the dilemmas that women face today, and are challenged to interweave their intellectual understanding of the texts with creative expression such as movement & drama, art, and music, fostering a personal connection and identification with the role models of our heritage. Professional and experienced drama and music directors facilitate this process.

The B'erot Bat Ayin Performance Troupe empowers our talented students to bring their artistic contributions to the center of Jewish life. The performances inspire both audience and players, who represent a variety of Jewish backgrounds, to take on leadership roles and promote fundamental change in the Jewish community.

The primary message and themes of the Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin productions focus on women in the Bible and Talmud such as Sarah, Ruth, Naomi, Devorah, Esther and Bruria, who took initiative for the benefit of our entire nation. By drawing on the student's own innate creativity, she discovers within herself the same ethical qualities and leadership expressed within the texts. Thereby, students naturally come to make positive changes in their personal lives, including active decision making.

The one-act play Jonah was created from intense textual study during the Elul semester, in conjunction with the Torah Drama class, taught by a Troupe member. This creative work enabled students to integrate Torah concepts while bringing the texts to life. Furthermore, the drama production helped foster unity while uncovering the hidden potential of each woman.

Original music was interwoven throughout the skits, creating a delightful tapestry which educated and entertained. These songs were created by students of Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin.