They’re ready to learn.
All they need is you.

Be the spark that illuminates someone's love of Judaism. 30 minutes. Once a week. Infinite impact.

Be the spark that illuminates someone's
love of Judaism. 30 minutes. Once a week.
Infinite impact.

Join our mentor pool
Share the wealth

Turn your Jewish knowledge (however much or little) into someone else's treasure and feel that giver's high.

Get (re)inspired

Experience the thrill of seeing Judaism through curious eyes that make familiar texts feel extraordinary.

Make real connections

Develop friendships that transcend ordinary relationships and touch the deepest parts of who you are.

What is Partners in Torah?

We pair curious Jews with knowledgeable mentors for
meaningful learning, shared growth, and real connection.

Once matched, partners meet
for 30–45 minutes each week via phone or video chat to explore any Jewish topic they choose. Some partners like to prep, others just show up and learn. There’s no pressure— just two people talking, learning, and exploring Judaism together.

What is
Partners in Torah?

We pair curious Jews with knowledgeable mentors for meaningful learning, shared growth, and real connection.

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Once matched, partners meet for 30–45 minutes each week via phone or video chat to explore any Jewish topic they choose. Some partners like to prep, others just show up and learn. There’s no pressure— just two people talking, learning, and exploring Judaism together.

Plot twist:
The mentors are the ones
who often benefit the most.

When you teach something, you understand it better. When you answer questions, you discover new
perspectives. And when you help someone else show up consistently, you make time for the learning
you've always wanted to prioritize. Ready to grow while giving?

Ready to change a life?
(Spoiler: It’s yours too.)

Join our dynamic mentor pool. When we spot that special someone who needs exactly what YOU have to offer, we'll make the connection!

30 minutes a week.
A lifetime of impact.

With over 120,000 life-changing connections across 96 countries and 49 U.S. states, our mission
is to make Judaism vibrant, relevant, and profoundly personal for people from every background.

*based on feedback from a post-program survey

How it works:

1

Sign up to mentor

Complete our brief mentor application, indicating your interests, availability, and background.

2

Join our mentor pool

Your profile enters our mentor pool, where we carefully match mentees with compatible mentors.

3

Get matched

When a mentee who matches your profile needs a mentor, we'll notify you. You can accept or decline based on your availability.

4

Transform a life

Meet weekly for 30-45 minutes via phone or video chat to learn, grow, and build a meaningful connection.

You might be wondering...

Absolutely! Many of our best mentors once thought they only knew "the basics." What matters most is your willingness to share what you do know and learn alongside your student.

Maybe next week, maybe in a few months! When you sign up, we'll add you to our pool of mentors. We'll call on you when we have a potential student. Sometimes getting paired up happens quickly, other times it may take longer, depending on student needs and compatibility.

You'll decide together with your student based on mutual interests. Many partnerships enjoy exploring weekly Parsha, Jewish self-development books, or basic Jewish concepts. Or you can choose from our popular Partners in Torah curricula.

Not necessarily. Some mentors prepare thoroughly, while others simply choose a book to read together. Both approaches work beautifully, and we provide plenty of resources to support you either way.

You’re not on your own. We have a support team available five days a week, plus a dedicated rabbinic advisor to help you navigate tricky questions. You’ll also get access to our digital resource library, packed with articles, videos, and guided learning materials. We’re here to support you!

Not at all! Most partnerships connect via phone or video call. You can mentor from anywhere with an internet connection or phone.

Life happens! Just let us know if you need to adjust your schedule or take a pause. We'll work with you to find a solution that works for everyone.

There's no formal time commitment beyond your weekly sessions. Many partnerships continue for years because they're so rewarding, but you're never locked into a specific timeframe.

Every student-mentor relationship is different, but it should never feel like a burden. If you're not getting something meaningful out of it, just let us know—we’ll match you with someone else.

Absolutely! When we send you a prospective mentee, just let us know you're not available, and let us know when we can reach out again. Adding your name to our mentor reserve now helps us plan for future student needs.

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