V’nishma Is A Portal

Welcome to V'nishma:
A Groundbreaking Torah Approach to Discovering Judaism and Your Authentic Self

Our striking Vnishma Master Image depicts the 3 components of our breakthrough learning program.
The radiant platform which rests upon its four faceted base represents our introductory Fundamentals course.
The staircase, firmly grounded upon this platform, and framed with Torah guardrails represents our Advanced course.
The illuminated portal represents our Master Class courses.

Hi, I'm Esther.

Over 35 years of teaching Torah to Jewish students across all ages and backgrounds, I noticed that regardless of the students level of Jewish education, they were asking questions that revealed a fundamental lack of understanding of what the Torah and Judaism was all about.

Although many are fortunate to have been raised within the "Naaseh" lifestyle, they recognize that they are missing the "V'nishma" clarity — a full, resonant understanding of who we are and why we live as we do.

It became clear to me: if we want our youth — and ourselves — to stay connected and inspired, we must offer insightful and relevant answers. Answers that speak directly to the challenges of today's confusing, quickly changing world.

Through years of experience and the development of multiple pilot programs, I created V'Nishma — a course designed to reintroduce and reconnect us while breathing new life into our Jewish identity.

V'Nishma empowers you to see the BIG PICTURE of Torah and Jewish life, to fill in the gaps, resolve long-standing questions, and move beyond the oversimplified or confusing notions that are inadequate in today's reality.

Grounded in the deep philosophical and kabbalistic teachings of both past and present Torah giants, V'Nishma is not just about information — it's about illumination. It is about giving ourselves and the next generation the tools to understand, defend, and proudly live our timeless heritage in a rapidly changing world.

In the world of social media (especially visual platforms like Instagram),we are trained to invest enormous time and energy into:

Curating and presenting an identity — beautiful, clever, fun, fashionable, successful, authentic, helpful, vulnerable, empathic... we invest our precious time, imagination, money and energy into inventing and perpetuating our chosen persona at the expense of real character building.

Curated Identity	Real Character
Quick, external	Slow, internal
Designed for attention	Built through humility
Controls what is seen	Accepts being misunderstood
Requires editing, filters,	Requires patience, honesty, sacrifice
Feeds insecure ego	Grows the soul
False	True

Our study of the Sefiros will guide us out of this trap. The Sefiros are a map of the qualities necessary for us to build our fully balanced character as it was meant to be, in the image of Hashem- B'tzelem Elokim.

Enjoy the Aha Moments

Learning Torah through the V’nishma lens will provide you with dramatic paradigm shifts in your understanding of the big picture of Judaism. You will finally see the single theme underlying the stories and mitzvos in our Torah, our human challenges, our relationships, the stages of our Jewish historical journey, and the destiny of humanity and Am Yisrael.

Optimize Yourself

Increase your capacity to learn with much greater depth and insight. Our integrated approach ties together loose ends, fills in gaps in your knowledge, and reveals dimensions that allows a new light to shine on much of what you've learned until now. Concepts that were confusing will become become clearer and many of your questions will be answered.

Supercharge Your Jewish Pride

Seeing the Jewish journey through the V'nishma lens will fill you with awe and pride. You will understand who we are and who you are in a whole new way.

Breath New Life Into Your Judaism

V'nishma will allow you to think, feel, teach and live on a whole new level. You will have the information, coherency and confidence to answer all those lingering questions.

For a taste of V'nishma, watch our Chanukah class here:

Watch Dr. Leonard Carr's presentation on applying the V'nishma concepts to our lives

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"I would wholeheartedly recommend this series to anyone from beginner to seasoned learner. The series is informative, inspirational, and well-structured. I appreciated how the materials were broken down into manageable segments that build on each other, making very complex and abstract ideas relatable and PRACTICAL. To this day I use the models Esther provides in her class to understand any new Torah concept I learn.”

Leah Daphna, Baalat Teshuva

"Learning with Rebbetzin Esther Wein, has had an immeasurable impact on how I understand, share and teach the most fundamental aspects of Torah and yehadus - her shiurim and insights have deepened the Torah ideas I have known and lived by, to a whole new level. My Yiddishkeit has become richer and so much more firmly rooted. Rebbetzin Esther's shiurim are always well sourced - and is like a breath of fresh air for those who are looking to be inspired by no-nonsense solid ideas, which reach your heart through the filter of your mind - and transforms how you see the world and lIve your life."

Baila Feuerstein, Kallah Teacher, Core MMC

"Esther’s teachings have been life changing! Her classes have enabled a deeper understanding of our human experience psychologically, spiritually, intellectually and relationally. This has had a profound impact on my own growth as well as in my work with my clients. I am forever grateful."

Jodie Touboul, LCSW

"Esther Wein's shiurim give my brain a workout. She has insights that help me figure out what my tafkid is in this world. When I was diagnosed with leukemia, I decided, based on Esther's teachings, that I would approach this nisayon in Creator mode rather than Survivor mode. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you really need to start listening to Esther Wein."

Vivienne Chaya Frank, Torah Teacher

"Esther has been gifted with the unique ability to translate lofty concepts into clear, very relatable language, using practical allegories and true-to-life examples. The fact that the underlying ideas are tied into any topic we may be learning shows that she is giving over a true approach that guides me in all areas of life. I was introduced to the Torah of Rav Moshe Shapiro זצ״ל in seminary, and being able to continue to learn according to his מהלך through Esther, along with the genuine מסורה that she received directly from her grandfather, Rav Shimon Schwab זצ״ל, has given me a solid, sophisticated approach to fundamental Torah ideas."

Aliza Kaplan, Junior High School Limudei Kodesh eacher

"Following Rebbetzin Esther Wein not only helped me grow in Torah and Yiras Shamayim it changed me. I learned what it truly means to understand the meaning of being close to Hashem and how to operate as a Jew in general. Now that my eyes are open, I love davening and learning."

Esther Horowitz, FFB, Chassidish

"Mrs Wein's approach to understanding bechira, and yetzer tov/rah, totally transformed my view towards Yiddishkeit, Torah and Hashem. I grew up in a frum home and went to the best Bais Yaakov High School and Seminary, and while I am proficient in understanding (and quoting) Tanach, the feeling was always one of fear and guilt. RH and YK was a time to tremble and beat myself up: Improve myself or I will be doomed. Her teachings changed all that! I am finally starting a new year with happiness, invigoration and clarity on how to be a better person and really work on myself to attain the proper "Daas"."

Hindy Mizrachi, Financial Advisor

"Esther’s classes meet us at the intersection of the spiritual and the emotional and bring clarity and light to our integration of Torah and self, and have helped me transform and deepen my relationship to Hashem, Judaism, and to myself."

Melissa Groman, LCSW Psychotherapist