Nishmat (midrasha)

Now situated in Jerusalem's Pat neighborhood, west of Katamon, Nishmat is a center for women's scholarship, leadership, and social responsibility.

Ten years after its founding, Nishmat created the new religious role of Yoatzot Halacha,[4] women halachic advisors.

[6] In addition to general programs in advanced Jewish studies, Nishmat has a program to train Yoatzot, advisers in Jewish law concerning matters particular to women, such as laws of Niddah (family purity), contraception and health issues.

[8] In addition to community roles, the Yoatzot operate a 24-hour hotline, for women with questions regarding Jewish family law.

In 2004, Nishmat began a one-year program called Shana Ba'aretz for American students who wanted to study in Israel during their gap year before college.