Midrash Matanya
Torah Learning at Moshava
Torah learning is an important part of daily life in Moshava. Not only do chanichim have shiur every day which connects the educational topic to Torah sources, but we also have the Beit Midrash Program (BMP). Moshava’s Beit Midrash is named after Matanya Robinson, the son of Mark and Rena Robinson, who was killed in Jenin during Operation Chomat Magen in 2002.
Midrash Matanya is located in the center of camp with the idea of integrating Torah learning into daily camp life as much as possible.
Led by Rav Reuven and Shani Taragin
The Beit Midrash Program is led by Rav Reuven and Shani Taragin. Rav Reuven Taragin, a Wexner Fellow and Musmach of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate completed a B.A. in Science and Philosophy at Yeshiva University and an M.A. in Jewish History and Education at Touro College (Israel). Rav Taragin is the head of the Chutz La’Aretz Program at Yeshivat Ha Kotel. Rav Taragin is rav of Kehillat Eretz Chemdah in Katamon and has also taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion and Nishmat and still teaches at Be’er Miriam.
Shani Taragin completed a B.A. and M.A. in Tanach and Talmud at Bar-Ilan University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Tanach while serving as Ram for Tanach in Midreshet Lindenbaum. She also teaches collegiates and adults at MaTaN, Migdal Oz, Sha’alvim for Women, Lander’s College, and the Womens’ Beit Midrash in Efrat and Ramat Shilo. Shani is a graduate of Nishmat’s Keren Ariel Program for certification as a halachic advisor in issues of family purity law.
Below are links to Shiurim given by Rav Reuven and Shani Taragin.
Click on the link to go to the shiur. You have the option to stream or download the shiur.
The Religious Significance of the State of Israel – Rav Reuven Taragin
Tu B’Av – Repairing Relationships – Shani Taragin
Truth, Tolerance and Pluralism – Rav Reuven Taragin
The Message and Mission of Modern Orthodoxy in the 21st Century – Rav Reuven Taragin
Moshava will be continuing its very successful Kaytana program which will NOW BE A FULL 2 WEEKS and is for campers who will be completing Grades 3 or 4. Our Kaytana program is specially designed as an introductory overnight camp program for children of these ages. Children will become comfortable in the camp environment while learning to deal with the separation issues and the issues of living in a group situation. They will, therefore, be more prepared for the full Moshava experience in the future.
The main camp consists of five Eidot (divisions). 
Our Mini-Mosh program is specially designed as an introductory 4 day, 3-night program for campers who will be completing 2nd or 3rd grades in June 2024. Children will become comfortable in the camp environment while learning to deal with the separation issues and the issues of living in a group situation. They will then be more prepared for the full Moshava experience in the future. The Moshava Mini-Mosh will still feature all of the unique activities, programs and the special Religious, Zionist atmosphere that makes Moshava unique.