Overview
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Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America (MTJ) is a traditional Orthodox Jewish yeshiva located in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Established in 1907, MTJ is one of the oldest continuous operating Orthodox Jewish educational institutions in New York City, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs in Talmudic and rabbinical studies. The urban campus consists of a main study hall (beis medrash) and classroom facilities housed in a historic building on East Broadway. The institution primarily serves male students pursuing advanced Jewish theological studies and rabbinical ordination (semicha), with many students participating in the traditional yeshiva learning model of intensive text study and religious scholarship. MTJ maintains separate divisions for high school, undergraduate, and post-graduate studies, continuing the Lithuanian-style (Litvish) tradition of Torah study.
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Admission Standards
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $4,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $17,500 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193070 IPEDS survey data for Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America.
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Last updated February 24, 2024