Etz Haim European Rabbinical Academy Online Rabbinical School
A Two-Year Semikhah Program where tradition meets the future of Judaism
European Rabbinical Academy offers an international online rabbinical studies program designed for students seeking a serious and structured path in Jewish learning and rabbinical formation.
The program is addressed to future rabbis, Jewish educators and adult learners who wish to deepen their knowledge of Jewish tradition, texts and contemporary Jewish thought.
Courses are delivered online and are designed to be compatible with professional and family life.
Teaching is primarily in English and is accessible to an international community of students.
The curriculum combines academic study, traditional sources and guided learning within a flexible and supportive educational framework.
Who is this online rabbinical school for?
Explore our diverse educational programs, dedicated to : prospective rabbis, jewish educators, adult learners, people interested in Jewish studies
Rabbinical Ordination (Smicha)
Our program equips students with profound knowledge of Torah and Halacha for community leadership.
Inclusive Jewish Learning
Engage in pluralistic courses designed to embrace all Jewish traditions and perspectives.
Cantorial Path
Our Cantorial Path offers a program combining liturgical music training with selected areas of rabbinic studies.
Rooted in Europe, Open to the World
The Italian based rabbinical school accessible everywhere
Etz Haim brings together centuries of Jewish wisdom from Rashi’s France to Maimonides’ Egypt to the luminous academies of Renaissance Italy.
Our online platform makes this heritage accessible anywhere in the world, with live classes, personal mentorship, and flexible scheduling.
Meet Our Faculty
Our teachers are rabbis, scholars, musicians, and mentors with decades of experience. They bring Jewish thought to life through compassionate teaching, deep knowledge, and intellectual freedom.
Insights
Explore a diverse collection of articles and resources on Jewish studies, spiritual growth, and community leadership, designed to enlighten and engage all learners.
