Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
44 years
What is your primary product or service?
Torah, Judaism and Chassidic studies for women of all ages and stages.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I felt the thirst of Jewish girls and women throughout the world for truth, meaning, guidance, spirituality and knowledge that only Torah knowledge provides and recognized the non existence of a school for college age and older women who never attended Yeshiva in their youth.
With the guidance of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson the Rebbe who felt that Torah education for women was key to Jewish continuity, I opened the first school of higher learning of its kind its kind.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the only full time Yeshiva/ Seminary in North America and the first and one of the only Chassidic Institute for adult women from secular backgrounds throughout the world.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One at the moment, but students can study online @ilearnch.com
Provide detailed directions to your location
Subway: IRT 3 to Kingston Ave , 2 and 5 till President St, 4 to Utica Ave.
bus 46 to Nostrand and Carroll
bus 47 to Kingston and Montgomery
What type of payments do you accept?
pay pal, cc, checks or cash
Which areas do you service?
All geographical areas. Any Jewish woman who is interested in learning or attending a program.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sara Labkowski
What are your hours of operation?
8:30- 5:00 Monday through Friday
10:00- 1:00 Sunday mornings
8:00-9:30 some evenings
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I owe my life and those of my children and future generations to the education and guidance I received at Machon Chana!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"All those that are thirsty, come to water". Water is Torah
"Dig in her (Torah) and dig in her, for all is in her"
"Torah is the Tree of Life for all that hold her"
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