Adina Ellis is a Torah educator specializing in Tanach and machshava with over two decades of teaching experience.
Since 2021, she has been the writer of Matan's Sarah Litton z"l Monthly Emunah Essay Series, exploring themes of faith as they unfold through the Jewish year.
An alumna of the Matan Bellows Eshkolot Educators Institute and the Midreshet Lindenbaum Educator's Fellowship, Adina has taught shiurim in Hebrew and English in her community, at OU seminars and programs, and at Matan branches. Her teaching is characterized by passionate engagement with a wide range of sources, inspiring students through real-world connections and practical applications that resonate with modern life.
Holding a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University, she brings unique psychological insights to her textual analysis, meeting students where they are and fostering deep, accessible engagement with Torah texts.
Torah Education Experience
Writer: Sarah Litton z"l Monthly Emunah Essay Series
Matan - The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies
Writer for monthly essay series exploring thoughts about emunah as we travel through the year
Women's Torah Lecturer
Matan - The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies
Delivered lecture series on Sefer Shoftim and Personalities in Tanach at different Matan branches
Educator, OU Women's Initiative
OU Israel Center
Taught Rosh Chodesh and Nach Yomi shiurim, as well as machshava seminar for the post-College students at the Alit Summer Learning Program
Tanach Course Writer
Herzog College
Contributed with composition and editing of curriculum, activities and educational material for Master's level course for Tanach teachers
Tanach Teacher
Community Education
Taught weekly parashat hashavua classes and Tanach courses in local communities
Education
Bellows Eshkolot Educators Fellowship
Matan - The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies
Jerusalem, Israel · 2019–2020
Educators Fellowship
Midreshet Lindenbaum
Jerusalem, Israel · 2006–2007
Post High School Seminary
Midreshet Mevasseret Yerushalayim
Jerusalem, Israel · 1998–1999
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Tufts University
2002–2004
Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science & Hebraic Studies
Rutgers University · 1999–2002
Occupational Therapy
In addition to Torah education, Adina has professional training and experience in occupational therapy, having worked with diverse populations including:
Pediatric Therapy
Pre-school and school-aged children with developmental delays and sensory integration challenges
Geriatric Care
Orthopedic rehabilitation, ADLs, home modifications, and independent living skills
Mental Health
Outpatient treatment for children and teens, including parental coaching
This background in therapy and education brings unique insight to her Torah teaching, emphasizing practical application, meaningful engagement, and meeting students where they are.
Explore My Work
Torah teachings, essays, and insights into Jewish life and thought