Advanced Academy for Women In the name of André Veres מדרשה תורנית גבוהה לבנות ע"ש צבי בן אלכסנדר ורס Midreshet HaRova

Course Catalog תשע"ה 2014-5 Midreshet Midreshet HaRova HaRova

Torah Academy for Women in the name of Andre ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of after Veres in recognition of a major gift from the Veres many years of study at , where family. he studied under Rabbis , zt”l, and The student body at Midreshet HaRova is a mosaic . Prior to that, he earned his of the Jewish world, with women hailing from bachelor’s degree at Jews College in England, Israel, North America, Great Britain, Continental where he was a Talmid Muvhak of Rabbi Isaac Europe, South Africa and Australia. United by their Bernstein, zt”l. motivation to learn and their thirst for spiritual With an ideal blend of youth and experience, growth, they live and study together, learn from the faculty provides the intellectual spark which and about each other, and coalesce into a single illuminates the . Their varied educational unit. The singular nature of this group gives the Educational Philosophy It is a basic tenet of the educational philosophy of backgrounds provide a broad canvas for students Midrasha its unique, unmatched character. Introduction the Midrasha that should not be viewed seeking direction and searching for answers. Since its inception in 1990, Midreshet HaRova as merely an academic and intellectual pursuit Through the warmth of their personalities, women has provided a unique Israel study experience for but should, first and foremost, help shape one’s coming to the Midrasha find a group of role hundreds of young women from all over the world. personality. With this in mind, each student at the models to whom they can relate and who they With the Jewish Quarter of ’s as Midrasha is encouraged to maximize her personal can strive to emulate.. a backdrop, students at the Midrasha enjoy an growth according to her individual needs and unparalleled setting in which to develop spiritually interests. The educational program at the Midrasha and intellectually, thus preparing themselves to emphasizes independence in learning through make an impact as educated Jewish women in Chavruta study, while at the same time offering an both Israel and the Diaspora. extraordinary array of courses designed to allow each student the opportunity to delve into areas of personal interest. Classes are small, averaging only twelve to fifteen students per class, facilitating a high degree of student faculty interaction. The educational philosophy that drives the Midrasha views the Overseas Program as a holistic The Overseas experience, neither limited to the classroom nor Student Life bound by the traditional academic calendar. The Students are housed in either the Midrasha Midrasha never closes its doors, even during dormitory or in local apartments, all located a short Program at times that classes are not in session, so students walk from the main building. With airy public spaces, are never at a loss for activities during vacation balconies and landscaped courtyards, the Midrasha time. During their time in Israel, Midrasha students housing facilities provide an ideal atmosphere for Midreshet HaRova tour extensively, participate in enriching seminar The Overseas Program at Midreshet HaRova is students to relax during their free time. programs, and are introduced to a wide swath an intensive program designed for the highly of Israeli society, all the while deepening their becomes a singular experience when History motivated student who wishes to accomplish the From a small program with a handful of students attachment to the people and the . spent in the Old City. Whether singing and dancing maximum during her time at the Midrasha. Classes from the Southern Hemisphere, Midreshet at the Kotel on Friday night, or enjoying meals and begin at 8:30 AM and continue until 10:00 PM, HaRova has developed into one of Israel’s leading programs in the company of friends and visiting with many students staying in the Beit Midrash seminaries. Midreshet HaRova currently sponsors faculty members, students infuse the spiritual past that time. more than half a dozen programs, serving over setting of the Rova with the ruach of the Midrasha. four hundred women from Israel and from around Overseas students also benefit from the close All students are strongly encouraged to participate the globe. From a single building, the Midrasha relationship with the Midrasha’s program for young in a weekly volunteer program, travelling to area now comprises a multi-building campus in the Israeli women who have completed their Sherut hospitals, schools, clinics, and homes, lending a Old City, as well as several off site locations both Leumi service. Overseas students have the option hand to less fortunate individuals. The Midrasha within and outside of Jerusalem. With the addition to maintain at least one weekly Chavruta with views these and other acts of chesed organized of the Betty and Joseph Kopelowitz Study Hall, the their Israeli counterparts. Socially, participants on independently by the student body as inseparable Midrasha now boasts a modern Beit Midrash with the two programs interact freely, sharing rooms, parts of the program. seating for 150 students. In 2009 the school was spending Shabbatot together and enjoying joint The Midrasha provides three nutritious meals daily. officially renamed Midreshet HaRova, Advanced tiyulim. Faculty Constant supervision is provided by experienced The Overseas Program is directed by Rabbi David madrichot, who are overseen by on-campus Milston. Originally from London, Rav Milston was house parents.

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Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 08:30 – 9:55 9:00-9:55 Halacha Bekiut Torah Bekiut Electives 8:30 - 9:50 Halacha Bekiut Torah Bekiut Rav Shames [Beg/Int] [24] Rav Berg [Beg] [7] Bet Midrash - Rav Bailey Rav Shames [Beg/Int] [24] Rav Berg [Beg] [7] Rav Susman [Int] [24] Tanya Cohen [Int] [7] Current Affairs - Rachel Himelstein [13] Rav Susman [Int] [24] Tanya Cohen [Int] [7] Rav Bailey [Adv] [24] Rav Milston [Adv-NH] [7] Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Berg [22] Rav Bailey [Adv] [24] Rav Milston [Adv-NH] [7] Bekiut - Rav Avigdor [28] Rav Yonatan [Adv-SH] [7] Walking in the Garden - Shprintzee Rappaport [20] Gemara Bekiut - Rav Avigdor [28] Rav Yonatan [Adv-SH] [7] Neviim Bekiut - Rav Yonatan [8] Ulpan - Shoshana Be'eri [11] Neviim Bekiut - Rav Yonatan [8] 8:30 - 9:55 Ulpan - Shoshana Beeri [11] Advanced Kashrut - Judith Fogel [22] Ulpan - Shoshana Beeri [11] Gemara Bekiut - Rav Avigdor [28] Five Megillot [9] / Creative Tanach [10] - Devorah Starr 10:05 – 13:00 Torah She Baal Peh BeIyun 10:00 – 11:10 Torah She Baal Peh Chumash BeIyun Rav Susman [Beg-SH] [26] Skills - Rav Berg [6] Beit Midrash - Rav Bailey Rav Susman [Beg-SH] [26] Skills Shiur - Rav Berg [6] Judith Fogel [Beg] [26] From Galut to Geula - Rav Bailey [Int] [6] Tikkun Hamiddot - Rav Yonny Sack [21] Judith Fogel [Beg] [26] From Galut to Geula - Rav Bailey [Int] [6] Rav Bailey [Int] [26] Sefer Shmot - Rav Yonny Sack [Int] [6] Derech Hashem - Shprintzee Rappaport [18] Rav Bailey [Int] [26] Sefer Shmot - Rav Yonny Sack [Int] [6] Rav Shames [Int-Hebrew] [27] Sefer Breishit - Tami Goldman [Int-H] [7] Drama and Tenach - Devorah Starr [12] Rav Shames [Int-Hebrew] [27] Sefer Breishit - Tami Goldman [Int-H] [7] Rav Avigdor [Adv-Hebrew] [27] Parsha Chabura - Rav Avigdor [Adv] [6] Ulpan - Shoshana Be'eri [11] Rav Avigdor [Adv-Hebrew] [27] Parsha Chabura - Rav Avigdor [Adv] [6] From Breishit to Vezot HaBracha - Rav Yonatan [Adv] [7] Torah She Baal Peh - Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] cont'd [27] From Breishit to Vezot HaBracha Machshava Walking Through - Judith Fogel [28] Machshava - Rav Yonatan [Adv] [7] Miriam Wolf [17] Eternity - Rav David Milston [10] Miriam Wolf [17] Yehudit Tamir [17] 11:20 – 12:30 Yehudit Tamir [17] Beit Midrash Midrash and Aggadah - Rachel Himelstein [8] Chovot Hatalmidim - Rav Shames [18] Drama and Tenach - Devorah Starr cont'd [12] Shemirat Halashon - Rav Yonny Sack [22] Ulpan - Shoshana Be'eri [11] Torah She Baal Peh - Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] [27] Before There was Gemara - Rav Bailey [29] Orchot Tzaddikim [19] / Five Megillot [9] - Shprintzee Rappaport 13:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:15 Electives Electives (15:00-16:00) 13:30 -15:30 Electives Electives Beit Midrash Beit Midrash Electives Beit Midrash Beit Midrash - Rav Bailey, Rav Berg Poetry and Song in Prayer - Rav Shames [24] Combatting Missionaries - Tanya Cohen From Holocaust to Redemption - Rav Milston [15] Haftara and Parsha - Rav Susman [10] Halachic Woman - Judith Fogel [19] Practical Halacha - Rav Yonny Sack [24] Strive for Truth - Rav Milston [16] Siyurim - Rav Susman, Rav Yonatan [from 13:15] [14] Finding Meaning in Tefilla - Rav Yonny Sack [15] Mesilat Yesharim - Rav Milston [16] Hilchot Kashrut -Rav Berg [22] Gateway to Emunah - Rav Yonny Sack [16] JCPA Arab Israel Conflict Sefer Daniel [10] / Post Talmudic History [14] - Rav Ron Medical Ethics - Rav Weitzman [24] Contemporary Halacha - Rav Bailey [23] Tzaddik v'Ra Lo - Dara Unterberg [9] Hitnadvut Option 1 Torat, Am v'Medinat Yisrael - Rav Chwat [16] Pirkei Avot [18] / Bein Adam LeChaveiro [23] Chassidut - Jeremy [20] Before there was Gemara - Rav Bailey [29] Bein Adam L'Chaveiro [23] / - Rav Yonatan Modern Orthodoxy - Rav Uri Cohen [21] Adv Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Shames [H] [22] Greatest Misses [25] - Rav Uri Cohen Loving the Land - Rav Shames [25] Art Option 1 - Rachel Himelstein (13:45 - 15:45) [12] Contemporary Halacha - Rav Bailey [23] What Makes it a Mitzva - Rav Susman [24] 16:25 – 17:40 Beit Midrash- Rav Yonny Sack 16:15 - 17:15 Beit Midrash Beit Midrash - Rav Bailey Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Berg [22] Beit Midrash - Rav Bailey 16:00 - 19:00 Torat, Am v'Medinat Yisrael - Rav Chwat [H] [16] Kitvei Rav Kook - Rav Weitzman [16] Sefer HaTanya - Rav Shames [19] Netivot Shalom [H] - Rav Milston [18] Art Option 2 - Rachel Himelstein(18:00 pm) [12] Derech Hashem - Rav Ron [18] Hilchot Kashrut - Rav Berg [22] Nashim Be Tanach - Miriam Wolf [8] Igrot HaRambam - Rav Susman [25] JCPA Arab Israel Conflict Gateway to Emunah - Rav Yonny Sack [16] Halachic Woman - Judith Fogel [19] Pirkei Avot - Rav Bailey [18] Israeli Chevrutot Hitnadvut Option 2 Tehillim of the Siddur - Rav Bailey [9] Pshat in the Parsha - Rav Uri Cohen [8] Da Ma L'Hashiv - Rav Uri Cohen [25] Tikkun Hamiddot - Rav Yonny Sack [21] Talmudic Misogyny in Context - Rav Uri Cohen [28] Torat HaIsha - Miriam Wolf (Machshava) [19] Writings of Rav Soloveitchik - Rav Yonatan [17]/ Portraits and Parshanut - Dara Unterberg [12] Eliyahu & Elisha / Yirmiyahu Yechezkel Contemporary Jewish Thought - Rav Yonatan [20] - Rav Yonatan [H][10] 17:50 – 19:00 Beit Midrash 17:30 - 19:00 Beit Midrash Beit Midrash Timetable 5775 Timetable Midreshet Harova Biblical Personalities - Rav Yonatan [10] Annonuncements Questions in Emunah - Rav Chwat [19] Machshevet Hatefilah - Rav Weitzman [15] Leadership Workshop - Rav Berg [13] Shiur Klali - Rav Milston Massechet Derech Eretz - Rav Ron [28] Hilchot Brachot - Judith Fogel [22] The Jewish Self - Rav Yonny Sack [20] Midrash and Aggadah - Rav Uri Cohen [8] Personal Status in J. Law - Rav Berg [23] Sefer Shmuel - Rav Bailey [8] Introduction to Chassidic Thought Greatest Hits - Rav Uri Cohen [25] Relating to God - Rav Uri Cohen [18] - Rav Yonny Sack [20] Torat HaIsha - Miriam Wolf [19] Confronting Modernity - Rav Yonatan [17] 20:00 – 22:00 Seder Erev Seder Erev Seder Erev Seder Erev 20:00 - 21:00 Bet Midrash - Rav Bailey Bet Midrash - Judith Fogel Bet Midrash - Rav Yonatan Male/Female - Rav Yonny Sack [20] Israeli Chevrutot JCPA Arab Israel Conflict Bet Midrash - Rav Yonatan 20:30 - 22:00 21:00 - 22:00 Israel Advocacy - "Jerusalem U" [14] Growth from the Parsha - Rav Yonny Sack [7] Beit Midrash - Rav Yonatan Numbers indicate page in catalog where course can be found course where page in catalog Numbers indicate

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of Bible BIB 107a-108a BIB 109-110 Torah Shebichtav, Advanced Level Bekiut Torah - Survey of the Pentateuch Important Note: Students register for The Book of Genesis This is a survey course designed to familiarize תורה שבכתב .courses 101-108 based on skill level The topics covered may vary from year This course will take an in-depth look at the students with large sections of the Torah and to year; second year students may episodes in Sefer Bereisht. Emphasis is placed select passages with the commentary of Rashi. therefore register for the same course on developing textual skills and furthering Rav David Berg - Beginners they have taken previously. knowledge, using a variety of sources including Tanya Cohen - Intermediate classical commentaries as well as later mefarshim Rav Yonatan Horovitz - Intermediate such as Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, Radak, Abrabanel Rav David Milston - Advanced and Netziv, alongside recent Jewish thinkers, BIB 101-102 BIB 105 – 106 highlighting topics that are relevant to our Monday and Thursday 8:30–9:55 Torah SheBichtav, Skill Development Torah Shebichtav, Intermediate everyday lives. [3 credits per semester] The Book of Genesis/Exodus Level- Book of Exodus Tami Goldman (Hebrew) This course is designed for students to acquire This course will take an in-depth look at Sefer Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 BIB 112-113 and develop their ability to confront and analyze Shemot, with the goal of drawing relevant and [4 credits per semester] Growth Through the Torah a topic in the texts studied. The stress will be on practical guidance for spiritual growth from the This class will draw out fundamental relevant, developing textual skills using Rashi, Ramban deeper messages contained within. Emphasis is practical lessons for personal spiritual growth from and later meforshim. An effort is made to expose placed on developing textual skills, and delving BIB 107b – 108b the Torah Portion of the week through learning students to the works of many early and later deeply into classical commentaries and such as Torah Shebichtav, Advanced Level of a wide variety of commentaries. The sources commentators. Students in this course will study Rashi, Malbim, Maharal, Or HaChaim, and many The Pentateuch brought will shed a new level of depth and the Books of Breishit and Shmot. Issues such as others, as well as later meforshim, mussar texts, This course takes a global view of the entire Torah. wisdom to the Torah and it’s eternal relevance to Am Yisrael, the Avot, Eretz Yisrael and Emunah will chassidic thought, and gemara. All five books of the Chumash will be examined our daily lives. be confronted. Rav Yonatan Sack and analyzed over a total of 50 shiurim. The aim of Rav Yonny Sack Rav David Berg Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 the course is to grasp an in-depth understanding Sunday 21:00-22:00 Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 [4 credits per semester] of the Chumash. Students are expected to devote [1.5 credits per semester] [4 credits per semester] time independent of official class hours in order to cover all assigned material. BIB 107 – 108 Rav Yonatan Horovitz (Hebrew) BIB 103-104 Torah SheBichtav, Intermediate/ Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 Torah SheBichtav, Intermediate Level Advanced Level [4 credits per semester] The Book of Genesis/Exodus Chaburot in Parshat HaShavua In this class we will study the final chapters of The central aim of this course is to develop the Sefer Breishit and the first half of Sefer Shemot. ability to study and formulate a comprehensive Understanding that the Torah is our manual for understanding of an issue in the Parshat Shavua life, it is incumbent upon us to understand its as learned by the mefarshim, as well as to develop moral and ethical value system even through its ideas independently. After a brief overview of characters and their stories. In this course, through the Parsha we will analyze a chosen topic from the focused utilization of textual analysis along the Parsha through the prism of both early and with a complement of classical commentaries, we later commentators. As the year progresses will not only learn the skills with which to properly and our learning skills develop, students will be dissect the Torah’s text, but walk away with a encouraged to present their ideas either in writing greater and deeper understanding of Hashem’s or verbally to the students in the class. intended messages as conveyed through the Rav Avigdor Meyerowitz biblical narrative and enumerated mitzvot. Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 Rav Jonathan Bailey [4 credits per semester] Monday and Thursday 10:05–13:00 [4 credits per semester]

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BIB 114-115 BIB 127-128 BIB 133-134 BIB 135a The Weekly Torah Portion Nashim BeTanach - Women in the Bible Tehillim - The Book of Psalms Tzaddik V’Ra Lo Each week we examine a fascinating topic in the This course covers portraits of the women who Required text: Tanakh Why the Righteous Suffer parsha from several pshat-based perspectives. Full appear in Tanach through the eyes of Chazal. In this class we will study the chapters in tehillim This course will focus on the question of why the disclosure – many of our sources and topics are Individuals studied will include Sarah, Rivka, that comprise the ‘Songs for the Days of the Week’. righteous suffer as represented in the book of Iyov. off the beaten track. Topics include: Is the akeidah Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Tzippora, Devora, Esther and By using only the text of the tehillim itself, we Within this process we will try and understand the a polemic against child sacrifice? Why was Moshe Ruth. will analyze the structures of the pesukim, the human motivation to do good, as understood by commanded to remove his shoes? If ayin tachat Miriam Wolf author’s purposeful choice of words, and their the Satan and by the author of Iyov. Furthermore, ayin means money, why doesn’t it say so? Sunday 16:25-17:40 contextual usages within the chapter’s overall we will try to put ourselves in the place of Iyov’s friends, and we will attempt to answer Iyov’s Rav Uri Cohen [1.5 credits per semester] theme and ideas. In this way, beyond building Thursday 16:25-17:40 the invaluable skills of textual analysis, we will questions. Finally, we will touch upon the connection between Iyov’s questions and our [1.5 credits per semester] glean a deeper understanding not only of the BIB 131a-132a chapter itself but also the application of that questions concerning the Holocaust. Sefer Shmuel - The Book of Samuel I message to create a better appreciation of why Dara Unterberg BIB 123-124 Text needed – Tanakh this specific chapter was chosen for us to recite Monday 15:00-16:00 on its specific day, therein ultimately elevating Survey of the Prophets - Bekiut Tanach In this class we will learn the entire first book of [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) our daily tefilla. Some of the themes which we Students will be required to prepare five or Shmuel. We will begin each new chapter with will be discussing are: What we have to do to more chapters of Tanach a week. The weekly a quick, independent reading of the text and retain our Shabbat-relationship with God; The BIB 137-138 lecture will summarize the general themes of the answering of accompanying ‘directive’ questions greatness of Yerushalayim – it’s reflection of God The Five Megillot chapters covered together with the highlights (provided on separate sheets); this process will and our obligation towards it; The corruption of This course will take an in-depth look at the of the stories. The aim of this course is to provide help us familiarize ourselves with the chapter’s the judicial system and its true damage to our episodes in the five Megillot, with the goal of a general overview of the books of Neviim general contents. We will then analyze more nation; Embracing, and then constructively using, showing how they apply to our everyday lives. Rishonim. deeply, using only selected excerpts, specific our doubt in God and why we truly need to; Emphasis is placed on developing textual skills, Rav Yonatan Horovitz pesukim of that chapter and cross-referenced Seeking God beyond absolution from sin; The true using a variety of sources including Rashi, Chazal, sections throughout the rest of Tanakh, the Sunday 9:00–9:55, Wednesday 8:30–9:55 meaning of Shabbat. Metzudot, and other classical meforshim. [3 credits per semester] chapter’s specific themes and ideas, while also appreciating its overall place in the entire work. Rav Jonathan Bailey Devorah Starr/ Fall Semester Along the way, we will also be building the Wednesday 16:25-17:40 Tuesday 8:30-9:55 BIB 125-126 invaluable skills of textual analysis. Some of the [1.5 credits per semester] Shprintzee Rappaport/ Spring Semester Midrash and Aggada themes which we will be discussing are: The Tuesday 11:20-12:30 rise of Shmuel as Shofet and King’s navi; The rise Midrashei Aggada, which we first hear as stories [1.5 credits per semester] in early childhood, are often later dismissed as and fall of Shaul, the first King of Israel; The rise silly and simplistic, or simply incomprehensible. of David, from shepherd to ‘next-in-line’; Shaul’s In this course, we will delve into both the content tragic obsession for eradicating the usurper to his and form of Midrashic literature. We will discover throne. different styles of Midrash, its use of language and Rav Jonathan Bailey metaphor, its relationship to the Biblical text, and Sunday 17:50-19:00 above all its meaning and purpose. A reasonable [1.5 credits per semester] command of Hebrew text is recommended. Rachel Himelstein Tuesday 11:20–12:30 or Rav Uri Cohen Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credit per semester]

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BIB 145-146 BIB 153 understand the lessons therein. Our objective is to BIB 177A Eliyahu and Elisha The Book of Daniel reveal the eternal lessons of the Neviim. Creative Tanach We will study, in depth, the chapters of Sefer Daniel is possibly the most mysterious book in the Rav David Milston This class combines the major educational Melachim which encompass the stories of these Tanach. Can we unravel the mysteries of Daniel’s Tuesday 10:00-11:10 elements of BIB 177-178 in a single semester two Neviim. Issues discussed include the role of visions? Were these visions purely Messianic, [1.5 credits per semester] format the prophet, miracles, and their place in Tanach. or were they relevant to Daniel’s own historical Devorah Starr Rav Yonatan Horovitz (Hebrew) period? Was Daniel a prophet? We will approach BIB 171-172 Tuesday 8:30-9:55 Thursday 16:25-17:40 the Book of Daniel as an important window into the life of the Jews in Babylonian exile, and as Ethical Teachings in the Bible [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) [1.5 credits per semester] the historical link between the First and Second This course is identical to JPH 139-140. Temple periods. BIB 181-182 BIB 147-148 Rav Zvi Ron BIB 177-178 Portraits and Parshanut Haftara and Parsha - The Weekly Torah Wednesday 15:00-16:15 Drama and Tanach This class is identical to JA 105-106 Reading and the Additional Reading [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) This class is identical to JA 103-104 This course involves an in-depth analysis of the weekly readings from the Prophets, and its relation to BIB 155-156 the weekly Torah reading. The goal of this course is to Biblical Personalities illustrate the applicability of the words of the Prophets to modern times. A wide range of commentators, This course will attempt to discover more about both classical and modern, will be used. some of the less-discussed characters in Tanach. We will draw on textual analysis and comparison, Rav Michael Susman Midrashic comment and metaphor and a range Wednesday 15:00-16:15 of commentaries in order to determine how each [1.5 credit per semester] character affected his time period and Biblical history in general. BIB 149a Rav Yonatan Horovitz Department Shivat Zion – The Return to Zion in the Sunday 17:50-19:00 Book of Ezra and Nechemia [1.5 credits per semester] of Hebrew This course will follow the books of Ezra, Nechemia, Chagai, Zecharia, and Malachi. BIB 167-168 Language & Topics to be discussed include: The First Aliya – Early Prophets: Eternal Messages Zerubavel and Joshua; The Prophecies of Chagai At a first glance, much of Neviim Rishonim appears and Zecharia – The religious standing of the first Ulpan to be a collection of stories in Jewish History aliya; The Second Aliya – Ezra and Nechemia, beginning with the people entering the land of external and internal problems; The meaning of Israel with Yehoshua, and concluding with the עברית the prophecy of Malachi; Discussion of the role of destruction of the first Bet HaMikdash at the end Shivat Zion and the Second Bet HaMikdash in the of Melachim Bet. Yet above and beyond the story history of Am Yisrael. of the development, progression, and ultimate Dara Unterberg demise (albeit temporarily), of Am Yisrael in Eretz Monday 15:00-16:00 Yisrael, each episode in Tenach has an eternal [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) message. As we study each and every chapter of Neviim Rishonim together, we will be able to HEB 101-102 Shoshana Beeri (Hebrew) reap lessons that are of fundamental importance Sunday 9:00-9:55, Wednesdays 8:30-9:55 or to us as individuals, and to the people of Israel as Ulpan Tuesdays 8:30-12:30 a nation. We will firstly learn the relevant chapter This is an intensive one-year course focusing on in the Bet Midrash, then we will aim to fully Hebrew comprehension and spoken language [3 credits per semester] skills.

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JA 101-102 JA 105-106 JED 105-106 JED 109-110 Artistic Expression Portraits and Parshanut Introduction to Principles in Education - Current Events Students in this course choose a common theme In this course we will broaden our perspectives on Leadership Workshop In this course we will discuss and debate various that they then research in traditional sources while the parameters of parshanut by looking beyond This course prepares the student for teaching in Israeli and international news items. We will take expressing the theme through a variety of artistic the words of the commentaries. Is a picture worth a classroom situation using group dynamics for a look at how these issues impact our daily lives, mediums. A full description of the Jewish Art a thousand words? How do the masterpieces informal education. Participants in this class are from the perspective of religious women, and as program and its aims can be found elsewhere in of the world’s greatest artists contribute to our introduced to the following educational issues people who are exposed to journalism outside this catalog. appreciation of Tanach? Every session will focus and needs: of Israel. This class will enable you to expand your Rachel Himelstein on a different episode in Tanach, such as Migdal Preparation of group activities, plays, ceremonies Israel experience by learning about Israeli news Tuesday 13:30-15:45 (mandatory session) Bavel, Akeidat Yitzchak, Mechirat Yosef, David and and end of year events as it develops, and becoming acquainted with Golyat, Eliyahu Hanavi, etc. local politicians and culture. On a weekly basis, Tuesday 16:00-18:00 (optional session) Using games and drama in the classroom Dara Unterberg we will analyze the latest updates in Israeli local [each session - 2 credits per semester] A mini-course in First Aid Monday 16:15-17:15 news and international journalism and learn what Identifying and assisting students with learning is going on behind the scenes. We will follow [1.5 credits per semester] JA 103-104 difficulties or disabilities. Emphasis is placed on news items and watch how they develop over understanding the social implications for these the weeks while familiarizing ourselves with Israeli Drama and Tanach students. newspapers and becoming acquainted with their This class will explore and analyze the narrative Educational psychology – students are introduced particular slant. Together we will reflect on these portions of Tanach from a dramatic perspective. to concepts in child development, learning topics and expand our understanding of our role Student will use theater arts as a way to disabilities and more. in these changing times. increase their understanding of various Biblical Rachel Himelstein personalities and Pesukim in the Torah. This hands- Practical Training - training experience in Israeli on approach to Torah learning is challenging and schools, principal and teacher interviews Tuesday 8:30-9:50 exciting. The performance elements of this class Rav David Berg [This class is not for credit] will serve as a form of expression as well as an Sunday 17:50-19:00 assessment of the areas of study. This course is [2 credits per semester] also numbered BIB 177-178. Devorah Starr Tuesday 10:00-12:30 [3 credits per semester]

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History JHI 125-126 for each subject matter. The course aims to From Holocaust to Redemption emphasize the factual side of the Holocaust. On occasion, as time permits, we will deal with certain The aim of this course is to follow, chronologically, moral or ethical issues that arise directly from our היסטוריה the rise of Hitlerism until its eventual downfall, studies. showing the plight of the Jewish people at each stage of these developments. We will also explore Rav David Milston the birth of the Jewish State in the aftermath of Tuesday 13:45-15:45 the Holocaust. We will use audio-visual sources [2 credits per semester] with much original footage as a starting point

JHI 109-110 JHI 111 History of Zionism and Israel Advocacy Jerusalem through Time Recent years have seen a sharp increase in These walking tours will deal with different negative sentiments toward Israel on North historical periods of the city of Jerusalem: the American college campuses. This course is period of the First Bet HaMikdash, the Second intended to help students confront this challenge Bet HaMikdash, Middle Ages, the Modern Era, the by instilling them with a deeper understanding of expansion of Jerusalem outside of the Old City, the complexities and nuances of the Arab-Israeli and the battles in 1948 and 1967. In addition, we conflict. The students will also gain leadership will be studying secondary sources and telling & activism skills to effectively make the case for stories and folklore of the various sites. We will Israel. use the tours as a springboard, not only for the Department The course is divided into four segments: study of Jerusalem, but to learn about famous The connection of the Jewish people to the Land personalities and events. of Jewish of Israel Rav Yonatan Horovitz, Rav Michael Susman Understanding the Arab – Israel conflict Tuesday 13:30-15:45 Philosophy The fundamentals of effective activism [This is a one semester course; 3 credits per מחשבה [Leadership development & personal growth semester The goal of this course is not simply to leave students with a greater knowledge and JHI 123 understanding of Israel and the conflict, but also Post-Talmudic History to provide them with the skills necessary to step This course covers the period from the close of up for Israel on their campuses and within their the to the end of the Geonim. The focus communities. is on why events developed the way they did To that end, a significant emphasis will be placed and how that period of history impacts us today. on developing students’ leadership potential and Among other topics, we will learn about the first on empowering them to view themselves as siddur, how and when the Talmud was written, the actors in Jewish history with the ability to make a first responsa literature, the first legal codes, what JPH 103-104 JPH 103A-104A meaningful impact in the world. brought the Geonic period to a close, and why Using the latest multimedia educational resources, yeshivot today study Gemara the way they do. Machshevet HaTefilla - The Philosophy of Finding Meaning in Prayer including film and video, this course will feature Rav Zvi Ron Prayer Connecting to prayer is a challenge that many How often do you really feel the need to pray? face, despite it being an integral pillar of Jewish interactive workshops, guest speakers, and Wednesday 15:00-16:15 use current events as the backdrop for class Philosophical issues of prayer are raised as we living. Learning to unlock the true power of one’s [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) discussion. study different sections of the siddur. Tefilla is something that takes deep understanding of the spiritual mechanics of Tefilla, both Thursday 20:30-22:00 Rav Gideon Weizman philosophical and practical. In this class we will Thursday 17:50 – 19:00 [2 credits per semester] learn sources to help us build our personal world [1.5 credits per semester] of Tefilla, understanding of what Tefilla is, what

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we are saying, how to use it properly and explore JPH 113-114 JPH 125 JPH 131-132 practical methods of making it more meaningful, Thirteen Principles of Faith - Introduction to the Philosophy of Rav Machshava - Jewish Thought harnessing its tremendous power in our avodat Gateway to Faith Soloveitchik This foundation course discusses some of the key Hashem and lives in general. What is Emunah? How do we acquire it? What We will examine some basic and recurring themes components of throughout Rav Yonny Sack effects does it have on our life? These classes will in the Rav's philosophy, using a number of texts the ages. Study will be done through primary Wednesday 15:00-16:15 explore some of the deeper concepts and sources written in English. sources. Topics covered include Torah and Mitzvot, [1.5 credits per semester] in Judaism by delving into the world of Emunah Rav Yonatan Horovitz the place of the individual in Klal Yisrael, Torah She Baal Peh, and others. in general and the Rambam’s 13 Principles of Sunday 16:25-17:40 Faith in particular. The course will examine these Miriam Wolf (Intermediate) JPH 105-106 [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) foundational principles one by one, tackling the or Yehudit Tamir (Advanced) Torat Eretz Yisrael - The Philosophy of tough questions and drawing out enlightening Sunday and Wednesday 10:00-13:00 practical insights as to how to utilize the power of JPH 127-128 [4 credits per semester] This is a foundation course on the philosophy of Emunah to illuminate and transform our Avodat Confronting Modernity Religious Zionism. It covers four main units. Hashem and our lives. This is an informal course focusing on discussion The Role of Am Yisrael - the State of Israel Rav Yonny Sack of how traditional Judaism confronts modern / the -3 vows - / fixing new festivals / the Monday 15:00-16:00 problems. Source material will be taken from Israeli Army/ the / relations or Wednesday 16:25-17:40 classical and modern Jewish philosophers as between religious and non-religious [1.5 credits per semester] well as articles reflecting contemporary issues of The Redemption - with or without repentance interest. / Mashiach Ben Yosef / signs of Geula Rav Yonatan Horovitz JPH 115-116 The Land of Israel - the center of Judaism / Thursday 17:50-19:00 Torah and mitzvot / mitzvat Yishuv HaAretz / Strive For Truth [1.5 credits per semester] leaving Eretz Yisrael This course will deal with the mussar of Rav Torah VeAvoda, Yerushalayim - Temple and Eliyahu Dessler through his sefer Michtav Me- Kingship, seat of Hashem, of justice, and the Eliyahu. The following topics will be discussed: House of David / king, prophet, sage and priest truth, choice, nature, faith, and kindness. / balance and separation of power. Rav David Milston Rav Ari Chwat Monday 15:00-16:00 Wednesday 15:00-16:15 (English) [1.5 credits per semester] or 16:25-17:40 (Hebrew) [1.5 credits per semester] JPH 117-118 Messilat Yesharim - Path of the Just JPH 107-108 We will be studying this sefer from the very The Writings of Rav Kook beginning, with an aim to complete an initial Rav Kook was one of the greatest modern study by the year-end. The work comprises 27 Jewish philosophers. He was a prolific writer chapters including the introduction. However, who wrote on many topics. In this course we our real objective is more emphatically in the will look at a number of different articles written qualitative area. The work is a compendium of by Rav Kook and try to develop a perspective wisdom and real understanding of life. By intense on his philosophy, and on what exactly it is that study, and introspection, we hope to discover the distinguishes his approach. pathway to Hashem. Rav Gideon Weitzman (Hebrew) Rav David Milston Thursday 16:25-17:40 Thursday 15:00-16:15 [1.5 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

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JPH 139-140 JPH 143-144 JPH 155-156 JPH 171-172 Netivot Shalom - Ethical Teachings Ethics of our Fathers Issues of Faith The Book of Tanya in the Bible We will analytically study the text of the mishnayot Using a variety of sources, this course will examine The Book of Tanya, written by Rabbi Shneur Netivot Shalom was authored by Rabbi Shalom from the tractate Avot. Using the symbolic, basic issues of faith. Both text and discussion will Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad Berezovsky, the previous Slonimer Rebbe structured and metaphoric nature of the chosen be utilized. Topics to be discussed include: proving Lubavitch Hasidic dynasty, is recognized as one of of Jerusalem. It is a work that transcends texts, we will be able to glean the integral lessons the existence of God, the Chosenness of Israel, the the basic guides to the philosophy of Chassidut denominations, and is extremely popular even of our ancestors as they apply to our lives as Jews. truth of the Torah, defining emunah, man and his in general and to the philosophy of Chassidut outside of Chassidic circles. The Rebbe has a This course is also numbered TAL 123-124. destiny, free choice, evil in the world, repentance, Lubavitch in particular. In this course we will refreshingly clear way of explaining complex Rav Jonathan Bailey understanding mitzvot, life after death, and other try and understand the “Torah of the Soul” of concepts in Chassidut. We will study from a wide Sunday 16:25-17:40 (Fall & Spring semesters) topics of interest raised by the students. Lubavitch, as well as examine the path of a loyal range of his essays, including those dealing with Rav Ari Chwat Jew and his inner conflicts as seen by this sect of or Rav Yonatan Horovitz the weekly Torah portion, those dealing with faith Wednesday 17:50-19:00 Chassidim. and Tefillah, talks relating to Shoah and passages Thursday 15:00-16:25 (Fall semester only) [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Ari Shames that offer fascinating ideas on the Jewish calendar. [1.5 credits per semester] Sunday 16:25-17:40 This is a course that will expose us to the basic [1.5 credits per semester] fundamentals of Chassidut in a way that is both JPH 165-166 JPH 149-150 comprehensible and uplifting. This course is also Torat HaIsha – Women in Modern Society Relating to God numbered BIB 171-172 In this course we will discuss issues pertinent JPH 175-176 Rav David Milston (Hebrew) With multi-page source sheets chock-full of texts to women in modern society. Special attention Orchot Tzadikim Monday 16:15-17:15 (especially contemporary ones), we cover will be paid to the interaction between religious The Ways of the Righteous many aspects of the intriguing relationship and modern values, as well as possible conflicts We will study this classic work of Mussar, authored [1.5 credits per semester] between us and God. Topics include: God as father between them. This course is also numbered JUD anonymously in the Middle Ages, and search for and mother, tzaddik vera lo, and walking in God’s 127-128. the applicability of its lesson to modern life. JPH 141-142 ways. Miriam Wolf Shprintzee Rappaport Derech Hashem – The Path of God Rav Uri Cohen Thursday 16:25-17:40 or 17:50-19:00 Tuesday 11:20-12:30 This course is an in-depth analysis of Derech Sunday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) Hashem, a presentation of the mystical approach [1.5 credits per semester] or Judith Fogel to understanding the way God runs the world and Thursday 15:00-16:15 or 16:25-17:40 the purpose of our existence. We will compare [1.5 credits per semester] Derech Hashem to other works of Ramchal, and JPH 153-154 to differing approaches within the world of Jewish Chovat HaTalmidim – A Chassidic thought. Approach to Moral Development and Shprintzee Rappaport Education Tuesday 10:00 AM-11:10 In this course we will study the work of Kolonomus Kalman Shapiro, known for his or Rav Zvi Ron inspirational sermons in the final days of the Wednesday 16:25-17:40 Warsaw ghetto. The book focuses on a program [1.5 credits per semester] of spiritual development geared towards the modern youth who have a unique sense of maturity and self guidance. This is a work of a Chassidic master with a phenomenal sense of his community and its challenges, that remains very relevant to the contemporary reader. Rav Ari Shames Tuesday 11:20-12:30 [1.5 credits per semester]

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JPH 177-178 JPH 185-186 JPH 195-196 JPH 197-198 The Jewish Self Soul Mates: A Deeper look at Men and Modern Orthodoxy Tikkun HaMiddot This class will build a deeply spiritual yet practical Women What does it mean to be Modern Orthodox? In this class, students will discover an organised guide to genuine connection in avodat Hashem This class will build a clear and profound What do we believe and why? To answer these practical approach and guide to working on through delving into a wide range of sources understanding of the spiritual root of gender and questions, we explore articles (mostly in English) one’s inner self. The course will systematically from the Mussar classics to Chassidut. Through then work to apply this knowledge to the practical that address issues of concern from Modern work through a wide range of the fundamental the course we will learn to understand the deeper Jewish pathway to relationships and marriage. Orthodox points of view. These include past and Midot (character traits) which guide our thoughts, psychological and spiritual mechanics of the Topics such as what is love, platonic relationships, present writers (such as Rav Moshe Amiel and Dr. actions, speech and avodat Hashem in every Jewish Self and how to use this self-knowledge to dating, soul mates, and marriage will all be dealt Erica Brown) and past and present movements aspect of our lives. A wide range of classical Torah, attain and reveal holiness, purity and sincerity in with in depth as a means of gaining great insight (such as Religious Zionism and Neo-Orthodoxy). Mussar and Chassidic sources will be studied all aspects of life. into this critical subject. This class was formerly Rav Uri Cohen in depth with emphasis placed on drawing out Rav Yonny Sack called Blind Date Sunday 15:00-16:15 a relevant and very practical working guide to personal spiritual growth. Sunday 17:50-19:00 Rav Yonny Sack [1.5 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester] Sunday 20:00-21:00 Rav Yonatan Sack [This class is not for credit] Monday 16:15-17:15 JPH 183-184 or Tuesday 10:00-11:10 Chasidic Thought JPH 187-188 [This class is not for credit] Chassidic Torah is known to inspire, revive and Contemporary Jewish Thought inflame Jewish souls with passion, joy and In this course we will be introduced to various deep devotion. As the modern Jew searches issues in Jewish philosophy through the eyes of for meaningful connection to Torah, Chassidut great Jewish thinkers of our generation. Subjects provides a profoundly deep, practical authentic which will be covered include human and Divine spiritual system of Torah thought. This course morality, the parameters of biblical interpretation, will enable students to taste of the warmth, joy, social effects on and others. Students passion, and intellectual and spiritual depth of should expect to do preparatory reading out of Chassidic Torah thought, opening the door to new class time. dimensions of understanding and connection. Rav Yonatan Horovitz Rav Yonny Sack Sunday 16:25-17:40 (Spring semester only) Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester] or Jeremy Kurnedz Sunday 15:00-16:15 JPH 191-192 [1.5 credits per semester] The Thought of Rav Nachman of Breslov In this course, we analyze the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov on such topics as Emuna, Prayer, Education and Marriage, as understood by his follower, Rav Shalom Arush. Emphasis will be placed on the works The Garden of Emuna, In Forest Fields, The Garden of Education and Women’s Wisdom. Shprintzee Rappaport Tuesday 8:30-9:50 [1.5 credits per semester]

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Judaic Studies JUD 115-116 JUD 125-126 Personal Status in Jewish Law Contemporary Issues in Jewish Law -This course deals with areas that affect the In this class we will follow the path of the modern הלכה personal status of a Jew. The aim of the course day and discover, through the texts that is to develop a deep halakhik understanding of he would have used, the modern application the issues of marriage, conversion, adoption and of our previously established halakhik rulings. many other interpersonal issues. Averaging a new question every two classes, we Rav David Berg will learn through the relevant texts, understand Thursday 17:50-19:00 the principle to be gleaned from each of them and then apply them, step-by-step, to our halakhik JUD 101-102 JUD 107-108 [1.5 credits per semester] query. Issues to be addressed will include: Can a Hilchot Shabbat – Laws of the Sabbath Hilchot Kashrut - Dietary Laws kohen who caused a fatal driving accident join in This is a thorough and intensive course in which This is a thorough course covering all aspects JUD 119-120 blessing the congregation? Are dolls idolatrous? all aspects of Shabbat are studied in-depth. of kashrut. We explore important issues such as Laws of Slander - Shemirat HaLashon Can one join a minyan over the internet? Is an electric blanket prohibited on Shabbat? Together with texts, we explore all the positive hechsherim, halakhik problems with milk and This course will delve into the Halakhot and the and negative mitzvot of Shabbat. Our aim is meat in the kitchen, food prepared by non-Jews, deeper spiritual mechanics of the words we speak. Rav Jonathan Bailey to cover all Halakhik aspects of Shabbat in a bugs in food, and general kashrut issues. Upon We will learn in depth the halakhik work Chafetz Sunday 15:00-16:15 complete manner as well as delving into Chassidic completing the course one should know how to Chayim and its Mussar accompaniment Sefer or Wednesday 15:00-16:15 insights to the holiness of Shabbat. keep kosher in the best possible way. Shemirat HaLashon by Rav Yisrael Meir Ha Kohen [1.5 credits per semester] Rav David Berg Rav David Berg Kagan Zt”l as well as other Torah sources on Sunday 16:25-17:40 Sunday 15:00-16:15 or Thursday 16:25-17:40 this topic. The course will give the students the JUD 127 – 128 or Tuesday 8:30-9:50 [1.5 credits per semester] Halakhik know-how and the inspiration to work to completely refine their speech, focusing also Torat HaIsha, Women in Modern Society [1.5 credits per semester] on the motivations behind how we communicate This course is identical to JPH 139 – 140. JUD 109-110 and the true power of words. JUD 103-104 Hilchot Kashrut - Dietary Laws Advanced Rav Yonatan Sack Hilchot Shabbat - Laws of the Sabbath Level Tuesday 11:20-12:30 (Advanced Level) This course offers an in-depth study of hilchot [1.5 credits per semester] This course offers an in-depth study of hilchot Kashrut. We will learn the major topics in Kashrut from the Gemara through the rishonim and Shabbat, firmly based in the primary sources, and JUD 121 their application to present day issues. The course Shulchan Aruch focusing on halakha lemaaseh. requires an ability to read the Shulchan Aruch with Judith Fogel Ben Adam LeChavero - Laws of the Mishna Brura. Tuesday 8:30-9:50 Interpersonal Behavior Rav Ari Shames (Hebrew) [1.5 credits per semester] This course will survey the laws governing social Monday 15:00-16:00 interaction. The topics covered will include areas of civil law, honoring other people, revenge, and [1.5 credits per semester] JUD 113-114 interaction with non-Jews. Hilchot Brachot - Laws of Blessings Rav Uri Cohen (Fall semester) This course deals with the laws of blessings. Wednesday 15:00-16:15 Subjects that will be covered include: The order of or Rav Yonatan Horovitz (Spring semester) brachot, Ikar Vetafel, Pat Habaa Bikisnim, dessert, various brachot on food -- such as granola, Thursday 15:00-16:15 cranberries, papaya, chocolate covered raisins; [1.5 credits per semester] Shehechiyanu, besamim and more. Judith Fogel Thursday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester]

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JUD 129-130 JUD 135–136 JUD 171-172 JUD 179 Bekiut Halakha - Survey of Basic Poetry and Song in Prayer Chibat HaAretz - Love of the Land of Israel Topics in Jewish Studies Concepts in Jewish Law The course will study the text of the various The course is designed to familiarize the students The Torah is vast. While many, many topics are This class, which focuses on independent Beit poems used in our tefilot and the “zemirot” of with the actual physical land of Israel. We will covered over the year in Midrasha, invariably some Midrash study, is designed to give participants a Shabbat. Before each holiday, we will study a study general issues including: Geography, are missed. This course is your chance to bring up wide breadth of knowledge of Jewish Law, as well specific work related to the holiday (eg. Avinu Topography, Water Resources, Flora and Fauna. and discuss those topics that are not otherwise as to teach skills required for independent study Malkanu or Maoz Tzur), and for the sessions in In addition we will examine various specific areas being addressed. of the Mishna Berura. The first section begins with the middle of the year we will concentrate on of the country in order to better understand the Rav Uri Cohen study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, and shifts to Shabbat. We will learn about the authorship of events of the Tanach and history that unfolded in Wednesday 15:00-16:15 Mishna Berura over the course of the year. The each work and study the text itself in detail in those areas. [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) other two sections begin their study using the order to track the sources that inspired the poem. Rav Ari Shames Mishna Berura. Each session will focus on a separate poem. Thursday 15:00-16:15 JUD 181-182 Rav Ari Shames (Basic/Intermediate) Rav Ari Shames [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Michael Susman (Intermediate) Sunday 15:00-16:15 Da Ma L'Hashiv - Know What to Answer [1.5 credits per semester] This course tackles some of the questions that Rav Jonathan Bailey (Advanced) JUD 175-176 Sunday 9:00-9:55, Wednesday 8:30-9:55 really bother people about traditional Judaism. The Igrot HaRambam - Maimonides’ Epistles problems can be intellectual (Evolution, Korbanot), [3 credits per semester] JUD 139-140 In addition to his many legal and philosophical moral (Amalek, the Holocaust), or emotional Taamei HaMitzvot- What Makes a Mitzva writings, Rambam penned many letters in direct (Homosexuality, the Akeidah). With extensive JUD 129a-130a In this course we will use Maimonides’ classic correspondence with both individuals and sourcesheets, we examine a range of answers from Practical Halakha/ Survey of Basic work, Sefer HaMitzvot (Book of Commandments) communities. These letters reflect a fusion of the classic and contemporary sources. "Da Ma L'Hashiv" Concepts in Jewish Law to first understand how we decide if a legal and philosophical aspects of Rambam’s means "Know what to answer" to challenges to commandment is categorized as one of the thought. In this course we will study the three most the Torah -- whether the challenger is your college This course will work though a wide range of 613 Biblical Mitzvot and then to understand the prominent letters, Igeret Teman, Igeret Techiyat roommate or the person in the mirror relevant, practical Halachic topics, learning from meaning of some well known mitzvot. We will Hameitim and Igeret HaShmad. Through our study Rav Uri Cohen the primary sources down to the practical halachic also compare Maimonides’s positions to those of we will discover much about Rambam’s historical Sunday 16:25-17:40 conclusions with an emphasis on clarity and Nachmanides, BeHaG and Sefer HaChinuch milieu and glean insight into how he translated his understanding in daily observance. Students will [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Michael Susman philosophical and legal ethos into reality. also learn sources that reveal some of the depth Rav Michael Susman behind the halachic practice learned, building a Thursday 15:00-16:15 meaningful connection to observance. [1.5 credits per semester] Monday 16:15-17:15 Rav Yonny Sack [1.5 credits per semester] Sunday 15:00-16:15 JUD 161-162 [1.5 credits per semester] Medical Ethics JUD 177-178 When does life begin? When and how does it Topics in Jewish Studies end? Can one donate a kidney while still alive? Do you have any favorite shiurim? Why yes, What about terminating a pregnancy? We will actually – a whole bunch. Each week, the students study the classic and modern sources that answer vote on which of two offered topics the class these and many more questions in the fascinating will cover. With topics ranging from Halakha to and relevant area of medicine and halakhah and Machshava to Moadim to Parsha, this course is like discover an exciting interface between ancient a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re texts and the most modern medical treatments. gonna get. Until the vote is over, that is. Rav Gideon Weitzman Rav Uri Cohen Thursday 15:00-16:15 Thursday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

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Talmud – TAL 105a-106a TAL 107-108 Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Upper Intermediate Level Advanced level תורה שבעל פה This class focuses on the development of skills This course is designed for students who are in the study of Gemara and analysis of Talmudic interested in devoting a substantial part of their Important Note: Students register for language. The thrust of the course is based on year to developing their Talmudic skills far beyond courses 101-109 based on skill level. self-study with lectures devoted to reinforcing their present state. The aim of this course is to The topics covered may vary from year independently prepared material while more reach a high level of learning independence to year; second year students may thoroughly developing the topics encountered. through the mastery of Talmudic texts. The bulk of therefore register for the same course The year plan is to study, in-depth, the tractate of the course will be devoted to self-(chavruta) study they have taken previously. Rosh HaShana. Students are expected to devote of the Gemara text with Rashi and Tosafot. The time independent of official class hours in order to class time will supplement self-study by assuring a cover all assigned material. thorough understanding of what was learned and TAL 103-104 TAL 105 – 106 Rav Ari Shames (Hebrew) through the introduction of additional material. Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 Emphasis will be placed on constant revision Beginner Level Intermediate Level Tractate Beitza (chazara) as a tool for retaining material and [4 credits per semester] developing independent study skills. This course will introduce the uninitiated into This class will have two basic goals: the the world of Gemara. Gemara is primarily a development of the student’s ability to Rav Avigdor Meyerowitz (Hebrew) sophisticated study of Mishna by Amoraim. independently read Gemara (every word, start Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00, Gemara analyzes Mishna and its relationship to finish) and the intensive and careful learning Tuesday 8:30-11:10 with Braita. It then engages in halakhik analytic of the text of the Gemara itself. The former will [6 credits per semester] discussion based upon the earlier sources. be achieved through a system that focuses on Therefore the course will begin with the in-depth the repeated structures, words and phrases of all study of Mishna. We will focus upon certain basic Gemara, therein giving the student the ability to skills: understanding mishnayot, identifying the recognize and punctuate any gemara she may structure of a mishna and its central arguments, see in the course of her study; the latter will train tracing wider trans-perek and masechet themes. the student in her ability to truly recognize the Our Gemara study will aim to familiarize students motivation, meaning and direction of the Gemara’s with the page of the Gemara, its language, complex arguments. While Rishonim will be used and style. Emphasis will be placed on both throughout the course of the year, the main focus understanding the text and the halakhik process. will be the intense study of the Gemara text, with a Judith Fogel compliment of Rashi and Tosfot. Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 Some of the themes which we will be addressing are: The origin, concept, approaches and halakhot [4 credits per semester] regarding muktzah; The history behind one vs. two days of Yom Tov and why we can’t ‘fix it’ TAL 103A-104A today; Application of several melakhot of Shabbat, Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - including squeezing and picking fruit; The intricate Beginner Level concepts of nullification of prohibited objects (‘issur ve’heter’); Why we have two days of Rosh This course is identical to TAL 103-104 except that Hashanah even in Israel. it follows the Southern Hemisphere schedule. Rav Jonathan Bailey This means that the less advanced portion commences in the Spring and continues with the Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 more advanced portion in the Fall. [4 credits per semester] Rav Michael Susman Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 [4 credits per semester]

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TAL 111-112 TAL 123-124 TAL 129-130 Bekiut Gemara - Talmud Survey Ethics of Our Fathers “Before There Was Gemara” - Recreating Students in this course will study selected This course is identical to JPH 143-144 Talmudic Methodology chapters of the Talmud covering a variety of We will strive to create our ‘own’ gemara, thinking subject matter in order to acquire a wider TAL 127-128 like the Amoraim thought, as they elucidated perspective of Talmudic concepts and Talmudic Misogyny in Context the mishnayot. This will not be an exercise in methodology. We will be starting with Masechet At first glance, many statements in the Talmud recreating a gemara, but rather, by employing Megilah with the goal being to complete two seem to reflect misogyny, hatred of women. similar thought-processes, allow for a deeper masechtot by the end of the year. Well-meaning Orthodox Jews often compound understanding of the truncated language of the Rav Avigdor Meyerowitz the problem by suggesting apologetic (defensive) mishnayot. Sunday 9:00-9:55, explanations which do violence to the texts. Rav Jonathan Bailey Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30-9:55 Is there a better way? This course attempts to Tuesday 11:20-12:30 [4 credits per semester] resolve these issues by viewing each text in [1.5 credits per semester] context. Whether this involves examining the Talmud’s words before and after the statement TAL 113-114 in question, parallel discussions elsewhere, or Bekiut Mishna – Walking Through Shas/ historical perspective, the context can reveal Pshat Survey of Mishna (the straightforward reading) and shed new light This course is designed to give students a on the supposedly misogynistic statements. Topics familiarity with basic Rabbinic concepts. Students include Shelo Asani Ishah; the tragedy of Beruriah; spend the year doing a survey of selected and Nashim Da’atan Kalot. Mishnayot in Seder Moed, focusing on the Rav Uri Cohen principles that each Mishna contains. Wednesday 16:25-17:40 Judith Fogel [1.5 credits per semester] Tuesday 10:00-11:10 [1.5 credits per semester]

TAL 121-122 Derech Eretz Zuta In this course we will study Masechet Derech Eretz Zuta, one of the small tractates found at the end of Nezikin. The Masechet deals with the proper way of life for a Jew, covering everything from ethical behavior to eating habits. It collects the major mussar selections from the entire Talmud as well as much material that is not found anywhere else. Rav Zvi Ron Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester]

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Ulpan recommended. Students register for the program as part of the overall registration process. The Midrasha offers an intensive Ulpan for students interested in developing their Hebrew Academic language skills in a formal classroom setting. Tiyulim Opportunities The educational philosophy of Midreshet Harova Guest Speakers stresses the link between Eretz Yisrael and Torat Yisrael. In order to strengthen this link, there are Throughout the year, guest speakers are regularly a number of one, two and three-day tiyulim over invited to address the entire student body. The the course of the year. Tiyulim span the length and speakers include rabbanim, educators, as well as breadth of the country and have been organized leaders and scholars from a wide variety of areas. Bekiut Program Judaism Through both in terms of educational structure, as well This part of the schedule provides the students As a cornerstone of the study program at the as seasonal and agricultural stages of the year. the Creative Arts with an excellent opportunity to meet, talk to and Midrasha, a strong emphasis is placed on This program was created in response to the Participation in all tiyulim is mandatory. developing a wide breadth of knowledge and interact with prominent personalities from Israel growing number of creatively-talented young and the Diaspora. skills in basic areas of Jewish Studies. All students, women who join the Midrasha every year. Poland Trip other than those registered for Ulpan, are required The Midrasha offers interested students the The Midrasha conducts two yearly trips to to register for a section of Bekiut Halakha (JUD opportunity to continue developing their artistic Shiur Klali 129-130), Bekiut Gemara (TAL 111-112) or Bekiut Poland, one in the winter or spring for Northern and drama skills within the structure of their Shiur Klali takes place on Mondays from 17:50- Nach (BIB 123-124) every Sunday and Wednesday, Hemisphere students and the second during the studies at the Midrasha. 19:00. The shiur, generally given by Rav Milston, and Bekiut Torah (BIB 110-111) every Monday summer, in conjuction with the MTA program, for focuses on Parshat Hashavua. Attendance is and Thursday. In addition, students may take an Each week the students participate in a shiur Southern Hemisphere students. The trip focuses mandatory for all students. optional course in Bekiut Mishna (TAL 113-114). that deals with a topic relating to visual arts or to on both the beauty and legacy of the Jewish These survey courses all emphasize mastery of a drama. community of Eastern Europe, as well as on the wide range of material in each of these topics, as In the art classes, emphasis is placed on the Hitnadvut - Voluntary Work destruction of that community at the hands of halakhik issues that arise for the religious art well as the development of skills for independent An integral part of the educational program at the the Nazis and their collaborators. Trip participants student. Participants in the program aim to study of basic texts in each area. Midrasha consists of volunteer work. Hitnadvut are required to dedicate several hours to special produce a combination exhibit or production that opportunities include assisting the aged, assisting preparatory lectures prior to their departure, as has a shared theme, also reflecting each student’s sick or handicapped children and their parents, well as prepare ceremonies and presentations Seder Erev unique creative explorations and abilities. In and tutoring in English. All placement is done which are given in Poland. The cost of the trip is Seder Erev offers a range of study options addition, they are guided to work independently through the Hadracha staff. While not mandatory, not included in tuition. (There is no additional designed to appeal to the varied interests of our on personal projects that build up their own participation in the Hitnadvut program is strongly charge for MTA participants.) students. Consult the course listings for further private porfolio. Students are expected to research information. Seder Erev runs from 20:00 - 22:00, their subject in preparation for their individual Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday evenings. efforts. Attention will be paid to the Jewish Faculty members – Judith Fogel, Rav Jonathan calendar year, with related art projects that will Bailey and Rav Yonatan Horovitz – supervise the reflect the nature of the Chagim. Seder Erev program. Attendance is mandatory. In the drama classes, the focus is placed on deepening one’s appreciation for the text of Israeli Chavrutot Tanach and creating greater understanding of the personalities who are central to our study At various times over the course of the week, of Tanach. This is accomplished by approaching students on the Overseas Program study a Tanach from a dramatic perspective. topic of their choice with a chavruta from the Israeli program. Students should register for this The inspiring location of the Midrasha allows our Chavruta as part of the overall course registration work to be influenced on a spiritual level that process. only the Old City of Jerusalem can provide. We are privileged to be studying and participating in creative endeavors at this historic time and the program aims to reflect this.

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Tochnit Chayil - Education Second Year Program Leadership Program The second year program is designed to allow students who wish to dedicate another year Special Study This program seeks to enable students with to learning, the opportunity to develop to the leadership potential to acquire necessary utmost. Each second year student personally Options skills in formal and informal education. The designs a program of study with the program program exposes students to a wide range of director in order to ensure that she meets her methodologies and materials, enabling them to personal goals. Second year students may develop their leadership skills. take advantage of a series of courses designed especially for them, or enter any first year class of Students who successfully complete the program their choice. Second year classes are numbered receive a certificate from the Midrasha. While the 200 and above, and registration in these classes is In addition to the standard timetable, women on the Overseas Program can take advantage of additional certificate has no legal standing it attests to the limited to second year students only. study options. Participation on these tracks is contingent upon approval of the program director. students’ participation in and completion of all the requirements of the program. The Program is comprised of the following Seminars education along with relevant field trips and Beit Midrash Option/ modules: In addition to the regular schedule of shiurim, weekend Shabbatonim. It is an “academic-style” Midreshet Harova sponsors a number of annual Independent study course designed for motivated students who wish A. Educational methodology seminars. Students may choose this option for any time to explore the complex nature of the Israel-Arab B. Educational theory other than Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or conflict, of Israeli society and of Israel’s relationship C. Field work Past seminar topics have included: Thursday mornings from 10:05-13:00. Participation with both Palestinian Arabs and other minority Zionism, the Holocaust, Yerushalayim, the Evolving in this option involves mentored independent groups. Past graduates have gone on to lead Israel Students in the program must take JED 105-106. Role of , Jewish Business Ethics, study. Participating students may be required to and Jewish-related groups on major campuses As part of JED 105 -106 students are required to and the Jew in the Modern World. submit a project or paper on the topic studied. throughout the world. prepare educational programs on each of the All seminars involve Midrasha staff, experts in Credits will be granted either in parallel to existing Fellows accepted into the program will benefit chagim and present educational material to their relevant fields and renowned Torah personalities. courses or, in the case of students who are taking from a unique view of Israel and its relationship peers. Students are also taught how to prepare for Participation in these seminars is mandatory, that course, as increased credit for the course. with the Arab world and gain insights and an interview and to create a CV. unless otherwise noted. Thus it is possible for a student to earn an extra experiences that most “year-in-Israel” students All inquiries should be directed to the program credit and a half beyond the stated credit value are not exposed to. These are intellectually and director, Rav David Berg. of a given course if she submits additional work emotionally challenging encounters that include done independent of the required course work. exposure to different and often controversial voices designed to enable the fellows to become JCPA Leadership Program more knowledgeable and to learn to intelligently discuss the intricate nature of what happens in in Israel-Arab Studies Israel and the Palestinian territories. The program The Midrasha is pleased to be a participant in a is directed and taught by Dr. Irwin (Yitzchak) unique course at the Jerusalem Center for Public Mansdorf and includes lectures that feature Affairs, a prestigious Israeli “think-tank” headed scholars and activists from all sides of the political by former Israeli ambassador to the UN, Dr. spectrum and meetings and discussions with Dore Gold. We are one of a select group of Israel Palestinians, Israelis and international activists. programs whose students are considered for Students interested in participating are invited to fellowships for its Leadership Program in Israel- apply during Chodesh Ellul. Fellows are chosen Arab Studies. by the fellowship program directors based on the The program consists of an advanced curriculum application and a personal interview. in contemporary Israel-Arab studies and

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Security Dress and Behavior For security reasons the doors of all Midrasha The Midrasha believes that Tzniyut is a central buildings are locked at all times. Students will be value in Judaism, for both men and women. The General given the code necessary to enter the buildings. educational philosophy of the Midrasha views UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THESE modesty in dress and behavior as a reflection Information CODES BE GIVEN TO ANYONE OUTSIDE THE of internalized values and not of an imposed MIDRASHA. code. Nonetheless, students often find general There is a daily curfew of 12:15 am which is strictly guidelines helpful. Students at the Midrasha are enforced. Students must be in any one of the expected to wear skirts that cover the knee, even Midrasha buildings by the designated time. At when seated. Tight skirts, or skirts with excessive the time of curfew, the Madrichot check that all slits (ie. slits above the knee) are unacceptable. All Shabbatot Bein HaZmanim students are in. It is each student’s responsibility shirts should have sleeves reaching the elbow, and Shabbat at the Midrasha is an unforgettable At the Midrasha, it is our belief that a year in to ensure that she has been checked in. In case appropriate necklines. Shirts should not rise above experience. The seudot, combined with tefilla Israel should be more than just nine months of of breach of this critical security regulation, the the top of the skirt at any time. Tight shirts of at the Kotel, create a truly spiritual atmosphere, study. We therefore provide our students with the program director will, in the company of the any kind are inappropriate, and necklines should unique to the Midrasha. Shabbat is shared with opportunity to participate in enriching seminar offending student, contact that student’s parents minimally come near the collarbone. If clothing faculty members and their families who spend and tiyul experiences. All students are encouraged and inform them that if the situation recurs, the is layered, there should be no gap between the Shabbat with the students, giving shiurim and to spend the time when classes are not in session Midrasha will have no option other than to ask layers of clothing. Excessive ear piercings, as leading discussions and activities. in one of these frameworks. In this way, students the student to leave. Students who are travelling well as all other body piercings, are considered Shabbatot spent outside the Old City provide can enjoy as much of the Israel experience as for Shabbat, must note this on the ‘Shabbat list’ inappropriate for Midrasha students. Visiting pubs, our students with the opportunity to encounter possible, from the moment they arrive until the before 13:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Students smoking, drinking, and use of any controlled different segments of Israeli society and time they must leave. must leave a phone number at which they can substance are strictly forbidden and are grounds experience Israel in an exciting, yet very real be reached (a cellphone number is insufficient) for immediate dismissal from the program. It goes fashion. The Hadracha team supplements these Living Arrangements before they leave for Shabbat. Please note that without saying that students are expected to Shabbatot with varied educational activities. these rules are purely a security matter and are for adhere to these norms at all times, whether the The Midrasha provides three meals daily. Meals your own safety. Midrasha is in session or not. There is generally a Midrasha shabbat once every are served only at the times indicated on the three weeks. Students are expected to attend all schedule. Students are required to participate in Boys are not allowed either inside or in front of of these Shabbatot. In the case of a conflict with a various toranuyot. the Midrasha, or the Midrasha dormitories or family simcha, or other event, permission may be apartments, at any time. Security regulations Please remember that the Midrasha is your home. received to miss a maximum of three shabbatot. are continually reviewed and updated in light of Students are expected to keep both their rooms The dates of Midrasha Shabbatot can be found in the security situation in Israel. Any changes to and all public areas neat and clean. the annual schedule printed in this guide. the regulations will be communicated to both students and their parents in a clear and timely Guests on Shabbat fashion. Students who fail to adhere to posted regulations are subject to action, up to and The Midrasha is always happy to enable its including suspension from the program. students to invite guests for Shabbat. However, space limitations require that this be coordinated with the Av and Eim Bayit. Guests may only be invited for scheduled in-Shabbatot.

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HaRav Zvi Ron Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Shaalvim; Sha’al Rabbinic Midreshet Harova Faculty and Educational Leadership Institute; Doctorate, Jewish Theology, Spertus University; BA, Counseling Psychology, Empire State College

HaRav Yonatan Sack Semicha, Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg; Yeshivat HaMivtar; Yeshivat Har HaRav David Milston Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Jewish Studies, Etzion; Teaching Certificate, Machon Herzog; BA, Marketing, University of Director, Overseas Program Jews College; Teachers Certificate, Machon Herzog Technology, Sydney

HaRav Jonathan Bailey Semicha, HaRav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg and The Joseph Straus HaRav Ari Shames Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Psychology, Bar- Rabbinical Seminary; Yeshivat Hamivtar-Orot Lev; Yeshivat Shaarei Mevasseret Ilan University Zion; BA, English Literature, University Devorah Starr Bnot Torah Institute; MA Educational Theatre, New York University; BA, Shoshana Beeri Gateshead Seminary; Teacher’s Certification, Cambridge University, BEd, David Elementary Education, Yeshiva University Yellin Institute of Education HaRav Michael Susman Semicha, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary; Yeshivat Kerem HaRav David Berg Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Beit El; Kolel Meretz; Teachers B’Yavneh; BA, Political Science, MS, Secondary Jewish Education, Yeshiva Certificate, Lifschitz Institute University

Tanya Cohen Matan; Midreshet HaRova; MA, Bar-Ilan University; BEd, Tanach and Toshba, Yehudit Tamir Midreshet HaRova; Midreshet Ein HaNatziv; BA, Psychology and Machshevet Michelelet Orot; BA, Psychology and English Literature, University of South Africa Yisrael, Bar-Ilan University

HaRav Uri Cohen Semicha, The Joseph Straus Rabbinical Seminary and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Dara Unterberg Drisha Institute, Scholar, , Michlalah Theological Seminary; Yeshivat Shaalvim; ATID Fellows Program; Amiel Yerushalayim; BA, Judaic Studies, BS, Psychology, Yeshiva University Rabbinic Training Program; BA, Judaic Studies; MS, Medieval Jewish History; MS, Jewish Education, Yeshiva University Yakira Wald BEd, Orot Israel College for Women; BA Psychology, UNISA HaRav Ari Chwat Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Ohr Etzion; MA equivalent, HaRav Gidon Weitzman Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Beit El; Teachers Certificate, Herzog Institute Michlelet Lifschitz Judith Fogel Yoetzet Halakha, ; MA, Jewish History, Hebrew University; Bruria Miriam Wolf MA, Jewish Studies, Touro College, Jerusalem; BA, Psychology, Northeastern Scholar, Midreshet Lindenbaum; BA, Religion, Education, Columbia University, Illinois University; Teachers Certificate, Orot Israel College Barnard College

Tami Goldman B.ed, Master Teacher Certification, Orot College

Rachel Himelstein Michlalah Yerushalayim; University of Middlesex; Teacher’s Certificate, Special Education, English and Toshba, Michlalah Yerushalayim; BEd, Bible and Education, Michlelet Herzog

HaRav Yonatan Horovitz Semicha, Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Jewish Studies, Jews College Administration

Jeremy Kurnedz Yeshivat Har Etzion; BSc, Economics, University of London HaRav Avigdor Meyerowitz Yeshivat Beit El Executive Director

Shprintzee Rappaport: Teaching Degree Judaic Studies, Rika Breuer Teachers Seminary; BA, Leiba Smith Midreshet Lindenbaum; BA, Comparative Religion/Anthropology, University of Economics; BS, Accounting, Hunter College Office Manager Manitoba

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ט׳ אדר Annual Schedule 5775 Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat February 28 Yom Iyun until 13:00 Wednesday March 4 - תענית אסתר י״ג אדר Regular night seder

י״ד אדר Purim Thursday March 5 תוכנית שנתית תשע"ה ט״ו אדר Ellul Zman Purim in Yerushalayim Friday March 6 כ”ו – כ”ח אדר Tiyul to Eilat Tuesday - Thursday March 17-19 ל׳ אב Arrival at the Midrasha Thursday August 26 כ״ח אדר Last day of classes in Choref Zman Thursday March 19 ד׳ אלול Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat August 30

כ"ה אלול Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat September 20

כ"ט אלול Erev Rosh Hashana- no classes Wednesday September 24 Rosh Hashana – Home Hospitality in Thursday - Shabbat September 25-27 Kayitz Zman א' תשרי-ג' תשרי Communities/ Free Yom Iyun until 13:00 Sunday September 28 Start of Kayitz Zman Tuesday April 14 – צום גדליה כ”ה ניסן ד' תשרי Regular night seder

כ”ז ניסן Yom HaShoah Thursday April 16 י' תשרי Yom Kippur in the Midrasha Shabbat October 4

כ”ט ניסן Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat April 18 י"א תשרי End of Ellul Zman (no classes that day) Sunday October 5

ג’ אייר Yom Ha’Zikaron Wednesday April 22

ד’ אייר Choref Zman Yom Ha’Atzmaut Thursday April 23

י”ג אייר Shabbat in Tsfat Shabbat May 2 כ"ז תשרי Regular classes resume Tuesday October 21

כ”ח אייר Yom Yerushalayim Sunday May 17 א' חשון Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat October 25

ה’ – ו’ סיוון Shabbat / Shavuot in the Midrasha Shabbat - Sunday May 23 – 24 כ"ט חשון Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat November 22

י”ט סיוון Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat June 6 כ"א כסלו Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat December 13 Chanukah Break beginning at 1 pm כ’ סיוון Thursday - Tuesday December 18 - 23 Mesibat Siyum Sunday June 7 כ"ו כסלו-א' טבת December 18th

כ”א סיוון End of Northern Hemisphere year Monday June 8 ב' טבת MTA Mesibat Siyum Wednesday December 24 Home Hospitality with Israeli program Shabbat December 27 .There will be tiyulim approximately once every three weeks ה' טבת and staff Exact dates will be posted throughout the year. כ"ו טבת Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat January 17 Calendar is subject to change. January 26 – Zionism Seminar / Trip to Poland Monday - Tuesday ו׳ שבט - י״ד שבט February 3

'י״ח שבט Shabbat Midrasha Shabbat February 7

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Academic Policy

Courses are year long, unless otherwise noted. For of whichever university she plans on attending. credit purposes titles are split into two, i.e. BIB 110 Midreshet HaRova is a participant in the Yeshiva -111. University Israel Program and the Hebrew Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. Theological College/Blitstein Teacher’s Institute Transcripts issued by the Midrasha come in two Israel Experience Program (IEP). IEP students do formats: P/F or with letter grades. The standard not fulfill their requirements with a P/F transcript, photos: transcript is P/F, based upon the evaluation of the and must earn letter grades. Students planning on attending Stern College are strongly advised to teacher. Students wishing to earn letter grades are Shahar Cohen required to submit written exams or projects. opt for graded transcripts in order to receive full credit. Credits are based on one classroom hour per week per semester. Semester length = 15 weeks The grading scale is as follows:

A = 94-100 A- = 90-93 B+ = 87-89 B = 84-86 B- = 80-83 C+ = 77-79 C = 74-76 C- = 70-73 D = 65-70

W = Withdrew from course with permission INC = Incomplete For courses graded Pass (P) or Fail (F): P is equivalent to C+ and above

Students should note that universities in their home country might only grant transfer credit for graded, as opposed to Pass/Fail, courses. In general, the Midrasha can not guarantee that a student will receive transfer credit at universities in Israel or abroad. It is the individual student’s responsibility to check the transfer credit policy

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