Student Handbook

The 2018-2019 edition of the YTS Catalog supersedes all previous editions. The programs, Requirements, and standards specified herein reflect the present policy of YTS. Any subsequent changes in policies, course requirements, fees or financial assistance programs will be publicized through official communications from the school.

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 9 HISTORY ...... 9 MISSION ...... 10 ACCREDITATION STATUS ...... 11 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ...... 11 DISABILITIES SERVICES ...... 12 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS...... 12 THE CAMPUS ...... 13 THE BUILDING FEATURES ...... 13 SUMMER CAMP...... 13 CAMP FACILITIES ...... 14 LIBRARY ...... 15 ADMISSIONS ...... 16 STUDENT RECORDS AND FERPA ...... 16 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ...... 18 ALCOHOL ...... 18 DRUGS...... 19 TEXTBOOK INFORMATION ...... 20 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ...... 21 GRADING POLICY ...... 21 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ...... 21 ATTENDANCE ...... 22 BEHAVIOR ...... 22 INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY/ ACADEMIC HONESTY ...... 22 COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ...... 23

RESPONDING TO CASES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ...... 24 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY APPEALS ...... 25 OUTSIDE PROCEEDINGS ...... 26 ACADEMIC PROBATION ...... 26 INCOMPLETES AND WITHDRAWALS ...... 26 REPETITIONS ...... 27 REMEDIAL COURSES ...... 27 APPEALS...... 27 TRANSFER CREDITS ...... 28 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...... 28 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...... 29 TUITION ...... 29 GENERAL FINANCIAL AID POLICY ...... 29 APPLYING FOR FEDERAL AID ...... 30 APPLICATION DEADLINES ...... 33 FEDERAL PELL GRANTS ...... 33 CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS ...... 33 FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM (FWSP): ...... 34 NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ...... 34 INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 35 REFUND POLICY ...... 35 STUDENT SERVICES ...... 36 COUNSELING ...... 36 TUTORING ...... 37 Transportation ...... 37 Dormitory ...... 37 AVAILABILITY OF FULL TIME EMPLOYEE ...... 37 STUDENT COMPLAINTS ...... 38

INTERNAL COMPLAINT POLICY ...... 38

AARTS COMPLAINT POLICY ...... 38 New York State Complaint Procedures ...... 38 ACADEMIC PROGRAM ...... 40 OVERVIEW ...... 40 Iyun: ...... 40 Iyun-Kal: ...... 40 Bekiyus: ...... 40 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ...... 41 Introductory Level: ...... 42 Beginning Level: ...... 42 Intermediate Level: ...... 42 Senior Level: ...... 43 EXPLANATION OF COURSE NUMBERS ...... 43 FREQUENCY OF COURSE OFFERINGS ...... 43 DEPARTMENT OF TALMUD ...... 44 COURSE LISTINGS ...... 44 DEPARTMENT OF MUSSAR/CHASIDUS ...... 46 COURSE LISTINGS ...... 47 SAMPLE PROGRAM ...... 49 Year 1 ...... 49 Year 2 ...... 49 Year 3 ...... 50 Year 4 ...... 51 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ...... 51 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... 51 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ...... 52 FACULTY ...... 52

GENERAL INFORMATION

HISTORY

Aleksander in Poland: Named for its method of studying Talmud, focusing on town of origin, the Aleksander Chasidis the precise definitions and categorizations movement flourished greatly in Poland of Jewish law. During the years of from the 1870’s. Having begun in operation, the yeshiva had roughly 3000 Aleksandrow Lodzki, Poland, (about talmidim. forty-five kilometers from Łódź), the The majority of Aleksander disciples Aleksander Chassidim comprised one of were annihilated by Nazi Germany the largest chassidic groups in pre- during World War II. holocaust Poland. Today, Aleksander has emerged from The philosophy of Aleksander is the ashes of the Holocaust and continues drawn from the Rebbes; Grand Rabbi to grow in numbers, forming impressive Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and Grand communities throughout America, Rabbi Israel Yitzchak Kalish of Vurke . Europe and Israel. Peshischa stressed “Emmes” and “P'nimius” in one's service of Hashem. In year 1987, the late Aleksander Vurke taught “Ahavas Yisroel and Rebbe, Grand Rabbi Yechiel Menachem “Anava” before Hashem and fellow man. Singer, founded the ALEKSANDER The Rebbes of Aleksander took these YESHIVA, it was structured and teachings and formed their own unique administered by his son Rabbi Burech emphasis on the service of Hashem and a Singer - the Rosh Yeshiva. person’s relationship with their brethren. The core philosophy of Aleksander can be The vision was to create a place of extracted from the book Yismach Yisroel Torah learning with a derech halimud as (1911), a well-accepted Chasidishe sefer in the litvishe yeshivos of the time. The known for chizuk in all matzuvim. academic level would appeal to highly motivated graduates of Torah secondary In the year 1872 the Aleksander rebbe schools. The ideal student of the founded Yeshiva Beis Yisroel. One of the 4 Aleksander Yeshiva would possess the first yeshivas in Poland, the Yeshiva intellectual capacity, interest and internal placed a strong focus on learning only discipline to pursue an intensive program Torah and implemented an analytic

of advanced Torah study and rabbinical Shneur Kotler, [who led the yeshiva BMG training. from 1962 until his passing in 1982]. Having spent six years in Beis Medrash Rabbi (Abraham) Burech Singer Govoha, R’ Burech saw the necessity of Shlita, noted Rosh Yeshiva, a graduate of importing their “derech halimud” and High School Beth Medrash Govoha in curriculum to the chassidishe yeshiva Lakewood, NJ, was very close with Rabbi system.

MISSION

The Yeshiva’s mission is: The Yeshiva’s mission is to create a place of intense Torah learning to transmit  to train and equip students with the analytic learning skills wrapped in skills, outlook and character to enduring Torah values. We seek to train develop into accomplished bnai talmidim for a life of learning and growth Torah; in Torah. The Rosh Yeshiva, a close talmid  to shape student aspirations for of Rabbi Shneur Kotler, and a scion of the excellence in Torah learning and Alexander Chassidic dynasty, nurtures a for the lifelong pursuit of Torah unique blend of Litivishe style learning knowledge, developing each linked with the hanhoga and hashkofa of talmid to his full potential; the Chassidishe mesorah.  to infuse students with Ahavas HaTorah and Yiras Hashem; Equipping talmidim with thinking  to prepare students to live a life and learning skills and promoting their animated by the pursuit of mitzvos mastery of Torah is connected to another and chesed; surpassing goal: to shape chassidishe bnai  to prepare them for graduate level Torah who are yirei Hashem, devoted to Torah study; dikduk in mitzvos, as well as avodah,  to infuse their outlook with classic chesed and prishus. This belnd of Mussar ethics; character and learning are designed to  to surround elite bnai Torah with a guide him through life. culture that emphasizes traditional There are no shortcuts in this mission. chassidic values; Painstakingly students acquire the  Imbue students with a sense of advanced analytic and textual skills that broad moral responsibility for their open for them our revered sources of world, their nation and their knowledge and wisdom, our hallowed community.

laws, our intricate rituals and venerable shapes the student’s outlook, infusing him customs. But the goal is not simply to with a Torah sensibility, with values that mold a mind; it is to shape a fully formed direct his choices in life by a sacred ben Torah, an elevated human being. The compass. process of Torah study and learning

ACCREDITATION STATUS

Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander membership and accreditation procedures an educational institution devoted to followed by AARTS please contact: Higher Torah Education, accredited by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical Accreditation Commission of the and Talmudic Schools Association of Advanced Rabbinical and 11 Broadway, Suite 405 Talmudic Schools (AARTS), and ascribing New York, New York 10004 to the AARTS statement of principles. For further information about standards,

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

All qualified men of the Orthodox Beyond equal access, opportunity and Jewish faith are eligible for admission to accommodation, the Yeshiva is committed Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel D’Aleksander to the understanding, sensitivity, patience, without regard to age, race, color, national encouragement and support that are origin or physical handicap. essential in guaranteeing to all qualified students the same educational experience The Yeshiva is also an equal and environment as well as the equal opportunity employer and is in opportunity to learn and study at the compliance with Title VI of the Civil institution. Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section Present facilities are fully accessible to 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the handicapped student, and every effort the Americans with Disability Act of 1992. will made to accommodate any handicapped student who is admitted to the institution.

DISABILITIES SERVICES

It is the policy of Yeshiva Tiferes facilitate such assistance, students with a Shmiel D’Aleksander to ensure that no disability are asked to inform the Office of qualified student with a disability is Student Affairs of their requirements and excluded from participation in all of the provide documentation regarding their school’s academic programs. needs. Our campus is handicap accessible Furthermore, it is Yeshiva policy to and we are prepared to make further prohibit discrimination on the basis of reasonable provisions to accommodate disability in all school activities and physically limited students as best as events. The Yeshiva is committed to possible. Information regarding disability providing reasonable accommodation for will be kept confidential and limited to any student with a disability. In order to those with a direct need to know.

NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

Under New York State law, a opinion of YTSA, its curriculum of studies, corporation formed for religious and though different in kind, is equivalent in educational purposes which does not duration, intensity, depth of knowledge confer academic degrees requiring required, level of instruction, and quality program registration by the State of scholarship, to degree programs that Education Department, requires no state are approved by the Board of Regents. approval or credential in order to exist, or YTSA’s undergraduate program leads to a to perform its post-secondary education First Talmudic Degree. functions. YTSA is in this category and, YTSA's letter of accreditation is on file therefore, is not subject to the evaluation in its administrative offices and may be of the New York State Board of Regents. reviewed by making a request to do so YTSA does not offer programs leading to during regular office hours. academic degrees authorized by the New York State Board of Regents. In the

THE CAMPUS

The Yeshiva currently resides at 1535-  Bathrooms 63 street on the outskirts of Borough Park.  Spacious Beis medrash, high ceiling, large Its location at a comfortable distance from windows the residential area in Borough Park,  Coat closet provides a quiet atmosphere suitable for  Tefilin closet learning. The Yeshiva is also located  Spacious hallways within a reasonable distance for students’  Coffee room daily commute.  2 large class rooms - 700 square feet each room The Yeshiva rented a section of the  first floor, and the entire third floor. Administration office Within the building there are separate  2 offices for the Roshei Yeshiva sections designated for the High School  Spacious conference room and Collegiate programs. The Yeshiva  Bathrooms also has a separate entrance and stairway  Washroom to ensure privacy and security. The  Janitorial storage room entrance is set up so that students and  Preparation and recreation room for the daily operations do not interfere with Magidei Shiurum other tenants in the building.  Special custom sized tables and comfortable chairs The building features high 12’ ceilings, energy efficient lighting, and SUMMER CAMP many windows providing ventilation and Camp Aleksander is a prestigious natural illumination. private summer camp, which all Yeshiva The heating and cooling system is faculty and year round students attend for HVAC. Installed last year, it is designed to the entire two month program. With a adequately heat and cool the building primary focus on study, the camp with an occupancy of 200 plus students. provides students with the opportunity to learn and grow in a refreshing new THE BUILDING FEATURES environment.

 A spacious lunch room on the first floor Camp Aleksander also offers an  Extra room for staff outstanding extracurricular program  Storage room enhanced by breathtaking campgrounds.  Fridge/freezer etc.

Situated 2,200 feet above sea level, CAMP FACILITIES high atop Cooley Mountain in Parksville, Camp Aleksander is proud of its NY, Aleksander can boast of the pure, phenomenal up-to-date facilities fresh, cool mountain air for the most providing a camping experience second to comfortable climate the Catskill region none. can provide. Overlooking the Neversink Reservoir, Aleksander's breathtaking ● Acres and acres of beautifully view is truly legendary. manicured lawns, wooded hiking trails ● Gorgeous dining room featuring Aleksander, as a private camp, is the finest cuisine headed by a professional famous for its beautifully renovated chef. facility with accommodations for the ● Large, spacious, air-conditioned Yeshiva’s staff of Roshei Yeshivas, shul. Magidei Shiur, and their families. The ● Beautiful Mikvah, with 12 camp also keeps trained medical staff on showers. campus at all times as required by the ● 4 classrooms Department of Health. ● Olympic size pool. ● 18 bunkhouses, with ten to twelve campers per bunk.

LIBRARY

The library consists of a large necessary copies can also be made for collection of Seforim, with several other Seforim. duplicates of all basics. Basic Seforim A selection of taped lectures given by found in our library include Chumushim, the Roshei Yeshiva is available to Tanach, Talmud Bavli, Talmud students. Special gabbaim are put in Yerushalmi, Ramabam, Tor, Shulchon charge of these audio files as they are only Urech, Reshonim, Achronim, Meforshim available to the public with special on Tanach, Shelot Utshivot, Musor, permission from the Roshei Yeshiva. Chasidus, Hashkufa. The library inventory to date is The Seforim mentioned above are estimated to be worth about $40,000. The bought and maintained by the gabai of Library was enabled and funded in large chevra Kinyan Sefurim, who is chosen part by the students, in addition to annually by the Rosh Yeshiva. donations made leilui nishmas others. The Maintenance includes the binding of all annual upgrade made to the Library is Seforim by a master bookbinder hired to about $10,000. This money is sourced via ensure they will last through years of student donations, family donors, efforts repeated use. Seforim are organized by made by the chakas gabbai and with the subject, and books that are used more help of the Rosh HaYeshiva Shlita. often are shelved in a more accessible manner. All these Seforim are located in To ascertain which Seforim to include the beis medrash on campus, with access or purchase for the library, the gabuim given to all students and staff at any time. collect recommendations from faculty and students. These recommendations are In a constant with our mission and then reviewed with Roshei Yeshiva, and goal, educating students to learn with the purchased upon approval and availability derech halimud of “iyun and own of funds. havuna”, the Roshei Yeshiva oversee which Seforim and likutim are to be The library book cases are custom brought, into the beis medrash. built for beauty and strength. Bookcases are open stacked, with each sefer clearly A kovetz meforshim is published by labeled and catalogued. Books are chakas every zeman, with all the carefully arranged and put back into place necessary reshonim and achronim, as each night. needed for all the students. When

ADMISSIONS

Applications to enroll to Yeshiva are information on the application. He also accepted once a year, before the winter may contact the references listed on the semester. There are no enrollments for the application as well as the Shul that the fall semester. applicant and his family attend in order to determine if the Buchur is suitable for the Applicants to the Yeshiva Tiferes Yeshiva. Shmuel D’Aleksander are advised to contact the Yeshiva’s administrative office The Rosh Yeshiva does a general and request an application for admission interview with each applicant. This gives to the Bais Medrash program. Interested him an opportunity to evaluate the applicants are encouraged to write to the candidate's general potential for success in Registrar to initiate the application the institute. The Rosh Yeshiva also listens process. to a “shtikel Torah”, or Talmudic discourse, from the applicant. This part of Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander the exam is to test the applicant's ability to P.O. Box 191176 engage in specialized Talmudic reasoning. Brooklyn, NY 11219 ATTN: Office of the Registrar Once an applicant is approved, he is sent an official acceptance letter by the Once the application is fully Yeshiva. His parents are asked to meet in completed and returned to the office, it is the Yeshiva to discuss the tuition and reviewed by the director of admissions, other charges, and to sign a tuition who will then contact the applicant’s contract. previous Yeshiva and verify the

STUDENT RECORDS AND FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and days of the day the school receives a Privacy Act (FERPA) established the request for access. following student rights with respect to Students should submit to the their educational records: administrator, registrar or other 1. The right to inspect and review the appropriate official, written requests that student's education records within 45 identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make

arrangements for access and notify the person employed by the school in an student of the time and place where administrative, supervisory, academic or records may be inspected. If the records research, or support staff position; a are not maintained by the school official to person or company with whom the school whom the request was submitted, that has contracted (such as an attorney, official shall advise the student of the auditor, or collection agent); a person correct official to whom the request serving on the school’s Board of Directors; should be addressed. or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or 2. The right to request the amendment grievance committee, or assisting another of the student's education records that the school official in performing his tasks. student believes are inaccurate or misleading. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to If the school decides not to amend the review an education record in order to record as requested by the student, the fulfill his or her professional school will notify the student of the responsibility. Upon request, the school decision and advise the student of his discloses education records without right to a hearing regarding the request for consent to officials of another school in amendment. Additional information which a student seeks or intends to enroll. regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of 4. The right to file a complaint with the right to a hearing. the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Yeshiva 3. The right to consent to disclosures Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander to comply of personally identifiable information with the requirements of FERPA. contained in the student's educational records, except to the extent that FERPA Students may contact the FERPA staff authorizes disclosure without consent. at the following address:

One exception that permits disclosure Family Policy Compliance Office without consent is disclosure to school U.S. Department of Education officials with legitimate educational 600 Independence Avenue, SW interests. A school official is defined as a Washington, DC 20202-4605

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

As is all too familiar, the academic Alcoholic beverages shall not be community is not isolated from such provided under any circumstances by any problems as alcohol and drug abuse. In licensed server to any person under the order to comply with federal, state, and age of 21 or to anyone who is disorderly, city laws, and to promote the health and visibly intoxicated, or known to be a well-being of our community, the Yeshiva habitual drunkard. has adopted a stringent policy on alcohol No person under 21 years of age may and drugs. All students, faculty, and staff misrepresent his age for the purpose of are required to comply with this policy. obtaining alcoholic beverages, nor may a Faculty, employees and students should person assist another in such a make themselves familiar with this policy misrepresentation. and the health risks associated with drug and alcohol use and the legal sanctions Proof of age must include under local, State, and Federal law for presentation of a valid American or unlawful possessions, use or distribution Canadian driver's license or non-driver of illicit drugs and alcohol. identification card, a valid passport, or a valid identification card issued by the ALCOHOL United States Armed Forces. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is free of No person under 21 years of age shall alcohol abuse. The Yeshiva expects that provide false or written evidence of age those who wish to include alcohol as part for the purpose of attempting to purchase of their activities will do so responsibly alcoholic beverages. and lawfully. Responsible drinking No person under the age of 21 may includes making sound judgments about possess any alcoholic beverage with the whether, when, and how much to drink; intent to consume it. understanding the health issues related to the consumption of alcohol; and avoiding Actions or situations that involve excessive drinking and other abuses of forced consumption of liquor or drugs for alcohol that negatively affects one's the purpose of initiation into or affiliation academic work, social and personal with any organization are prohibited. activities and health. Alcoholic beverages may not be Legal Stipulations served where money changes hands (sale of drinks, admission charged, donations New York State law provides that:

solicited, etc.) without the appropriate Employees should note that they may license or permit. not report to work or be at work while under the influence of alcohol. Events that involve money changing hands require a Temporary Beer and Wine DRUGS Permit issued by the New York State The Yeshiva recognizes the illegality Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Hard and danger of drug abuse and, liquor is not permitted at these events. accordingly, strictly prohibits the This includes free events under an possession, use, manufacture, or organization which charges a membership distribution of illicit drugs on Yeshiva fee. premises or as part of any Yeshiva activity. Appropriate posted warnings about Students and employees who violate the effects of alcohol during pregnancy the College's policies concerning illicit must appear at all events where alcohol is drugs will face discipline up to and served. including expulsion or termination of Violation of these laws may subject employment, and may also include the the violator to legal penalties that can lead requirement of completing an appropriate to suspension of one's driver's license to rehabilitation program. Moreover, all fine or imprisonment. students and employees should be aware that, in addition to Yeshiva sanctions, they Within the College, the illegal or may be subject to criminal prosecution wrongful possession, provision, or under federal and state laws that specify consumption of alcohol, will lead to severe penalties, including fines and proceedings which can include a range of imprisonment, for drug-related criminal disciplinary sanctions including the offenses. The seriousness of these crimes requirement for psychological counseling and the penalties imposed upon and appropriate treatment; suspension or conviction usually depend upon the expulsion; or referral of violators for individual drug and amount involved in criminal prosecution. the crime. See the section below that On the first violation, a verbal provides information concerning warning will be given and documented; sanctions under federal law. on the second a written warning, and on The unlawful manufacture, the third violation, the individual will be distribution, dispensation, possession, or referred for disciplinary action. use of a Controlled Substance in a Yeshiva Workplace by any Yeshiva employee is prohibited. A "Controlled Substance" is

any of those substances referred to in misuse or which, if abused, may lead to Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the severe psychological or physical Controlled Sub stances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, dependence. Among these are heroin, and as further defined in regulation at 21 other opium derivatives, marijuana, CFR 1308.11-1308.15. These include cocaine, and other hallucinogens. substances that have a high potential for

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Yeshiva Teferes Shmuel Talmud and other classical texts that do D’Alaksander offers a highly specialized not have ISBN numbers. program of study in Talmud and related Below are the addresses of three local subjects. All textbooks are readily Judaica stores: available for use on open stacks in the study hall and school library. Students Greenfeld Bookstore who wish to purchase their own copies of 1366-39th street the texts studied may purchase them from Brooklyn NY 11218 one of the local Judaic bookstores stores in the area. Many students prefer to have Z. Berman Bookstore their own Gemarah which costs between 4602-17th Ave $20-$50, depending on the publisher and Brooklyn NY 11204 addition, and a Kovetz Miforshim which costs between $25 and $45. Most texts Moznaim Publishing used in the program are reprints of the 4304-12th Ave Brooklyn NY 11219

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

GRADING POLICY

Grades are based on academic A Excellent 4.0 performance, participation in the Shiur A- 3.7 and effort. The student’s cumulative grade point average, or GPA, is calculated B+ Good 3.3 by multiplying the grade point equivalent for each grade by the number of credits, B 3.0 adding the products, and dividing the B- 2.7 sum by the total number of credits. The student’s cumulative GPA will appear at C+ Average 2.3 the end of each semester on the student’s C 2.0 transcript. C- 1.7 An average of C, or 2.0 or better is expected to be maintained at all times. D Poor 1.0 Students falling below this average may be placed on academic probation. F Failing 0.0

Grades and GPA equivalencies are as I Incomplete Not counted in GPA follows: W Withdrawn with Permission Not counted in GPA

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

All students enrolled in Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander has two Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander are components: a quantitative component expected to maintain satisfactory levels of and a qualitative component. academic achievement to continue their enrollment in the Yeshiva. Satisfactory academic progress as defined by Yeshiva

Quantitatively, a student must make Year: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sufficient progress through the academic Credits: 20 40 60 80 100 120 150 program to complete the normal five-year undergraduate program within a time Qualitatively, students must achieve a period of not more than seven years, as cumulative GPA of at least a C or 2.0. follows:

ATTENDANCE

Although formal attendance is not unexcused absences may result in denial taken, students are required to attend all of credit, disciplinary action or suspension classes on a regular basis. Excessive at the discretion of the Menahel.

BEHAVIOR

The Bais Medrash program represents The student enrolled in Yeshiva Tiferes a high-level academic community based Shmuel D’Aleksander is expected to on Halucha, mutual respect for one’s behave according to the rules and values fellow students and for Jewish tradition. defined in Halucha.

INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY/ ACADEMIC HONESTY

Students are expected to behave learning, debate and critical thinking. according to the rules of Halacha and to Nothing is more inimical to this culture conform to Chasidic practice. The study of than breaches of academic and intellectual Bible, ethics, and Jewish philosophy is not integrity. A member of the faculty, meant to be an abstract or theoretical administration or student body who exercise. It is bound up with a body of violates this trust, undermines the prescriptive ethical behavior. academic community’s ethical scaffolding and forfeits his right to participate in the This is particularly true with regard to community of learners and scholars. the academic enterprise which thrives in an environment of open and honest

Academic dishonesty such as activities, it is vital to credit properly the plagiarism, cheating on an examination, sources that are used. To fail to do so or dishonesty in dealing with a faculty violates scholarly responsibility. member or other Yeshiva official, or the It is expected that academic work of threat of violence or harassment, are any kind - whether a research paper, a serious academic offenses and will be critical essay, a homework assignment, a dealt with severely. test or quiz, or a creative assignment, is Faculty is obliged to promote entirely the product of the person whose awareness of, and to educate all students name it bears and was prepared without about what constitutes academic honesty assistance. If joint projects are assigned, and to foster a cooperative climate that then the work is expected to be wholly the deters academic dishonesty. To assure work of those whose names it bears. If the impartiality in the classroom, instructors work contains facts, ideas, opinions, should provide students with an explicitly discoveries, etc., that originate with stated grading policy. Such a grading others, this must be properly policy may also include an academic acknowledged according to commonly honesty policy, which provides for prescribed formats such as footnotes, specific penalties for such breaches as endnotes, citations, etc. cheating on exams, unauthorized peer to The policy prohibiting plagiarism peer sharing, unauthorized distribution of applies to all members of the academic copyrighted material and plagiarizing community. It proscribes buying, stealing, material from others. borrowing, or otherwise obtaining all or Scholars draw inspiration from the part of a paper (including obtaining a work done by other scholars; they argue paper online); hiring someone to write a their claims with reference to others’ paper; copying from or paraphrasing work; they extract evidence from earlier another source without proper citation or scholarly works. When a student or falsifying citations; and appropriating the faculty member engages in these ideas of another without citation.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT Copyright infringement is the act of under section 106 of the Copyright Act exercising, without permission or legal (Title 17 of the United States Code). These authority, one or more of the exclusive rights include the right to reproduce or rights granted to the copyright owner distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-

sharing context, downloading or up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court uploading substantial parts of a can, in its discretion, also assess costs and copyrighted work without authority attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, constitutes an infringement. Penalties for United States Code, Sections 504, 505. copyright infringement include civil and Willful copyright infringement can also criminal penalties. In general, anyone result in criminal penalties, including found liable for civil copyright imprisonment of up to five years and fines infringement may be ordered to pay either of up to $250,000 per offense. For more actual damages or “statutory” damages information, please see the website of the affixed at not less than $750 and not more U.S. Copyright Office at than $30,000 per work infringed. For www.copyright.gov “willful” infringement, a court may award

RESPONDING TO CASES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

When faced with the possibility that a work or lower the final grade for the student has engaged in an act of academic course. In such situations, faculty will dishonesty, faculty are encouraged to discuss this with the Menahel to discuss such concerns with: determine the student's responsibility and the fairness of the sanction.  the student, asking a series of specific questions about the material in question The Menahel may investigate further and evaluating the student's response to to learn if the student is facing additional them to arrive at a reasonable indication of problems that require interventions of a whether or not there are real grounds for different nature and that need to be the suspicion of dishonesty; addressed more broadly.  the Menahel, for guidance throughout the Alternatively, faculty may refer the process or; matter to the College's disciplinary  the Rosh Hayeshiva. process overseen by the Rosh Hayeshiva. There are a number of possible If this is the chosen option, faculty will responses to cases of academic dishonesty. provide a brief written report about their After explaining to the student what the concerns supplying whatever evidence academic sanction will be and why it was they may have. The student will then be chosen (given the nature of the required to meet with the Menahel to dishonesty), faculty may, for example, prepare for a hearing with the Rosh lower the grade for the relevant piece of Hayeshiva who will make a determination

based on the gravity of the offence and the disciplinary action. Student’s circumstances of the individual student. parent(s)/guardian(s) may be notified and the student may be barred from living If the student is found responsible, he in the dorm for a specified period of time. may face a range of possible sanctions:  Disciplinary Suspension: The student is  Disciplinary Warning: A warning that removed from the Yeshiva for a specified any additional violations may result in length of time. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are serious disciplinary action. This is the notified. minimum sanction for a student found  Expulsion: The permanent termination of responsible for violating school policy. student status with the possibility of a  Disciplinary Probation: The student is notation on the student’s permanent placed on probation. Any further academic record specifying the sanctions violations of school policies during the and indicating that the sanction is a result probation will result in serious of academic misconduct. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are notified.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY APPEALS

A student found responsible for After carefully considering the violating rules or of engaging in academic appeal, the Rosh Hayeshiva will misconduct or dishonesty has the right to determine if a change in the outcome of request an appeal of the decision and the the original decision is warranted. The resulting sanctions within ten calendar decision on the appeal is final. days (or as indicated in the letter notifying Under special circumstances a student him of the sanction). The appeals must be may have to be restricted even before a filed in writing to the official mentioned in hearing is held. In such cases interim the outcome letter. There are three actions may include restricting access to grounds for appeal. If the student: the dorms or other campus buildings 1. Presents new information that was and/or suspending a student from unavailable at the time of the hearing; participation in classes or campus activities. The Yeshiva will only take these 2. Presents persuasive arguments interim actions if it is determined that the that the decision process was flawed; student’s presence on campus may 3. Presents a case for the sanction constitute a danger to the normal operations of the institution, the safety of being too severe.

himself or others, or to the property of the Yeshiva or others.

OUTSIDE PROCEEDINGS

If an investigation is occurring outside considered in the institutional of the Yeshiva community (as in the case investigation especially if that with criminal investigations) they may investigation reveals behavior that may be postpone the Dean’s Discipline process dangerous or damaging to the Yeshiva until the conclusion of outside community. It is the responsibility of the proceedings. However, interim measures student to notify the Office of Judicial may be taken immediately as indicated Affairs and Community Standards of above. It should be noted that the results appeals of the outside investigation may be

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students maintaining a C or higher To re-establish satisfactory academic average, who drop below a C average for standing, the student must consult with one semester may be placed on academic the Rosh Yeshiva who will design a study probation for one semester. Should the plan to assist the student in raising his student fail to achieve a C average at the grades. Students who do not take end of the probationary period, his advantage of the Menahel’s program may probationary standing may be extended to be asked to leave the Yeshiva. Students are subsequent semesters, until he can re- advised to review the Yeshiva’s financial establish satisfactory academic standing. aid policies for information on how academic standing may affect financial aid eligibility.

INCOMPLETES AND WITHDRAWALS

A student who fails to complete all requirements. In the interim, the student required coursework may be allowed up will have the grade “I” (incomplete) to six months to fulfill the course entered on his academic record. The grade

I is not included in the student’s GPA. If A student who withdraws from a the required coursework is not completed course with the approval of the Menahel satisfactorily by that time, the grade I will will have the course recorded as “W” be changed to F, which is included in the (withdrawn with permission), and the GPA. GPA will not be affected.

REPETITIONS

If a student fails a course, and then Course credit is generally not offered repeats the course with a passing grade, twice for repetition of a course. However, a student may enroll in a course, with the failing grade may be deleted from the faculty approval, that he had already calculation of his GPA. taken if it is subsequently offered with a significantly modified curriculum.

REMEDIAL COURSES

There are no non-credit remedial courses offered at Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander.

APPEALS A student may appeal an adverse These circumstances may include decision including (a) probationary status, some personal problem experienced by the student or a family member such as (b) lack of satisfactory progress status, or illness, death, loss of employment, etc. (c) a decision of dismissal based on The student must file this appeal with the unsatisfactory scholastic performance, if Menahel within one week that he was advised of any given decision. The he can demonstrate mitigating personal Menahel will respond to the student’s circumstances. appeal within one month of the appeal.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Transfer credits may be awarded for  The credits transferred must be based parallel courses of study at comparable on coursework similar in content, style institutions. The student's placement as and academic rigor to the one offered well as the awarding of credits is at Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel determined based on an academic D’Aleksander. transcript and a personal interview with  The student must have earned a grade the director of admissions. Decisions that would have enabled him to pass a regarding transfer credits are subject to similar course at Yeshiva Tiferes the same appeals process described above. Shmuel D’Aleksander.  All credits must be properly Transfer credits may be granted, at the documented. discretion of the director of admissions,  Transfer credits accepted are counted for courses completed at comparable toward the number of attempted postsecondary institutions, subject to the credits and the number of credits following conditions: earned by the student.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar of Yeshiva Classes meet daily for the five months Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander is based on of each semester with no sessions on the the Jewish Luach, and spans a 10 month following Holiday periods: period encompassing two semesters. Purim March 20-22, 2019 Fall Semester: Oct 10, 2018 – April 5, 2019 Shavuos June 9-10, 2019 Spring Semester: May 5, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TUITION Tuition for Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel enrolls full-time students. For the 2018- D’Aleksander students is based on a full 2019 academic year, the annual tuition fee program of courses for each of two is $16,000. This includes meals. semesters per year. The Yeshiva only

GENERAL FINANCIAL AID POLICY

Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel is committed expected amount to be paid by the student to helping deserving students acquire and his family and what federal aid, if any, financial assistance. The aim of the may be available to the student. The financial aid program is to assure that no Financial Aid Office has application forms qualified student is denied access to for financial assistance programs and higher education because of financial provides help and advice for students in obstacles. The Financial Aid Office is here completing them. to help the student identify resources to Financial aid packages that may be fund his education. It is available to assist offered to students include grants and in completing applications for financial work-study jobs. The institution may also aid. The office also monitors financial aid offer financial assistance in the form of and oversees compliance with the rules institutional scholarships to needy and regulations governing the award of students as long as scholarship funds are financial assistance. The Financial Aid available. Eligibility for federal programs Office is open to students from 9:00-5:00, is determined by an evaluation of the Monday through Thursday. student's financial need, based strictly on Students are encouraged to meet with the formulas developed by the the financial aid counselor to determine Department of Education. While Yeshiva their eligibility for various assistance Tiferes Shmuel is committed to making programs and to discuss the types of every effort to help students acquire aid, it assistance available. Based on their is not possible to guarantee such preliminary assessment, the Financial Aid assistance. Office will make a determination as to the

APPLYING FOR FEDERAL AID

To apply for federal financial aid, a help the student determine his status. The prospective student should complete a Financial Aid office can help with further Free Application for Federal Student explanations. Aid - FAFSA, and read the U. S. If a student is dependent upon his Department of Education booklet, "The parents, a parental contribution is Student Guide", both are available from assessed. This is the amount the parents the financial aid office during posted are expected to pay, based on their income hours. In addition, students should and available assets. Allowances are made consult the files on sources of educational for living allowance expenses based on aid at their local library. You can also family size, taxes paid, and the number of obtain a copy of the FAFSA, along with children in college. The student himself is instructions, online at expected to contribute towards his http://www.fafsa.ed.gov education, using his earnings, if any. The FAFSA has to be filed each The Parental Contribution, where academic year. This is true even if you applicable, is added to the Student have received scholarships in previous Contribution, to yield the expected family years. contribution. Expenses that reduce the In order to be eligible for Federal respective “contributions” beyond those Student Aid (governmental grants) you listed above may be considered under a must have either a high school diploma, a process known as "Professional GED certificate or demonstrate an ability Judgment". The student initiates this to benefit. A home-schooled person is process after the preliminary assessment deemed to have met this requirement if he of eligibility is completed. The student states that he has finished high school. To may at that point make a request for be eligible for federal aid, you must be change based on submitting either a US citizen or an eligible non- documentation of tuition, medical citizen and you must have a valid social expenses or other unusual expenses (such security number. as loss of income). This information can then be utilized by the Director of A student's eligibility for Title IV Financial Aid to arrive at a revised figure federal programs is determined by a for "Expected Family Contribution." process known as "need analysis," which Students exhibiting need, who apply on includes an initial determination about time will probably be awarded aid. whether the student is dependent upon his parents. Instructions to the FAFSA

The FAFSA application may be of family members in post-secondary completed by the student and his spouse education, certain federal tax deductions, or his parents. If a paid preparer is used, and other similar information. Those his/her signature is also required. The selected for verification must furnish the form may be submitted to the Financial specific documentation that is requested Aid staff to check that it has been properly within sixty days. Failure to do so carries filled out before forwarding it to the serious consequences and may result in processor. the loss of financial aid.

Shortly after this application is filed, If there is data in school files that often within two days, the school will conflict with information a student receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) submits, or if the documentation provided furnishing the information from the is questionable, the school is required to original application and also providing withhold payment of grant funds until notice of the student's eligibility for there is a satisfactory resolution of the assistance. The SAR will detail the amount issue. The school is required to report that will be awarded by the grant. suspected fraud to the regional office of the U. S. Inspector General. An application may be selected for verification. If this happens the student If corrections of the original will be notified by mail. Selection criteria application are required the student will are determined by the United States be notified of the changes that must be Department of Education and do not entered on the Information Review Form reflect on the veracity of the application. In (Part II) of the SAR. some cases verification is called for If a student receives Title IV funds to because of discrepancies in data that have which he is not entitled he must repay all been submitted. Other applications may of the funds. If he fails to do so the school be selected at random, while yet others is obliged to refer the matter to the U.S. may be triggered by a significant Department of Education. This difference in submission data from year to information will also be passed on to any year. school the student may attend in the Verification is a process by which the future. student is required to verify or document For Federal Pell grant and FSEOG the statements that he has made on the programs financial aid disbursements are application. Among items the student will scheduled for the beginning of each be requested to verify are: taxable income, semester. Students will generally receive income tax paid, household size, number one half of their scheduled awards during

the first semester and the second half must also be in compliance with Selective during the second semester. Service registration requirements.

Students who attend the first semester To remain eligible for federal but do not complete their paperwork until assistance the student must maintain the second semester are eligible for satisfactory progress in his studies, as retroactive payments to cover the first described in a later segment of this semester, providing the student continues catalog. Here it will be sufficient to to be enrolled at the time of SAR mention only that in general the student submission. should register for twelve, but no fewer than nine, credits per semester and should Nevertheless students are encouraged complete the undergraduate program in to submit their applications by September ten, but no more than fifteen semesters, 1. Failure to submit by this date may delay with a grade point index of 2.0 or above. processing. It is also important to note that Under extraordinary circumstances, such some grants may not be available to late as injury or illness, or death in the family, applicants. these requirements may be adjusted at the Payments from the Federal Pell and discretion of the Yeshiva. Students who FSEOG Programs are usually made by feel that their case merits such exemptions direct credit to the student's tuition should apply in writing to the Menahel. account, although they may also be made Please note, the above satisfactory by direct payment to the student. Students academic policy applies for federal will be informed of the expected amount assistance only. View the section that of these payments and may inspect their follows on NYS TAP requirements. tuition records during regular hours at the Financial Aid Office. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress because they have fallen below The funds received must be utilized the required pace of credit accumulation solely for educational or educationally or for dropping below the required Grade related purposes. Students will be held Point Index will be placed on academic responsible to repay any monies, the use probation for one semester. They remain of which cannot reasonably be attributed eligible for Federal FA during this period to educationally related expenses. The of probation. grantee must sign an Anti-Drug Abuse Act certification as well as a certification If the student fails to achieve the stating that he does not owe a refund to required level of progress in the probation any Title IV program, and is not in default period, he loses his financial aid eligibility of any Title IV loan. To be eligible students until he can reestablish his good standing.

Good Standing can be reestablished reinstated for federal aid for the duration by consulting with the Menahel who will of the semester. design a study plan as explained in a later section of this catalog. Students who follow an approved study plan may be

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applications for Pell Grants may be students who have filed before the processed until June 30. However, deadline. Failure to meet the deadline may students are strongly advised to submit also result in delays in processing the their applications by September (before application. the beginning of the school term). Funds for some programs are limited and are distributed with a priority given to

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS

The Federal Pell Grants Program the processing of an approved application, provides students with outright grants and is reported to the student in a SAR that are to be used for their education. (Student Aid Report) from an appropriate These grant awards do not have to be processing center. Grants vary from $555 repaid and are available to each eligible to $6,095 based on a federally generated student who attends an eligible formula. institution. Eligibility, is determined by

CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS

s each institution is allocated a fixed made may miss funding from any of these sum based on its student population and programs. other factors. The institution then analyzes Federal supplemental educational all eligible financial aid applications that opportunity grants (fseog): Recipients are have been submitted in a timely fashion selected for the FSEOG award by the and determines an equitable distribution school, based on a "packaging" policy in of the funds available in process known as which available funding is matched "packaging". Students who apply after the against the total "need" of the student. initial packaging allocations have been Priority is given to Pell recipients with the

lowest Family Contribution. Awards are matches the federal contribution with its $250 per semester. There is a matching own contribution at a ratio of 25% component in which the institution institutional share to75% federal share.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM (FWSP):

Undergraduate and graduate student’s fitness for the assignment and students who demonstrate financial need that it will not impair his academic may apply for Federal Work Study. Under progress. this employment program students who Undergraduates are paid by the hour, are judged eligible by the Financial Aid while graduate students may receive a set Office are assigned to a work study salary. The maximum number of weekly appointment of a specified number of hours of work for a student is twenty. hours (at no less than the current Some work study assignments may minimum wage and sometimes more, involve community service and/or depending upon the type of job campus work. The institution pays a assignment). The assignment will yield a matching portion for each federal dollar, designated total wage to be paid monthly in the past in a ratio of 25% to 75% for the until the allocated funds are exhausted or federal contribution, which may be paid to the assignment is completed, whichever the student or, if the student so expressly happens first. Assignments will be based requests, deposited in his tuition account. on student need, class schedule, health, and academic progress. A preliminary determination is also made of the

NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal residents of New York State  Citizenship who are enrolled in a full-time degree  Valid Social Security Number program of at least 12 points a term, or the  Selective Service equivalent, may be eligible for awards  Default Status under the New York State Tuition  Drug Conviction Assistance Program. The amount of the  Qualified Rehabilitation award depends on program, family income, financial status (dependent or To be eligible for TAP, you must: independent) and number of family  Be a United States citizen or members enrolled in college. eligible noncitizen

 Be a legal resident of New York  Be matriculated in an approved State program of study  Study at an approved  Meet NYS TAP good academic postsecondary institution in standing (for details view New York State Academic description of this  Have graduated from high catalogue.) school in the United States,  Be charged at least $200 tuition earned a GED, or passed a per year federally approved "Ability to  Not be in default on a student Benefit" test as defined by the loan guaranteed by HESC or on Commissioner of the State any repayment of state awards Education Department  Meet income eligibility  Be enrolled as a full-time limitations student taking 12 or more

credits per semester

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Yeshiva has a program of tuition Yeshiva should meet with the financial aid assistance for students who have staff to learn about the options available to exhausted other avenues of assistance and him, which include institutional are unable to meet their tuition scholarships and deferred payment plans. requirements. These institutional Considerations in determining scholarships are funded by individual financial assistance are the student assets donations as well as special fundraising and income, or if he is a dependent, his functions held throughout the year. parents assets, income and expenses, and Students wishing to apply for this the estimated academic expenses of assistance are advised to contact the attending the program. A student's financial aid office. Any student who financial need is determined by applies for financial aid will automatically subtracting the student and parent's be considered for an institutional contribution from the total cost of scholarship. education. Any student who has difficulty in meeting his educational costs at the

REFUND POLICY

If a student finds that he must The Yeshiva will determine the withdraw from his courses while the amount of the refund based on the official semester is in progress, he is required to date of withdrawal, which is the date that notify the registrar as soon as possible of the student notified the registrar or the last his intent to withdraw. The student will date of attendance, whichever is earlier. be entitled to a refund of tuition payments Students withdrawing from the Yeshiva made to the institution depending on are entitled to a refund of their paid tuition when in the semester he withdrew from fees based on the following formula: classes.

Withdrawal prior to the last day of the drop period 100% refund Within first two weeks of classes 75% refund Between two and three weeks 50% refund Between three and four weeks 25% refund After four weeks No refund

STUDENT SERVICES

COUNSELING The Yeshiva’s faculty is always With respect to counseling, the accessible to students, and is prepared to Yeshiva is of the view that the time spent provide assistance to any student with a in counseling students is directly related personal problem or issue. The faculty to the student’s academic performance. members maintain a close relation to the Therefore, it is quite common that Talmidim, and have a genuine interest in discussions of this type will only their well-being. Therefore any student contribute to the student's feeling better who feels that he needs to consult about himself and becoming more self- someone on a personal matter is confident. Of course, this goes hand in encouraged to meet with the Menahel, the hand with the student’s learning which Mashgichim or the Magidei Shiur. should be strengthened in the process.

TUTORING The Yeshiva will provide tutoring for The cost of the tutoring is assumed by any student who needs assistance with his the student or his family. This is especially learning. This is not something that a so in cases where the Yeshiva required student needs to ashamed of. Either he tutoring as a condition for the student’s can request such assistance himself, or this admission. However, if the student or can be initiated by a faculty member. family is unable to afford this expense, the Generally, the tutoring is provided by Yeshiva may offer to assist in raising Kollel students and can be either for one funds for this purpose. But the Yeshiva Seder or for the entire day. does not bear responsibility for the cost of tutoring.

Transportation

There is no transportation provided rate at the Williamsburg-borough park by the yeshiva, students traveling from bus. Williamsburg can get special student fare Dormitory

The yeshiva does not have its own dormitory.

AVAILABILITY OF FULL TIME EMPLOYEE

Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel has designated completion and transfer rates, Rabbi Feivel Unger, Administrator. as the institutional security and crime statistics, full time employee available to assist and all required disclosures and enrolled and prospective students in information, as required by 668.42, 668.43. obtaining information on financial aid 668.45 and 668.46 of the Code of Federal programs available, criteria for eligibility, Regulations. He is available in the and procedure for applying for financial administrative offices during regular aid, cost of attendance, retention rates, business hours.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS

INTERNAL COMPLAINT POLICY If a student has a complaint, he should within 30 days of the resolution of his submit it in writing to the Rosh Yeshiva. complaint. No person directly involved in The complaint will be investigated, and the complaint issue will make the final the student will be informed in writing determination of the complaint.

AARTS COMPLAINT POLICY

All students also have the right to Schools (AARTS) 11 Broadway, Suite 405, submit complaints to AARTS. A written New York, NY 10004, AARTS can also be complaint can be sent to: Association of contacted at Tel. 212.363.1991, or FAX: Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic 212.533.5335.

New York State Complaint Procedures

Section 494C(j) of the Higher with the Department within three years of Education Act of 1965, as amended the alleged incident. provides that a student faculty member, or How to File a Complaint any other person believes he/she has been aggrieved by an institution of higher 1. The person should first try to education has the right to file a written resolve the complaint directly with the complaint. institution by following the internal complaint procedures provided by the In New York State, a complaint institution. An institution is required to may be filed by any person with reason to publish its internal complaint procedure believe that an institution has acted in a primary information document such contrary to its published standards or that as the catalog or student handbook. (The conditions at the institution appear to Department suggests that the complaint jeopardize the quality of the institution’s keep copies of all correspondence with the instructional programs or the general institution.) welfare of its students. Any student who believes he/she has been aggrieved by an 2. If a person is unable to resolve the institution, may file a written complaint complaint with the institution or believes

that the institution has not properly 5. The Department will make every addressed the concerns, he/she may send effort to address and resolve complaints a letter or telephone the Postsecondary within ninety days from the receipt of the Complaint Registry to request a complaint complaint form. form. The telephone number is (212) 951- Complaint Resolution 6493. The address is: Some complaints may fall within the New York State Education Department jurisdiction of an agency or organization Postsecondary Complaint other than the State Education One Park Avenue, 6th New York, NY 10016 Department. These complaints will be referred to the entity with appropriate 3. The Postsecondary Registry Form jurisdiction. When a complaint concerns a should be completed, signed and sent to matter that falls solely within the the above address. The completed form jurisdiction of the institution of higher should indicate the resolution being education, the complainant will be sought and any efforts that have been notified and the Department will refer the made to resolve the complaint through the complaint to the institution in question institution’s internal complaint processes. and request that the matter receive a Copies of all relevant documents should review and response. be included.

4. After receiving the completed form, the Department will notify the Upon conclusion of the Department’s complaint of its receipt and make any complaint’s review or upon a disposition necessary request for further information. of the complaint by referral to another When appropriate, the Department will agency or organization, or to the also advise the institution that a complaint institution of the higher education, the has been made and, when appropriate, the department will issue written notice to the nature of the complaint. The complaint complaint describing the resolution of the will also be notified of the name of the complaint. The complainant may contact evaluator assigned to address the specific the Department evaluator directly for complaint. The evaluator may contact the follow up information or for additional complainant for additional information. assistance.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

OVERVIEW Prior to World War II, a great number The core of the Yeshiva’s program of outstanding Talmudical centers graced revolves around the study of Gemorah, the vibrant Jewish communities of Eastern which comprises the bulk of the student’s Europe. After the Holocaust, none of these institutions remained standing, but new day. The Yeshiva focuses on Iyun and ones were established in America, Eretz Bekiyus learning. To accomplish this goal Yisroel and Western Europe, with the then yeshiva has 3 separate Shiurim in result of keeping the dynamic tradition of Torah scholarship alive. Yeshiva Tiferes Gemorah. (1. Iyun in the morning Seder. Shmuel D’Aleksander is a link in this (2. Iyun-Kal In the first portion of the chain of scholarship, seeking to pass on second seder. (3. Bekiyus in the third the rich heritage of Talmudic scholarship, Chasidus and Jewish philosophy. seder.

Iyun: The first Seder of the day involves with the commentaries of the principal Iyun learning, in which students are Rishonim and Achronim on the Mesechta exposed to intensive, in-depth analysis of studied. each portion of Talmudic text, together Iyun-Kal: At the second Sder We introduced a run by a former talmid. The objective of system which we call "Iyon Kal", where the this seder is to impart to the talmidim the talmidim learn approximately a blatt a skills necessary to learn beyiun in a week with an emphasis placed on the quicker fashion, something absolutely “bigger” Inyunim on the blatt. The seder is vital to becoming a talmid Chuchem

Bekiyus: A seder of Gemura, Rashi, Tosfos of Generally, one Mesechta is studied approximately two blatt a week, to round per year. However, many students study off the Yedios and to get the talmid other Mesechtas, as well, on their own accustomed to learning Gemura, rashi, time. These other Mesechtas are not part Tosfos, a basic requirement to being a of the curriculum. As in most Yeshivas, religious Jew. there is a rotation of Mesechtas studied so

that a student will be exposed to a small Important study skills developed but important selection of Shas. The include: the ability to analyze texts, the specific rotation of Mesechtas varies from interrelation of different areas of institution to institution. The Gemorah knowledge, the application of general curriculum of Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel principles and concepts to new and D’Aleksander follows very closely the unfamiliar bodies of knowledge, and curriculum found in postsecondary greater facility in library research and Yeshivas. literature retrieval.

In order to facilitate greater In the area of logic and reasoning, interaction between the levels of the students master the analysis of statements, program, and the sharing of learning skills learn to check for internal consistency in a among the students, the entire Bais system of ideas, practice problem solving Medrash will study the same Mesechta, skills, and develop the ability to formulate with each year proceeding at the depth hypotheses, to isolate, define and clarify appropriate to its level and developing the difficult concepts and contents, to skills needed to progress to the next level. penetrate to the crux of an issue and to develop inquisitive skills. In this way, the student of Gemorah not only becomes exposed to additional The study of Mussar and Chasidis, or applications of legal concepts, case law Ethics and Philosophy, is central to the and logical reasoning, but over time he development of the Ben Torah. Practical becomes more skilled in the "language" application of self-analysis and self- and the "style" found in the Gemorah. evaluation is stressed with an eye toward This will enable him to advance to the strengthening one’s relationships Bein graduate level of study and ultimately Odom LeChaveiro and Bein Odom prepare him for independent, lifelong LaMakom. study of Gemorah.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Yeshiva Tiferes Shmuel D’Aleksander offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to a First Talmudic Degree. This degree requires the successful completion of the Yeshiva's 120-credit academic program with the following components.

Gemorah Iyun 48 credits

Gemorah Bekiyus 24 credits

Iyun-Kall 24 credits

Musser/Chasidus 24 credits

Total Required for Degree 120 credits

The following is a further breakdown of these components by level and semester:

Introductory Level: Fall Semester Spring Semester

Talmud Iyun (Analysis) 6 credits 6 credit Talmud Iyun-Kal (Research) 3 credits 3 credits Talmud Bekiyus (Survey) 3 credits 3 credits Ethics Mussar /Chasidus 3 credits 3 credits Total: 15 credits 15 credits Cumulative Total: 12 credits 30 credits

Beginning Level: Fall Semester Spring Semester

Intermediate Level: Fall Semester Spring Semester

Talmud Iyun (Analysis) 6 credits 6 credit Talmud Iyun-Kal (Research) 3 credits 3 credits Talmud Bekiyus (Survey) 3 credits 3 credits Ethics Mussar /Chasidus 3 credits 3 credits

Total: 15 credits 15 credits Cumulative Total: 75 credits 90 credits

Senior Level: Fall Semester Spring Semester

EXPLANATION OF COURSE NUMBERS

Courses are given number Mesechtas is subject to change by the designations which may be understood by Hanhola. the following system:

The first 2 letters refers to the specific (01) Bava Kama academic department, as follows: (02) Bava Metzia TL = Talmud Iyun (03) Bava Basra (04) Kesibis EK = Talmud Iyun-Kal (05) Gittin GM = Talmud Bekiyus (06) Kidishin

MS = Mussar/Chassidus Finally, the letter A or B, following the The letters will be followed with course number, refers to the semester in digits, the First digit refer to the year of which the course was offered, with A study (1-5). being the fall semester and B the spring Generally, the Yeshiva studies the semester. following Mesechtas, although this list of FREQUENCY OF COURSE OFFERINGS

Students enrolled at Yeshiva Tiferes offerings for each semester take into Shmuel D’Aleksander generally take the account the needs of all the students, and maximum number of courses offered each courses are offered with enough term at their grade level and progress frequency to enable students to graduate toward their degrees in the time frame within the normal time frames. outlined in the sample curriculum. Course

DEPARTMENT OF TALMUD

COURSE LISTINGS

TL-101 A and B - Introductory Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

In this first course of in-depth study of Gemorah, students are guided in making the transition from their high school training to independent study and preparation of the Mesechta through daily Shiurim. The Mesechta is dealt with in great depth with emphasis on developing proficiency and analytical skills

GM-102 A and B - Introductory Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

As a first Bekiyus course, this program assists students in approaching the Mesechta with an eye toward developing their breadth of scope. The course generally covers other Perukim in the Mesechta that are not covered in the Iyun courses.

EK-103 A and B - Introductory Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

In the afternoon Talmud Research sessions the students study a different chapter in the same Tractate which is studied during the morning session (Talmud Analysis), with emphasis on covering more ground than Talmud Analysis would allow. This course focuses on skill building in a self-study format. First year students basically study the Talmud using Rashi and Tosafos exclusively as commentary.

TL-201 A and B - Beginning Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

In this course students are expected to master basic learning of Reshonim and Achronim with a clear understanding of the underlying sevura of the Halacha and different Shitos.

GM-202 A and B - Beginning Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

Independent study of Gemorah with guidance available as needed, using the basic commentaries of Rashi and Tosefos.

EK-203 A and B - Beginning Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

Further emphasis is placed on covering more ground in the Tractate, with the second year students expected to study more Rishonim and Acharonim in addition to basic Rashi and Tosafos. In this course Students are taught to utilize their skills in studying Rishonim and Acharonim in addition to Rashi and Tosafos with the help of the instructors who will give close guidance to help the students along

TL-301 A and B - Intermediate Gemorah Iyun 6 credits each

At this level the student is guided in applying the skills and Derech Halimud that he has absorbed to his own learning, there is much independent study and interaction with the other students.

GM-302 A and B - Intermediate Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

At this point the student pursues his Bekiyus studies largely unsupervised. He maintains his own pace and aims to cover as much of the Mesechta as possible within the limitations of each semester.

EK-303 A and B - Intermediate Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

In addition to covering the same materials as second year students, students are expected to prepare at least two Chaburos on the Tractate covered. At this level we expect

a student to be able to prepare the Chabura basically on his own with minimal input from the instructors.

TL-401 A and B - Senior Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

This course reserved for the advanced Talmudic student, is geared to developing the students own ability to be Mechdesh Chidishim and to transmit to others.

GM-402 A and B - Senior Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

As a result of the student’s Bekiyus Sedurim, he has now become familiar with an impressive portion of Shas, and can proceed with his learning independent of a Shiur. He continues to supplement his Bekiyus learning with Achronim that were not studied in previous years.

EK-403 A and B - Intermediate Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

Students are expected to make extensive use of Halachic sources (e.g., Rambam, Shulchan Aruch and commentaries) as they relate to the Sugyas being learned in the Talmud Research sessions. Students are expected to perfect their ability in preparing a written presentation of their Chaburas and original Chiddushim on the Sugyas covered in the Second Seder.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSSAR/CHASIDUS The application of ethical and philosophical systems to seek ultimate truth is an important element of Jewish knowledge and learning. The study of traditional Talmudic philosophy exposes the student to a world-view through fundamental principles of Mussar, Chasidus and Jewish ethics.

Mussar, employs Talmudic concepts to seek ultimate truth and reality and is an important component of Jewish ethical philosophy and thought. Mussar aims to bridge the world of theory with the practical realms and challenges of everyday life. Its goals are eminently practical as it seeks to uncover and operationalize fundamental Jewish values of morality, service and interpersonal relations. In focusing on ethics it also develops an intellectual basis for ethical systems. In addition to focusing on some similar areas

These courses also study the pietistic philosophies of Chasidism that stem from the eighteenth century movement founded by Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov. The movement had many roots but its outward manifestation was an orientation to pious virtue and joyous service. Chasidic leaders, students and disciples of the Baal Shem created the philosophic

underpinnings of the movement through a body of Chasidic literature that is richly veined with metaphysical references, esoteric allusions and Kabalistic influences.

Among the texts that may be used in these courses are such classical works as:

Kav Hayashar, Orchos Tzadikim, Mesilas Yesharim, Chafetz Chaim (Shmiras Haloshon), Noam Elimelech, Be’er Mayim Chaim, Bnei Yisoschar, Kedushas Levi, Sediru Shel Shabbos, Avodas Yisroel, Yismach Yisroel.

COURSE LISTINGS MS-401 A Introductory Mussar/Chasidus

This course is devoted to analyzing basic concepts in Chasidus and Mussar focusing on understanding and internalizing ethical behavior as well as the moral imperatives of Torah defined responsibilities in all areas of life. The texts draw upon Talmudic teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization.

MS-401 B Introductory Mussar/Chasidus, I, 3 credits

This course continues the process of studying core concepts in Chasidus and Mussar. The focus is on analyzing how Jewish thinkers of the 17th and 18th century developed an integrated philosophy of service and the pursuit of self perfection; a systematic program of midos and behavioral ethics. A number of these thinkers were committed to raising consciousness about the spiritual realms and analyzed theoretical perspectives on the profound awe that fundamental to achieving Yiras Hashem.

MS-402 A Beginning Mussar/Chasidus: Perfecting Character Traits I - 3 credits

In this course students will study classic works in Mussar/Chasidus and analyze their prescriptive and analytic approaches to building, refining and shaping a meaningful and ethical life through character building. The topics that are addressed include such traits as: Humility (Anivus); Gratitude (Hakaros HaTov); Patience (Savlonus) and Serenity; Generosity (Zedakah); Kindness (Chesed) and Integrity/ Perfection (Shleimus).

MS-402 A Beginning Mussar/Chasidus: Perfecting Character Traits II 3 credits

Students study classic works in Mussar/Chasidus that promote the practice of character refinement and extension through introspection, contemplation and analysis of ethical principles and concepts. Themes that are studied include: Forging Commitment/Devotion (Hismosrus); achieving tranquility through satisfaction (Histapkus); Trust as a function of belief and conviction (Bitachon/Emunah); living a life of passion and fervor (Hislahavus);

the path to order and organization; cultivating awareness and mindfulness; structuring a morality of truth and honesty.

MS-403 A - Intermediate Mussar/Chasidus: The Golden Mean 3 credits

Ethical theorists have praised the “golden mean”. What is it? What are its goals? How is it achieved? Entire philosophies have been constructed around this ideal. Students survey various texts to arrive at an integrated conception of how various Mussarists and Chasidic leaders conceived of this ideal and the practical routes they proposed for its achievement.

MS-403 B - Intermediate Mussar/Chasidus: Building a Hashkofa 3 credits

Based on readings and chavrusa study of Mussar /Chasidic sources students analyze the components of a Talmud based world view. What are its components? What is the theology that is central to this hashkofa? Roots of Chasidic thought and practice; moral lessons drawn from paradigmatic zaddikiim and their canonical writings. How have they related the demands of tradition to contemporary life?

MS-404 A – Senior Mussar/Chasidus: Shmiras Haloshon 3 credits

This course focuses on the applied Mussar lessons focusing on a single commandment: the laws surrounding loshon hara, the various forms of detrimental speech from slander and gossip, to wounding speech , libel defamation, and implied slurs. The focus on guarding one’s tongue is illustrative of a number of other prophylactic ethical behaviors e.g., guarding one’s eyes from gazing at impermissible sights, shielding one’s ears from prohibited language, etc. One of the classic works in this field is by one of the outstanding halachists of the previous century, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan, whose monograph on shmiras haloshon has become a classic ethical treatise.

MS-404 B – Senior Mussar/Chasidus: Cheshbon Ha'Nefesh 3 credits

In the field of Torah ethics, the Mussarists argued that the Duties of the Heart and making a continuous and conscientious accounting of one’s deeds, thoughts and motivations is one of the most compelling of objectives. Students analyze the interior world that these thinkers erected, a world that is designed to guide behavior, inflect choices and assure that careful, considered thought precedes each consequential action. This training in ethical philosophy promotes rational conduct and saves the individual from rash, impulsive responses. Through exercises designed to integrate these teachings into everyday life, students learn to handle situations with a Mussar perspective, become skilled in reading Mussar texts and acquire a system for tracking and measuring spiritual progress.

SAMPLE PROGRAM

Year 1 First Zman

TL-101A Introductory Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-102A Introductory Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

EK-103A Introductory Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-401A Introductory Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Second Zman

TL-101B Introductory Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-102B Introductory Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

EK-103B Introductory Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-104B Introductory Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 30

Year 2 First Zman

TL-201A Beginning Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-202A Beginning Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-203A Beginning Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-204A Beginning Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 45

Second Zman

TL-201B Beginning Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-202B Beginning Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-203B Beginning Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-204B Beginning Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 60

Year 3 First Zman

TL-301A Intermediate Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-302A Intermediate Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-303A Intermediate Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-304A Intermediate Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 75

Second Zman

TL-301B Intermediate Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-302B Intermediate Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-303B Intermediate Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-304B Intermediate Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 90

Year 4 First Zman

TL-401A Senior Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-402A Senior Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-403A Senior Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-404A Senior Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 105

Second Zman

TL-401B Senior Gemorah Iyun 6 credits

GM-402B Senior Gemorah Bekiyus 3 credits

HL-403B Senior Gemorah Iyun-Kal 3 credits

MS-404B Senior Mussar/Chasidus 3 credits

Total Semester Credits 15

Total Accumulated Credits 120

ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rabbi Abraham Singer, Yaakov F. Singer, President Treasurer

Va’ad Haruchni Leibel Berkowitz Rabbi Meir Finkel Benzion Mandel Rabbi Avrum Kammer Moshe Shea Kramer Rabbi Eliezer Kviat Yitzchok Bistrisky Shlome Frand Va’ad Hahorim Shulem Kraus ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Yaakov Singer, Fiscal Officer Feivel Unger, Financial Aid Administrator Yoel Gross, Office Secretary

FACULTY

Rabbi Burech Singer, Rabbi Duvid Hosenfeld Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Shaya Seltenreich Rabbi Meir Finkel, Rabbi Yitzchok Yida Kornitzer Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yisroel Meir Feldman Rabbi Avrum Kammer, Rabbi Yoel Friedman Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Burech Markowitz, Magidei Shiur Shoel Umeishiv Rabbi Zindel Schimonowitz Rabbi Leib Gorelick, Mussar and Haskufah