Course Catalog תשע"ז 2016-7

Advanced Academy for Women In the name of André Veres מדרשה תורנית גבוהה לבנות ע"ש צבי בן אלכסנדר ורס Midreshet HaRova Midreshet HaRova | Course Catalog 2016-7 Midreshet HaRova | Course Catalog 2016-7

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

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Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9:00-9:55 am Halacha Bekiut Torah Bekiut Electives 8:30 - 9:50 am Halacha Bekiut Torah Bekiut Rav Shames [Beg/Int] (23) Rav Berg [Beg] (7) Bet Midrash - Rav Bailey Rav Shames [Beg/Int] (23) Rav Berg [Beg] (7) Rav Susman [Int] (23) Rav Yonny Sack [Int] (7) Current Affairs - Rachel Himelstein (13) Rav Susman [Int] (23) Rav Yonny Sack [Int] (7) Rav Bailey [Adv] (23) Rav Milston [Adv-NH] (7) Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Berg (22) Rav Bailey [Adv] (23) Rav Milston [Adv-NH] (7) 08:30 – Gemara Bekiut - Rav Avigdor - Megila (29) Rav Yonatan [Adv-SH] (7) Ulpan - Shoshana Be’eri (11) Gemara Bekiut - Rav Avigdor - Megila (29) Rav Yonatan [Adv-SH] (7) 9:55 am Neviim Bekiut - Rav Yonatan (8) Shana Bet - Halacha - Rav Shames Advanced Kashrut - Judith Fogel (22) Neviim Bekiut - Rav Yonatan (8) Shana Bet - Halacha - Rav Shames 8:30 - 9:55 Ulpan - Shoshana Beeri (11) Gemara Bekiut - Rav Avigdor - Megilla (29) Ulpan - Shoshana Beeri (11) Five Megilot (Fall) - Devorah Starr (9) Everyday Inspiration (Sp) - Devorah Starr (26) Shana Bet - Sugyot BaNeviim - Rav Yonatan Torah She Baal Peh BeIyun 10:00 – 11:10 Torah She Baal Peh Chumash BeIyun Judith Fogel [Beg] - 4th chapter Berachot (27) Breishit and Shmot Skills - Rav Berg (6) Beit Midrash - Rav Bailey Judith Fogel [Beg] - 4th chapter Berachot (27) Breishit and Shmot Skills - Rav Berg (6) Rav Susman [Int] - 7th chapter Berachot (27) From Galut to Geula - Rav Bailey [Int] (6) Tikkun Hamiddot - Rav Yonny Sack (21) Rav Susman [Int] - 7th chapter Berachot (27) From Galut to Geula - Rav Bailey [Int] (6) Rav Bailey [Int] - 1/3rd chapters Beitzah (28) Sefer Shmot - Rav Yonny Sack [Int] (6) Drama and Tenach - Devorah Starr (12) Rav Bailey [Int] - 1/3rd chapters Beitzah (28) Sefer Shmot - Rav Yonny Sack [Int] (6) Rav Shames [Int-H] - Rosh Hashana (28) Sefer Breishit - Tami Goldman [H] (7) Ulpan - Shoshana Be’eri (11) Rav Shames [Int-Hebrew] - Rosh Hashana (28) Sefer Breishit - Tami Goldman [H] (7) Torah She Baal Peh - Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] - Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] - Makkot (28) Parshat Hashavua - Rav Avigdor [Adv] (7) Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] - Makkot (28) Parshat Hashavua - Rav Avigdor [Adv] (7) Makkot (28) Into the Midbar - Rav Yonatan [Adv-H] (7) Walking Through Shas - Judith Fogel (29) Into the Midbar - Rav Yonatan [Adv-H] (7) Eternity - Rav David Milston (10) 10:05 am Machshava Nashim B’Tanach - Miriam Wolf (8) Machshava – Classical Jewish Thought - Miriam Wolf (19) 11:20 – 12:30 Classical Jewish Thought - Miriam Wolf (19) 1:00 pm Interpersonal Relationships in Navi - Atara Starr (10) Beit Midrash Interpersonal Relationships in Navi - Atara Starr (10) Midrash and Aggadah- Rachel Himelstein (8)

Fall/Spring 5777 | Fall/Spring Advanced Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Shames (22) Drama and Tenach - Devorah Starr cont’d (12) Practical Halacha - Rav Yonny Sack (24) Ulpan - Shoshana Be’eri (11) Torah She Baal Peh - Rav Avigdor [Adv-H] cont’d (28) Before There was Gemara - Rav Bailey (29) Nashim B’Tanach - Miriam Wolf (8) 1 pm 2:20 - 3 Shana Bet - Mussar/Chassidut - Rav Yonny 2:00 - 3 Shana Bet - Sefer Ezra - Rav Ron 1:45 - 3 Shana Bet - Chassidut - Jeremy Electives Electives (3:00-4:00 pm) 1:30 -3:30 pm Electives Electives Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Susman Electives Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Susman Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen History of Halachic Works - Rav Shames [H] (26) Ki Va Moed - Rav Milston (16) From Holocaust to Redemption - Rav Milston (14) Intro to Chassidut - Rav Yonny Sack (20) Halachic Woman - Judith Fogel (20) 3:00 Gateway to Emunah - Rav Yonny Sack (17) Gateway to Emunah - Rav Yonny Sack (17) Siyurim - Rav Susman, Rav Yonatan (from 13:15) (14) Sefer Daniel (Fall) - Rav Ron (10) The Written Word - Leiba Smith (12) – Hilchot Kashrut -Rav Berg (22) Zaddik V’ra Lo (Fall) - Dara Unterberg (9) Hitnadvut Option 1 Post Talmudic History (Sp) - Rav Ron (14) Medical Ethics - Rav Weitzman (24) 4:15 pm Contemporary Halachah - Rav Bailey (23) Shivat Tzion (Sp) - Dara Unterberg (10) Torat, Am v’Medinat Yisrael - Rav Chwat (16) Sefer HaTanya - Rav Shames (20) Chassidut - Jeremy (SH) (20) Israeli Chevrutot - Rav Shames Art Option 1 - Rachel Himelstein (1:45 - 3:45 pm) (12) Da Ma L’Hashiv - Rav Uri Cohen (26) Pirkei Avot - Rav Bailey (19) Bein Adam LeChaveiro (Fall) - Rav Yonatan (23) Discovering Texts - Rav Bailey (24) Shulchan Shabbat - Jeremy (25) Pirkei Avot (Sp) - Rav Yonatan (19) Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen 4:15 - 5:15 pm 4:00 - 7:00 pm Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Susman Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen Hilchot Shabbat - Rav Berg (22) Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Susman Art Option 2 - Rachel Himelstein (6:00 pm) (12) Torat, Am v’Medinat Yisrael - Rav Chwat [H] (16) Kitvei Rav Kook - Rav Weitzman (16) 4:25 Loving the Land - Rav Shames (25) Mitzvot - How and Why - Rav Bailey (24) Derech Hashem - Rav Ron (19) Hilchot Kashrut - Rav Berg (22) – Igrot HaRambam - Rav Susman (26) Strive for Truth - Rav Milston (17) Shemirat Halashon - Rav Yonny Sack (23) Halachic Woman - Judith Fogel (20) 5:40 pm Writings of Rav Soloveitchik (Fall) - Rav Yonatan (18) Portraits and Parshanut - Dara Unterberg (12) Hitnadvut Option 2 Contemporary Halachah - Rav Bailey (23) Mesilat Yesharim - Rav Milston (17) Writings of Rav Lichtenstein (Sp) - Rav Yonatan (19) Meaning of Mikdash - Rav Shames (25) Talmudic Misogyny in Context - Rav Uri Cohen (29) Eliyahu and Elisha (Fall) - Rav Yonatan [H] (9) Meaning in Tefila - Rav Yonny Sack (15) Kohelet (Sp) - Rav Yonatan [H] (9) Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen 5:30 - 7:00 pm Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Susman Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Uri Cohen Biblical Personalities - Rav Yonatan (10) Annonuncements Questions in Emunah - Rav Chwat (20) Machshevet Hatefilah - Rav Weitzman (15) 5:50 Leadership Workshop - Rav Berg (13) Shiur Klali - Rav Milston Minhagim and Halacha - Rav Ron (25) Hilchot Brachot - Judith Fogel (22) – The Jewish Self - Rav Yonny Sack (20) Relating to God - Rav Uri Cohen (19) Personal Status in J. Law - Rav Berg (23) 7:00 pm Shaul and David - Rav Bailey (9) Tikkun Hamiddot - Rav Yonny Sack (21) Writings of the Piacesna - Rav Yosef Ginsberg (20) Midreshet Harova Timetable Harova Midreshet Perek Chelek - Rav Yosef Ginsberg (18) Kuzari - Rav Yosef Ginsberg (18) Confronting Modernity - Rav Yonatan (18)

Seder Erev Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Yonatan Seder Erev Bet Midrash Supervisor - Rav Bailey Seder Erev Bet Midrash Supervisor - Judith Fogel Seder Erev Beit Midrash Supervisor - Rav Yonatan 8:00 - 9:00 pm 8:00 Soulmates (Fall) - Rav Yonny Sack (21) Israeli Chavrutot 8:30 - 10:00 pm – 10:00 pm Questions People Ask (Sp) - Rav Yonny Sack (20) Israel Advocacy - “Jerusalem U” (14) 9:00 - 10:00 pm Growth from the Parsha - Rav Yonny Sack (7)

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

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BIB 123-124 BIB 125-126 Survey of the Prophets (Bekiut Tanach) Midrash and Aggada Students will be required to prepare five or more Midrashei Aggada, which we first hear as stories in chapters of Tanach a week. The weekly lecture will early childhood, are often later dismissed as silly and summarize the general themes of the chapters covered simplistic, or simply incomprehensible. In this course, we together with the highlights of the stories. The aim of this will delve into both the content and form of Midrashic course is to provide a general overview of the books of literature. We will discover different styles of Midrash, its Neviim Rishonim. use of language and metaphor, its relationship to the Rav Yonatan Horovitz Biblical text, and above all its meaning and purpose. A Sunday 9:00–9:55, Wednesday 8:30–9:55 reasonable command of Hebrew text is recommended. BIB 131a-132a BIB 137 [3 credits per semester] Rachel Himelstein Tuesday 11:20–12:30 Saul and David - The Book of Samuel I The Five Megillot [1.5 credit per semester] Required text - Tanakh This course will take an in-depth look at the episodes In this class we will learn the entire first book of in the five Megillot, with the goal of showing how Shmuel. We will begin each new chapter with a quick, they apply to our everyday lives. Emphasis is placed on developing textual skills, using a variety of sources BIB 127-128 independent reading of the text and answering of accompanying ‘directive’ questions (provided on separate including Rashi, Chazal, Metzudot, and other classical Nashim BeTanach - Women in the Bible sheets); this process will help us familiarize ourselves meforshim. This course covers portraits of the women who appear with the chapter’s general contents. We will then analyze Devorah Starr in Tanach through the eyes of Chazal. Individuals studied more deeply, using only selected excerpts, specific Tuesday 8:30-9:55 [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester onlyr) will include Sarah, Rivka, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Tzippora, pesukim of that chapter and cross-referenced sections Devora, Esther and Ruth. throughout the rest of Tanakh, the chapter’s specific Miriam Wolf themes and ideas, while also appreciating its overall place in the entire work. Along the way, we will also be Tuesday 10:00-11:10 or 11:20-12:30 BIB 137A [1.5 credits per semester] building the invaluable skills of textual analysis. Some of the themes which we will be discussing are: The rise Ecclesiastes - The Book of Kohelet of Shmuel as Shofet and King’s navi; The rise and fall The melancholy and even depressing message of of Shaul, the first King of Israel; The rise of David, from Ecclesiastes has fascinated and challenged generations shepherd to ‘next-in-line’; Shaul’s tragic obsession for of commentators. In this course we will follow the eradicating the usurper to his throne. philosophical and spiritual journey of the author as Rav Jonathan Bailey Kohelet looks to discover the reason for existence and Sunday 17:50-19:00 the meaning of life in this world. [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Yonatan Horovitz (Hebrew) Thursday 16:25-17:40 [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only)

BIB 135a Tzaddik V’Ra Lo – Why the Righteous Suffer BIB 145 This course will focus on the question of why the righteous suffer as represented in the book of Iyov. Eliyahu and Elisha Within this process we will try and understand the We will study, in depth, the chapters of Sefer Melachim human motivation to do good, as understood by the which encompass the stories of these two Neviim. Issues Satan and by the author of Iyov. Furthermore, we will try discussed include the role of the prophet, miracles, and to put ourselves in the place of Iyov’s friends, and we will their place in Tanach. attempt to answer Iyov’s questions. Finally, we will touch Rav Yonatan Horovitz (Hebrew) upon the connection between Iyov’s questions and our Thursday 16:25-17:40 questions concerning the Holocaust. [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) Dara Unterberg Monday 15:00-16:00 [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only)

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BIB 149a BIB 167-168 BIB 177-178 Shivat Zion – The Return to Zion in the Book Early Prophets: Eternal Messages Drama and Tanach Department of of Ezra and Nechemia At a first glance, much of Neviim Rishonim appears to be This class is identical to JA 103-104 This course will follow the books of Ezra, Nechemia, a collection of stories in Jewish History beginning with Hebrew Language & Ulpan Chagai, Zecharia, and Malachi. Topics to be discussed the people entering the land of Israel with Yehoshua, include: The First Aliya – Zerubavel and Joshua; The and concluding with the destruction of the first Bet עברית Prophecies of Chagai and Zecharia – The religious HaMikdash at the end of Melachim Bet. Yet above and BIB 181-182 standing of the first aliya; The Second Aliya – Ezra and beyond the story of the development, progression, Portraits and Parshanut Nechemia, external and internal problems; The meaning and ultimate demise (albeit temporarily), of Am Yisrael of the prophecy of Malachi; Discussion of the role of in Eretz Yisrael, each episode in Tenach has an eternal This class is identical to JA 105-106 Shivat Zion and the Second Bet HaMikdash in the history message. As we study each and every chapter of Neviim of Am Yisrael. Rishonim together, we will be able to reap lessons that HEB 101-102 Dara Unterberg are of fundamental importance to us as individuals, and Ulpan Monday 15:00-16:00 to the people of Israel as a nation. We will firstly learn the This is an intensive one-year course focusing on Hebrew [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) relevant chapter in the Bet Midrash, then we will aim to comprehension and spoken language skills. fully understand the lessons therein. Our objective is to Shoshana Beeri (Hebrew) reveal the eternal lessons of the Neviim. Sunday 9:00-9:55, Wednesdays 8:30-9:55 or Rav David Milston Tuesdays 8:30-12:30 BIB 153 Tuesday 10:00-11:10 [3 credits per semester] The Book of Daniel [1.5 credits per semester] Daniel is possibly the most mysterious book in the Tanach. Can we unravel the mysteries of Daniel’s visions? Were these visions purely Messianic, or were they BIB 169-170 relevant to Daniel’s own historical period? Was Daniel a prophet? We will approach the Book of Daniel as an Interpersonal Relationships in the important window into the life of the Jews in Babylonian Prophets exile, and as the historical link between the First and Building and maintaining healthy relationships is Second Temple periods. both challenging and rewarding. In this class we will Rav Zvi Ron examine selected texts in Sifrei Neviim in order to Wednesday 15:00-16:15 better understand and appreciate the complexity of [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) interpersonal relationships. We will explore the dynamics of relationships between parent and child, siblings, friends, leaders and followers, teachers and students, among others. We will develop critical thinking skills as BIB 155-156 we view each encounter through the lens of our own Biblical Personalities understanding as well as classical and contemporary parshanut. Topics will include David and Batsheva, This course will attempt to discover more about some Eliyahu and Elisha, David and Yonatan, Devorah and of the less-discussed characters in Tanach. We will draw Barak, Chana/Penina and Elkanah etc. Each unit will on textual analysis and comparison, Midrashic comment end with a discussion of the practical application and and metaphor and a range of commentaries in order to relevance of the tools and lessons we are learning to our determine how each character affected his time period every day lives. and Biblical history in general. Atara Starr Rav Yonatan Horovitz Sunday and Wednesday 10:05–13:00 Sunday 17:50-19:00 [4 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

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JED 109-110 Current Events Department of In this course we will discuss and debate various Israeli and international news items. We will take a look at how Jewish Education these issues impact our daily lives, from the perspective of religious women, and as people who are exposed to journalism outside of Israel. This class will enable you to expand your Israel experience by learning about Israeli חינוך news as it develops, and becoming acquainted with local politicians and culture. On a weekly basis, we will analyze Department of the latest updates in Israeli local news and international JED 105-106 journalism and learn what is going on behind the Jewish Creative Arts scenes. We will follow news items and watch how they Introduction to Principles in Education - develop over the weeks while familiarizing ourselves Leadership Workshop with Israeli newspapers and becoming acquainted with This course prepares the student for teaching in a their particular slant. Together we will reflect on these אומנות JA 105-106 classroom situation using group dynamics for informal topics and expand our understanding of our role in these education. Participants in this class are introduced to the changing times. Portraits and Parshanut following educational issues and needs: Rachel Himelstein In this course we will broaden our perspectives on the Preparation of group activities, plays, ceremonies and Tuesday 8:30-9:50 parameters of parshanut by looking beyond the words end of year events [This class is not for credit] JA 101-102 of the commentaries. Is a picture worth a thousand Using games and drama in the classroom words? How do the masterpieces of the world’s greatest Artistic Expression A mini-course in First Aid artists contribute to our appreciation of Tanach? Every Students in this course choose a common theme that Identifying and assisting students with learning session will focus on a different episode in Tanach, such they then research in traditional sources while expressing difficulties or disabilities. Emphasis is placed on as Migdal Bavel, Akeidat Yitzchak, Mechirat Yosef, David the theme through a variety of artistic mediums. A full understanding the social implications for these students. and Golyat, Eliyahu Hanavi, etc. description of the Jewish Art program and its aims can Dara Unterberg Educational psychology – students are introduced to be found elsewhere in this catalog. Monday 16:15-17:15 concepts in child development, learning disabilities and Rachel Himelstein [1.5 credits per semester] more. Tuesday 13:45-15:45 Practical Training - training experience in Israeli schools, Tuesday 16:00-18:00 principal and teacher interviews [each session - 2 credits per semester] Rav David Berg JA 107-108 Sunday 17:50-19:00 [2 credits per semester] The Written Word JA 103-104 Creative writing is a means to explore both the world Drama and Tanach within us and that which surrounds us through written language. This course is a hands-on writing workshop This class will explore and analyze the narrative portions where we will learn techniques for greater creative of Tanach from a dramatic perspective. Student will use written expression while exploring the relationship theater arts as a way to increase their understanding of of the written world to our inner spiritual life. Writing various Biblical personalities and Pesukim in the Torah. topics will include those related to the Jewish yearly This hands-on approach to Torah learning is challenging cycle and those that arise from our learning. Previous and exciting. The performance elements of this class will writing experience not required. Be sure to come with a serve as a form of expression as well as an assessment willingness to explore and share in a group setting. Class of the areas of study. This course is also numbered BIB size will be limited. This course is also numbered JUD 177-178. 183-184. Devorah Starr Leiba Smith Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Thursday 15:00-16:15 [3 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

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JHI 111 Department of Jerusalem through Time These walking tours will deal with different historical Jewish History periods of the city of Jerusalem: the period of the First Bet HaMikdash, the Second Bet HaMikdash, Middle Ages, the Modern Era, the expansion of Jerusalem outside of the Old City, and the battles in 1948 and 1967. In היסטוריה addition, we will be studying secondary sources and telling stories and folklore of the various sites. We will use the tours as a springboard, not only for the study of Jerusalem, but to learn about famous personalities and JHI 109-110 events. History of Zionism and Israel Advocacy Rav Yonatan Horovitz, Rav Michael Susman Tuesday 13:15-15:45 Recent years have seen a sharp increase in negative [This is a one semester course; 3 credits per semester] sentiments toward Israel on North American college campuses. This course is intended to help students confront this challenge by instilling them with a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of the JHI 123 Arab-Israeli conflict. The students will also gain leadership & activism skills to effectively make the case for Israel. Post-Talmudic History The course is divided into four segments: This course covers the period from the close of the The connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel to the end of the Geonim. The focus is on why events developed the way they did and how that period Understanding the Arab – Israel conflict of history impacts us today. Among other topics, we will The fundamentals of effective activism learn about the first siddur, how and when the Talmud Leadership development & personal growth was written, the first responsa literature, the first legal The goal of this course is not simply to leave students codes, what brought the Geonic period to a close, and with a greater knowledge and understanding of Israel why yeshivot today study Gemara the way they do. and the conflict, but also to provide them with the skills Rav Zvi Ron necessary to step up for Israel on their campuses and Wednesday 15:00-16:15 JPH 103A-104A within their communities. [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) Finding Meaning in Prayer To that end, a significant emphasis will be placed on Department of developing students’ leadership potential and on Connecting to prayer is a challenge that many face, empowering them to view themselves as actors in despite it being an integral pillar of Jewish living. Jewish history with the ability to make a meaningful JHI 125-126 Learning to unlock the true power of one’s Tefilla is impact in the world. something that takes deep understanding of the spiritual From Holocaust to Redemption .mechanics of Tefilla, both philosophical and practical מחשבה ,Using the latest multimedia educational resources The aim of this course is to follow, chronologically, the including film and video, this course will feature In this class we will learn sources to help us build our rise of Hitlerism until its eventual downfall, showing interactive workshops, guest speakers, and use current personal world of Tefilla, understanding of what Tefilla is, the plight of the Jewish people at each stage of these events as the backdrop for class discussion. what we are saying, how to use it properly and explore developments. We will also explore the birth of the Rav Michael Unterberg practical methods of making it more meaningful, Jewish State in the aftermath of the Holocaust. We will JPH 103-104 Thursday 20:30-22:00 harnessing its tremendous power in our avodat Hashem use audio-visual sources with much original footage [2 credits per semester] Machshevet HaTefilla - The Philosophy of and lives in general. as a starting point for each subject matter. The course Prayer Rav Yonny Sack aims to emphasize the factual side of the Holocaust. On Sunday 16:25-17:40 How often do you really feel the need to pray? occasion, as time permits, we will deal with certain moral [1.5 credits per semester] or ethical issues that arise directly from our studies. Philosophical issues of prayer are raised as we study Rav David Milston different sections of the siddur. Tuesday 13:30-15:45 Rav Gideon Weizman [2 credits per semester] Thursday 17:50 – 19:00 [1.5 credits per semester]

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JPH 105-106 JPH 107-108 JPH 113-114 Torat Eretz Yisrael - The Philosophy of The Writings of Rav Kook Thirteen Principles of Faith - Gateway to Rav Kook was one of the greatest modern Jewish Faith This is a foundation course on the philosophy of philosophers. He was a prolific writer who wrote on What is Emunah? How do we acquire it? What effects Religious Zionism. It covers four main units. many topics. In this course we will look at a number of does it have on our life? These classes will explore The Role of Am Yisrael - the State of Israel / the '3 vows' different articles written by Rav Kook and try to develop some of the deeper concepts and sources in / fixing new festivals / the Israeli Army/ the Hebrew a perspective on his philosophy, and on what exactly it is by delving into the world of Emunah in general and language / relations between religious and non-religious that distinguishes his approach. the Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith in particular. The The Redemption - with or without repentance / Rav Gideon Weitzman (Hebrew) course will examine these foundational principles one Mashiach Ben Yosef / signs of Geula Thursday 16:25-17:40 by one, tackling the tough questions and drawing out The Land of Israel - the center of Judaism / Torah and [1.5 credits per semester] enlightening practical insights as to how to utilize the mitzvot / mitzvat Yishuv HaAretz / leaving Eretz Yisrael power of Emunah to illuminate and transform our Avodat Hashem and our lives. Torah VeAvoda, Yerushalayim - Temple and Kingship, Rav Yonny Sack seat of Hashem, of justice, and the House of David / king, JPH 111-112 Sunday 15:00-16:15 or prophet, sage and priest / balance and separation of Monday 15:00-16:00 power. Ki Va Moed - The Yearly Calendar [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Ari Chwat This course aims to give a philosophical understanding Wednesday 15:00-16:15 (English) to each holiday as a unit, and to the yearly cycle as it or 16:25-17:40 (Hebrew) develops from one holiday to another. A wide range of [1.5 credits per semester] sources including Tanach, Mishna, Gemara, Rishonim, JPH 115-116 and Achronim are used. Rav David Milston Strive For Truth Monday 15:00-16:00 This course will deal with the mussar of Rav Eliyahu [1.5 credits per semester] Dessler through his sefer Michtav Me'Eliyahu. The following topics will be discussed: truth, choice, nature, faith, and kindness. Rav David Milston Monday 16:15-17:15 [1.5 credits per semester]

JPH 117-118 Messilat Yesharim - Path of the Just We will be studying this sefer from the very beginning, with an aim to complete an initial study by the year- end. The work comprises 27 chapters including the introduction. However, our real objective is more emphatically in the qualitative area. The work is a compendium of wisdom and real understanding of life. By intense study, and introspection, we hope to discover the pathway to Hashem. Rav David Milston Thursday 16:25-17:40 [1.5 credits per semester]

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JPH 119-120 JPH 127-128 JPH 131-132 The Book of the Kuzari – Foundations in Confronting Modernity Machshava - Jewish Thought Emuna and Jewish Thought This is an informal course focusing on discussion of how This foundation course discusses some of the key This course is an in-depth analysis of the thought of traditional Judaism confronts modern problems. Source components of Jewish philosophy throughout the ages. Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi, one of the foremost thinkers of material will be taken from classical and modern Jewish Study will be done through primary sources. Topics Jewish thought. Topics covered include the basis of philosophers as well as articles reflecting contemporary covered include Torah and Mitzvot, the place of the Jewish belief, the concept of the Jews as the Chosen issues of interest. individual in Klal Yisrael, Torah She Baal Peh, and others. people, prophecy, the purpose of the Torah and Mitzvot, Rav Yonatan Horovitz Miriam Wolf the land of Israel, as well as others. Thursday 17:50-19:00 Sunday and Wednesday 10:00-13:00 Rav Yosef Ginsberg [1.5 credits per semester] [4 credits per semester] Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester]

JPH 129-130 JPH 141-142 Maimonides’ Introduction to Perek HaChelek JPH 125 Derech Hashem – The Path of God This course will focus upon the Maimonides’ introduction This course is an in-depth analysis of Derech Hashem, a Introduction to the Philosophy of Rav to his commentary on the tenth chapter of Masechet presentation of the mystical approach to understanding Soloveitchik Sanhedrin Perek HaChelek. Specific emphasis will be the way God runs the world and the purpose of our We will examine some basic and recurring themes in placed on the Rambam’s definition of the reward for existence. We will compare Derech Hashem to other the Rav's philosophy, using a number of texts written in mitzvot and the World to Come. works of Ramchal, and to differing approaches within the English. Rav Yosef Ginsberg world of Jewish thought. Rav Yonatan Horovitz Sunday 17:50-19:00 Rav Zvi Ron Sunday 16:25-17:40 [1.5 credits per semester] Wednesday 16:25-17:40 JPH 149-150 [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) [1.5 credits per semester] Relating to God With multi-page source sheets chock-full of texts (especially contemporary ones), we cover JPH 143-144 many aspects of the intriguing relationship between Ethics of Our Fathers us and God. Topics include: God as father and mother, We will analytically study the text of the mishnayot from tzaddik vera lo, and walking in God’s ways. the tractate Avot. Using the symbolic, structured and Rav Uri Cohen metaphoric nature of the chosen texts, we will be able to Wednesday 17:50-19:00 glean the integral lessons of our ancestors as they apply [1.5 credits per semester] to our lives as Jews. This course is also numbered TAL 123-124. Rav Jonathan Bailey JPH 151 Thursday 15:00-16:15 [1.5 credits per semester] By His Light- The Thought of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was one of the most eloquent and refined Jewish thinkers of recent times. In this JPH 143A course, we will gain an insight into his philosophy and Ethics of Our Fathers ideas. We will study several of his English essays which This course is identical to JPH 143-144 but is offered in a will also allow us to explore the analytical method single semester format. This course is also numbered Tal Rav Lichtenstein employs when discussing complex 123. concepts. Rav Yonatan Horovitz Rav Yonatan Horovitz Sunday 15:00-16:15 Sunday 16:25-17:40 [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only)

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JPH 153-154 JPH 171-172 Chassidic Thought in a Modern Age - The Book of Tanya Writings of the Rebbe of Piaseczna The Book of Tanya, written by Rabbi Shneur Zalman This course will focus on an array of topics that are of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad Lubavitch Hasidic discussed in the many writings of the Rebbe of Piaseczna dynasty, is recognized as one of the basic guides to the HY”D. The Rebbe had a major following before the philosophy of Chassidut in general and to the philosophy war, ran an underground Shul in the Warsaw Ghetto of Chassidut Lubavitch in particular. In this course we will (where his sermons were later published), and was then try and understand the “Torah of the Soul” of Lubavitch, murdered in a concentration camp. Topics covered as well as examine the path of a loyal Jew and his inner include Jewish education in the modern era, dealing conflicts as seen by this sect of Chassidim. with difficulty, building faith, meditation, and many more. Rav Ari Shames Rav Yosef Ginsberg Thursday 15:00-16:15 Thursday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

JPH 155-156 JPH 177-178 Issues of Faith The Jewish Self Using a variety of sources, this course will examine basic This class will build a deeply spiritual yet practical guide issues of faith. Both text and discussion will be utilized. to genuine connection in avodat Hashem through Topics to be discussed include: proving the existence delving into a wide range of sources from the Mussar of God, the Chosenness of Israel, the truth of the Torah, classics to Chassidut. Through the course we will learn defining emunah, man and his destiny, free choice, evil in to understand the deeper psychological and spiritual the world, repentance, understanding mitzvot, life after mechanics of the Jewish Self and how to use this self- death, and other topics of interest raised by the students. knowledge to attain and reveal holiness, purity and Rav Ari Chwat sincerity in all aspects of life. Wednesday 17:50-19:00 Rav Yonny Sack [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall and Spring semester) Sunday 17:50-19:00 or Rav Yonny Sack [1.5 credits per semester] Sunday 20:00-21:00 [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only)

JPH 183-184 JPH 185 JPH 197-198 Introduction to Chassidic Thought JPH 165-166 Soul Mates: A Deeper look at Men and Women Tikkun HaMiddot Chassidic Torah is known to inspire, revive and inflame Torat HaIsha – Women in Modern Society This class will build a clear and profound understanding In this class, students will discover an organised practical Jewish souls with passion, joy and deep devotion. As of the spiritual root of gender and then work to apply approach and guide to working on one’s inner self. The In this course we will discuss issues pertinent to women the modern Jew searches for meaningful connection to this knowledge to the practical Jewish pathway to course will systematically work through a wide range of in modern society. Special attention will be paid to the Torah, Chassidut provides a profoundly deep, practical relationships and marriage. Topics such as what is love, the fundamental Midot (character traits) which guide our interaction between religious and modern values, as well authentic spiritual system of Torah thought. This course platonic relationships, dating, soul mates, and marriage thoughts, actions, speech and avodat Hashem in every as possible conflicts between them. This course is also will enable students to taste of the warmth, joy, passion, will all be dealt with in depth as a means of gaining great aspect of our lives. A wide range of classical Torah, Mussar numbered JUD 127-128. and intellectual and spiritual depth of Chassidic Torah insight into this critical subject. This class was formerly and Chassidic sources will be studied in depth with Judith Fogel thought, opening the door to new dimensions of called Blind Date emphasis placed on drawing out a relevant and very Thursday 15:00-16:15 or 16:25-17:40 understanding and connection. Rav Yonny Sack practical working guide to personal spiritual growth. [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Yonny Sack Sunday 20:00-21:00 Rav Yonatan Sack Wednesday 15:00-16:15 [This class is not for credit] (Fall semester only) Tuesday 10:00-11:10 or [1.5 credits per semester] Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [This class is not for credit]

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JUD 107-108 JUD 115-116 JUD 125-126 Department of Hilchot Kashrut - Dietary Laws Personal Status in Jewish Law Contemporary Issues in Jewish Law This is a thorough course covering all aspects of kashrut. This course deals with areas that affect the personal In this class we will follow the path of the modern-day Jewish Studies We explore important issues such as hechsherim, status of a Jew. The aim of the course is to develop a posek and discover, through the texts that he would halakhik problems with milk and meat in the kitchen, deep halakhik understanding of the issues of marriage, have used, the modern application of our previously food prepared by non-Jews, bugs in food, and general conversion, adoption and many other interpersonal established halakhik rulings. Averaging a new question every two classes, we will learn through the relevant kashrut issues. Upon completing the course one should issues. הלכה know how to keep kosher in the best possible way. Rav David Berg texts, understand the principle to be gleaned from Rav David Berg Thursday 17:50-19:00 each of them and then apply them, step-by-step, to Sunday 15:00-16:15 or [1.5 credits per semester] our halakhik query. Issues to be addressed will include: Thursday 16:25-17:40 Can a kohen who caused a fatal driving accident join in JUD 101-102 [1.5 credits per semester] blessing the congregation? Are dolls idolatrous? Can one Hilchot Shabbat – Laws of the Sabbath join a minyan over the internet? Is an electric blanket JUD 119-120 prohibited on Shabbat? This is a thorough and intensive course in which all Rav Jonathan Bailey aspects of Shabbat are studied in-depth. Together with Laws of Slander (Shemirat HaLashon) JUD 109-110 Sunday 15:00-16:15 or Wednesday 16:25-17:40 texts, we explore all the positive and negative mitzvot This course will delve into the Halakhot and the deeper [1.5 credits per semester] of Shabbat. Our aim is to cover all Halakhik aspects of Hilchot Kashrut - Dietary Laws Advanced spiritual mechanics of the words we speak. We will Shabbat in a complete manner as well as delving into Level learn in depth the halakhik work Chafetz Chayim and Chassidic insights to the holiness of Shabbat. This course offers an in-depth study of hilchot Kashrut. its Mussar accompaniment Sefer Shemirat HaLashon by Rav David Berg We will learn the major topics in Kashrut from the Rav Yisrael Meir Ha Kohen Kagan as well as other Torah JUD 127 – 128 Sunday 16:25-17:40 or Gemara through the rishonim and Shulchan Aruch sources on this topic. The course will give the students Tuesday 8:30-10:00 focusing on lemaaseh. the Halakhik know-how and the inspiration to work to Torat HaIsha, Women in Modern Society [1.5 credits per semester] Judith Fogel completely refine their speech, focusing also on the This course is identical to JPH 165-166. Tuesday 8:30-9:50 motivations behind how we communicate and the true [1.5 credits per semester] power of words. Rav Yonatan Sack JUD 103-104 Wednesday 16:25-17:15 JUD 129-130 [1.5 credits per semester] Hilchot Shabbat - Laws of the Sabbath JUD 113-114 Bekiut Halakha - Survey of Basic Concepts in (Advanced Level) Jewish Law Hilchot Brachot - Laws of Blessings This course offers an in-depth study of hilchot Shabbat, This class, which focuses on independent Beit Midrash firmly based in the primary sources, and their application This course deals with the laws of blessings. Subjects that JUD 121 study, is designed to give participants a wide breadth to present day issues. The course requires an ability to will be covered include: The order of brachot, Ikar Vetafel, of knowledge of Jewish Law, as well as to teach skills read the Shulchan Aruch with the Mishna Brura. Pat Habaa Bikisnim, dessert, various brachot on food -- Ben Adam LeChavero - Laws of Interpersonal required for independent study of the Mishna Berura. Behavior Rav Ari Shames (Hebrew) such as granola, cranberries, papaya, chocolate covered The first section uses Kitzur Shulchan Aruch as a primary Tuesday 11:20-12:30 raisins; Shehechiyanu, besamim and more. This course will survey the laws governing social text. The second section focuses on close reading of the [1.5 credits per semester] Judith Fogel interaction. The topics covered will include areas of civil Mishna Berura while the third section assumes greater Thursday 17:50-19:00 law, honoring other people, revenge, and interaction proficiency in reading skills and focuses on broadening [1.5 credits per semester] with non-Jews. the perspective of the Halachot studied. Rav Yonatan Horovitz Rav Ari Shames (Basic/Intermediate) Sunday 15:00-16:15 Rav Michael Susman (Intermediate) [1.5 credits per semester] (Fall semester only) Rav Jonathan Bailey (Advanced) Sunday 9:00-9:55, Wednesday 8:30-9:55 [3 credits per semester]

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JUD 129a-130a JUD 151-152 JUD 165-166 JUD 173-174 Practical Halakha/Survey of Basic Concepts Discovering Texts Customs and their Origins The Meaning of the Mikdash in Jewish Law In this course we have a unique opportunity to explore This class is an exploration of various customs This course will focus on the study of the service in the This course will work though a wide range of relevant, and elucidate some of Judaism’s fundamental concepts (minhagim), concentrating on tracing the evolution of Mikdash. We will familiarize ourselves with the everyday practical Halachic topics, learning from the primary through Torah texts and World Literature. Employing each particular custom and the reasons behind it. The running of the Temple and, in addition, the special sources down to the practical halachic conclusions poems from poets such as Wordsworth, Donne and focus will be on customs associated with the holidays, elements of the holidays. We will attempt to draw a with an emphasis on clarity and understanding in daily Blake, excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays, a variety of connecting the study of particular customs with Festivals complete picture of the philosophy of the service of the observance. Students will also learn sources that reveal short stories along with many other samplings of great as they occur. We will also explore customs of the Jewish Mikdash by studying its details, and will demonstrate some of the depth behind the halachic practice learned, literature, the precepts of our faith, religion, philosophy life-cycle. Over the course of the year we will gain a how the lessons that we learn from the Mikdash express building a meaningful connection to observance. and thought will be more deeply understood and deeper understanding of the unique role customs have themselves in other aspects of our religious lives. Rav Yonny Sack appreciated. This class involves a heavy focus on textual in Jewish life. Rav Ari Shames Tuesday 11:20-12:30 analysis of all the texts we will study. Rav Zvi Ron Monday 16:15-17:15 [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Jonathan Bailey Wednesday 17:50-19:00 [1.5 credits per semester] Wednesday 15:00-16:15 [1.5 credits per semester] [1.5 credits per semester]

JUD 139-140 JUD 169 Mitzvot: How and Why? The Sabbath Table JUD 161-162 As a special amalgamation of practical halacha and For generations, the Shabbat table has been the meaningful symbolism, this class will explore the mitzvot Medical Ethics primary focus of the spiritual and intellectual elements of our chagim along with a collection of the mitzvot we When does life begin? When and how does it end? of the Sabbath experience. In this class we will focus commonly observe. The learning of each mitzvah will Can one donate a kidney while still alive? What about on the fundamental components which make up this include the practical, relevant step-by-step process of terminating a pregnancy? We will study the classic experience. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how to perform these mitzvot correctly, along with an and modern sources that answer these and many the message of Shabbat Zemirot both through their elucidation of the mitzvah’s symbolic significance based more questions in the fascinating and relevant area lyrics and the tunes used by different communities on the Torah’s descriptions. Note: Halachic practices to be of medicine and halakhah and discover an exciting to sing them. We will also learn how to prepare and discussed will generally reflect Ashkenazi tradition. interface between ancient texts and the most modern deliver Divrei Torah in a way that is most appropriate to Rav Jonathan Bailey medical treatments. the Shabbat table format. Students will learn essential Monday 16:15-17:15 Rav Gideon Weitzman techniques to help make Shabbat table participants of all [1.5 credits per semester] Thursday 15:00-16:15 ages get the most out of the Shabbat experience. [1.5 credits per semester] Jeremy Kurnedz Thursday 15:00-16:15 [1.5 credits per semester] (This is a one semester course)

JUD 171-172 Chibat HaAretz - Love of the Land of Israel The course is designed to familiarize the students with the actual physical land of Israel. We will study general issues including: Geography, Topography, Water Resources, Flora and Fauna. In addition we will examine various specific areas of the country in order to better understand the events of the Tanach and history that unfolded in those areas. Rav Ari Shames Sunday 16:25-17:40 [1.5 credits per semester]

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JUD 175-176 JUD 183-184 TAL 103-104 Igrot HaRambam - Maimonides’ Epistles The Written Word Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - In addition to his many legal and philosophical writings, This class is identical to JA 107-108 Department of Beginner Level Rambam penned many letters in direct correspondence This course will introduce the uninitiated into the world with both individuals and communities. These letters Talmud of Gemara. Gemara is primarily a sophisticated study reflect a fusion of the legal and philosophical aspects of of Mishna by Amoraim. Gemara analyzes Mishna and its relationship with Braita. It then engages in halakhik תורה שבעל פה Rambam’s thought. In this course we will study the three JUD 185-186 analytic discussion based upon the earlier sources. most prominent letters, Igeret Teman, Igeret Techiyat History of Halachic Works Hameitim and Igeret HaShmad. Through our study we Therefore the course will begin with the in-depth will discover much about Rambam’s historical milieu and In this course we will be introduced to the major works study of Mishna. We will focus upon certain basic skills: glean insight into how he translated his philosophical in Jewish law. Starting from the Midrash Halacha and understanding mishnayot, identifying the structure of a continuing all the way through to modern day digital and legal ethos into reality. Important Note: Students register for courses 101-109 mishna and its central arguments, tracing wider trans- based literature, we will learn about the authors and Rav Michael Susman based on skill level. The topics covered may vary from year perek and masechet themes. historical background of the major works. We will study Sunday 16:25-17:40 to year; second year students may therefore register for the Our Gemara study will aim to familiarize students the style of organization of each book and how to access [1.5 credits per semester] same course they have taken previously. with the page of the Gemara, its language, and style. the information. We will demonstrate the impact of each Emphasis will be placed on both understanding the text of the authors on the entirety of the halachic system. and the halakhik process. Rav Ari Shames (Hebrew) Judith Fogel JUD 180 Sunday 15:00-16:15 Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 [1.5 credits per semester] Everyday Inspiration [4 credits per semester] Through the fusion of contemporary articles, music, videos and movie clips from the secular world and Torah sources and Rabbinic literature, this class focuses TAL 103A-104A on finding meaning and examining our thoughts on Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud – a variety of topics and ideas. The world is filled with Lower Intermediate Level inspiration; it is up to us to open our eyes to it. Devorah Starr This course is designed for students who have had some Tuesday 8:30-9:55 exposure to the study of Gemara but do not feel that [1.5 credits per semester] (Spring semester only) they are yet prepared for a higher level class. Emphasis is place upon aquiring reading skills as well as following the Gemara’s development of an issue and then tracing that issue’s resolution in Halacha. JUD 181-182 Rav Michael Susman Know How to Answer Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00 [4 credits per semester] This course tackles some of the questions that really bother people about traditional Judaism. The problems can be intellectual (Evolution, Sacrifices), moral (Amalek, the Holocaust), or emotional (Homosexuality, Negiah). With extensive sourcesheets, we examine a range of answers from classic and contemporary sources. “Da Ma L’Hashiv” means “Know what to answer” to challenges to the Torah -- whether the challenger is your college roommate or the person in the mirror. Rav Uri Cohen Wednesday 15:00-16:15 [1.5 credits per semester]

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TAL 105 – 106 TAL 105a-106a TAL 111-112 TAL 127-128 Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - Upper Bekiut Gemara (Talmud Survey) Talmudic Misogyny in Context Intermediate Level Tractate Beitza Intermediate Level Students in this course will study selected chapters of At first glance, many statements in the Talmud seem This class will have two basic goals: the development This class focuses on the development of skills in the the Talmud covering a variety of subject matter in order to reflect misogyny, hatred of women. Well-meaning of the student’s ability to independently read Gemara study of Gemara and analysis of Talmudic language. to acquire a wider perspective of Talmudic concepts and Orthodox Jews often compound the problem by (every word, start to finish) and the intensive and careful The thrust of the course is based on self-study with methodology. We will be starting with Masechet Megilah suggesting apologetic (defensive) explanations which do learning of the text of the Gemara itself. The former lectures devoted to reinforcing independently prepared with the goal being to complete two masechtot by the violence to the texts. Is there a better way? This course will be achieved through a system that focuses on the material while more thoroughly developing the topics end of the year. attempts to resolve these issues by viewing each text in repeated structures, words and phrases of all Gemara, encountered. The year plan is to study, in-depth, the Rav Avigdor Meyerowitz context. Whether this involves examining the Talmud’s therein giving the student the ability to recognize and tractate of Rosh HaShana. Students are expected to Sunday 9:00-9:55 words before and after the statement in question, parallel punctuate any Gemara she may see in the course of her devote time independent of official class hours in order Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30-9:55 discussions elsewhere, or historical perspective, the study; the latter will train the student in her ability to to cover all assigned material. [4 credits per semester] context can reveal Pshat (the straightforward reading) truly recognize the motivation, meaning and direction Rav Ari Shames (Hebrew) and shed new light on the supposedly misogynistic of the Gemara’s complex arguments. While Rishonim Sunday and Wednesday 10:05–13:00 statements. Topics include Shelo Asani Ishah; the tragedy will be used throughout the course of the year, the main [4 credits per semester] TAL 113-114 of Beruriah; and Nashim Da’atan Kalot. focus will be the intense study of the Gemara text, with a Bekiut Mishna – Walking Through Shas/ Rav Uri Cohen compliment of Rashi and Tosfot. Survey of Mishna Wednesday 16:25-17:40 TAL 107-108 [1.5 credits per semester] Some of the themes which we will be addressing are: This course is designed to give students a familiarity with The origin, concept, approaches and halakhot regarding Torah SheBeal Peh, Intensive Talmud - basic Rabbinic concepts. Students spend the year doing muktzah; The history behind one vs. two days of Yom Advanced level a survey of selected Mishnayot in Seder Moed, focusing TAL 129-130 Tov and why we can’t ‘fix it’ today; Application of several This course is designed for students who are interested on the principles that each Mishna contains. melakhot of Shabbat, including squeezing and picking in devoting a substantial part of their year to developing Judith Fogel Before There Was Gemara - fruit; The intricate concepts of nullification of prohibited their Talmudic skills far beyond their present state. The Tuesday 10:00-11:10 Recreating Talmudic Methodology objects (‘issur ve’heter’); Why we have two days of Rosh aim of this course is to reach a high level of learning [1.5 credits per semester] We will strive to create our ‘own’ gemara, thinking like Hashanah even in Israel. independence through the mastery of Talmudic texts. the Amoraim thought, as they elucidated the mishnayot. Rav Jonathan Bailey The bulk of the course will be devoted to self-(chavruta) This will not be an exercise in recreating a gemara, but Sunday and Wednesday 10:05–13:00 study of the Gemara text with Rashi and Tosafot. The class TAL 123-124 rather, by employing similar thought-processes, allow for [4 credits per semester] time will supplement self-study by assuring a thorough Ethics of Our Fathers a deeper understanding of the truncated language of the understanding of what was learned and through the This course is identical to JPH 143-144 mishnayot. introduction of additional material. Emphasis will be Rav Jonathan Bailey placed on constant revision (chazara) as a tool for retaining Tuesday 11:20-12:30 material and developing independent study skills. TAL 123A [1.5 credits per semester] Rav Avigdor Meyerowitz (Hebrew) Sunday and Wednesday 10:05 – 13:00, Ethics of Our Fathers Tuesday 8:30-11:10 This course is identical to JPH 143A [6 credits per semester]

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Academic Opportunities

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

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Special Study Options

In addition to the standard timetable, women on the Overseas Program can take advantage of additional study options. Participation on these tracks is contingent upon approval of the program director.

Beit Midrash Option Tochnit Chayil - Second Year Program Seminars /Independent study Education Leadership Program The second year program is designed to allow students In addition to the regular schedule of shiurim, Students may choose this option for any time other who wish to dedicate another year to learning, the Midreshet Harova sponsors a number of annual than Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday This program seeks to enable students with leadership opportunity to develop to the utmost. Each second seminars. mornings from 10:05-13:00. Participation in this option potential to acquire necessary skills in formal and year student personally designs a program of study involves mentored independent study. Participating informal education. The program exposes students to a with the program director in order to ensure that Past seminar topics have included: students may be required to submit a project or paper wide range of methodologies and materials, enabling she meets her personal goals. Second year students Zionism, the Holocaust, Yerushalayim, the Evolving Role on the topic studied. Credits will be granted either in them to develop their leadership skills. may take advantage of a series of courses designed of Women in Judaism, Jewish Business Ethics, and the parallel to existing courses or, in the case of students especially for them, or enter any first year class of their Jew in the Modern World. who are taking that course, as increased credit for Students who successfully complete the program choice. Second year classes are numbered 200 and above, and registration in these classes is limited to the course. Thus it is possible for a student to earn an receive a certificate from the Midrasha. While the All seminars involve Midrasha staff, experts in relevant second year students only. extra credit and a half beyond the stated credit value certificate has no legal standing it attests to the fields and renowned Torah personalities. Participation in of a given course if she submits additional work done students’ participation in and completion of all the these seminars is mandatory, unless otherwise noted. independent of the required course work. requirements of the program.

The Program is comprised of the following modules: A. Educational methodology B. Educational theory C. Field work

Students in the program must take JED 105-106. As part of JED 105 -106 students are required to prepare educational programs on each of the chagim and present educational material to their peers. Students are also taught how to prepare for an interview and to create a CV.

All inquiries should be directed to the program director, Rav David Berg.

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General Information

Shabbatot Living Arrangements Security Dress and Behavior Shabbat at the Midrasha is an unforgettable experience. The Midrasha provides three meals daily. Meals are For security reasons the doors of all Midrasha buildings The Midrasha believes that Tzniyut is a central value in The seudot, combined with tefilla at the Kotel, create served only at the times indicated on the schedule. are locked at all times. Students will be given the Judaism, for both men and women. The educational a truly spiritual atmosphere, unique to the Midrasha. Students are required to participate in various code necessary to enter the buildings. UNDER NO philosophy of the Midrasha views modesty in dress and Shabbat is shared with faculty members and their toranuyot. CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THESE CODES BE GIVEN TO behavior as a reflection of internalized values and not families who spend Shabbat with the students, giving ANYONE OUTSIDE THE MIDRASHA. of an imposed code. Nonetheless, students often find shiurim and leading discussions and activities. Please remember that the Midrasha is your home. general guidelines helpful. Students at the Midrasha Students are expected to keep both their rooms and all There is a daily curfew of 12:15 am which is strictly are required to wear skirts that cover the knee, even Shabbatot spent outside the Old City provide our public areas neat and clean. enforced. Students must be in any one of the Midrasha when seated. Tight skirts, or skirts with excessive students with the opportunity to encounter different buildings by the designated time. At the time of curfew, slits (ie. slits above the knee) are unacceptable. All segments of Israeli society and experience Israel in the Madrichot check that all students are in. It is each shirts should have sleeves reaching the elbow, and an exciting, yet very real fashion. The Hadracha team student’s responsibility to ensure that she has been appropriate necklines. Shirts should not rise above the top of the skirt at any time. Tight shirts of any kind are supplements these Shabbatot with varied educational Telephones / Faxes / E-mail checked in. In case of breach of this critical security activities. regulation, the program director will, in the company inappropriate, and necklines should minimally come There is a phone system in the Midrasha, which is of the offending student, contact that student’s near the collarbone. If clothing is layered, there should available for student use. The list of numbers is updated There is generally a Midrasha shabbat once every three parents and inform them that if the situation recurs, be no gap between the layers of clothing. Excessive each year. Upon arrival, students are provided with the weeks. Students are expected to attend all of these the Midrasha will have no option other than to ask ear piercings, as well as all other body piercings, are relevant numbers. Shabbatot. In the case of a conflict with a family simcha, the student to leave. Students who are travelling for considered inappropriate for Midrasha students. Visiting or other event, permission may be received to miss a Shabbat, must note this on the ‘Shabbat list’ before pubs, smoking, drinking, and use of any controlled maximum of three shabbatot. The dates of Midrasha The office phone number is 02-626-5970, and should 13:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Students must leave substance are strictly forbidden and are grounds for Shabbatot can be found in the annual schedule printed only be used in the case of emergency. a phone number at which they can be reached (a immediate dismissal from the program. It goes without in this guide. cellphone number is insufficient) before they leave saying that students are expected to adhere to these Faxes can be received at 02-628-4690. for Shabbat. Please note that these rules are purely a norms at all times, whether the Midrasha is in session or security matter and are for your own safety. not. Students may access their web-based email accounts Guests on Shabbat via enabled devices. Wifi service is available in both the Boys are not allowed either inside or in front of the dormitory and all apartments. Midrasha, or the Midrasha dormitories or apartments, at The Midrasha is always happy to enable its students to any time. Security regulations are continually reviewed invite guests for Shabbat. However, space limitations and updated in light of the security situation in Israel. require that this be coordinated with the Eim Bayit. Any changes to the regulations will be communicated Guests may only be invited for scheduled in-Shabbatot. to both students and their parents in a clear and timely fashion. Students who fail to adhere to posted regulations are subject to action, up to and including suspension from the program.

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Midreshet Harova Faculty

HaRav David Milston HaRav Ari Chwat HaRav Zvi Ron Dara Unterberg Director, Overseas Program Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Drisha Institute, Bruriah Scholar, Midreshet Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Ohr Etzion; MA equivalent, Herzog Institute Yeshivat Shaalvim; Sha’al Rabbinic and Educational Lindenbaum, Michlalah Yerushalayim; Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Jewish Studies, Jews College; Leadership Institute; Doctorate, Jewish Theology, BA, Judaic Studies, BS, Psychology, University Teachers Certificate, Machon Herzog Spertus University; BA, Counseling Psychology, Judith Fogel Empire State College Yoetzet Halakha, ; BibleMA, Jewish History, Yakira Wald HaRav Jonathan Bailey Hebrew University; Bruria Scholar, Midreshet BEd, Orot Israel College for Women; BA Psychology, Semicha, HaRav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg and The Lindenbaum; BA, Religion, Education, Columbia HaRav Yonatan Sack UNISA Joseph Straus Rabbinical Seminary; Yeshivat Hamivtar- University, Barnard College Semicha, Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg; Orot Lev; Yeshivat Shaarei Mevasseret Zion; Yeshivat HaMivtar; Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, English Literature, Yeshiva University Teaching Certificate, Machon Herzog; HaRav Gidon Weitzman BA, Marketing, University of Technology, Sydney Tami Goldman Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Beit El; B.ed, Master Teacher Certification, Orot College Teachers Certificate, Michlelet Lifschitz Shoshana Beeri Gateshead Seminary; Teacher’s Certification, HaRav Ari Shames Cambridge University, BEd, David Yellin Institute HaRav Yosef Ginsberg Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Miriam Wolf Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Psychology, Bar-Ilan University of Education Semicha, HaRav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg; MA, Jewish Studies, Touro College, Jerusalem; Yeshivat HaKotel; BA, Education, Michlelet Lifshitz BA, Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University; Teachers Certificate, Orot Israel College HaRav David Berg Atara Starr Semicha, Rabbanut HaRashit L’Yisrael; Yeshivat Beit El; Rachel Himelstein Michlalah Yerushalayim; MA, Jewish Education, BA Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University Kolel Meretz; Teachers Certificate, Lifschitz Institute Michlalah Yerushalayim; University of Middlesex; Teacher’s Certificate, Special Education, Administration English and Toshba, Michlalah Yerushalayim; Tanya Cohen Matan BEd, Bible and Education, Michlelet Herzog Devorah Starr Midreshet HaRova; MA, Bar-Ilan University; Bnot Torah Institute; MA Educational Theatre, Jeremy Kurnedz | Executive Director BEd, Tanach and Toshba, Michelelet Orot; New York University; BA, Psychology and English Literature, HaRav Yonatan Horovitz BA, Elementary Education, Yeshiva University Yeshivat Har Etzion; BSc, Economics, University of London University of South Africa Semicha, Yeshivat Har Etzion; BA, Jewish Studies, Jews College HaRav Michael Susman Leiba Smith | Office Manager HaRav Uri Cohen Semicha, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary; ; BA, Comparative Religion/ Semicha, The Joseph Straus Rabbinical Seminary and HaRav Avigdor Meyerowitz Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh; MS, Secondary Jewish Anthropology, University of Manitoba Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary; Yeshivat Yeshivat Beit El Education, BA, Political Science, Yeshiva University Shaalvim; ATID Fellows Program; Amiel Rabbinic Training Program; BA, Judaic Studies; MS, Medieval Jewish History; MS, Jewish Education, Yeshiva University

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January 21 Shabbat כ”ג טבת Shabbat Midrasha Annual Schedule 5777 January 29 – February 7 Sunday - Tuesday ב’ – י”א שבט Zionism Seminar / Trip to Poland תוכנית שנתית תשע"ז February 11 Shabbat ט”ו בשבט Shabbat Midrasha

March 9 Thursday - תענית אסתר י”א אדר Yom Iyun until 13:00. Regular night seder March 11 Shabbat י”ג אדר Ellul Zman Shabbat Midrasha March 12 Sunday י”ד אדר Purim September 6 Tuesday ג’ אלול Arrival at the Midrasha March 13 Monday ט”ו אדר Purim in Yerushalayim September 10 Shabbat ז’ אלול Shabbat Midrasha March 26 – March 28 Sunday-Tuesday כ”ח אדר – Tiyul to Eilat א’ ניסן October 1 Shabbat כ”ח אלול Shabbat Midrasha March 28 Tuesday א’ ניסן Last day of Choref Zman October 2 Sunday כ”ט אלול Erev Rosh Hashana- no classes March 25 Friday ט”ו אדר ב’ Rosh Hashana – Purim in Yerushalayim October 3-4 Monday-Tuesday א’-ב’ תשרי Home Hospitality in Communities/ Free April 7 Thursday כ”ח אדר ב’ Last day of classes in Choref Zman Yom Iyun until 13:00, no afternoon October 5 Wednesday – צום גדליה ג’ תשרי .classes. Regular night seder

Erev Yom Kippur- No Classes October 11 Tuesday Kayitz Zman ט’ תשרי October 12 Wednesday י’ תשרי Yom Kippur in the Midrasha

April 23 Sunday כ”ז ניסן October 13 Thursday Yom HaShoah / Start of Kayitz Zman י”א תשרי (End of Ellul Zman (no classes that day

April 29 Shabbat ג’ אייר Shabbat Midrasha May 1 Monday ה’ אייר Choref Zman Yom Ha’Zikaron May 2 Tuesday ו’ אייר Yom Ha’Atzmaut October 26 Wednesday Evening כ”ד תשרי Return to Midrasha May 20 Shabbat כ”ד אייר Shabbat in Tsfat October 29 Shabbat כ”ז תשרי Shabbat Midrasha May 24 Wednesday כ”ח אייר Yom Yerushalayim November 19 Shabbat י”ח חשוון Shabbat Midrasha May 30 Tuesday ה’ סיוון Erev – no classes December 3 Shabbat ג’ כסלו Home Hospitality with Israeli program May 31 Wednesday ו’ סיוון Shavuot in the Midrasha December 17 Shabbat י”ז כסלו Shabbat Midrasha June 10 Shabbat ט”ז סיוון Shabbat Siyum December 21 Wednesday כ”א כסלו MTA Mesibat Siyum June 13 Tuesday י”ט סיוון Mesibat Siyum -December 28 – 31 Wednesday כ”ח כסלו- Chanukah Break Shabbat ב’ טבת beginning at 1 pm Tuesday, December 27th June 14 Wednesday כ’ סיוון End of Northern Hemisphere year

There will be tiyulim approximately once every three weeks. | Exact dates will be posted throughout the year. | Calendar is subject to change.

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Academic Policy

Courses are year long, unless otherwise noted. For credit W = Withdrew from course with permission purposes titles are split into two, i.e. BIB 110 -111. INC = Incomplete

Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. For courses graded Pass (P) or Fail (F): P is equivalent to C+ and above Transcripts issued by the Midrasha come in two formats: P/F or with letter grades. The standard transcript is P/F, Students should note that universities in their home based upon the evaluation of the teacher. Students country might only grant transfer credit for graded, wishing to earn letter grades are required to submit as opposed to Pass/Fail, courses. In general, the written exams or projects. Midrasha can not guarantee that a student will receive transfer credit at universities in Israel or abroad. It is Credits are based on one classroom hour per week per the individual student’s responsibility to check the semester. transfer credit policy of whichever university she plans Semester length = 15 weeks on attending. Midreshet HaRova is a participant in the Yeshiva University Israel Program and the Hebrew The grading scale is as follows: Theological College/Blitstein Teacher’s Institute Israel Experience Program (IEP). IEP students do not fulfill their requirements with a P/F transcript, and must earn letter A = 94-100 grades. Students planning on attending Stern College A- = 90-93 are strongly advised to opt for graded transcripts in B+ = 87-89 order to receive full credit. B = 84-86 B- = 80-83 C+ = 77-79 C = 74-76 C- = 70-73 D = 65-70

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