The following curriculum may vary depending on the needs and interests of individual groups and preference of professors and scholars in resident.
The Talmud the prolific, encyclopedic work of the “Golden era” is the product of the great study halls of Babylonia, often called “the portable homeland”. You will have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the logic, debate, analysis and reasoning style of the Talmud
Translated into almost every language and dialect, reprinted in countless editions, the Bible has been the world's "best seller" ever since Gutenberg invented movable type. But the Hebrew Bible is no simple text for quick or superficial reading. Straight translations tend to distort more than they reveal. Studying the Torah in Hebrew according to the ancient Masoretic text system, together with the classical commentaries, will unveil the original wisdom of the Bible. Through an exploration of diverse levels of interpretation, the five Books of Moses will emerge not only as a clear guideline for human behavior, but as the actual divine "blueprint" for all existence.
The following is a list of the lecture titles which are offered
Medical Ethics • Journey Through Genesis • Kashrut 101 • The Thirteen Principals Of Faith • Torah From Sinai • The Jewish Calendar • Jewish Holidays And Festivals • The Scribal Workshop • Pen Of The Soul • Judaic Art.
Discover the fundamentals and explore the sublime. Selected readings in the published works of the Chassidic masters will confront marvels and mysteries, such as the purpose of creation; the nature of the soul; the efficacy of prayer; G-d's relationship with the material world; the special mission of Israel; and the goal of the Commandments. It is a journey deep into the genuine spirit. It is the study of what is purely and simply Divine.
Jewish law provides guidance in every sphere of human activity, in every facet of life. It is Divine Wisdom made manifest in the everyday affairs of man. In this uniquely systematic approach to the study of Halacha, students will examine selected topics - such as Shabbat, Festivals, Kashrut and charity - and trace their development throughout the length and breadth of Torah tradition. Beginning with the Biblical verses from which a particular law is derived, through Talmudic and Midrashic exegesis, to the codification and responsa of modern times, and finally to the spiritual significance of the law as reflected in Chassidic and Kabalistic commentary, the student will acquire a panoramic understanding of the many dimensions of Torah.
Hebrew skills: learn to read and write Hebrew, or in a more advanced class, to comprehend and to speak. Also, develop language and grammatical skills necessary for advancement in the study of Biblical and Rabbinic literature. Learn various fonts used in traditional texts as well as script.
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