COURSES
DON'T JUST LEARN.
LEARN HOW TO LEARN
ARE YOU TIRED OF:
Relying on motivational speakers to keep you inspired?
Wishing you had the confidence to open up a sefer on your own?
Feeling ignorant of basic Torah knowledge?
ARE YOU LOOKING TO:
Actively engage in chavrusa-style learning?
Develop the confidence and the skills to learn any text of Torah on your own?
Understand the sources for the halachos you practice every day?
Three times a year, we run 6-8 week courses that are designed to:
Guide you in exploring Torah topics from the original texts.
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Empower you to develop your own independent learning skills.
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Challenge you to master an area of Jewish knowledge.
SUMMER SEMESTER
Beginner’s Mishna Course
EILU METZIOS
Demystifying Mishna,
the Foundation of Torah Shebaal Peh
6 Week Course
Developed by Mrs. Rishi Finkelstein
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TUESDAYS PST: 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
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Cost: $120
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Registration Deadline: June 20
Early Bird Special: $100 if you register before June 2 with code EARLYBIRD
20% Discount for Chai Club members and High School Chidon alumni!
Course Description:
Have you always wondered what Mishna is about, how it works and what makes it such a fundamental part of Torah? Have you always wanted to learn Mishna but never had the confidence to open it up? Here's your chance to finally demystify Mishna!
In this course, you'll explore the second perek of Bava Metzia, titled "Eilu Metzios", which discusses the mitzva of returning lost items. Throughout the course, you'll develop a familiarity with the language and style of the Mishna, gain a deeper understanding of the structure of Torah Shebaal Peh, and build the confidence to open any perek of mishnayos on your own.
Class Structure:
This course is split into six lessons. The first will give you a general introduction to the structure and language of mishnayos, using a few classic examples from various masechtos. In the next four lessons, you'll get to practice those skills in the study of the entire perek of "Eilu Metzios", along with its classic commentary, the Bartenura. In the final lesson, you'll explore a short excerpt from the Gemara that analyzes the Mishna.
About the Instructors:
Mrs. Hadassah Shemtov (Tuesdays, PST)
Mrs. Hadassah Shemtov co-founded Batsheva Learning Center in 2015 and continues to shape the organization’s vision and direct its ongoing activities. She is passionate about education and excited about creating innovative learning opportunities for women. She lives in Los Angeles where she teaches Gemara at YULA Girls High School.
Course Requirements:
Attendance and punctuality are extremely important in order for participants to get the most out of our courses. Students are expected to be on time to classes and to attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 classes. (If for any reason you are unable to attend a class, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.)
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*Full payment is required upon registering for the course. However, you have the option to try the first class for a value of $30. If you decide that you do not want to continue, you have until the day before the next class to let us know, and we will send you a refund. After the first class, all students who continue are committed to participating in the full course.
SANHEDRIN
An in-depth study of the talmudic approach
to judicial errors
6 Week Course
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: June 27, 29, July 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, August 1, 8
*There will be no class on Thursday, July 27, and Thursday, August 3.
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Cost: $120
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Registration Deadline: June 20
Early Bird Special: $100 if you register before June 2 with code EARLYBIRD
20% Discount for Chai Club members and High School Chidon alumni!
Intermediate Gemara Course
Course Description:
What happens if a dayan gives an incorrect psak? Can a rav's ruling ever be overridden? Who, if anyone, is responsible to pay for the loss incurred by a judicial mistake?
You'll explore these questions and more as you dive into a fascinating sugya from the third perek of Sanhedrin. You'll spend time analyzing the text of the Gemara and Rashi with a chavrusa and then come together with the group to discuss the ideas. This course is designed to give you an appreciation for the logic and methodology of Torah Shebaal Peh, while helping you develop skills for learning Gemara and Rashi on your own.
*This course is geared towards students who already have a basic background in Gemara and are looking to further their skills for independent Gemara study.
Class Structure:
This course will cover a complete sugya in the third perek of Sanhedrin over the course of six weeks. The class will meet twice a week for two hours each. During each class, you will be split into breakout rooms to study an assigned portion of the Gemara with a chavrusa. You will then regroup with the teacher to review, analyze and discuss the material you learned.
About the Instructor:
Devorah Silberstein
Devorah Silberstein graduated this spring from GPATS (Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies) where she spent two years studying advanced Gemara and Halacha full-time. She is the Halacha Curriculum Facilitator for our Brooklyn Beis Midrash and curriculum director for our high school chidon. Devorah is a knowledgeable and dynamic teacher who is passionate about giving women the opportunity to explore halacha in depth, from the original sources.
Course Requirements:
Attendance and punctuality are extremely important in order for participants to get the most out of our courses. Students are expected to be on time to classes and to attend a minimum of 9 out of 11 classes. (If for any reason you are unable to attend a class, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.)
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*Full payment is required upon registering for the course. However, you have the option to try the first class for a value of $30. If you decide that you do not want to continue, you have until the day before the next class to let us know, and we will send you a refund. After the first class, all students who continue are committed to participating in the full course.