We offer carefully graded courses for students without a background in Jewish Learning, and also for more advanced students who want to improve their skills in independent study. Our gifted and sensitive teachers respect the individuality of each student. Our student body is an intellectually alert, Ingathering of the Exiles, drawn from colleges in many countries. The broadening of each student's awareness of Diaspora and Israeli lifestyles is a worthwhile learning experience. Interested students are trained for active participation in the Academy's community education projects.
Special Features: Classes in English, Hebrew, Russian, German, French; individually-tailored curricula; training in independent study; academic and personal counseling; part-time and summer courses; Kollel & Research Department; recognized Ulpan; audio-visual aids; tours of historic sites; and college credits. We have a special one-year Program, accredited by Touro and other U.S. Colleges, for post high school graduates and post 6th Formers.Tuition, including dorm and meals is $700.00 / ₤ 450 per month.
Scholarships are available.
Yeshiva Calendar 2010-11
Term
From Date
To Date
Winter 2010-2011
Oct. 10th, 2010
April 5th, 2011
Summer Term 2011
May 4th, 2011
August 9th, 2011
Summer Course 2011
July 2nd, 2011
October 8th, 2011
Fall 2011
August 31st, 2011
October 8th, 2011
Curriculum: Leading to a Diploma in Jewish Studies after a one-year course.
Jewish Ethics, Philosophy & Mysticism: Selections from the works of Rambam, Chovot Halevavot, Kuzari, Maharal, Mesilat Yesharim, Derech Hashem, Michtav MeEliyahu, Chassidut, Tanya, Rabbi Zadok, General questions of Philosophy and Modern problems.
Prayers: Tefilla of Weekdays, Shabbat, & Festivals and Leading Synagogue Services.
Chumash: Chumash with Rashi, Ramban, and Rav Hirsch.
Tanach: The Five Megillot, Psalms, Prophets
Mishna: Avot, Selections from Seder Moed, Shabbat
Talmud: Daf Yomi, Chulin, Shabbat,, Kiddushin
Practical Halacha: The Laws of Shabbat and Festivals, Human Relationships, Kashrus and Shevi'is, Marriage