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COURSES: 5768 (2007-2008)		Hebrew courses

Parashat Ha-shavua - the Weekly Torah Reading - List name: YHE-Parsha
An analysis of the parasha, incorporating innovative approaches as well as traditional commentaries.
    Instructors: Rav Yehuda Rock and Rabbanit Sharon Rimon
    Level: Advanced
    One hour
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Introduction to Parashat Ha-shavua - List name: YHE-IntParsha
A beginners-level examination of the weekly Torah portion, discussing themes and teaching one how to learn parasha.
    Instructor: Rav Yaakov Beasley
    Level: Beginner
    One hour

The Book of Shemuel - List name: YHE-Shemuel
This course will examine the first part of the Book of Samuel (1-15), which describe the establishment of the kingship of Israel. The course will use textual and literary analysis to illuminate the figures of Shemuel, Shaul, Chana and Eli, as well as to clarify the meaning of the text..
    Instructor: Rav Amnon Bazak
    Level: Intermediate
    One hour

The Eliyahu Narratives - List name: YHE-Eliyahu
An in-depth commentary to the chapters in the Book of Kings describing the stories about the prophet Eliyahu, based on traditional commentary and literary analysis.
(This year's course continues from last year's break and will continue as "The Elisha Narratives" in mid-year)
    Instructor: Rav Elchanan Samet
    Level: Intermediate
    One hour

Talmudic Methodology - List name: YHE-Metho
A shiur using different talmudic topics to illustrate the nature of rabbinic legal thinking, emphasizing the analytic methods practiced in modern Yeshivot.
    Instructor: Rav Moshe Taragin
    Level: Intermediate
    One hour

Gemara Kiddushin - List name: YHE-Kiddushin

An analysis of the major issues in the gemara, geared for students who are learning the basic text on their own.
    Instructors: Rabbanei HaYeshiva
    Level: Advanced
    2-4 hours

Introduction to the Study of Talmud- List name: YHE-Talmud
A structured tutorial on how to learn Gemara, starting from the basics, using text and commentaries. We will be studying the second half of the first chapter of Kiddushin.
    Instructor: Rav Michael Siev
    Level: Beginner
   1-2 hours

Mishnayot Sheviit- List name: YHE-Sheviit 
Study of the laws of the sabbatical year - 5768 - based on the mishnayot. 
    Instructors: Rav Moshe Taragin
    Level: Advanced 
    1-2 hours

Topics in Halakha - List name: YHE-Halak
A weekly shiur discussing a specific halakhic question, an analysis of a broad halakhic topic, or the meaning and philosophy behind a particular aspect of the Halakha.
    Instructor: Yeshiva staff
    Level: Advanced
    One hour

The Laws of Prayer - List name: YHE-Tefilla
A course on the laws of tefilla, focusing on the Amida, Torah reading and the sanctity of the synagogue. (Last year we covered topics from netillat yadayim until Keriat Shema.) Each topic will commence with an examination of the primary sources, tracing the halakha from the relevant gemarot through the rishonim and acharonim.
    Instructor: Rav David Brofsky
    Level: Intermediate
    One hour

Mishna Berura - List name: YHE-mb
A guide to accompany the self-study of the Mishna Berura. The study sheets summarize and expand on the basic issues in the assigned sections of the Mishna Berura, beginning with Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim 1. 
    Instructor: Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon
    Level: Intermediate
    One hour

Sichot of the Roshei Yeshiva - List name: YHE-Sichot
Addresses (sichot) on the weekly parasha by the Roshei Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion, Harav Yehuda Amital and Harav Aharon Lichtenstein.
    Level: all
    Half an hour

Mikdash - List name: YHE-Mikdash
The course will examine the importance and role of the Temple in Tanakh, halakha, Jewish philosophy, and history. This continues our series on Jerusalem, but is independent of the previous parts.
    Instructor: Rav Yitzchcak Levi
    Level: All
    One hour

Faith and the Holocaust - List name: YHE-shoa
Where was God in the Holocaust? How can we continue afterwards? This course will explore how a broad array of Orthodox thinkers grappled with these and other questions..
    Instructor: Rav Tamir Granot
    Level: All
    One hour

Kuzari - List name: YHE-Kuzari
Rav Yehuda Halevi’s seminal work speaks powerfully to the reader’s heart and mind as it elaborates its theory of Jewish existence. This course will explore the book’s major themes, plot and enduring influence.
    Instructor: Rav Itamar Eldar
    Level: All
    One hour

Understanding the Meaning and Practice of Halakha - List name: YHE-Undhalak
 The course will examine the practice of halakhic Judaism, explicating the philosophic significance of select halakhic topics, such as Shabbat, prayer, kashrut, holidays, charity, mourning, etc. The course is appropriate for all levels of Jewish knowledge. 
    Instructor: Rav Ezra Bick
    Level: All
    One hour

Holiday Specials  - List name: YHE-Holiday Special packages sent out before each holiday, with articles on philosophic and halakhic topics, to enhance our appreciation of the holiday.

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The Library
Extensive course archives. The library also includes other articles of interest from our Beit Midrash, holiday journals, and links to other Torah resources.

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