COURSE DESCRIPTION

• HALACHA - Instruction in the understanding and practical application of Jewish law with an emphasis on giving the student a working knowledge and an ability to access relevant reference sources. The students will first be given a general overview of Jewish Law and then introduced to the study of Mishna Brura. In addition, selected topics in parts of Choshen Mishpat and Yore Deah will be taught including the Laws of : Business, Employee-Employer Relations, Tort, Taking and Receiving Interest, Borrowing and Lending, Giving Charity , Proper Speech (Loshon Hora), Honoring Parents, and Kashrus.
• HASHKAFA - Topics fundamental to Judaism and human existence will be examined through the probing minds of some of our greatest thinkers. Such basic works as: Mishle, the Siddur, the Shmone Prakim of the Rambam, Kuzari, Derech Hashem, Daas Tvunos, Nefesh HaChaim, Michtav M' Eliyahu, and Alei Shur, will give our students a strong practical and philosophical grounding in Jewish thought.
• MUSSAR - Students will be introduced to the world of mussar and given the tools to open up these wellsprings of life. The mussar classics are invaluable works for guiding the individual to probe and examine himself, and then to grow and improve.
• PACE (Personal And Community Enrichment) - PACE has been developed to prepare our students for success in both their private and public lives. Classses such as: Preparing for and Building a Successful Marriage; Raising Children; Interpersonal Relationships; Outreach; Community Involvement and Responsibility will be taught by experts in their fields. These classes will give our students the skills necessary to interact with those around them and to lead happy and full lives.
• TALMUD - Begining and intermediate level Talmud will be taught with an emphasis on a clear understanding of the text and its early commentaries. The students will then be introduced to and taught the proper use of the later commentaries. In addition, a special shiur will be given periodically by one of Jerusalem's leading Talmedai Chachamim, showing the boundless depth, breath and beauty of the Talmud. The students will also cover several tractates of Mishnayos on a more basic level in order to acquire a broader scope of knowledge and competence in this type of study.
• TANACH - The students will be introduced to the study of TANACH with its classic commentaries through regular classes and guided independent study. An emphasis will be placed on not only understanding the text in all its richness, but its eternal relevance and message to us today.

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