Shacharis and Breakfast
8:00 AM
Morning Seder
9:30 - 1:00
Gemara B'Iyun: Targeted towards development of textual and analytical skills, this seder is divided between preparation for the shiur, and the shiur itself. Monitored by the maggid shiur with pertinent source texts provided, you will tackle the evolution of the sugya from the Gemara to the Rishonim to the analysis of the classic Lithuanian thinkers. The vigorously interactive shiurim, in which you defend your own conclusions while challenging the conclusions of your friends and maggid shiur, teach you to distinguish nuances and articulate different approaches to the sugya.
Lunch Break
1:00-3:00
Afternoon Seder
first half 3:00 - 4:15/second half 4:30 - 5:45
As you reach adulthood, you face many new issues, e.g., emunah, the reasons behind mitzvot, and, of course, living as a committed Jew in a secular world. To prepare you for this stage, most afternoon shiurim focus on hashkafa topics. Choose between shiurim on Chumash, Mishna, Nach, Halacha, Tefillah, and Jewish Philosophy (e.g., Rambam, Maharal, Ramchal, Gra, R. Zadok HaKohen et al).
Dinner Break
5:45-8:00
Night Seder
8:00 - 10:00
In contrast to the first seder focus on analysis, the night seder, Gemara Bekiut, provides breadth of knowledge and a quantifiable sense of accomplishment. The seder is divided between shiur and independent study (monitored by the maggid shiur) with systematic reviews and quizzes. Boys have had extraordinary success in this program with many of them mastering the entire mesechet in the course of the year.
Maariv
10:00
Optional Seder
10:20...
Students choose between personal learning projects and optional shiurim. The various recreational facilities are also available at this time and during breaks.
8:00 AM
Morning Seder
9:30 - 1:00
Gemara B'Iyun: Targeted towards development of textual and analytical skills, this seder is divided between preparation for the shiur, and the shiur itself. Monitored by the maggid shiur with pertinent source texts provided, you will tackle the evolution of the sugya from the Gemara to the Rishonim to the analysis of the classic Lithuanian thinkers. The vigorously interactive shiurim, in which you defend your own conclusions while challenging the conclusions of your friends and maggid shiur, teach you to distinguish nuances and articulate different approaches to the sugya.
Lunch Break
1:00-3:00
Afternoon Seder
first half 3:00 - 4:15/second half 4:30 - 5:45
As you reach adulthood, you face many new issues, e.g., emunah, the reasons behind mitzvot, and, of course, living as a committed Jew in a secular world. To prepare you for this stage, most afternoon shiurim focus on hashkafa topics. Choose between shiurim on Chumash, Mishna, Nach, Halacha, Tefillah, and Jewish Philosophy (e.g., Rambam, Maharal, Ramchal, Gra, R. Zadok HaKohen et al).
Dinner Break
5:45-8:00
Night Seder
8:00 - 10:00
In contrast to the first seder focus on analysis, the night seder, Gemara Bekiut, provides breadth of knowledge and a quantifiable sense of accomplishment. The seder is divided between shiur and independent study (monitored by the maggid shiur) with systematic reviews and quizzes. Boys have had extraordinary success in this program with many of them mastering the entire mesechet in the course of the year.
Maariv
10:00
Optional Seder
10:20...
Students choose between personal learning projects and optional shiurim. The various recreational facilities are also available at this time and during breaks.
