A structured two-year curriculum designed to give serious learners a comprehensive foundation in Jewish law, philosophy, and tradition.
Course Curriculum
Year One
Overview of Jewish Philosophy, particularly the 13 Principles of Judaism put forth by the Rambam and the major issues that branch out from them.
The Mesorah – the 40 generations from Moshe until Ravina and Rav Ashi.
Overview of the laws of Shabbos: Avos, Toldos, and major principles.
The 613 Mitzvos – the main Halachic issues contained within them and where they could be found in the Talmud, Rambam and Shulchan Aruch.
Overview of Seder Moed and the main principles alluded to in the Mishnayos.
Overview of Seder Nezikin and the main principles alluded to in the Mishnayos.
Course Curriculum
Year Two
Overview of Seder Nashim and the main principles alluded to in the Mishnayos.
Derech Hashem of the Ramchal with additions and embellishments from all his other books.
The Drashos – what they are and what their guidelines are.
Understanding the Talmud: The sources it is based on and the system of the dialectic.
The principles of the laws of Kashrus:
- Basar B'cholov
- Taaruvos
- Hagalas Keilim
- Chometz on Pesach
Kelalei Horaah – The system for arriving at a Halachic decision when there are varying opinions.
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