Undergraduate program
A classical course of higher Jewish learning, leading to the First Talmudic Degree (150 credits).
Track 1
The traditional advanced Talmud-Halacha program for students with strong proficiency in Gemara, Rashi, Tosafos and the classical commentaries. Five years, 150 credits, with Talmud study alibah d’hilcheseh. Each semester includes Halacha Intensive, Halacha Survey and Talmud Survey.
Track 2
An individualized, supportive alternative for Levels 1 to 3. Smaller shiurim and close guidance build reading, comprehension and steady study habits. Levels 1 to 3 total 90 credits, then the student continues into Track 1 Level 4.
Areas of study
- Talmud: study of the original texts, with Rashi, Tosafos and the Rishonim
- Halacha: mastery of applied Halacha, with a Shulchan Aruch curriculum
- Chassidus, Mussar and midos
Course descriptions and the five-year course map are in the catalog →
2026-2027 calendar
| Registration | Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 |
| Fall semester begins | Oct. 11 |
| Fall semester ends | Jan. 30 |
| Spring semester begins | Feb. 12 |
| Purim and Shushan Purim (closed) | Mar. 23 – 24 |
| Pesach vacation (closed) | April 21 – 29 |
| Spring semester ends | June 30 |