The Alisa Flatow Summer Program 2008 - 5768
Immerse yourself in three weeks of text-based study in a program for women of all ages and backgrounds
Theme: Family and Community - The Ethics and Laws of Relationships
Dates: July 1-July 22 (28 Sivan - 19 Tamuz)
Three weeks of intensive text-based learning for women of all ages and backgrounds Strengthen you connection to Torah and Eretz Yisrael
Full- and Part-time programs available.
Special Features:
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By Popular Demand - Book of Daniel: 5-unit course with Rabbanit Chana Henkin
- Beginners: One-on-One Mentorship! Learn to read siddur, Chumash, Rashi, etc.
- Study Ktuvim: Shiurim for advanced students in Hebrew with top teachers from the world of Tanach
- Special series for mature students ages 35 and up: How to Survive the Midlife Tug of War, with Rabbanit Henkin
What are the limits of parental respect, especially when it inhibits my growth as an individual? On the other hand, how do I teach my child obedience while showing love at the same time? And how should my relationship with my husband express our unique roles in a way that we both feel satisfied? How do I obey the commandment to love every Jew when there are people whom I find difficult to love?
We will examine models of relationships, through the prism of the Bible and Talmud, starting from the very day man and woman were created and throughout Jewish history. We will analyze halachik sources that guide us through relationships with family, friends, teachers and students, and neighbors. Through Chasidut, mussar and philosophical writings we will investigate the different Jewish approaches to building these relationships in a Torah way.
Classes at Nishmat are engaging and interactive and many include time for guided independent learning with chavrutot (study partners). Classes include Chumash, Nach, Gemara, Halacha and Jewish Thought.
Beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks are offered in order for you advance personally at your own level and acquire the skills you need to continue your learning and spiritual growth.
- The Beginners Track will focus on the basics of Judaism along with the program theme.
- The Advanced Track will feature a number of well known guest lectures of the highest calibre from the world of Tanach.
- Small intimate learning groups will be available for advanced and intermediate students interested in focusing their learning on only Tanach or Gemara.
Summer Program Activities
Summer program activities include Shabbat together in the Golan Heights, plenty of special activities during the week like tiyulim (tours) every week including a night hike in the Judean Desert, dinner at teachers’ homes, special speakers and social events. Click here for more information
Shabbat
For our first Shabbat together, we will have a unique opportunity to get to know our teachers out of class by visiting them in their homes. Each meal will be spent at a different teacher's home where we will taste of their Torah as well as their food!
The following Shabbat is left open for you to explore on your own and to visit friends and families. We can also help find places for people to go for Shabbat for those who need.
For the final Shabbat of the program, we will travel out of Jerusalem. We begin the weekend with a tiyul, and then spend Shabbat in a beautiful pastoral location. The selected area is particularly beautiful in the summer, and the Shabbat is a wonderful way to see other parts of Israel.
Weekday Activities
There will be plenty of special activities during the week like tiyulim (tours) every week including a night hike in the Judean Desert.
During the week there are many special activities like weekly tiyulim (tours) and dinner at teachers’ homes. These events are designed as a more personal setting between the teachers and the students.
We will also enjoy special guest speakers open Q&A sessions. Discussions and questions reflect the theme and student personal requests.
Tiyulim
This year features weekly tiyulim (tours) two particularly special ones:
Judean Desert Tour - This tiyul will be a unique experience, as we trek through the hills of the Judean Desert only to the light of the full moon. Just a short drive from Nishmat and Jerusalem, we will find ourselves in the middle of a desert, walking and learning all night long.
Neot Kedumim - Learn about the laws of the land of Israel and then see them come alive for you at Neot Kedumim! This nature reserve specializes in the growing of Israel's seven species, and also in explaining the different aspects of how Jewish Law and Eretz Yisrael come together.
Accommodations
Student housing is available at Nishmat's beautiful new campus.
Tuition
Full program: US $750 (Discount available for Israeli citizens)
Application fee: US $50
Dormitory: US $450
Discount: Students who finalize payment by May 15, 2008 will not be charged the $50 application fee.
Scholarships grants may be available to Beginners who qualify
To apply, you can fill out our online application form or download an application that you can fax or mail us . Please make sure to read all the application instructions. For futher information you can contact us at Nishmat.
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