Developed for female college graduates, the Drisha Beit Midrash program offers one year of intermediate-level study of biblical and rabbinic texts, with a strong emphasis on havruta (partner) learning. Beginner level also available. The program runs from September through May. Mornings are devoted to the study of Talmud, with time divided between havruta and shiur (lessons). The afternoon curriculum includes courses in Bible and commentaries, Midrash, philosophy, and biblical grammar. Beit Midrash students may elect to be in the HaSha'ar track, which prepares students for careers as day school educators.

Participants may apply for a scholarship to support their studies.

Faculty for the 2006-2007 Academic Year include:
Talmud: Wendy Amsellem
Bible: Tammy Jacobowitz
Halakha: Moshe Kahn

Eligibility requirements:
Ability to read Chumash in the original with traditional commentaries;
Familiarity with basic halakhic concepts
Prior experience in studying Talmud in original (dictionary may be used).

Application: