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Scholars Circle || Beit Midrash Program In September 2007, in a bold initiative for the three-year Scholars' Circle, students will immerse themselves in a unified, integrated curriculum of Talmud and Halakha on the topic of Shabbat, Kashrut, and Niddah. The main goals are: 1) To join the study of Talmud and Halakha, emphasizing that no understanding of halakha can be complete without appreciation of its complex origins and that the study of Jewish text must inform the practice of halakha. 2) To impart mastery of an area of Jewish law, thereby empowering students to speak and teach effectively on the topic and offer practical guidance. 3) To empower students with the ability to research topics independently by drawing on all rabbinic sources relevant for a comprehensive discussion. The integrated nature of this program is largely unparalleled elsewhere in the world of Jewish learning, and Drisha is excited about initiating this next innovative step in educating women who will assume leadership roles in the Jewish community. Scholars receive a tuition waiver and may apply for a living stipend. The Drisha Scholars Circle was the first multi-year, certificate program in Talmud and Jewish Law for women in the world and remains among the most advanced and intensive programs of its kind. Women who are devoted to a lifetime of Jewish learning and teaching strengthen their skills and prepare to serve the community as Jewish educators. The program runs from September through May, with new students entering the program each year. The curriculum is divided between havruta (partner study) and shiur (lessons).Topics rotate triennially among Shabbat, Kashrut, and Niddah. The Drisha Scholars Circle Certificate is awarded upon completion of the three-year program. Scholars may elect to be in the HaSha'ar track, which prepares students for careers as day school educators. Students are admitted to the program on the condition that they serve the Jewish community in an educational capacity upon completion of the program. Participants may apply for a scholarship to support their studies. In addition to the full-time learning, Drisha Scholars participate in a weekly Leadership Development Program once in their three years of study to strengthen their teaching and organizational skills. They also have the opportunity to teach in Drisha's continuing education and summer programs, as well as serve as scholars-in-residence in communities across the country. Graduates have gone on to teach in a variety of settings, including day schools, synagogues, and adult education programs in the United States and Israel. Many alumni are prominent leaders in the Jewish community, addressing issues at public forums, developing school curriculum, and shaping new initiatives that foster spiritual growth and knowledge. Faculty for the 2007-2008 Academic Year include: Ethan Tucker Eligibility requirements: Ability to read Gemara, Rishonim and Poskim with facility Familiarity with basic talmudic concepts Understanding of the development of halakha Application:
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