This one-year immersive beit midrash intensive learning program for women is designed to enhance prospective semikha students’ Jewish textual literacy, fluency and skills. Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest--we look forward to reviewing your materials.
If you are still interested in applying for the upcoming year, please write directly to our Director of Recruitment & Admissions, Liba Berger, at lberger@yeshivatmaharat.org to discuss your candidacy and reason for late application.
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Who should apply to the Beit Midrash Program?
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women with familiarity and some experience learning Jewish talmudic and mishnaic texts
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easily recognize, read, and articulate Hebrew letters & have at least a basic understanding of speaking & reading Hebrew
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hold a college degree or the equivalent
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be engaged in Jewish communal life
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find personal meaning in living halakhically (according to Jewish law)
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be excited about having an immersive Torah learning experience
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be open to, curious about, or interested in the possibility of pursuing rabbinic education and a rabbinic career in the future
How do I apply to the Beit Midrash Program?
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Written application: This includes sections about your educational background, personal history, personal statements, and two references.
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Learning Skills Assessment: Meet with a faculty member to discuss your learning experiences and assess your Hebrew and Aramaic reading and translation skills, understanding of concepts and structures in Talmud and key commentaries, and capacity for learning advancement. More details about the LSA can be found in this overview.
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Admissions Interview: Applicants offered an interview will meet with members of the admissions committee to discuss their educational background and candidacy.
Beit Midrash Program Admissions
