ADVANCED HALAKHAH STUDIES PROGRAM

The Seder from Its Origins to Today

This semester in Halakhah Lemaaseh we will be examining the development of the Seder from its origins as a rabbinic style Greco-Roman symposium, through its development in the Talmudim, medieval literature, codification all the way through how the seder is observed today. This will be a unique opportunity to combine both talmudic research and halakhic development all in one shiur. 

This class is a combination of critical talmudic study and analysis of traditional commentaries. Close attention is always paid to the dynamic development of halakhah. The aim is for students to understand the dynamics of talmudic interpretation and halakhic developments so that our texts and practices can be better integrated into our lives.

Class meets on Mondays & Wednesday, 8:15-9:30am EST / 3:15-4:30pm IST. The class is hybrid so students can learn on Zoom or in person at the Yeshiva.

Students are expected to spend approximately one hour preparing the assigned sources with their chevruta (study partner) in advance of each class.

When: Beginning January 20, 2025
Cost: $450/semester*
*Payment plans and other arrangements can be made with our office.

The class is geared towards students who are comfortable reading Talmudic texts and commentaries in their original language.

Our Advanced Halakhah program is for experienced learners looking for an opportunity to explore the many layers of rabbinic texts as they develop throughout history and as they are observed today. This program focuses on studying rabbinic texts, commentaries, halakhic codes and responsa, emphasizing critical textual analysis and the historical development of Jewish law.

If you have questions please contact Rabbi Joshua Kulp.