Weekly Schedule
The classes in Migdal Oz focus on imbuing textual skills for lifelong learning, in addition to knowledge and values. Our curriculum focuses on four main areas: Gemara, Halacha, Tanach, and Machshava. Students are exposed to serious and in-depth study in these areas. The program is unique in that much of the study takes place in the Beit Midrash, and an emphasis is placed on developing independent learning skills. Much time is spent learning b’chavruta, and in independent preparation for shiurim. The Beit Midrash is always open.
Migdal Oz puts into the practice the adage “אין אדם לומד תורה אלא במקום שליבו חפץ” “one learns Torah only where one’s heart desires”, encouraging and guiding each student to build her personal schedule from the wide selection of shiurim and learning opportunities, with the guidance of teachers and staff.
The daily schedule of learning in the Beit Midrash is divided into three main units – Seder Boker in the mornings (3 or 4 days a week, depending on your preference) which focuses on Gemara B’Iyun (in depth study of Talmud), afternoon shiurim in a variety of subjects, and independent study b’chavruta of Seder Erev in the evenings, in Jewish Philosophy, Tanach (with the goal of finishing all of Tanach by the end of the year), or Bekiut Gemara.
For more information on our courses, view our Course Catalog here
Morning Seder
Three to four mornings a week are devoted to Gemara b’Iyun , emphasizing understanding the sugya from beginning to end, from Torah She’b’chtav, Mishnah and following the chain of mesora through the Rishonim, Achronim and the scholars of our day. The regular shiurim (three times a week-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) emphasize developing independent learning skills, and literacy in Gemara, and the mastery of the Aramaic language. The advanced shiur (four times a week-including Sundays) focuses on the sugya and its conceptual understanding, and furthering independent learning skills. Much of the morning is spent in chavruta preparation in the Beit Midrash with the ram/it present to answer questions and offer guidance. After chavruta preparation, the class gathers for the Ram’s (gemara teacher) shiur on the sugya.
Wednesday morning features a women in halacha class, followed by your choice of seder/shiur in Nach, Halacha, or Machshava.
In Migdal Oz, you will learn from some of the most well-known names in Torah education today, including the Roshei Yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion. A wide array of stimulating, high level classes are offered in Tanach, Halacha, Machshava, and other areas of Gemara. Interested students can also join select Shana Bet classes. See the sample schedule and course catalogue for examples.
- Multiple classes in each time slot
- Optional shiurim in English
- Chavruta and independent learning
- Advanced tracks in Tanach, Mishna, Gemara and Halacha
Students can (and are encouraged to) also use part of their afternoons to make chavrutas in subjects they’re interested in outside of class, do chessed volunteering, engage in extra-curricular programming or take some personal time.
Afternoon Seder
Night Seder
Students select a bekiyut track (study focused on breadth) in Tanach, Machshava, or Gemara. Study takes place in chavruta in the Beit Midrash, with the guidance of staff members and shana gimmel/dalet students who are present during this time to answer questions. Students gain independent learning skills and breadth of knowledge. Each track is accompanied by a weekly shiur which guides the learning and explores topics more in depth.
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