The Program
The academic schedule roughly follows the standard university calendar. However, as it begins begin 2-3 weeks before Rosh Hashana, the start date can be as late as mid-September or as early as mid-August. Machon Yaakov's 2012-2013 year starts August 28th, 2012, and finishes after Shavuot, on May 16th, 2013.
Machon Yaakov is also affiliated with various summer programs for those students interested in continuing studies in Jerusalem during the 10-week summer period between 1st and 2nd years. Vacation times fall during select Jewish holidays, including longer breaks before and after Succot in the Fall, during Pesach in the Spring, and a shorter break over Chanukah. Many students choose to travel during these times off.
The class schedule is broad and intensive, containing significant exposure to Talmudic analysis, Jewish philosophy, Jewish Law (Halacha), Hebrew language skills, and character development (with significant one-on-one counseling from several senior staff members). What follows are descriptions of several of the first-year courses.
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