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.
Read more about this topic: Machon Yaakov
Famous quotes containing the word program:
“George Shears ... was hanged in a barn near the store. The rope was thrown over a beam, and he was asked to walk up a ladder to save the trouble of preparing a drop for him. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I am not used to this business. Shall I jump off or slide off?” He was told to jump.”
—For the State of Montana, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“The discovery of Pennsylvania’s coal and iron was the deathblow to Allaire. The works were moved to Pennsylvania so hurriedly that for years pianos and the larger pieces of furniture stood in the deserted houses.”
—For the State of New Jersey, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)