Description of Classes at AI 5768

Daily

Daf Yomi:

Mornings (Sun: 7:15 am, Mon-Fri. at 6:45 am)- Rav Elazar Meir Teitz Shlita Evenings (S-Th at 8:45 pm)- at the Kollel

Join the Rav in the mornings or the Kollel in the evenings and enjoy the breadth and depth of Talmud study. This Shiur covers a full Daf every day. This Shiur will cover Kesubos, Nedarim, Nazir, Sotah and Gittin over the course of the year.

Mishna Yomis

Mornings (Sunday to Friday following Shacharis, Shabbos, 10 minutes before Minyan) - Rav Schwartz/Rav Teitz

The Mishna serves as the Backbone of all of Torah She'Baal Peh. This class seeks to complete the entire Shas in three years. This year we will study Seder Nezikin and Zevachim, Menachos, Chullin and part of Bechoros at a rate of 2 Mishnayos a day.

Halacha

Evenings - Between Mincha and Ma'ariv - Rav Schwartz/Rabbi Yoni Korbman

This class will study sections of Jewish law in detail. Among topics we expect to cover this year are the laws of Kriyas Shema and Tefilla.

Night Seder

In conjunction with Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchak

Contact Rav A. Shulman, Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Refoel Rubin, Night Seder coordinator, Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchak (908-354-6057)

Here is your opportunity to learn one on one in a Traditional Yeshiva setting. Come and join the fellows of Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchak for a traditional night Seder at AI. Bring your own Chavrusa or speak to Rosh HaYeshiva Rav Avraham Schulman or Rabbi Rubin to set up a Chavrusa for you and come and see what the "Buzz" is all about.

Weekly:

Sunday:

The Kosher Kitchen

Sun. at 9:00 am - Rav Schwartz

"What goes into the making of a Kosher Kitchen ?" This question is heard more and more often today. Whether you are a novice or a learned student of Torah Laws, the answer is becoming more and more complicated as new food products and methods of preparation are introduced into our modern kitchens. Thus, many people are stymied in their pursuit of the Kosher Kitchen . This can cost the average kitchen owner needless expense if food or utensils are rendered not kosher simply because knowledge that was available was not applied in the first place. Even those who have a basic knowledge are unsure of its applications. Join us on a guided tour of the laws that govern the Kitchen and delight in the comfort of the tastiest room in the Jewish home.

Madreigas HaAdam

Sundays at 8:45 am - Nissim Kontente

The Chok L'Yisrael is a classical work which provides a daily study program that encompasses all areas of Torah study: Chumash, Na"ch, Mishnah, Gemara, Halachah, Kabbalah and Mussar. It is a unique tool that for Torah learning that provides a tremendous sense of satisfaction and personal fulfillment for those who commit to its daily study program.

Mondays:

Women's Beit Midrash

8:30 pm (Check weekly Sheet for location)-Rebbetzin Elisheva Teitz

Parashat Vayeira tells the triumphant yet tragic tale of Avraham Avinu's tenth and final test, the Binding of Isaac (Akeidat Yitzchak). Until, at the last moment, while the sword was already in the air, an Angel of G-d intervened to stop the drama and pointed to a ram, to be substituted for Yitzchak (Bereshit 22:1-19). The merits of this episode have been referred to throughout Jewish history. The only question is why?? Come study Akeidat Yitzchak with a master teacher and see the story as you've never seen it before.

Orchos Tzaddikim

10:15 pm - Rav Schwartz

Few books have been written for both Scholars and lay people better than the Orchos Tzaddikim. Join Rav Schwartz in exploring one of our great thinker's approach to the ethical life and its connection to our daily lives.

Wednesdays:

Women's Monthly Forum (Rav Schwartz)

Call Shaindy Pinsker (908) 353-8667 for schedule, location and information

We all need time to learn but with all of the challenges of work and child raising, when are WE supposed to study? Join Rav Schwartz for a monthly, participant-driven forum to cover all you ever wanted to know on a whole host of subjects - from Shabbat-serving to Pesach preparing to child rearing and inspire and be inspired as we grow together.

Thursday Night:

Cholent Chaburah 8 pm (for men)

(Coordinated by Rabbi Dovid Zweig and Dr. Yossi Platnick)

A great place to develop Chiddushei Torah and present them to a constructive analytical audience. This group meets weekly to learn together and discuss Halacha l'maaseh issues. Each participant prepares a Sugya and presents the food for the soul. Following group analysis, the Chevra joins Shabbos preparations attacking the week's Cholent with the spiritual fervor and understanding that "Toameiha Chayim Zachu". Contact Rabbi Zweig or Rav Schwartz if you want assistance preparing for the Chaburah.

Friday Night:

Siddur Studies

Between Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv - Rav Schwartz

Been reciting the words and don't know what they mean or why they are there? Come study a selection of Siddur sections and spruce up your spiritual service to Hashem. Each week will focus on a different part of the Siddur.

Shabbos:

Sefer Shoftim

After Hashkama Minyan - Rabbi Rubin (alternates - check Schedule)

Sefer Shoftim is one of the most active seforim of Tanach. Join Rabbi Rubin in an active discussion of a weekly Perek that will activate and energize your Shabbos morning and strengthen you for the rest of the week.

Nesivos Shalom

After Hashkama Minyan - Rabbi Weinbach (alternates - Check Schedule)

Rabbi Sholom Noach Berezovsky, Slonimer Rebbe, was widely known for his teachings which he published as a series of books entitled Nesivos Shalom. A leading non-chasidic rosh yeshiva has referred to the Nesivos Sholom as the "Mesillat Yesharim of our times". Join us for a taste of one of the most prolific Chassidic masters of our times.

Biblical Personalities & Places (Fall)

Perek People (Spring)

2 hours 15 minutes before Mincha (alternating homes) - Rav Schwartz

They may have lived long ago but they speak to us today. Join our discussion about famous (and not so famous) characters of Tanach or the places of great interest therein and help develop a greater understanding of their place in Tanach and in our lives today. During the Spring months, the class turns to the Tanaim of Pirkei Avot and examines their lives in context of their teaching in order to help us understand their life's teachings.

Parsha Shiur for Women

1 hour 30 minutes before Mincha (alternates with Biblical Personalities) -Mrs. Ruthie Veit (and others)

Study the Parsha in detail and depth. Share ideas and thoughts in this intimate group. A great addition to your Shabbos schedule.

Shabbos Blatt

30 minutes before Mincha-Rav Schwartz

Come spend a half hour in intense study of Meseches Avodah Zara. By joining us each Shabbat afternoon in the fall, you will understand and experience Gemara study as never before.

Jewish Lifecycles

During Seuda Shlishit-Rav Schwartz

A common factor amongst all religions is the importance placed on life cycle events. This class explores Judaism, Halacha and Jewish culture through the lens of the human life-cycle. The goal of the class is to see Jewish religion beyond text, to see it as intimately tied to lives of Jews themselves. Through examination of life events like the birth of a baby, a bris and raising children we will continue to do what generations of Jews have done before us - giving life, sustaining our beliefs, celebrating who we are and reminding us that each person's life is precious. At each session of this popular series we will examine the etiology and contemporary application of many of today's pressing Halachic dilemmas. Source sheets will be provided.

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