Because of the varied backgrounds and abilities of our students, three levels in Talmud study are available. They are taught how to anticipate textual difficulties that Rashi would comment upon as well as logical or halachic issues that might be raised by the Tosafos . Emphasis is placed on recognizing textual precision as well as on building Talmudic vocabulary. In addition, students prepare the Mishnayos of the tractate being studied. Students study Talmud text with Rashi and all relevant Tosafos and other meforshim.
Emphasis is put on having the students prepare the text with a chavrusa.
Students study the Talmud text with Rashi, Tosafos and meforshim more intensely than in the second year. They analyze seemingly conflicting texts in other tractates and prepare, under faculty supervision, these texts prior to class discussion. The independent study begun in Grade 10 is developed further in the third and fourth years. Grade 12 - Students study the Talmud text with Rashi, Tosafos , Rambam and other Rishonim . Emphasis is placed on analysis of both the text and differences in its explanation among the commentaries.