The Yeshiva offers classes on all levels from beginning to advanced. In order to have a satisfying experience of the texts, we recommend that students have at least Level Bet or Gimmel Hebrew skills, according to the Israeli ulpan rating system. Admissions Requirements Self-motivation and a desire to learn are the most important requirements for studying at the Yeshiva. The Yeshiva has classes on both beginner and advanced levels in almost every area, and many of our students come in with little or no background in text study. Most of our students have experienced Jewish life in some capacity and have made a personal commitment to living Jewishly that ultimately led them to decide to study intensively.
Some students do have some prior exposure to Jewish text study.
Since studies at the Yeshiva are text-intensive, the better your Hebrew, the more you will get out of the program. Ulpan is recommended for all and strongly advised for students beneath a Bet level of Hebrew. The Yeshiva does not accept pre-college students, except through the Nativ program of United Synagogue. Please request a financial aid application if you are interested in these options and return it to us as soon as possible. Yeshiva students from the United States are also able to apply for federal Stafford loans through the Yeshiva's partnership with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.