Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Progam Established in 1995, the Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program offers men undergraduates a fourth Jewish studies option. Designed for preprofessional students and others with time constraints, it maintains a high level of traditional Talmud study in a diversified curriculum.
Students drive the unique benefits of learning in a yeshiva environment.
Although the program does not lead to a degree, specified credit is transferable to all B.A. programs at Yeshiva College and B.S. programs at Sy Syms. Applicants are interviewed by the Dean of the program. Applicants must pass an oral entrance examination demonstrating proficiency in reading and comprehension of selected Talmudic passages and commentaries as well as a general background in Talmud. Students in the Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program must simultaneously attend Yeshiva College or Sy Syms School. Attendance Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions unless prevented from doing so by illness or other compelling cause.