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The Summer Session at the Neve School of General Jewish Studies is designed for the inquiring Jewish woman interested in deepening her knowledge of Judaism. Participants come with varying background of Jewish education, ranging from minimal to highly advanced. All, however, share the desire to enhance the spiritual dimension of their lives.
The program is open to Jewish women ages 19 and over. Offered on levels from beginners to advanced, the program meets each students needs with flexibility. The summer semester curriculum is similar to that of the Neve year program. The summer semester is independent of the full year program, however, with permission, students may arrive later and/or stay beyond the end of the summer semester. Neve requires a minimum stay of three full weeks of the year study program. Please contact the appropriate* Neve office to arrange other dates.
The program takes place at Neve Yerushalayim's beautiful campus in Har Nof, Jerusalem. Housing is provided in student residence buildings on campus for students up to age 30, but exceptions can be made for those above that age. Students may also choose to reside off campus. Full meal service is offered in Neve's dining hall, except on Shabbat.
- Introductory Mechina Level: Assumes little or no previous Jewish studies. A wide range of classes are given in all areas of Jewish studies, with emphasis on philosophy and relationships.
- Intermediate Neve Levels: For students who have had some Jewish studies background. There is five different levels based on textual ability.In addition to biblical studies, philosophy and Jewish practice, instruction is given in improving textual learning skills.
- Pre-Shalhevet: For those with advanced Hebrew textual skills, who are able to study text sources independently or with the help of a study partner (chavruta).
The faculty of Neve includes some of the most renowned personalities in Jewish education today, including Mrs. Tzipporah Heller, Rabbi Yaakov Levi, Rabbi Dovid Refson, and others from Israel, Europe, the United States, and elsewhere. The program is under the direction of Rabbi Moshe Chalkowski.