NEVE YERUSHLAYIM - The Jewish Educational Network

The summer semester is a full-time Jewish studies program designed for the inquiring Jewish woman interested in deepening her knowledge of Judaism. Participants come with varying backgrounds of Jewish education, ranging from minimal to highly advanced. All share, however, a desire to enhance the spiritual dimension of their lives. The program is open to Jewish women ages 18 and over. Offered on levels from beginners to advanced, the program meets each student's needs with flexibility.

The summer semester is an independent program but students may stay on from the year program or may come, with permission, later and/or stay beyond the end of the summer program. However, Neve requires a minimum stay of three full weeks of the full-time 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.

The summer study program is offered on many levels and its format includes both lectures and seminar studies:

• Introductory Mechina: 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).In addition to philosophy and halacha

The fact of the shortness of the summer program tends to make it quite intense as students are keen to use the little time they have to get maximum benefit. In order to give balance, we have a series outstanding planned every week and also have regular series of guest lectures.