GOALS
- To gain a broad knowledge of Judaism and its relevance to the 21st century Jew.
- Self-sufficiency in reading and understanding Hebrew texts.
- An unforgettable experience exploring the Land of Israel, as you’ve never seen it before.
CLASSES
Wide range of classes exploring: Classic Questions in Jewish philosophy; Practical Jewish
Living, Language (Ulpan); History; and exciting and challenging hands-on textual learning.
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TOURS
Discover the Land of Israel - off the beaten track. Experience the thrill of living in Jerusalem and see your heritage come alive.
STAFF
High staff to student ratio leads to excellent student-staff relationships. Our highly qualified and motivated staff headed by Rabbi Reuven Geffen also includes internationally renowned lecturers such as:- Rabbi Dr Dovid Gottlieb – author & former professor at John Hopkins University
- Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – author and international Jewish lecturer
CREDITS
Have this amazing Jewish experience without having to compromise on your goal of a university degree. Transcripts from Ohr Somayach are accepted by many leading universities. See which universities have already accepted our transcripts »
SEMESTER DATES
FALL
September to December
WINTER / SPRING
January to April
SUMMER
May to July
Shorter learning opportunities are also available.
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