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CLASS SCHEDULE WINTER 2015

SHACHRIS MINCHA MAARIV

Sun. 8:15am 1 pm plus 15 minutes before sunset

sunset, 9:30 and 10:30pm

Mon. 6:45am 12:30 plus 15 minutes before sunset

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Tues. 7:00am 12:30 plus 15 minutes before sunset

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Shabbos 7:15 am and 8:45am

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Shabbos 45 minutes after sunset

NAITZ Sunday – Friday - Begins 25 minutes before sunrise

CLASSES FOR MEN & WOMEN

Dr. Jonathan Rogawski z”l Not Just Chumash & Rashi** 8:10-9:30PM Rabbi Brander Join the most popular and exhilarating Chumash shiur in LA as Rabbi Brander brings the weekly portion alive – an experience for the mind and the soul!

CLASSES FOR WOMEN

TLC* Torah Learning For Collegiates 7:00-8:15PM; Women 18-25 Mrs. Gertel, Mrs. Bloom The most popular program of its kind in LA, for young women of all backgrounds, featuring guests speakers from around the world on a plethora of topics that enlighten, challenge & inspire. For more info, please e-mail srbloom@hotmail.com Women’s Halacha Series:* Children In Halacha Rabbi Eli Stern Tuesdays 8:15-9:30pm Topics include: Changing diapers near seforim, davening, Age/definition of chinuch, Tznius, yichud for girls, Childcare (including illness) on Shabbos, Yom Tov, Waiting between meat and milk, Chinuch for mitzvos of the Yomim Tovim, Children’s brachos, davening, Children who are Kohanim, Gentile caregivers TANACH LEARNING* 8-9pm Mrs. Geula Dickerman An interactive shiur for women in the Book of Shofitm. Topics include: Shimshon, Devorah and Yael, Yiftach and Gideon At a private residence; call the office for the address

Effective Dating Strategies** Thursdays 8-9pm Rabbi Eli Stern Topics include: The Purpose Of Marriage, The Importance of Choosing The Right Shadchan, Doing Research Before Agreeing To A Shidduch, Long Distance Dating, Five Most Essential Qualities One Must Find Out About Their Potential Spouse and more

The Max & Marianne Hecht z”l Shiur on Ramban - 45 minutes before Mincha Rabbi Heimowitz Discover some of the most important conceptual themes in the weekly parsha through the eyes of one of the foremost commentators on Chumash- the Ramban.

Orchos Tzaddikim The Ways of the Righteous** Rabbi Stern 9:30am Explore the classic text that delineates refined Jewish character traits.

CLASSES MEN SHABBOS

Ramban on the Parsha** 8:00AM Rabbi Brander Practical Hilchos Shabbos Shiur** 60 minutes before Mincha Rabbi Brander Topics in Sefer Bereishis 45 minutes before Mincha - Rabbi Brander. An in-depth, textual study of some of the classical stories in Sefer Bereishis, corresponding to the weekly Parshas.

SHABBOS

THE SUNDAY MORNING KARL (MORDECHAI YISROEL) REISMAN KOLLEL YOM RISHON: Torah Bazaar 9:15-10:30AM //accompanied by refreshments// Choose From: Journey Into Talmud Rabbi Brander A fascinating look at Talmudic logic from a master Gemara teacher (all levels) The Halachic Mind Rabbi Haber Discover the creative yet rigorous halachic logic in Rabbi Moshe Feinstein’s halachic responsa (textual skills needed). Practical Judaism Rabbi Heimowitz Learn how to learn the classic halachic text “Mishna Berurah”, focusing on the laws of davening.

Daf Yomi Mon –Fri -7:45 am; Shabbos 8 am; Sun- 9:00 am Robbie Wizenfeld A daily, two-sided page of Talmud, finishing Shas in 7 ½ years, in accordance with the world-wide Daf Yomi calendar Gemara in Your Kup Tues., Wed. and Fri. 6:15am Rabbi Heimowitz Plumb the depths of Talmudic analysis while deepening your skills 3rd perek of Succah Intermediate Level. David, King Of Israel Mon-Fri 7:45-8am Rabbi Brander A deeper look at the two books of Samuel, tracing the monarchy of King David. Journey Journey Into the Depths of Halacha Sun. - Fri. Following Naitz Minyan- for one hour unless Neitz minyan starts 6:15am or later, whereupon it will start at 5:40am Rabbi Brander Learn the Melachos of Shabbos with Gemara, Rishonim, Shulchan Aruch/Mishnah Berurah with a focus on Halacha l’maaseh. This will be chavrusa learning with a twice a week shiur. (Prior Gemara background necessary) YeshivaNiteThree Chaburas Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8:20-9:30pm Rabbi Neydavoud A thorough study of Tractate Brachos, 6th Perek Intermediate Level Gemara Hilchos Mezuzah In Depth Mon-Thurs. 8:30-9:30pm Rabbi Yisraeli Trace the evolution of today’s practical halachos of mezuzah from the sugyas in Tractates Yuma and Menochos, through the Rishonim and Achronim – straight through to today’s contemporary Poskim (intermediate level) Gemara Think Mon, Wed. and Th. Nites from 8:45-9:30. Rabbi Avi Gruen Aims to introduce students to the intricacies of the unique Talmudic logic and thinking process. The text will be the 6th Perek of Bava Kama (intermediate level). The Laws of Chesed Fri. - Shabbos After Maariv; Sun.- Thurs. after 9:30 Maariv Learn the Halachos relating to the performance of various types of loving kindness based on the Chofetz Chaim’s work Ahavas Chessed (approximately 5 minutes).

Advanced Gemara 8-9pm Rabbi Weinstock An in-depth study of the 6th Perek of Tractate Bava Kama with its commentaries Sefardi Halacha 8:00-9:30PM Rabbi Rashti A practical guide to daily halacha for Sefardim from the classic work of the Ben Ish Chai. A Taste of Chassidus 8-9pm Ben Ratskoff A look at the weekly parsha through the eyes of some of the classic Chassidic commentaries such as Sefas Emes, Kedusahs Levi, Nesivas Shalom and Shem M’Smuel. Mussar Vaad 8:55-9:30pm Rabbi Brander An exploration of R’ Wolbe’s notion of “knowing yourself” taken from his classic text “Alei Shur” Vol I. Practical Halacha 8:45-9:30pm Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar A concise overview of all major areas of practical halacha according to prevalent custom (all levels).

The Rambam Looks At Life 8-8:45pm Rabbi Gruen An exploration of the Rambam’s worldview as extrapolated from his halachic and hashkafic writings. Contemporary Halachic Topics 8-8:45pm co-taught by Rabbis Rubin and Becker An halachic examination of some of today’s “hot button” political/moral controversies such as euthanasia , abortion, suicide, etc. Adult Yeshiva: Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 8:45-9:30pm Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar An intense study of the Shulchan Aruch and its classic commentaries on the laws of basar v’chalav (mixing milk and meat). Registration required. Advanced Level. Hands-On Talmud 8:15-9:30PM also Thursday Robbie Wizenfeld An In-depth study of tractate Brachos, including Tosefos; directed chavrusa study from 8:15-9pm, followed by shiur. Fifth perek, with emphasis on laws of davening. For all levels The Weekly Halacha Discussion 8:45-9:30PM Rabbi Amar Fascinating halachic excursions loosely connected to concepts gleaned from the weekly Parsha.

DAILY

Hands-On Talmud 8:15-9:30PM Robbie Wizenfeld An In-depth study of tractate Brachos, including Tosefos; directed chavrusa study from 8:15-9pm, followed by shiur Parsha For life: Eliyahu HaNavi Speaks 8:30–9:30PM Rabbi Rashti Penetrating insights into Mussar and personal growth from Tanna D’Bei Eliyahu (classic Midrashic text) Parsha Pointers 8:45-9:30PM Rabbi Amar Penetrating insights from the Ohr HaChaim HaKodosh into the weekly Torah portion. Talmudic Riddles 8:45-9:30pm Rabbi Rubin An examination of some of the classic homiletical (Aggadic) teachings of the Talmud, through the eyes of the classic Ein Yaakov commentary, starting with Tractate Brachos. Parsha & Cholent 9:45 –10:30PM Rabbi Brander Get a head start on Shabbos with inspiring Torah & delicious cholent, spiced by occasional guitar-led singing

SUNDAY

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Modern Technology and Practical Halacha 10:00AM Rabbi Yisraeli An extensive investigation into various halachic ramifications of microwave ovens as well as internet technology Adult Yeshiva: Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer 9-10am (at Young Israel of Hancock Park) Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar A thorough study of the Shulchan Aruch and its commentaries on the laws dealing with marriage and divorce. Advanced level -Registration required. The Laws of Shabbos 10:15 -11am Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar An in-depth examination of the Shulchan Aruch and its classic commentaries on the 39 forbidden melachos of Shabbos. Advanced Level. Chasidus and Spirituality Sunday night- 8:30-9:30PM Rabbi Rashti Inspiring insights from the works of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov & the Ben Ish Chai

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

CLASSES FOR MEN CLASSES FOR MEN CLASSES FOR MEN

MONDAY Contemporary Issues in Jewish Thought 8:00-9:30PM Rabbi Rashti Bringing to bear 2,000 years of classical Jewish sources and commentaries on the pressing issues of today In-Depth Talmud 8:15-9:30pm Rabbi Amar An examination of the 5th perek of Tractate Brachos (laws of davening)- Intermediate level Mastering the Mishnah 8-8:45pm Rabbi Rubin A weekly Mishnayos shiur, starting from the first Tractate, Brachos. Adult Yeshiva – Laws of Basar V’chalav – Rabbi Rubin 8:45-9:30pm A review of Rabbi Lebhar’s shiur on the laws of basar v’chalav from Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah (for those enrolled in the Adult Yeshiva program)