In the Gemara Iyun shiur, the Rebbi will engage the students in actively exploring the Gemara’s reasoning, focusing on the commentaries of Rashi and the Tosafos. Together, the Rebbi and students will carefully and methodically analyze the give-and-take of the Gemara. Special emphasis is placed on the structural functions of the steps of the Gemara utilizing the ISPEAK system. Through this interactive process, the Rebbi will guide the students in developing robust textual and analytical skill sets, which will ultimately enable them to experience the fulfillment of independent in-depth Gemara study.
Mussar - the study of ethics is embedded in the Gemara course. Emphasis is placed on the importance of character development, as well as the relevance and application of the Torah’s perspective to life in the 21st century.