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Limudei Kodesh Program

Ateres Yaakov’s comprehensive Limudei Kodesh curriculum aims to imbue our talmidim with a love for Torah and
provide them with the skills they need to pursue a lifetime of independent learning. Our strategic approach employs
proven pedagogic techniques and features an organized approach to each of the four years in Gemara, Chumash,
Navi, Halacha, Mussar and Hashkafa.

On their first day in yeshiva, from the moment they enter our beautiful Bais Medrash, our students are embraced by an
environment that promotes respect, love and awe of Torah learning. Rabbeim offer stimulating and challenging shi-
urim for all levels. Each talmid has the opportunity to consolidate his learning and reinforce his skills through chavrusa
learning in the Bais Medrash. During chavrusa learning, a designated Shoel U’Meishiv approaches each talmid to
provide individualized support, remediation, or enrichment. Shiurim designed to meet clearly articulated goals (see
chart below) increase yearly in intensity. Time spent in chavrusa study also increases as the talmidim gain proficiency
in independent learning. Learning incentive programs and supplemental shiurim provide further avenues to enhance
learning skills.

While Gemara is the primary focus, our Mesivta provides a well-rounded Limudei Kodesh curriculum. Shiurim in Be-
kiyus, Chumash, Navi, Halacha, Mussar and Hashkafa, as well as Yomei Iyun, guest speakers and Shabbatonim help
mold our students into committed and capable Bnei Torah. The presence of both the Rabbeim and Bochurim of the
Yeshiva Gedolah, the Kollel, the Shoel U’Meishivim, alumni and community shiurim afford our talmidim opportunities
to be involved constantly in the seviva of Torah. Additionally, every erev Shabbos, each shiur is visited by a different
Rebbi who delivers a schmooze on the Parsha.

Ateres Yaakov’s approach to Limud HaTorah creates freshness and excitement in learning, maximizes development
of Gemara, laining and lomdus and deepens talmidim’s understanding and internalization of the learning process,
resulting in improved Avodas Hashem and dedication to Am Yisroel.

Progressive Gemara Curriculum

Grade Regular Track Honors Track Adds

• Establish mastery of key Gemara words, terms and phrases
• Acquire comfort and fluency in reading Gemara and Rashi • Emphasize fluency and confidence in reading Gemara, Rashi and
9 • Clearly identify the process and steps of the Gemara Tosafos
• Identify and understand key words and concepts
• Integrate Tosafos relevant to the basic understanding of the sugya • Introduce the language and approach of key mefarshim (rishonim &
achronim), focusing on clear comprehension

• Establish mastery of the process and steps of the Gemara • Emphasize independent facility in Tosafos
10 • Emphasize reading skills in Gemara and Rashi • Consolidate mastery of Gemara and Rashi laining skills
• Incorporate Tosafos with a focus on its structure and text • Integrate mefarshim, bringing greater elucidation to the sugya

• Introduce laining skills of Gemara and Rashi • Emphasize developing skills in lomdus
11 • Apply lomdus in the sugya • Consolidate mastery of Tosafos laining skills
• Supplement shiur with independent chavrusa learning • Synthesize and clarify the varying analytical approaches of the me-
• Integrate mefarshim (rishonim & achronim) into the sugya farshim to the Gemara

• Establish independent chavrusa learning in review of shiur
• Incorporate lomdus into the sugya • Establish independent chavrusa learning in preparation for shiur
12 • Establish comfort in reading mefarshim • Consolidate mastery of mefarshim laining skills
• Synthesize and clarify the varying analytical approaches of the • Encourage the production of independent chiddushim
mefarshim to the Gemara

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