The MidrashIntroducing:

YOF graduates continue their learning together with community members thanks to an exciting new program.

“ Each step in a student’s development leads them to a greater depth of understanding of the material they are learning. The values and ideals set forth by the Torah will always remain steadfast, but the appreciation of their development and nuances will mature just as we do.”

Ms.Yvette Hidary, co-coordinator of The Midrash

The Yeshivah of Flatbush was excited to launch

The Midrash, a new Torah learning program for male and female alumni and community members, this past fall. Daily classes for men and women held at Congregation Beth Torah and led by JBHS Rosh Bet Midrash Rabbi Avi Harari seek to build a community that reinforces the educational and religious values taught at the Yeshivah.

Every morning, young professionals spearhead learning in the Men’s Division, while community rabbis lead the night program. Classes are set within a bet midrash atmosphere anchored by Rabbi Abraham Hayoun. With small class sizes, this text-based model drives students to think about and engage with the text on their own. Students learn b’chavruta while they also receive direct instruction from their respected teachers. On any given day, more than a dozen classes are offered with topics ranging from Gemara to Halakhah to Tanakh, with varying levels of depth. “YOF has always instilled a thirst for knowledge and desire to learn in its students. The establishment of The Midrash will nourish this thirst at an elevated level and inspire continuous religious growth,’ said Ms. Hidary.

The Allegra Franco Women’s Division of The Midrash, led by Rabbi Albert Setton, is the first of its kind within the community for women seeking to learn Torah through Chavruta. The program welcomes current Judaic Studies educators, future teachers, and community members of all ages who wish to advance their own learning le’shem shamayim. Tanakh, Halakhah and philosophy are all taught in an engaging, relevant way. For those seeking a more professional path via these courses, The Midrash Fellowship offers direction and support for prospective Torah teachers. The program offers the opportunity for mastery of content and skill that can easily transfer to the classroom.

For more information on The Midrash Men's Division, please contact Mr. Elliot Shamah at (347) 260-7440. For information on the The Midrash Allegra Franco Women's Division, please contact Ms. Stephanie Idy at (347) 587-9102 or visit @allegrafranco_betmidrash on Instagram.

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