This year-long program involves in-depth study of classical Jewish texts. The program is for those interested in a year of intensive beginner’s training in Jewish texts and observance. It also serves as a one-year preparatory program for those who wish to pursue semikhah. The Mekhinah Program is for both men and women, and can be on either a full-time or part-time basis. Acceptance is contingent upon completion of a written application and consent of the Dean.
The program has classes in Tanakh and Midrash, Talmud, Halakhah and Hebrew language, with the emphasis on developing skills in reading and understanding classical Hebrew texts.