Young Israel of Elkins Park is blessed with Torah learning of the highest caliber.
Rabbi Brisman offers classes for both the beginner and those on a more advanced level. Shiurim include:
- Daily daf yomi shiur [Click for a view of the Daf]
- Weekly gemara shiur on Monday Nights
- Weekly shiur on seasonal topics held each week on
Shabbat afternoon (one hour before minchah)
- Series of b'iyun shiurim (please check the schedule for upcoming dates and times)
Wednesday evenings feature weekly visits from young Rabbis from Lakewood Yeshiva, who offer classes on traditional Jewish text as well as one on one (Chavruta) learning. Come for a night out of learning, light refreshments, and friends! Classes begin at 8:00pm.
Current Classes
- Parshat HaShavuah with Rabbi Weinstein
- Mishnah Berurah and Prayer with Rabbi Schwartz
- 'Sunrise, Sunset, and Dawns of Jewish Time' with Rabbi Kagan
- The Rambam's Introduction to Mishnayot with Dr. Avi Feldblum
- Beginner's Hebrew with Rabbi J. Toledano
Also, members and guests can partake in our new Avot U'Banim Program, where kids can come for Torah, friends, fun, and refreshments.
Other occasional learning programs are available in community through the Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Learning.