Haskalah Toranit

• A broad, working knowledge of practical halachah for the Jewish year and everyday Jewish life.
• The ability to approach practical questions on principal areas of Orach Chaim and Yoreh Deah with knowledge and confidence.

The programme is designed for anyone seeking to develop a broad and practical knowledge of halachah through structured Torah study. It is particularly suitable for younger rabbis, educators, gabbaim, community leaders and individuals wishing to strengthen their understanding of halachah for everyday Jewish life.

No. The programme is designed for anyone who wants a structured grounding in practical halachah. It is suitable for anyone who wants to deepen their halachic knowledge, including educators and community leaders.

No rabbinic qualification or advanced yeshiva background is required. Participants should have a basic familiarity with halachic concepts, the ability to follow the classes and a willingness to invest in independent study.

Two years. The major areas of practical Jewish life. One structured programme.

• Prayer, Blessings and Torah Reading
• Shabbat and Eruvin
• Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, Shavuot, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed
• Fast Days, the Three Weeks and Tisha B'Av
• Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot
• Chanukah and Purim
• Niddah, Brit Milah, Pidyon Haben and Kibbud Av VaEim
• Mezuzah, Kashrut, Meat and Milk, Mourning and Heter Iska

The curriculum follows the Jewish calendar. Before each festival or significant date, participants study the relevant practical halachot, supported by source material and guidance for continued independent study.

The programme is designed, cultivated and carefully planned by experienced rabbanim of the International Halacha Institute. It is taught by rabbanim within the IHI, together with leading rabbanim brought in specifically for this programme.

Each programme cycle runs for two years.

The Hebrew cohort began on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 (19 Elul 5786). Classes take place every Tuesday evening, Israel time.

The English cohort begins on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (21 Cheshvan 5787). Classes will take place every Sunday evening, Israel time. The precise class time will be announced separately.

Participants are encouraged to complete approximately five hours of independent study each week, in addition to attending the class or watching the recording.

Yes. Attendance at the live classes is not compulsory, and every class is recorded and uploaded to Google Classroom together with the study materials, so you can study at times that suit you and catch up whenever you need to. We recommend setting aside approximately five hours a week for independent study.

Yes. All classes will be uploaded to Google Classroom together with the study materials and relevant links. This allows participants to remain up to date and catch up if they miss a live class.

Attendance is not compulsory, although it is strongly recommended. Eligibility for the certificate is not dependent on live attendance, and missed material may be completed through the recordings. Each participant is responsible for keeping up with the classes, studying the material and sitting the examinations.

Yes. Before each shiur, participants receive a source sheet to guide their preparation. Additional sources are provided after the shiur for those who wish to study the topic in greater depth.

When a topic is best studied from specialist sefarim, IHI will provide the relevant books free of charge.

No. If you do not have access to a Mishnah Berurah, or would prefer an English edition, we recommend purchasing one. IHI will provide copies of sources that are otherwise difficult to access.

Yes. Approximately once every two months, participants will complete a multiple-choice examination on the material studied. At the end of the programme, there will be a comprehensive final examination covering the full curriculum.

To receive an IHI certificate of completion, participants must complete the programme and pass both the periodic examinations and the final examination. The required passing grade for each examination will be published by the programme administration.

Tuition is NIS 250 per month. Applicants referred through the Conference of European Rabbis (CER) or HaMizrachi receive a 10% discount, reducing the monthly tuition to NIS 225.

Tuition covers the full programme:

• The weekly classes and their recordings
• Source sheets before each shiur and additional sources afterwards
• Specialist sefarim, provided free of charge where a topic requires them
• The periodic examinations and the final examination
• The IHI certificate of completion

Payment is made in advance by credit card and may be divided into up to 24 instalments. Cancellation and withdrawal terms are provided to every applicant before enrolment.