Shiur Schedule

Monday
7:30-8:30pm in the CJL Beit Midrash (second floor of the CJL)
Prayer, Mindfulness, and Service of God
Talmud for Begginers with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld
How can frail, mortal, and imperfect human beings dare to approach their Creator in prayer? How can sincere and authentic religious sentiments find expression through reciting a fixed liturgy?
We'll explore these questions and more in this weekly class on the fifth chapter of the Talmudic tractate, Brakhot.
In addition, we will pay attention to the structure, vocabulary, and hermeneutics of the Talmud--the central element of Jewish intellectual and spiritual life for centuries.
All texts will be provided in English translation as well as in the Hebrew/Aramaic original.


8:30-9:30pm in the CJL Beit Midrash (second floor of the CJL)
Between Exclusivity and Tolerance
Advanced Talmud with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld
In this weekly shiur on the first perek of Avodah Zarah we will explore key halakhic sugyot that are important for navigating our relationships as Jews with the outside world.
In addition, we will see key aggadic explorations of the distinctions and commonalities between Jews and various “others.”
This class is intended for those with prior experience studying Talmud and with some ability to prepare Hebrew texts independently.
Ambitious “intermediates” are encouraged to attend and additional help will be provided for them as needed.


Wednesday
12:00-1:00pm in the CJL small dining hall
Topics in Jewish Thought and Practice
Lunch ‘N Learn with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld
Lunch is fully subsidized for underclassmen and graduate students.


5:30-6:30pm in the CJL Beit Midrash (second floor of the CJL)
Why Do Jews Have Laws?
Topics in the Philosophy of Jewish Law with Ben Jubas, '14, and William Herlands, '12


Thursday
6:00-7:00pm in the CJL Library (second floor of the CJL)
Thursday Night Torah
Sponsored by Yavneh
Pizza and drinks accompany an hour of informal learning, alone, in pairs, or in small groups.
It’s easy to find someone to learn with even without making plans ahead of time, and students of all skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to attend.


Saturday
Between Yavneh kiddush and Shabbat Lunch
Topics in the Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld

Minyan Times at Princeton

There are services three times a day, every day and on Shabbat and Chaggim. Shacharit is at 9:00 Sunday, 7:40 Monday and Thursday, 7:55 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 9:15 Shabbat. Mincha and Maariv times change throughout the year and can be found on the Yavneh website. Minyan takes place in the Center for Jewish Life.