Gemara is Not a Closed Book…
But Sometimes You Do Need a Key
The exploration of Gemara/Talmud and its commentaries has been one of the Jewish People’s most deeply satisfying and exciting experiences for over 1500 years.
But some people don’t feel that excitement.
For most, it has nothing to do with them. Talmudic understanding needs to be built step by step, and each person has their own intellectual approach.
Not every chavrusa/study partner, class, or teacher, can connect with every individual’s unique way of thinking, leaving many without entry into the world of Talmud.
That key to Gemara/Talmud is now yours, in the comfort of your home or office.
Yeshivas Ohr Somayach, one of the most established English language advanced learning institutions in Jerusalem is now offering personal online Talmud instruction with a senior educator with 30 years of tenure.
Opportunities
Reading
Skills
Helping you with the definition of each word and enough grammar to fully understand the sentence structure in order to grasp its meaning.
Developing the
Thought Process
Helping you summarize the thought in every sentence and how each thought leads into the next.
Developing the Thought Process
Helping you summarize the thought in every sentence and how each thought leads into the next.
What Rashi Brings
Noticing what Rashi says that the Gemara doesn’t say, and what thought he is bringing out by what he adds.
The Tosafos Tension
Identifying the main point Tosafos is trying to make by understanding each step he is going through to get there.
How the
Rishonim Connect
Seeing where in the thinking process of each step of the Gemara each Rishon goes off in his own direction.
It has been a tremendous opportunity to reach out and understand hundreds of students.
It’s my passion and joy to help so many people successfully find their way in Gemara.
I very much look forward to doing the same for you!
Rabbi Aryeh Burnham
Rabbi Aryeh Burnham learned in Telz Cleveland and received Smicha from HaGaon Rav Mordechai Gifter, zt’l. Already in Telz he was often asked by the Roshei Yeshiva to spend time learning with students who didn’t quite fit into the “system” and needed extra attention. After a number of years in Kollel, he was asked by Rav Gifter, zt’l, to start a community outreach program.
Rabbi Burnham then started the Jewish Learning Connection in Cleveland, and was soon joined by Rav Efraim Nissenbaum, the two led the successful organization together until Rabbi Burnham made Aliyah in 1990. He went on to tutor students and VIP visitors for three years in Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, and then continued giving shiur in Talmud, Ethics, and Jewish Law for another twenty six years.
- Aryeh graduated with Honors from Dartmouth College, where he received a Special Citation for original research in perception and learning theory.
- He received Rabbinic Ordination from Telz Yeshiva, Cleveland.
- After college, he spent two years in the United States Navy, stationed with the Sixth Fleet.
Rabbi Aryeh Burnham learned in Telz Cleveland and received Smicha from HaGaon Rav Mordechai Gifter, zt’l. Already in Telz he was often asked by the Roshei Yeshiva to spend time learning with students who didn’t quite fit into the “system” and needed extra attention. After a number of years in Kollel, he was asked by Rav Gifter, zt’l, to start a community outreach program.
Rabbi Burnham then started the Jewish Learning Connection in Cleveland, and was soon joined by Rav Efraim Nissenbaum, the two led the successful organization together until Rabbi Burnham made Aliyah in 1990. He went on to tutor students and VIP visitors for three years in Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, and then continued giving shiur in Talmud, Ethics, and Jewish Law for another twenty six years.
- Aryeh graduated with Honors from Dartmouth College where he received a Special Citation for original research in perception and learning theory.
- He received Rabbinic Ordination from Telz Yeshiva, Cleveland.
- After college, he spent two years in the United States Navy, stationed with the Sixth Fleet.
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