Master's Programs

A Master's degree in Talmud and Oral Law without thesis is designed for those who want to expand their knowledge without focusing on research.

Degree Requirements:  

• The degree includes writing two seminars at the graduate level with two different teachers, worth 8 credits
• Master's level courses worth 28 credits.
• A Master's degree without a thesis in Talmud and Oral Law includes courses totaling 36 credits. As well as 4 credits of Basic Jewish Studies
• Every student will be required to take one comprehensive exam during their degree studies. For details, see information about the comprehensive exam.

Some courses are taught in person and others are online or via Zoom.

A non-thesis Master's degree in Talmud and Oral Torah typically takes two years to complete, but can be finished in one academic year when combined with online courses.

Students can combine teaching certification studies with their degree. This certification provides employment opportunities and allows graduates to integrate into the education system teaching Oral Law, as well as in higher education institutions as lecturers and researchers.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree (from an accredited academic institution) with a minimum average grade of 76.
2. Candidates who did not study Talmud in their undergraduate degree can be accepted to the program and will be required to take supplementary courses based on their academic background.
3. Final decisions regarding admission to the Master's program are under the authority of the School of Graduate Studies. Other admission requirements are according to the university's admission conditions.

Other admission requirements are according to the university's admission requirements.

A Master's degree in Talmud and Oral Law with a thesis is for those who want to expand their knowledge and focus on research.

Degree Requirements:

• The degree includes writing two seminars at the graduate level with two different teachers with an average grade of 90 or above, worth 8 credits. In exceptional cases with a lower average, continuation in the research track may be possible, but only with the department head's approval.
• Elective courses for the Master's degree totaling 16 credit points
• Participation in the monthly departmental seminar.
• Writing a thesis.
• Basic Jewish Courses totaling 4 credit points.
• Every student will be required to take one comprehensive exam during their degree studies. For details, see information about the comprehensive exam.

Some courses are taught in person and others are online or via Zoom.

Students can combine teaching certification studies with their degree. This certification provides employment opportunities and allows graduates to integrate into the education system teaching Oral Law, as well as in higher education institutions as lecturers and researchers.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree (from an accredited academic institution) with a minimum average grade of 76.
2. Candidates who did not study Talmud in their undergraduate degree can be accepted to the program and will be required to take supplementary courses based on their academic background.
3. Final decisions regarding admission to the Master's program are under the authority of the School of Graduate Studies. Other admission requirements are according to the university's admission conditions.

Other admission requirements are according to the university's admission requirements.

Progress reports for research students must be submitted 3 times a year:

• Beginning of the first semester (except for first-year students)
• Beginning of the second Semester 
• Beginning of July

Please fill in the relevant details briefly and clearly according to the sections in the form.

In case of lack of research progress or any other difficulties, please detail them in the final section.

The report should be submitted by email to both the thesis advisor and the department secretary.

Thesis Work Stages:

Research Proposal 

Conducting Research 

Research Submission

Aggadata Program for Teachers

The Aggadah introduces us to the treasury of Jewish knowledge. It touches on all aspects of life - personal, familial, and national. How did the sages deal with personal or national crises? Who were the mentally wounded, and how did the sages deal with them? Who are the "heretics"? What was the sages' attitude toward the sins of the forefathers? How do Rabbinic midrashim appear in the Zohar and Kabbalah? These and other fascinating topics are studied in the Aggadata program: a Master's degree teachers' track in Oral Torah specializing in Aggadah.

Program Start Date: 

• October 2024

Who is the program intended for?

• For teachers in educational systems in all subjects. No prior knowledge is required.

Program Structure

• Allows students to obtain a master’s in one academic year (2 semesters). The program is ideal for teachers on sabbatical, either in Israel or abroad. 

Admission Requirements

• Holders of an undergraduate degree and a teaching certificate with an average of at least 76%.

What's Special About the Program?

• A hybrid multidisciplinary study in rabbinic fields under the guidance of excellent faculty members.
• A fast track for teachers to obtain a master’s degree in just one year.
• Intended for teachers in the education system across all age groups and fields, without requiring a specific prior background.
• Engaging and experiential courses in topics relevant to contemporary life.

What Will You Gain From Us?

• A higher earning potential within the education system and other public sectors. 
• Gain skills such as critical thinking, high-level writing, and public speaking 
•  Enrichment in subjects relevant and current to contemporary Jewish identity.
• An experiential and direct encounter with the richness of aggadic literature.