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The Foundations Program

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What is it?

This program is a three-month deep-dive into authentic Torah Judaism, exploring its beliefs, practices, and relevance to the life of every Jew.
You’ll learn: How to achieve mindfulness and self-mastery, how to read Hebrew, study Torah texts and how the timeless teachings of the Torah invigorate and bring spirituality to your everyday life.

Foundations DBC May 7-3 (1)

Program length

One to three months.

Price

$1,600 per month*

*Scholarships and grants available.

enrollment

Students come more or less when it works for them. Get in touch for the next intake cycle.

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“The best thing about Aish is the complete growth mindset that every single person in the yeshiva has.”

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Who is it for?

Foundations is for Jewish men who:

  • Are looking for clarity in how Judaism relates to their lives
  • Want to explore their Jewish heritage in a no-pressure environment
  • Want to experience Israel... hands-on

What happens at Foundations?

We discover how to maximize our lives.

From life skills to spirituality to interpersonal relationships, we learn how to make the biggest positive impact to our lives.

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We find the answers to our questions.

  • Why do bad things happen to good people?
  • Is there an afterlife?
  • What is Judaism's approach to marriage and building a family?
  • How do we know God exists?
    ...and all the other Big Questions.
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We chill at awesome locations around the Holy Land.

Once a week, we get out of the classroom and hang out as a group at a bar, shoot some hoops together or watch a movie at Aish’s own theater (donated by Kirk Douglas).

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We open our minds to the wisdom of the torah.

Can’t read Hebrew? No worries. Hebrew classes are an integral part of the curriculum.
And you’ll get a personal Hebrew tutor to help you over the bumps.

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We experience Shabbat in the old city.

Shabbat festivities are three days of celebration, starting with our now-famous Thursday night musical ‘tish’ and continuing all the way through our Saturday night ‘Melave Malka’ meal.

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Current Course Offerings

This is an example of the types of classes and teachers that you might encounter on the Foundations program. The schedule is updated weekly. Students have a choice between our Core philosophy-based track & our Advanced text-based track. Additionally, we offer many other options to enhance and custom-tailor your Aish learning experience.

CoreAdvanced
9:30-10:00AMBecoming Your Best Self - R' Dov Ber CohenParsha in Depth - R' Reuven Mandelbaum
10:00-10:50AMJewish Hows & Whys - R' Gav FriedmanInsights into Jewish Law - R' Shlomo Schwartz
11:00-11:50AMTorah and Science - R' Daniel RoweTalmudic Skill Building - R' Ethan Katz
12:20-1:00PM Jewish Philosophy - R' Yitzchak BerkovitsPractical Laws of Shabbat - R' Daniel Schloss
1:00 - 2:00PMBeginner Prayer Service + Lunch
2-3:15PMBreak + Optional Ulpan (Hebrew lessons)
3:15-3:45PMCreating a Jewish Family (Marriage and Relationships) - Coach RatnerTalmudic Crash Course - R' Avraham Willig
3:45-4:15PMDemystifying Jewish Mysticism - R' Moshe Chaim EadeAish 1-on-1s with Mentors
4:30-5:30PMCrash Course in Jewish History - R' Ken SpiroAdvanced Maimonides - R' Avraham Elbaz

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Who is it for? Women aged 20-30

How long is it? 2-3 months minimum. Most students stay for six months to one year.

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The Discovery Seminar

What is it? Over the course of a day, join us at a full day of fundamentals of Jewish philosophy, truly powerful classes on evidence for the Divine origin of the Torah.

Who is it for? Men. Women. Religious. Non-religious. Jewish. Non-Jewish. No application form necessary.

How long is it? One day - 9:45am - 5:00pm.

When is it? Contact us to find out when the next Discovery Seminar will be held.

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