Machon Roni Course Catalogue

The Book of Exodus: BIB
Over the course of two semester, we will study both for its own sake, as well as in-depth, developing skills using commentaries such as Rashi, Siftei Chachamim, Mizrachi Gur Aryeh, Ramban and Midrash Rabbah that Rashi selects for his commentary. We will focus on the main message of Rashi and develop a methodology of studying the pshat in Torah SheBichtav.

Teacher: Rebbitzen M. Goldstein, Dean
Schedule: Monday 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM, Wednesday, 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM

The Book of Samuel: BIB
A study of the book of Samuel, using commentaries such as Rashi, Metzudat David, Radak and Malbim. In the course of studying them, we will examine the complex questions of leadership and kingship, as well as the moral, philisophical and halachic issues according to Chazal. While emphasis will be placed on developing a vocabulary based on Metzudat Tzion and its proofs from Tanach using Sefer HaAruch.

Teacher: Rabbi E. Sprecher
Schedule: Sunday 9:35 AM - 10:00 AM, Tuesday 9:35 AM - 10:00 AM

The Five Megillot: BIB
The Five Megillot will be studied through careful textual analysis, as well as through literary and historical insights using commentaries including: Rashi, Metzudat David, Metzudat Tzion, Eben Ezra, Sforno and Medrash Rabbah. Emphasizing the relationships between Man to Man, Man to Hashem and Am Yisroel to Hashem. Each Megillah will be connected to the appropriate Holiday throughout the year.

Teacher: Rebbitzen M. Goldstein, Dean
Schedule: Tuesday 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM, Thursday 12:15 PM - 1:10 PM

The Book of Mishlei (Proverbs): BIB
Sefer Mishlei will be studied through literary analysis, historical backgrounds and themes. Understanding the wisdom of Shlomo HaMelech through his parables and intended messages, learning how one should live a Torah life. Using classical commentaries such as Rashi, the Vilna Gaon and Chazal.

Schedule: Sunday 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM, Wednesday 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

The Book of Psalms: BIB
An in-depth study of Sefer Tehillim using the classical commentaries such as Rashi, Metzudat David, Eben Ezra and illuminating the Midrash Shocher Tov and Yalkut Shimoni. Our goal is to develop an understanding of the pshat, as well as to relate the sefer to our everyday lives. There will be a focus on developing a deeper Emunah in Hashem by analyzing each chapter as a prayer to Hashem and learning the hidden messages of David HaMelech.

Teacher: Mrs. Zerbib
Schedule: Tuesday, 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM, Thursday 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM

The Portion of the Week: BIB
The weekly portion will be studied with standard commentaries, focusing on the Mussar and Halachic message from each parsha. Our goal is to offer thought provoking ideas that will carry throughout the week.

Schedule: Thursday 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Women in Tanach: BIB
An in-depth exploration of the women in the Tanach starting from Sora Imeinu, using Ein Yaakov, Midrash and early and modern commentaries. Aimed at learning mussar lessons from these great women to apply to our lives as women today.

Teacher: Mrs. Shoshana Lepon
Schedule: Tuesday, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Pirkei Avot: REL
Each Mishna from Pirkei Avot will be taught using the commentaries Rashi, Rambam, Rabbeinu Yonah, as well as later commentaries. Focusing on the moral and ethical messages of our sages that date back to Sinai.

Teacher: Rabbi Elimelech Lepon
Schedule: Sunday 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM, Wednesday 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM

Ein Yaakov: REL
This course will give an understanding of the Agadot of Chazal, according to the commentaries of Rashi, Tosfot, Maharsha and Ein Yaakov. Exciting and inspirational stories from Chazal concentrating on the Mussar, Hashkafa and Halachah lessons. Focusing on personal development and growth towards reaching our potential as Bnot Yisrael.

Teacher: Rabbi Gadi Zerbib
Schedule: Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Tuesday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sefer HaChinuch: JUD
This course is divided into two parts. The first part is independent study, preparing each mitzvah using the commentaries. Rashi, siftei Chachamim and others; getting a general picture of the mitzvah. The second part is an in-depth study, during class time, of Sefer HaChinuch, Sefer HaMitzvot of the Rambam, the Smag and Taamei HaMitzvot. Our goal is to learn how a mitzvah is derived from the Torah and to understand the Taamei HaMitzvah of Sefer HaChinuch. We will show how the mitzvot are relevant to our time.

Schedule: Sunday 11:15 AM - 1:10 PM

Hilchot Shabbat: JUD
An analysis of the laws of Shabbat, learning all 39 Avot Malachot and Toldot, using the Sefer Zichru Torat Moshe. The class will discuss both positive commandments such as kiddush, havdalah and hadlikot nerot, as well as the prohibitions such as cooking, selecting, etc. The goal is to impart a clear understanding of the halachot and apply them to modern day practical issues.

Teacher: Rabbi Simcha Abramson
Schedule: Monday 9:05 AM - 10:00 AM, Wednesday 9:05 AM - 10:00 AM

Halachah Yomit: JUD
The class is given in two semesters covering the Laws of Kashrut, Brachot, Kibbud Av va Eim. Kashrut; focusing on practical issues within the kitchen, meat and milk, etc. Brachot; focusing on Birkat HaNehenin, HaMitzvot and Hodaa. Kibbud Av va Em includes honoring parents and talmidei chachamim. Our goal is to have clarification of the laws and to apply them to modern day practical issues.

Teacher: Rabbi Shmuel Piha
Schedule: Monday 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM, Wednesday 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM

Prayer: JPH
In this course, we will examine the texts of prayers, the laws of prayer, preparation for prayer and intention during prayer. We will focus on the silent prayer, Shemonah Esrei, understanding its pshat and themes. Using the Sefer Kuntres Avodas HaTefillah.

Schedule: Sunday 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM, Wednesday 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Sefer HaChofetz Chaim: JPH
The laws of interpersonal relationships, such as slander, revenge, benefit of the doubt. Focusing on the laws in the book, "Guard Your Tongue" by the Chofetz Chaim, using sources from Chazal and classical commentaries. Our goal is to develop a method to use the Halachos in daily relationships.

Teacher: Rabbi David Goldstein, Principal
Schedule: Sundays through Thursdays 8:35 AM - 9:00 AM

Ahavat Chesed: JPH
Using the Book of Ahavat Chesed by the Chofetz Chaim and his proofs from Chazal. We will focus on developing an understanding of how a Bat Yisrael should conduct herself; how she should practice the laws of welcoming guests, borrowing, charity, loving your neighbor, etc.

Mesillat Yesharim: JPH
The classic work of Mussar, Mesillat Yesharim, will be studied based on the braitah of Rabbi Pinchas Ben Yair and his eleven steps, the moral values of vigilance, diligence, cleanliness, self-denial, purification, piety, humility, fear of sin and holiness. We will learn the Ramchal's Chiddush, his proofs from the Tanach and Chazal. Focus will be placed on personal development and inner growth, applying practical and real life situations.

Schedule: Tuesday 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM; Thursday 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM

Machshava: JPH
Relevant issues in Mussar and Hashkafah will be discussed, enhancing our students' perspective on life and developing their inner strengths. Through Midrash, Chazal, inspirational stories and insights we will gain a greater appreciation of Torah and Judaism. The students will have a chance to ask any questions they have and to discuss these issues thoroughly.

Teacher: Rabbi Mordechai Goldstein, shlita
Schedule: Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Modern Jewish History: JHI
Major topics covered in this course are the False Messiahs, Pogroms, the Rise and Flowering of the Eastern European Jewish Communities, Chassidim and Mitnagdim, the Enlightenment, the Emancipation, the Yeshivas and the Mussar Movement, Russian oppression and migration to America, American Jewry, Zionism,
anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, the State of Israel and biographies of great Rabbinic leaders and figures.

Teacher: Rabbi Efraim Sprecher
Schedule: Monday 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM, Thursday 9:05 AM - 10:00 AM

Beis Medrash: JLI
This time period gives the students the opportunity to prepare the texts for their classes as well as to review the material learned. Students will be paired with a chavrutah, a study partner. Tutors and Rabbonim will be available to assist the students and monitor their progress.

Schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM, Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Hebrew Language: HEB
This course is designed for girls with four years of high school Hebrew. Major topics covered in this course; vocabulary, grammar, selected readings and translation, composition and conversation.

Schedule: Sunday 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM, Wednesday 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

VaHalachta Bidrachav, Chessed:
Community Service: SVC
Students have the opportunity to meet families throughout Jerusalem and exercise their abilities to give of themselves. Doing community service will help the students develop and grow as individuals and as dedicated Bnot Yisrael, following in Hashem's ways.

Schedule: Thursday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM