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Course Overview

Enter the intricate world of the Talmud. Learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Discover how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today.

Lesson 1: The Jewish People and the Talmud - November 4

Jewish law’s ultimate record is the Talmud, but what is Jewish law? Explore its nature, scope, and roots in the written Torah and Oral Law–and see learning’s central role in Jewish practice and culture.

Lesson 2: The Mishnah - November 11

See how Jewish law shifted from oral tradition to written code and encounter the Mishnah’s precise style, tight structure, and tolerance for debate—and its spiritual significance in Jewish life.

Lesson 3: How the Talmud Thinks - November 18

Understand the Babylonian Talmud’s rigorous mode of legal reasoning, how it balances dueling principles to arrive at clear legal boundaries, and how its elegant logic fuels deeper learning.

Lesson 4: The Talmud until Today - November 25

See how and why the Talmud became the core of Jewish law and discover the vast literature of responsa, legal codes, and commentaries that continue the conversation until today.

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The CYP Academy is a series of text-based Torah courses covering a variety of relevant, contemporary topics paired with a delectable dinner. Textbook included.

Complete a course to receive a $200 voucher towards a life-changing CYP Encounter, with a diverse set of opportunities throughout the year. 

Course Cost: $36 - Complimentary access for Chai Society members. (Not a member yet? Click HERE and help make the CYP magic happen!).