IRVING I. STONE
BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAM (SBMP)
Established in 1995, the Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program offers undergraduate students a Jewish studies
program that recognizes their special academic needs and time
constraints while maintaining a high level of traditional study in a
structured and diversified curriculum. In addition to Talmud seder
(preparation period), and shiur (lecture), the program includes courses
in Machshevet Yisrael (Jewish thought, ethics, and philosophy) and
Halakhah (Jewish Law). Students derive the unique benefits of learning
in a yeshiva Beit Midrash environment.
The Stone Beit Midrash Program provides preparation for both ordination
at YU’s affiliated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and for
advanced graduate Hebraic or Semitic studies.
The program also fosters a strong relationship (kesher) between the
talmid (student) and his rebbe (teacher). Roshei yeshiva in the Stone Beit Midrash Program are available to their
talmidim during evening
seder as well as Shabbat.
Although
the program does not lead to a degree, students must transfer between
one half and two credits per semester toward completion of their
undergraduate college degrees at Yeshiva College and Sy Syms School of
Business.
Admission
To qualify for admission, a student must be interviewed by the dean of
the program and demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehension of
selected Talmudic passages as well as a general background in Talmud
study. All students must simultaneously attend Yeshiva College or Sy
Syms School of Business.
SCHOOL
REGULATIONS
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all their scheduled class sessions and
to be present promptly at the beginning of the hour, unless prevented
from doing so by illness or other compelling cause. A record of each
student’s class attendance is kept by the instructor.
A student’s attendance record may be taken into account when determining
his status in the program
Examinations
Midterm and final examinations are required in each course.