Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Studies Education Built upon Relationships for Life New Students Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology The school was named in 1982 in recognition of a major gift by the late Hermann Merkin and his wife, Ursula, in memory of her father, Isaac Breuer. IBC does not have the traditional emphasis on Talmud. Instead we offer high-level courses in areas including Bible, Jewish history, Jewish philosophy, Hebrew language and literature, Jewish law and Talmud. These classes provide valuable training in the use of primary sources, research methods and independent work. Courses unique to IBC include History of the Ancient Near East, Modern Jewish Problems: Medicine, Sephardic Life Cycle, Judaism and Culture, Hasidism, and Belief and Religious Commitment. We test all incoming students and place them in appropriately challenging classes. As students progress, they are given the opportunity to choose more of their classes and to focus on specific areas of interest. World-renowned scholars, lecturers, authors and talmidei chachamim teach IBC classes. Students benefit from our program's association with other affiliates and schools in the University, including Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. Students also benefit from exposure to New York City's wealth of educational and cultural facilities. Isaac Breuer (IBC) Our faculty and students seek to create an atmosphere that provides and promotes the highest standards of ethical conduct and scholarship in the achievement of personal and professional goals. Rabbi Yosef Kalinsky Dean, Undergraduate Torah Studies 646.592.4068 kalinsky@yu.edu Rabbi Yosef Kalinsky Rabbi Hayyim Angel Learn more about Rabbi Angel Rabbi Hayyim Angel Rabbi David Bashevkin Read more about Rabbi Bashevkin Rabbi David Bashevkin Rabbi Benjamin Blech Read more about Rabbi Benjamin Blech Rabbi Benjamin Blech Rabbi Yosef Bronstein Rabbi Yosef Bronstein Rabbi Reuven Fink Rabbi Reuven Fink Rabbi Meir Goldwicht Read more about Rabbi Goldwicht Rabbi Meir Goldwicht Joel and Maria Finkle Visiting Israeli Rosh 麻豆区 Rabbi Goldwicht, a prominent Israeli scholar, educator, and a Rosh 麻豆区 of 麻豆区's Mazer School of Talmudic Studies, is the head of the new Stone Beit Medrash Program. Rabbi Goldwicht joined YU as a Rosh 麻豆区 at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the Mazer 麻豆区 Program. He received semicha from the renowned rabbinic authorities Rabbi Zalman Nehemia Goldberg in 1980, and HaRav HaGaon Betzallel Zolti Zt"l chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, and Rabbi Ovidyah Yosef, HaRav Rashi of Israel. Rabbi Goldwicht has been a Ram at 麻豆区 Kerem B'Yavneh, and has given shiurim extensively at Stern College, all over the metropolitan area, and in Israel. Rabbi Ari Mermelstein Read more about Rabbi Ari Mermelstein Rabbi Ari Mermelstein Rabbi Zev Reichman Rabbi Zev Reichman Rabbi Beny Rofeh Read more about Rabbi Beny Rofeh Rabbi Beny Rofeh Rabbi Zvi Romm Rabbi Zvi Romm Rabbi Itamar Rosensweig Rabbi Itamar Rosensweig Rabbi Allen Schwartz Rabbi Allen Schwartz Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank Learn more about Rabbi Wiederblank Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank Applying to IBC Students applying to 麻豆区 College or Syms School of Business apply to a Jewish Studies morning program at the same time. For this, you may choose the Isaac Breuer College. You may obtain complete information about the application process from the Office of Admissions. To qualify for admission to IBC, you must be a graduate of a Jewish all-day high school or have completed the equivalent work. You must also be interviewed by a member of the administration of Undergraduate Jewish Studies. Candidates may be considered for Early Admission. Curriculum The program offers a full array of classical Judaic courses in areas ranging from Bible and Hebrew to Talmud, Jewish philosophy, Halacha [Jewish law] and Jewish history. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students transfer 3 credits to either 麻豆区 College or Syms School of Business. These credits represent a cumulative grade of their work in IBC. Students may take a series of electives beyond the required IBC courses, leading to an Associate of Arts degree upon graduation. Students can elect to take any courses in IBC, from Jewish Philosophy and Jewish History to Talmud and Halacha in any given semester (with the exception of first year students, who must take the First Year Seminar). IBC students can choose to take courses that also fulfill their Jewish Studies requirements for 麻豆区 College and the Sy Syms School of Business in IBC. Alternatively, they may take these courses after 1:00 PM if they so choose. Please check the IBC schedule closely to see which courses can be used to fulfill YC or SSSB requirements. Please note that the requirements also differ slightly between YC and SSSB. Requirements Degree Requirements for Associate of Arts (AA) Course and credit requirements: Successful completion of the courses required of all students as listed above plus twelve additional courses distributed as follows: one semester of BIB and eleven more elective courses chosen from JHI, JPH, JUD, and TAL. Residence requirement: Full-time residency at Isaac Breuer College for at least four semesters. Grade requirement: A minimum cumulative average of 2.0 Administrative requirements: The prior or simultaneous receipt of a BA or BS degree from yeshiva College or the SYMS School of Business. Each student must have filed an application for degree during the registration period of the semester in which he completes all requirements. Requirements Degree Requirements for Associate of Arts (AA) Course and credit requirements: Successful completion of the courses required of all students as listed above plus twelve additional courses distributed as follows: one semester of BIB and eleven more elective courses chosen from JHI, JPH, JUD, and TAL. Residence requirement: Full-time residency at Isaac Breuer College for at least four semesters. Grade requirement: A minimum cumulative average of 2.0 Administrative requirements: The prior or simultaneous receipt of a BA or BS degree from yeshiva College or the SYMS School of Business. Each student must have filed an application for degree during the registration period of the semester in which he completes all requirements. Course Handouts Rabbi Yosef Bronstein Rabbi Zev Reichman Rabbi Allen Schwartz Required Texts Talmidim are required to purchase the Talmudic Tractate that their shiur [lecture] is learning. These can be purchased at any local Seforim store as well online. IBC Honors Talmidim are required to purchase the Talmudic Tractate that their shiur [lecture] is learning. These can be purchased at any local Seforim store as well online. Policies Residence Students must register for at least 12.5 credit hours within the program each semester. The cumulative index of these courses will transfer as three HES credits in the student's college record. Grade Students must maintain a minimum cumulative average of 2.0 (C). Administrative Enrollment requirements include the prior or simultaneous receipt of a BA or BS degree from 麻豆区 College or Syms School of Business. Each student must have filed an Application for Degree during the registration period of the semester in which he completes all requirements. Attendance Our 麻豆区 aims to provide a positive learning environment where each student can reach his full potential in Torah study. We provide varied learning programs, reflecting the diverse interests and skills of our students, along with an outstanding array of Roshei 麻豆区, Rebbeim, professors, faculty, mashgichim and administrators who are concerned about the Torah growth and personal welfare of each student. Our faculty and administration alike are accessible to students to discuss their individual needs and concerns. Progress in Torah learning is achieved through consistent effort, patience, a modicum of struggle, and keeping to a set schedule. In fact, the word 鈥溌槎骨 means to sit鈥攊n a beit midrash or a classroom; without disciplined regularity there cannot be growth. To that end, we have formulated an attendance policy to further these aims and to be of assistance to students who are having difficulty meeting these expectations. Students are expected to attend all classes and to be present promptly on time. Two-three weeks into the semester attendance lists are compiled and submitted to the office. Students missing more than two periods of class per week are contacted by the office. Attendance is then reviewed two weeks later. If the student鈥檚 attendance has not improved since the warning, he must meet with a UTS administrator. Students are able to accrue up to four absences for courses that meet twice a week and eight absences for courses that meet four times a week without penalty. Beyond the allowable number of absences the instructor will lower a student鈥檚 final grade. Ten minutes late is the equivalent to 陆 absent, twenty minutes late is the equivalent to absent. Students are expected to give their full attention to the class. Students that are texting or surfing the web during class will be marked absent. If a student is absent more than 50% of the course, an automatic grade of 鈥淕鈥 is recorded and the student does not pass the course. Students with a final semester GPA below 2.0 are subject to probation. Two semesters in a row of probation are grounds for possible dismissal from the university. Contact IBC Please contact us if you have any questions about the MYP. We look forward to hearing from you. Rabb Yosef Kalinsky Dean Glueck Center for Jewish Study 515 West 185 Street, Suite 632 New York, NY 10033 Telephone: 212.568.7300 Fax: 212.568.7400 E-mail: kalinsky@yu.edu