Shevet
Shevet is the Jewish enrichment program of the Young Judaea Year Course program. Shevet provides a comfortable atmosphere for participants to explore their Jewish beliefs and observance in an open modern orthodox framework. Religious and spiritual growth is fostered through specific group experiences and personal exploration throughout the year on top of all Jewish experiences offered while on YC. Participants will experience and learn about various Jewish customs, holidays and Shabbatot, from a modern orthodox and Zionist perspective.
What kind of experience is needed?
No prior experience is needed for Shevet and participants come from across the Jewish spectrum. The program gives participants the opportunity to engage the Jewish traditions, interact with different Jewish personalities from across the orthodox spectrum, and experience Shabbatot and chaggim (holidays) in a variety of communities. Shevet encourages observance based on knowledge and choice.
Shevet Learning:
The Shevet package has 2 aspects: Shabbatot/chaggim and enrichment activities during the year. A number of times during the year participants will spend a Shabbat or a holiday in a unique place or with a unique community in Israel. Shevet Shabbatot focus on building a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, allowing the group to spend some quality time together, whilst also experiencing all the rituals of Shabbat, plus some time for quiet learning and reflection. Some of the Shabbatot offered: Simchat Torah in Safed, Home hospitality in a Karlibach moshav, Shavuot in Jerusalem.
In addition to the Shevet Shabbat and holiday schedule, Shevet participants enjoy:
- Field trips experiences through which participants explore Jewish rituals often in connection to the chaggim, like: Seeing Birkat Kohanim the Kotel, Choose your own lulav and etrog for Sukkot, Synagogue-hop” to see how different communities prepare for the High Holidays and more.
- Exclusive workshops: diving for Tchelet, making a Shofar and writing a mezuzah
- Beit Midrash – intimate Jewish learning program before the Chagim
The price for the Shevet package will be announced shortly.
Participants on YC, who do not acquire the Shevet pacakage, will be able to join certain activities from the Shevet package throughout the year, at a cost.
As with Year Course Classic, all Shevet participants take two (or three) classes each trimester. Hebrew ulpan is mandatory during each trimester and Shevet participants can take classes in Zionism, Tanach, Talmud, Jewish Thought and Halacha.
Note: Itineraries and activities of Specialty Tracks are subject to change or cancellation in Young Judaea’s sole and absolute discretion.
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