Enrollment
We welcome all those who are interested in joining the Shulchan Aruch Learning Project. Everyone is invited to join the first level regardless of their learning background. Our program specifically allows those who have a limited background in Hebrew to participate in the true depth and breath of the Torah. The project is written in English and Hebrew as well as certain programs which include a French, Spanish and Russian translation.
Those who are applying for LEVEL 2 or what is called the Semicha Program must adhere to the following criteria. The applicant must have a written recommendation from a recognized Orthodox rabbi. According to Tradition, Semicha may only be given to Torah Observant Jewish males. Pirchei Shoshanim through its Vaad HaRabbanim insist that this standard be adhered to. In addition, the Talmidim who choose to enter the Semicha portion of the Program must be G-D fearing responsible people. It is at our discretion to block access and terminate either the course or revoke one's Semicha of any participant if they do not adhere entirely to all precepts of the TORAH and the teaching's of its Sages while maintaining the high level of personal and moral integrity that is demanded of one who is either learning for Semicha or has achieved that designation.
The following is the tentative schedule of the Shulchan Aruch Project course culminating with a Semicha ceremony for those participating in level three in Jerusalem for family and friends. May we merit to give proper Kovod HaTorah and follow all its ways as it says, " It is a tree of life for all those who grasp it, and its supporters are praiseworthy". (Proverbs 3:18).