How often do classes meet?
How much reading is involved?
What if I can't do all the reading?
What if I have to miss some classes?
Do I need to have previous Judaic knowledge to take Me'ah?
Do I need to know Hebrew?
Are there tests, papers or grades?
Is there an additional cost for books?
Who are the instructors?
Do I get a certificate?
Can I start the course mid-term?
How much does it cost?
Can I apply online?



How often do classes meet?
Classes meet once a week for approximately 20 weeks per year. Session are generally three hours long.

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How much reading is involved?
It varies from class to class and instructor to instructor. On average, roughly 75 to 100 pages of reading are assigned each week. Typically, instructors review each week's assignment, prioritizing which readings are most critical for the next class.

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What if I can't do all the reading?
While you're encouraged to complete all assignments to maximize your learning experience, Me'ah recognizes that students are busy adults who don't always have time to finish the reading.

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What if I have to miss some classes?
Every class is recorded and available to you in the event you have to miss a class.

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Do I need to have previous Judaic knowledge to take Me'ah?
No. Me'ah participants come from diverse backgrounds. Many have no formal Jewish education, while others have formally studied Judaic subjects. Some participants are recent Jews by choice; some are non-Jews.

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Do I need to know Hebrew?
No. All Me'ah classes are conducted in English and texts are studied in English translation. Teachers do not assume that you know Hebrew. When Hebrew words or texts are referred to, they are translated.

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Are there tests, papers or grades?
No. Me'ah is designed for personal enrichment; there are no tests, papers or grades.

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Is there an additional cost for books?
Yes. The number of required books varies from class to class, depending on the instructor. The maximum cost for reading materials is about $300 per year.

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Who are the instructors?
Me'ah instructors are Judaic scholars with advanced academic degrees. They bring to community-based Me'ah classes a level of scholarship typically encountered only in university settings.

Read more about Me'ah faculty:
New England region
Northeast region

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Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You'll receive a certificate at the completion of Me'ah. In the New England region, you and your classmates will be honored at Hebrew College's annual Commencement Exercises in June. In the Northeast region, certificates are conferred at the regional Me'ah graduation ceremony held in New York City.

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Can I start the course mid-term?
No. Each Me'ah class builds on the material covered in previous classes. You may enroll only at the beginning of the course.

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How much does it cost?
Every site is different, depending on synagogue funds, local subsidies and class size. Please contact your regional office or the Me'ah liaison at your site for more information.

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Can I apply online?
Students wishing to enroll in Me'ah held at the Hebrew College campus may submit an online application. If you would like information about enrolling in Me'ah at other locations, or if you have any questions, please contact your regional office.

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