Academic Calendar

The Academic Program

The goals of the program at Yeshivat Darche Noam/David Shapell College are the development of independent learning skills, a deep understanding of Jewish thought and observance, and spiritual growth. These goals are best achieved by a period of study of at least one year, on a full-time basis. Periods of study of a more limited duration and students wishing to begin their studies mid-term will be accommodated as appropriate.

Starting Dates for Zmanim 2011-2012 ~ 5771-5772*

Mid-Winter Zman 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 ~ 6 Shevat 5771
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 ~ 1 Nissan 5771

Spring Zman 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 ~ 30 Nissan (Rosh Chodesh)
Thursday, June 30, 2011 ~ 28 Sivan 5771

Summer Zman 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011 ~ 2 Tammuz 5771
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 ~ 9 Av 5771

Elul Zman 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 ~ 30 Av 5771 to
Shabbat, October 8, 2011 ~ 10 Tishrei 5772

Winter Zman 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011 ~ 2 Cheshvan 5772
Sunday, December 25, 2011 ~ 29 Kislev 5772

Mid-Winter Zman 2011 – 12
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 ~ 2 Tevet 5772
Thursday, March 22, 2012 ~ 28 Adar 5772

Spring Zman 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012 ~ 1 Iyar (Rosh Chodesh) 5772
Thursday, June 21, 2012 ~ 1 Tammuz 5772

Summer Zman 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012 ~ 5 Tammuz 5772
Sunday, July 29, 2012 ~ 9 Av 5772

*(subject to change)

Annual Calendar

The academic year is divided into the following approximate terms:

Elul Zman
Rosh Chodesh Elul to Yom Kippur

Winter Zman
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan to Rosh Chodesh Nissan

Spring Zman
Rosh Chodesh Iyar to Rosh Chodesh Tammuz

Summer Zman
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz to Tisha B'Av