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 2011-2013 ~ 5772-5773*

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

Elul Zman 2012
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 ~ 1 Elul 5772 (11 AM start)
Wed., Sept. 26, 2012  ~ 10 Tishrei 5773 (Yom Kippur)

Winter Zman 2012-13
Wed., Oct. 16, 2012 ~ 30 Tishrei 5773
Monday, March 11, 2013 ~ 29 Adar 5773

Chanukah Break 2012
Wed., Dec. 12, 2012 ~ 28 Kislev 5773
Shabbat, Dec. 15, 2012 ~ 2 Tevet 5773
(Classes begin again Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 ~ 3 Tevet 5773)

Mid-Winter Zman 2013
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 ~ 25 Tevet 5773
Monday, March 11, 2013 ~ 29 Adar 5773

Spring Zman 2013
Wed., April 10, 2013 ~ 30 Nisan 5773
Thur., June 6, 2013  ~ 28 Sivan 5773

Summer Zman 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013 ~ 2 Tamuz 5773
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 ~ 9 Av 5773

*(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