Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited

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Admission criteria

In general, students must demonstrate that their religious commitment derives from a mature understanding of their studies and from a desire to integrate their daily reality within a spiritual context. All students are also requested to supply a number of referees, both academic and personal. These referees are then contacted by a Dean or Senior Lecturer for verification of all details.

Upon completion of the interview, application, and all requirements set out below to the satisfaction of a Dean, the student's record is then brought to the Academic Board for final review and approval.

The following are the basic eligibility criteria;

• competence in reading, understanding and writing Hebrew
• competence in reading and understanding Talmudic Aramaic
• ability to read "Rashi Script"
• completion of two years of pre-Rabbinic studies
• familiarity with Pentateuch and Scriptures
• possession of elementary research techniques used in Talmud study.

For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please see

Policy 107 - Course Credit & Recognition of Prior Learning or in the Kollel Policies folder which can be accessed via the website.

Additional information

All potential students are assessed equally, regardless of race, heritage, or nationality.

Although the subject matter for our course is primarily in either Hebrew or Ancient Aramaic, the lectures, Chaburohs, and Chavrusoh sessions are conducted in English. It is therefore a requirement for any student enrolled in the course that he/she possesses sufficient command of the English language that will allow them to fully engage and participate in all areas of the course, particularly the group learning sessions.

How to apply

In general, students must demonstrate that their religious commitment derives from a mature understanding of their studies and from a desire to integrate their daily reality within a spiritual context. All students are also requested to supply a number of referees, both academic and personal. These referees are then contacted by a Dean or Senior Lecturer for verification of all details.

Upon completion of the interview, application, and all requirements set out below to the satisfaction of a Dean, the student’s record is then brought to the Academic Board for final review and approval.

The following are the basic eligibility criteria;

• competence in reading, understanding and writing Hebrew
• competence in reading and understanding Talmudic Aramaic
• ability to read "Rashi Script"
• completion of two years of pre-Rabbinic studies
• familiarity with Pentateuch and Scriptures
• Possession of elementary research techniques used in Talmud study.

For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please see Policy 107 - Course Credit & Recognition of Prior Learning or in the Kollel Policies folder which can be accessed via the website.

Expressions of interest should be made by email to Kollel.

Prior to admission to the course, all students must:

• Visit the Balaclava, Victoria campus for a personal interview. (Students applying from overseas are exempt)
• Provide evidence of fulfillment of all requirements listed above.
• Demonstrate fluency in reading Aramaic, Hebrew and Rashi script, and writing Hebrew.
• Demonstrate a conversational level of English to the degree that will allow them to fully participate in all learning sessions.
• Demonstrate thorough competence in reading the Pentateuch and Scriptures.
• Demonstrate familiarity and competence in the elementary research techniques utilised in comprehensive Talmud and Halacha study
• Undergo a series of examinations in the major course prerequisites. These examinations are conducted by a Dean or Senior Lecturer at the Balaclava campus.
• Supply names of referees, both academic and personal, who vouch for the student’s character, diligence and intellectual capacity.

All applications are handled in strict confidence, and will be assessed by the Dean and the Academic Board.

A decision can be expected within 30 days, and the applicant will typically be notified via email.

Each prospective student is personally interviewed by the Dean, Rabbi Wurzburger, to ensure an appropriate level of fluency with the entry level studies and an appropriate degree of self-motivation given the high expectations of each student.

It is considered that a strict selection process is necessary due to the vigour and intellectual depth of the course material, the high number of hours that students are expected to study beyond the course requirements to achieve satisfactory results, and the end-result required, namely fully proficient ordained Rabbis who are capable of rendering decisions in all areas of Torah law, teaching Torah and providing pastoral care to their congregations.

There are no fees payable for the application.

Where to get further information

• Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited website
• TEQSA national register –  The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist– Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.