Zurba M’Rabanan Launches Holiday Halacha Course Ahead of Chief Rabbinate Exams

The Halacha College of Zurba M’Rabanan is launching a new course on the laws of Jewish holidays, with targeted preparation for the Chief Rabbinate of Israel exams. The course is led by Rabbi Ben Zion Elgazi, head of the Zurba M’Rabanan institute, and is offered both in person and online.

According to the announcement, the program is designed to provide both halachic knowledge and practical guidance, while offering the most comprehensive and in-depth study path through the festivals of the year. It includes a weekly fixed meeting in Givat Shmuel and runs for 18 months, with the goal of helping students arrive prepared for each holiday.

The college says the course can also be taken via Zoom, through an interactive online system that allows students to watch all lessons at their own pace. Those who complete the program successfully will receive a prestigious certificate from Zurba M’Rabanan. The announcement says only a few seats remain.

Zurba M’Rabanan says its Halacha College has been leading a recent shift in Jewish legal study and has expanded digital learning options during the war. It emphasizes that the courses are meant not only for yeshiva graduates but for the broader public, including people with everyday professions such as doctors, engineers, accountants, lawyers and teachers. Elgazi said that in an era of rapid change and new challenges, people need a broader set of tools to deal with real-life needs. CEO Lior Frishman said he was pleased by the arrival of new students from across the country and invited others to join. Registration is available by phone at 1-700-500-777 or via WhatsApp at 050-2223377.