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Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.

Overview

Founded in 2007, the mission of Yeshiva Learning Experience is to provide college-level examinations that encourage students to learn, offer intellectual challenges, and provide them with knowledge and materials to prepare them for career choices. Yeshiva Learning Experience (YLE)  has been an NCCRS member since January 2009. 

Many Americans who wish to acquire a college degree without compromising academic credibility, study in Israel for several years, immersing themselves in intense Talmudic and Jewish study, including Jewish law, Philosophy, and Jewish culture.  YLE's goal is to provide students that opportunity. By utilizing a highly qualified faculty, designing a curriculum that is on par with the best colleges and universities in America, and respecting the cultural sensitivities of its audience, YLE produces high-level graduates who are qualified to pursue a graduate degree are better equipped to enter a profession.

In addition to testing, YLE's services include vocational counseling and academic advising that guides the students in their path.

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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Hebrew - Yeshiva Learning Experience

HEB 201 Elementary Modern Hebrew
  • Formerly Elementary Modern Hebrew
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to: demonstrate a basic understanding of sentence structure, past and present and infinitive forms syntactical structures, basic vocabulary, grammatical forms, display comprehension skills and command of a basic vocabulary of Modern Hebrew; read and understand short adapted texts in various genres; produce proper sentences in Hebrew; and distinguish between Hebrew words without the aid of vowels; and compose short compositions utilizing correct grammar and syntax.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers masculine and feminine forms, singular and plural, syntax, the definitive article, question statements, relational articles, reading comprehension, and an essay.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Hebrew (12/09) (12/15 revalidation) (1/23 revalidation). NOTE: A discrete credit recommendation has been established for each language proficiency examination. Some academic institutions may limit the amount of credit that students may earn in this subject area due to certain degree requirements.

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HEB 301 Intermediate Modern Hebrew
  • Formerly Intermediate Modern Hebrew
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills developed in Elementary Modern Hebrew, students will be able to: demonstrate a full understanding of common verb stems; decipher a large percentage of original Hebrew text; identify verb tenses and distinguish between various verb forms; conjugate prepositions and recognize the inflection of the strong verb; read and understand passages from a newspaper in easy Hebrew; and write structured compositions and short dialogues.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers reading comprehension, singular and plural forms, conjugation of prepositions, verb forms and an essay.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Hebrew (12/09) (12/15 revalidation) (1/23 revalidation). NOTE: A discrete credit recommendation has been established for each language proficiency examination. Some academic institutions may limit the amount of credit that students may earn in this subject area due to certain degree requirements.

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HEB 401 Advanced Modern Hebrew
  • Formerly Advanced Modern Hebrew
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:

November 2009 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills developed in Intermediate Modern Hebrew, students will be able to: demonstrate a complete fluency in Hebrew reading and writing; decipher Modern Hebrew literature and scientific texts; identify casual expressions, idioms, slang, and complex grammar and syntax; display a full understanding of clause and conjugations; interpret subtle nuances in text and full comprehension of all tenses; and write complex compositions and produce a colorful style of writing.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers reading comprehension, clause, syntax, conjugations, singular and plural forms, advanced verb structures and an essay.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Hebrew (12/09) (12/15 revalidation) (1/23 revalidation). NOTE: A discrete credit recommendation has been established for each language proficiency examination. Some academic institutions may limit the amount of credit that students may earn in this subject area due to certain degree requirements.

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Jewish Ethics - Yeshiva Learning Experience

ETH 201 Jewish Ethics I
  • Formerly Jewish Ethics I
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:

Version 1: November 2009 - December 2022. Version 2: January 2023- Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to: demonstrate a command of Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; understand the ideas of the Mishna in the light of later commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and display the ability to derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers the first three chapters of Ethics of the Fathers and selected commentaries specifically focusing on the ideas of building an ideal society, individual growth, and the fear and love of God.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (12/15 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/23 revalidation). 

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ETH 202 Jewish Ethics II
  • Formerly Jewish Ethics II
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to: demonstrate a command of Mishnaic Hebrew; identify the primary character traits and ethical lessons being emphasized in each Mishna; understand the ideas of the Mishna in the light of later commentaries; apply the axioms from Pirkei Avos to modern day issues; and display the ability to derive an ethical decision based upon the wisdom of the Sages and identify the source.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers the last three chapters of Ethics of the Fathers and specifically important character traits, sayings structured around numerical lists, and the importance of learning Torah.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (12/15 revalidation) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud - Yeshiva Learning Experience

Talmud 201: Elementary Talmud
  • Formerly Elementary Talmud: Moed
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to interpret the precise, simple meaning of the original Aramaic text; analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentary of Rashi drawn from a specifically defined range of Talmudic sources; demonstrate comprehension skills and command of a basic vocabulary of Talmudic Aramaic; identify general terminologies used throughout the Talmud; display familiarity with the basic concepts that appear throughout the tractates of Moed; evaluate the various types of Sabbath and Holiday traditions and laws; extrapolate a viable conclusion to moral or legal issues that relate to the Sabbath and Holidays; and pursue concepts out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Moed. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 202: Elementary Talmud
  • Formerly Elementary Talmud: Nashim
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to: interpret the precise, simple meaning of the original Aramaic text; analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentary of Rashi drawn from a specifically defined range of Talmudic sources; demonstrate comprehension skills and command of a basic vocabulary of Talmudic Aramaic; identify general terminologies used throughout the Talmud; display familiarity with the basic concepts that appear throughout the tractates of Nashim; evaluate the various types of marriage contracts, divorce laws, and vows; extrapolate a viable conclusion to moral or legal issues that relate to marital or family law; and pursue concepts out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nashim. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 203: Elementary Talmud
  • Formerly Elementary Talmud: Nezikin
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, students will be able to: interpret the precise, simple meaning of the original Aramaic text; analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentary of Rashi drawn from a specifically defined range of Talmudic sources; demonstrate comprehension skills and command of a basic vocabulary of Talmudic Aramaic; identify and distinguish between the scholars recorded in the Mishna, known as Tannaim, and those in the Gemara, known as Amoraim; display familiarity with the basic concepts that appear throughout the tractates of Nezikin; evaluate the various types of monetary compensations for damages to persons or property; extrapolate a viable conclusion to moral or legal issues that relate to civil or criminal law; and pursue concepts out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nezikin. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 301: Intermediate Talmud
  • Formerly Intermediate Talmud: Moed
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills involved in the Elementary Talmud level, students will be able to: analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentaries of Rashi, Tosfos, and selected Rishonim; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between two explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law; and pursue the ramifications of Rabbinic debate out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Moed. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 302: Intermediate Talmud
  • Formerly Intermediate Talmud: Nashim
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills involved in the Elementary Talmud level, students will be able to: analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentaries of Rashi, Tosfos, and selected Rishonim; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between two explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law; and pursue the ramifications of Rabbinic debate out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nashim. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 303: Intermediate Talmud
  • Formerly Intermediate Talmud: Nezikin
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination,in addition to the skills involved in the Elementary Talmud level,  students will be able to: analyze a folio from the Talmud with the commentaries of Rashi, Tosfos, and selected Rishonim; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between two explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law; and pursue the ramifications of Rabbinic debate out to their practical application in Jewish law today.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nezikin. Students are given specifically defined Talmudic pages to prepare and must answer questions based on a selection from those pages.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 401: Advanced Talmud
  • Formerly Advanced Talmud: Moed
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills developed in Intermediate Talmud, students will be able to: analyze an unseen folio from the Talmud with a selection of the major early and later commentaries; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between several explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law; apply the axioms from the Talmud to other modern day situations; and discover corollaries between the principle and the situation.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Moed. Students must answer questions based upon an unseen folio from the Talmud with additional commentaries.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 402: Advanced Talmud
  • Formerly Advanced Talmud: Nashim
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills developed in Intermediate Talmud level, students will be able to: analyze an unseen folio from the Talmud with a selection of the major early and later commentaries; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between several explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law; apply the axioms from the Talmud to other modern day situations; and discover corollaries between the principle and the situation.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nashim. Students must answer questions based upon an unseen folio from the Talmud with additional commentaries.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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Talmud 403: Advanced Talmud
  • Formerly Advanced Talmud: Nezikin
Location:
Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc., Jerusalem, Israel.
Length:
Proficiency examination program administered at the testing center of Yeshiva Learning Experience, Inc.
Dates:
November 2009 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes:

After completing the proficiency examination, in addition to the skills involved in the Intermediate Talmud level, students will be able to: analyze an unseen folio from the Talmud with a selection of the major early and later commentaries; utilize analytical abilities and creativity to understand the deeper point of contention between several explanations of a piece of Talmud; extrapolate the legal verdict directly from the sources in Jewish Law, apply the axioms from the Talmud to other modern day situations; and discover corollaries between the principle and the situation.

Instruction:

The proficiency examination process is intended to measure a body of knowledge that students have acquired through other learning experiences. Each examination is administered under secure and proctored conditions. The exam covers topics in the section of Talmud in Nezikin. Students must answer questions based upon an unseen folio from the Talmud with additional commentaries.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/09) (1/23 revalidation). 

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