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To Study and to Teach: The Methodology of Nechama Leibowitz

by Shmuel Peerless

This work systematically presents Nechama Leibowitz’s unique approach to Torah instruction, organizing Nechama’s methodological teachings and pedagogical techniques in a manner that makes them easily accessible to teachers and mature students of Torah. The information provided in this work is collected and extrapolated from Nechama’s lectures, published writings, and gilyonot on the weekly Torah portion. It is a treasure that will help to preserve Nechama the teacher, scholar, and person as an inspiration to future generations of Torah teachers students.

Contents Include:

Nechama Leibowitz's Methodology: An Overview
Introducing the Unit
The Role of Midrash in Torah Instruction
Using the Commentators: Asking the Right Questions
Use of Comparative Texts
Common Textual Difficulties
Biblical Literary Style
A Model Lesson – Legal Section (Vayikra 19)
A Model Lesson – Narrative Section (Bereshit 4)

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