Questions tagged [chavrusa]
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Adversarial Chavruta Style - applies to Chassidut?
I like to learn Chassidut. Chassidut is based heavily on Kabbalah, and therefore it most likely falls under a "bashamayim hi" lomdus. See this question: Does 'not in heaven' apply to ...
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Sefer recommendations for a couple to learn? [closed]
I want to start learning with my significant other. Was curious if anyone has any positive experience with a Sefer that would be good for a couple. If so, please recommend!
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Sfarim vs. Stand-alone sources
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I was learning with my Chavrusa the other day from a source sheet, and he displayed some surprise when I reached for the Sefer where the particular cited source was referenced. Upon asking why I ...
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When, why and who originated Chevruta style studying?
From reading various stories mentioned in the mishnah, it seems that students studied directly from their rav. I assume that they reviewed what they studied, and, perhaps, discussed ideas with each ...
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How to find a chavrusa for a difficult topic
How would one go about finding a rabbi/rav with whom to have a chavrusa if one is picky and has specific needs -- i.e., for someone with particular qualities, or who is highly learned in a niche area? ...
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short definition for 'Chavrusa'
I'm looking for a way to accurately describe what a chavrusa (in a yeshiva setting) is to a non-Jew. I'm ideally looking for a one or two line description.
Basically the shorter the better, but it ...
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Valid Reasons to Break up with a Chavrusa? [closed]
What are valid reasons to break up with a teacher or a chavrusa?
What causes issues in a chavrusa relationship/a teacher-student relationship? Are all these issues reasons to stop learning with ...
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What's the common method for taking turns reading during a chavrusa learning session?
When a couple of men learn together as chavrusas, who reads? Does one always read while the other always listen? Does one read on day 1 while the other reads on day 2? Do they split the reading in ...
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