The Etta Kossowsky Fund Study Groups

The study groups in Israel, set up to commemorate Etta’s love of Torah learning, have grown considerably since they were started by a group of Etta’s friends. Over two hundred women of all ages and interests come together on a regular basis to further their understanding of the many facets of Torah learning. Several groups have now been learning for over fifteen years and the standard of the discussions clearly reflects the progress in handling sources of every kind.

In Bet Shemesh there are two study groups. One group studies Sefer Hachinuch as the basic text and is enthusiastic about their review of the mitzvot. The other group is currently studying Sefer HaKuzari by Yehuda Halevy.

Jerusalem boasts four groups. The Gemara class has triumphantly completed Tractate Berakhot, and begun on the very different Tractate Kiddushin. Most of the women in this group are more experienced students; almost every sentence leads to a keen discussion. Two other groups are continuing their study of Tenach. A small group studies a section of the weekly Torah reading with the commentaries of Rashi and Ramban.

In the Golan a group studies parashat ha shavua, with sources from Netivat Shalom.

In Modi’in a group is enjoying the Book of Joshua. The women take turns to give the weekly shiur and all participate and bring material to the class. And it does not end there - comments on the topic continue by email.