Summer Redux
Apr. 12th, 2005 08:03 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
theyellowhobbitSo I called my mom, who said that her and dad are fine with me doing Drisha, because it's actually less expensive than, say, taking summer classes at either Penn or Brandies. So if I don't get into Morasha, then Drisha it is.
In which case, Kressel, I might take you up on that really generous offer...Though if I stayed by you, there's no way I would not pay rent...That would be silly.
Now here's the Morasha situation, which is an interesting one indeed:
I talked to Anne Gordon, who said that if I found someone else who wanted to go, and be my chevruta, that would work. Because when you come to a summer program, and you learn in chevruta, you have to decide whether or not you want someone of a similar background, a lower background, or a higher background. And in theory, everyone there as of now may want someone with a similar background, though that may not necessarily be the case. A lot of people get a lot out of teaching others [I do, when I know what I'm doing...] and it's fun. But then there are the people who want to continually be challenged, and think the best way to do that is by having a chevruta who is better at learning, or knows more. That's how I usually am. So I would need to find someone not like me, who wants to be the teacher-person.
I'm going to ask around the OCP, and post to Weirdjews2, and see where that gets me. I need to figure this out before pesach. Which means I have yet another thing to do. Wonderful!
In which case, Kressel, I might take you up on that really generous offer...Though if I stayed by you, there's no way I would not pay rent...That would be silly.
Now here's the Morasha situation, which is an interesting one indeed:
I talked to Anne Gordon, who said that if I found someone else who wanted to go, and be my chevruta, that would work. Because when you come to a summer program, and you learn in chevruta, you have to decide whether or not you want someone of a similar background, a lower background, or a higher background. And in theory, everyone there as of now may want someone with a similar background, though that may not necessarily be the case. A lot of people get a lot out of teaching others [I do, when I know what I'm doing...] and it's fun. But then there are the people who want to continually be challenged, and think the best way to do that is by having a chevruta who is better at learning, or knows more. That's how I usually am. So I would need to find someone not like me, who wants to be the teacher-person.
I'm going to ask around the OCP, and post to Weirdjews2, and see where that gets me. I need to figure this out before pesach. Which means I have yet another thing to do. Wonderful!
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YAY!
Date: 2005-04-12 06:28 pm (UTC)I'm so glad you're considering it! We're Chassidish you know, as are most of our neighbors, so between living in Monsey and learning in Drisha, you'll get to see both ends of the Orthodox spectrum. I guess you'll be living as the Rambam says: taking the middle path.
one more thing
Date: 2005-04-12 06:46 pm (UTC)My husband says he can tutor you in Gemara.
Re: one more thing
Date: 2005-04-12 08:37 pm (UTC)and I figured you were chassidish. I've definitely stayed in various types of Orthodox communities, and I've always felt comfortable. [I love my Black-hat families in Providence!] I guess that's a good thing. It allows me to be open in choosing what haskafa is right for me. [I'm leaning towards the machmir side of Modern Orthodoxy.]
The only thing is, though, that I do wear sandals, and I usually don't wear tights [unless I really have to. {I do on Shabbat in Providence} they're really uncomfortable, and with a long skirt I don't see the need.] is that ok? It's my minhag, though I know that you should go according to the community you're in, so as not to offend others.
Re: one more thing
Date: 2005-04-13 11:41 am (UTC)wow. you mean he's ok with learning with women?
Well, he's not going to learn with you UNLESS I'm around. Also, he'll be asking our Rov about how to go about it.
Since you've asked, women around here don't go without stockings. You'll decide what to do when you get here.
Did you read my post about hachnossas orchim? I wrote it with you in mind. I also wrote a bit about my construction needs downstairs, which is where you'll be staying. The hard part is putting in a kitchen, but that won't be in the part of the basement designated for you. You'll get your meals with us, G-d willing.
Oh, there's so much to talk about! I'm so excited you're coming!