Hadar's Project Zug

Your platform for Jewish learning with a partner.

What is Project Zug?

Project Zug creates self-guided courses for learning Jewish texts in pairs. We can match you with a study partner (havruta) or you can bring your own.

Instead of attending a class, you and your partner set your own schedule, pace, and place, and learn through guided study and conversation.

Our courses include engaging instructor videos and thoughtfully designed study sheets to help you dive deep into primary texts—whether you’re new to Jewish learning or more experienced. 

Summer Learning is Underway

Registration for the Summer Cycle is now closed and hundreds of learners across the world are studying our courses in havruta. 

  • If you have a study partner already, you are welcome to register for a course any time and invite them as your havruta. 
  • If you'd like to take a course and want to be matched with a havruta, sign up for our Elul Cycle between July 6-August 9! 
Summer Learning is Underway

WHAT'S A ZUG?

זוּג | Zug
זוּג | Zug

Pronounced "zoog".    A Hebrew word that means "a pair."

חַבְרוּתָא | Havruta
חַבְרוּתָא | Havruta

An Aramaic word that means "a pair that learns together."

Project Zug
Project Zug

A program that brings learners together to study in havruta!

How it works

Need a havruta (study partner)?

  1. Choose a course and register during a learning cycle.
  2. Tell us your interests and learning preferences  — we’ll match you!
  3. Meet weekly and learn together.

Already have a havruta?

  1. Choose a course and register anytime.
  2. Invite your havruta.
  3. Start learning on your schedule.
How it works

Upcoming Learning Cycles

Project Zug offers four learning cycles each year—set times when we match learners who are looking for a havruta. 

Join an upcoming cycle to be paired with a study partner and start learning together.

Already have a havruta? You can register, invite your partner, and begin a course anytime—no need to wait for a cycle. 

Summer Cycle 2026
Summer Cycle 2026
  • Registration for this matching window is now closed. You can still learn if you have a partner ready to learn.
Elul Cycle 2026
Elul Cycle 2026
  • Registrations opens July 6
  • Register by August 9
  • Havruta match + course access released August 17
Fall Cycle 2026
Fall Cycle 2026
  • Registrations opens October 5
  • Register by October 26
  • Havruta match + course access released November 2
Spring Cycle 2027
Spring Cycle 2027
  • Registrations opens February 1
  • Register by March 7
  • Havruta match + course access released March 15

Bring Project Zug to Your Community

Bring rich, accessible Jewish learning to your synagogue or organization — with ready-to-use courses designed for havruta. 

Project Zug helps you:

  • Teach engaging classes
  • Build a vibrant Beit Midrash
  • Launch learning cohorts
  • Foster meaningful one-on-one learning

Interested? Fill out our interest form and we’ll help you create a program tailored to your community. 

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