HOW IT WORKS
Here's how to get started with Project Zug
First thing we need to know: Is there someone you are planning to learn with? Or do you need Project Zug to match you with a havruta?
Exciting! Project Zug can match you with a havruta during one of our learning cycles. Each cycle runs about six weeks, when hundreds of people register and we have enough participants to make sure everyone gets paired with a havruta.
When registration opens for the learning cycle, here’s what you'll do:
From The Torah of Social Media to the laws of Kashrut, there’s a course for everyone. Courses are 4 to 10 sessions long, so you can choose one that fits your schedule. Explore our full course library, select your top choice, and pick 1-2 backups!
Share your learning background, interests, and course/havruta preferences to help us make a thoughtful match. The more details you give, the better we can connect you with a compatible havruta. After registering, you'll get a confirmation email with your learning start details.
When the learning cycle begins, you’ll receive access to all course materials and your havruta’s contact information through your Project Zug account and email. Reach out to your havruta to schedule your first meeting, when you will get to know each other and schedule to meet for one hour each week.
Whether you’re meeting in person or online, use the provided source sheets and short instructor videos to guide your learning. All materials are available anytime through your account. While we recommend covering one session per meeting, we encourage you to progress through the course at your own pace!
Great! You and your havruta can start a course together any time. Here's how it works:
From The Torah of Social Media to the laws of Kashrut, there’s a course for everyone. Courses are 4 to 10 sessions long, so choose one that fits your schedule. Browse our full course library and select one that you and your havruta are curious about.
As part of your registration, enter the name and email address of your requested havruta. They will receive an email invitation to complete their registration. Once your havruta completes their registration, you will both receive your course material.
Both you and your havruta will receive access to all of your learning materials through your account and via email. Your first meeting is a great time to schedule 1 hour per week to learn together.
Whether you’re meeting in person or online, use the provided source sheets and short instructor videos to guide your learning. All materials are available anytime through your account. While we recommend covering one session per meeting, we encourage you to progress through the course at your own pace!
For each course, we charge a sliding scale of $36-$180 per person (pay what you can). If cost is a barrier to your participation, please get in touch.
If you are participating in a Project Zug course through a partner organization, the course fee may be lower or subsidized.
The Discussion Forum is your space to ask questions and share reflections about your course with others who are learning the same topic. This is a great way to engage with other Project Zug havruta pairs.
During four times of year that we call “learning cycles,” you can register for a course and be paired with a new havruta. You’ll be matched with someone based on information you provide in your registration such as: course preference, learning partner preferences, your bio, and more. Our team takes special care to match you with someone we think will be a great fit!
Our courses tend to be 4 to 10 sessions long and we recommend a pace of one session per week. 4-session courses take approximately four weeks to complete, while 10-session courses take approximately 10 weeks to complete. The course content includes four short instructor videos featuring the creator of the course and a source sheet with explanations and discussion questions for each learning session. The source sheets are self-guided and designed to be learned by you and a partner. You may watch the instructor videos before your learning or during your time together.
No, you do not need to prepare in advance of learning sessions. The material is designed to be studied together. You may choose to watch the instructor videos before or during your learning sessions.
Strengthen your community. Cultivate a learning culture.
Project Zug offers a unique and valuable addition to Jewish learning programs in congregations, Jewish organizations, Hillels and day schools around the world. We are excited to partner with your community to broaden your choices for adult education and community building.
Curious about a partnership? Schedule an info-session.
Ready to get started? Contact Project Zug Director, Rabbi Keilah Lebell at [email protected] to begin tailoring a program for your community!
