Yeshiva Torah
Institute - Palmer Lake, Colorado
“The things you heard from me...
These things commit to faithful
people...
Who will be competent to teach others also...”
Shaul
The purpose of the Yeshiva Torah
Institute is to equip spiritual leaders for the propagation of Tanakhee (Biblical) Judaism with a curriculum
for broadminded, knowledgeable and critical-thinking scholars leading to Licentiate in Jewish Studies for
congregational leaders or rabbinical (semicha) ordination. Provided a candidate for ordination has sufficient
academic background and demonstrated abilities in service to a congregation the award may include a Doctorate
in Hebrew Letters DHL:(Honors).
The Institute combines the rabbinical mentoring (Rabbi -Talmidiam)
approach and the interdisciplinary adult education process used by the English Oxbridge
system.
Classical approaches to
subjects are complemented with academic and innovative methodologies. The instructional methods include
concentrated classroom instruction, Internet interface, and a guided practicum for Licentiates and a mentored
internship for candidates for ordination. These components combine to create a program of study with
class-based credit that teaches students both theoretical knowledge and the skills to transform theory into
practice.
The Supremacy of the
Torah
The Yeshiva Torah Institute regards Scripture as the highest authority in all matters of
faith, conscience, doctrine, and teaching. All human writings, teachings, and viewpoints must be weighed and
tested against the divine revelation of Scripture. As a matter of practice, many courses have notes, books,
and other materials, but it is the duty of the instructors to select materials that reflect Scripture
accurately, and it is the duty of both instructors and students to consider materials carefully and challenge
those which seem to contradict or go beyond Scripture. Students have a duty to receive the message eagerly
and also to "examine the Scriptures ever day" to see if the content of the teachings is true. (Acts 17:11)
Sloth and inattention to Scripture leads to human discipleship; whereas, proper diligence with respect to
Scripture maintains the divine character of discipleship and divine fellowship which Yahweh desires. Man's
teachings inform the mind; God's word has the power to form and transform the heart, soul, and mind.
No human, historical, or traditional interpretation of Scripture should give the same level confidence as direct
assertions of Scripture or the level of confidence in interpretations of Scripture provided by Scripture itself.
The most powerful and correct method of interpreting Scripture is prayerfully and diligently comparing Scripture
with Scripture without regard for traditional views of specific individuals or groups. Since Scripture itself says
that every matter should be established by the testimony of two of three witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy
19:5, Matthew 18:16, John 8:17-18), questions of faith, teaching, and doctrine should be directly supported with
the testimony of multiple Scriptures, and the tenuous nature of beliefs based on a single Scripture without a
second witness should be acknowledged.
Is Yeshiva Torah Institute a Messianic
Yeshiva?
Yeshiva Torah Institute is not a Messianic Yeshiva. We practice Tanakee
Judaism, which in our view is the religion given by YHWH on Mount Sinai to Moshe, who then taught it to the people
of Israel. Joshua continued to teach the Torah that Moshe received from HaShem (The Name). Many years later, this
same pure form of Judaism was retaught to the people by the Messiah during His time in
Israel.
The ultimate goal of the Institute is to put forth
competent leaders and rabbis well versed in the Jewish Torah and capable of making wise judgments.The core
curriculum is focused on conceptual issues integrating methodologies that address historical concerns such as
strata, composition and textual variants. The curriculum is
designed to create knowledgeable, empathic leaders, who are skilled in the science and art of decision-making
and who use mature judgment in rendering decisions. All classes include the study of primary material and
developmental readings in relevant sources to produce additive and variant material. Adequate completion of
each course/subject requires an essay or a position
paper.
How can you help Yeshiva Torah Institute right
now?
If you believe
in the mission of Yeshiva Torah Institute, we ask that you simply put a link to YTI on your
siteblog/facebook/Synagogue's website(s). This simple act will not only spread the word about YTI, but more
importantly will enable believers who are using search engines to find a place to study the Father's Torah, to
find the Yeshiva online. Placing a link to YTI on your site will reap wonderful
results, and is an extremely fast and easy way to help the Yeshiva, and those searching for
it. Please copy and paste the URL that is currently in your browser window. Thank
you very much for this much needed assistance in helping YTI equip His people for His
work.
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