Until now, bochurim may have found it challenging to find the time and resources to prepare for semicha. Lemaan Yilmedu created Semicha for Bochurim by reconfiguring the established Lemaam Yilmedu semicha curriculum to better fit the needs of bochurim on shlichus or in yeshiva.
The curriculum covers all the same topics generally covered in any semicha program: basar b’chalav, taaruvos and melicha. The course begins right after Tishrei and concludes on Gimmel Tammuz, just before summer plans begin.
Each participant receives Lemaan Yilmedu study materials, which include a Shulchan Aruch with summaries and an English translation, summary booklets, and booklets with diagrams as learning aids.
The program meets daily at 5:00 pm on Zoom for an hour-long shiur taught by Rabbi Yossi Barber, who has more than ten years of experience in giving shiurim in semicha, particularly to bochurim at Lemaan Yilmedu and in kollelim and yeshivos.
The Zoom format enables every bochur to participate wherever he is. After the shiur, participants have access to video and audio recordings of the shiur for review (or in case they missed the live shiur).
There will be period tests throughout the course, and those who pass will receive a semicha certificate signed by noted Chabad rabbonim.
Start date: 29 Tishrei, October 21, 2025
Duration: 9 Months, 37classes
Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

ידוע דברי רבותינו נשיאנו בכגון דא שחוב קדוש ואחריות מוטלת על כל מי שבשם תמים יכונה ללמוד שו”ע יורה דעה לסמיכה עם השערי דורא והקובצים של הקיצורים וכולי
ועל ידי למוד זה יעלה בגורלו שידוך הגון ואפשר גם יקיים מאמר חז”ל “על מנת שיקראו רבי” ויהא קרדום לחתוך בה ועטרה להתגדל בה
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