HOW PROJECT ZUG WORKS
Getting started with Project Zug
You have two options:
(1) Take a course with someone you know -- a friend, family member or colleague. You can even study with more than one partner.
(2) You can choose a course and Project Zug can match you with a havruta (learning partner).
Click one of these options below to learn how to register. -->
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:
Pick a course that interests you. Courses are 4 to 10 sessions long and self-guided (no live classes). Explore our course library, select your top choice, and pick 1-2 backups!
On the course page of the course you choose, click "Register Now." You will be prompted to create an account, if you don't have one, and to share other information that will help us find you a great study partner. The more details you provide, the better we can connect you with a compatible havruta. After registering, you'll get a confirmation email with your learning start details.
Once we have matched all registrants with a havruta, we will send you your course and your havruta's contact info. Reach out to your havruta to schedule when, where and how often you want to study together. We recommend dedicating 1 hour per week.
Whether you’re meeting in person or online, use the source sheets and instructor videos to guide your learning. All session 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!
You and your havruta can register for a course any time of year. Here's what you'll do...
Browse our course library and pick one that you and your havruta are curious about. Courses are 4 to 10 sessions long and are self-guided (no live classes).
On the course page of the course you chose, click "register now." You will be prompted to create an account, if you don't already have one. You will have the option to "invite a havruta." This is when you will write the name and email of your requested havruta. They will receive an email invitation to complete their own registration for the same course. Once you and your havruta have each completed your registration, you will each receive your course material.
Both you and your havruta will receive your learning materials through your account and via email. Your first meeting is a great time to decide when, where and how often you would like to study together. We recommend dedicating 1 hour per week.
Whether you’re meeting in person or online, use the source sheets and 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 the course you're taking with other havruta pairs who are learning the same topic.
If you have a pressing question for the course instructor, you can email [email protected].
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.
Bring rich Jewish learning to your community. Establish a culture of learning.
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 offer a different kind of adult education: engaging text study that strengthens relationships. Use our courses to support independent havruta study, create a Beit Midrash, or teach text-based classes.
Ready to get started? Get in touch so we can begin tailoring a program for your community!
