WHY ZUG?
We believe that havruta learning can change your life
When two individuals engage in shared inquiry about Jewish ideas and practice, they find meaning, joy, and a sense of belonging.
We envision a world where havruta learning is accessible to every Jew in every community.
One of the best things about learning with your Project Zug havruta is the opportunity to get to know someone new or to strengthen your relationship with a friend, family member, or colleague.
Project Zug’s courses not only include text sources in translation, but also background information and guiding questions. This framework allows you to dig deeply into the texts and get to know another person through substantive conversations.
Yes, Jewish texts belong to you.
Project Zug provides course material that is designed to be learned by you and a partner. You don't need a teacher in the room or a library of Jewish books to access the wisdom of our tradition.
We make Torah learning accessible to people of all different learning backgrounds, providing courses for new, experienced, and seasoned learners. All our courses invite learners to engage directly with Jewish sacred texts.
Are you a part of a Jewish community?
Project Zug offers a unique and valuable addition to learning programs in congregations, Hillel's, day schools, and other Jewish organizations across the world.
For years, Project Zug has served as a resource for Jewish communities to broaden choices for adult education, establish cultures of learning, and build stronger bonds among community members. Learn more about Project Zug partnerships, and get in touch with us to tailor a program for your community!
My havruta and I have met in person every week for the past two months, working our way through the Prayerbook course. It's been a wonderful introduction for me to this form of learning: I've gained a greater appreciation and understanding of many prayers and prayer customs, and the course has whetted my appetite for more Jewish study.
It's been great to have a Jewish learning outlet to reconnect with a dear friend. I love having an "excuse" to meet on a weekly basis and will be sad when we finish our course!
I'm really enjoying both my havruta and the material we are learning. It is so wonderful to be part of Project Zug. This is my third experience. Each one has been different, but all have been wonderful.
We are SOOOOO loving studying together. We started at the start of COVID and have continued ever since. She has been one of my best friends since 9th grade, but doesn't live close to me now. This studying together has allowed us to keep in touch and learn more about each other than we otherwise could have. These Zug classes have truly been a blessing for both of us.
