To Study and to Teach: The Methodology of Nechama Leibowitz

by Shmuel Peerless

In this book, Shmuel Peerless, a long-time student of Nechama Leibowitz’s, systematically presents the respected scholar’s unique approach to Torah instruction, organizing some of her methodological teachings and pedagogical techniques in a manner that makes them easily accessible to teachers and students of textual study alike. The information provided in this volume is collected and extrapolated from Leibowitz’s lectures, published writings, and gilyonot —the study sheets on the weekly Torah portion she disseminated to students worldwide. This book helps to preserve Nechama Leibowitz the teacher, the scholar, and the personality as an inspiration for future generations of teachers and students.

183 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2004