Beth Medrash Govoha

Beth Medrash Govoha is also known as Bais Medrash Govoha or BMG, and is located in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. This Haredi institution was established in 1943. It is the largest Talmudical Academy in the US and is also among the largest in the world. The institution was established by Rabbi Aharon Kotler along with 13 students. The academy offers bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in Talmudics only for the students who qualify for the degrees. The academy also offers distance learning programs to its students.

The Chaburah system is a group study that is very important at BMG. In this study, 10 to 70 scholars study specific sub-texts in the Talmud. The Rosh Chaburah leads this study group.

Beth Medrash Govoha Highlights

Where Beth Medrash Govoha stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Beth Medrash Govoha was 5,205 in 2007 (4,925 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students and graduate students are 54%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Beth Medrash Govoha participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Beth Medrash Govoha provides on-campus housing for 1,105 of its 4,925 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.