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A maggid shiur (Hebrew: מגיד שיעור, romanized: maggiḏ shiʿur, lit. 'teller of a shiur or Torah lecture')[1] is the rabbi that lectures in a yeshiva or kollel. He usually lectures in one place, on a given topic, generally on advanced and in-depth Talmudic studies, on a fixed schedule.

The stature of a maggid shiur is a much sought-after position by the typical yeshiva student. The position is usually obtained by those well versed in the Talmud.

Elazar Shach told a future maggid shiur that the key to successful lectures is "knowing how to ask the initial questions that comprise the shiur."[2]

Contrasting chavrusa with maggid shiur

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While the chavrusa (study partner) system requires more commitment and participant preparation,[3] a maggid shiur generally has more experience, and ideally "points out details" that both partners "never knew."

To succeed, both need "well defined goals."[4]

References

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  1. ^ "maggid shiur - Jewish English Lexicon". jel.jewish-languages.org.
  2. ^ "My Zeide Rav Shach" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Why do you go to a shiur". 7 August 2012. If the partner does not show up, the learning session cannot proceed.
  4. ^ "Avakesh".
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