Maggid shiur

A maggid shiur (Hebrew: sayer of a shiur (Torah lecture)^[1]^{[better source needed]} 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

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

^ "Changing the Culture of Silence". August 24, 2015. to a prominent Magid Shiur (Torah lecturer) in Lakewood
^ "My Zeide Rav Shach" (PDF).
^ "Why do you go to a shiur". If the partner does not show up, the learning session cannot proceed.
^ "Avakesh".

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[1] "Changing the Culture of Silence". August 24, 2015. to a prominent Magid Shiur (Torah lecturer) in Lakewood

[2] "My Zeide Rav Shach" (PDF).

[3] "Why do you go to a shiur". If the partner does not show up, the learning session cannot proceed.

[4] "Avakesh".

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Maggid shiur

Contrasting chavrusa with maggid shiur

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