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Moses Maimonides was a Jewish philosopher in the Middle Ages and his commentaries, like the one included in this 15th century manuscript, are still studied by Jewish scholars.

(The Associated Press)

are few and far between in Oregon, but

offers a chance to sample their unique style of one-on-one Jewish learning. "Come study with Moses Maimonides and a couple of guys from Brooklyn," the press release proclaims.

The Oregon Yeshiva Experience runs from July 7 through July 18, with two hour-long sessions on Sunday through Thursday nights: one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8 p.m., both at the

, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave.

For more information or to set up a study session with a visiting rabbinical student, check out the

.

–- Nancy Haught