If I Ran The Yeshiva

If I ran the Yeshiva, this would be the model schedule for folks like me (i.e. no background and here to learn a thing or two)...

Shacharit (Morning Prayers) and Breakfast - 7:30-9 a.m.

Hebrew Ulpan - 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - (Because learning Hebrew is so incredibly important)

Lunch - 12:30-1:40 p.m. - No Classes Allowed

Mincha (Afternoon Prayers) - 1:40-2 p.m.

Early Afternoon Classes - 2-3:15 p.m.

History of Judaism, History of and Contemporary Issues in Israel, Parshat HaShavua, Conservative Judaism, and, the always popular, Upcoming Holidays and How to Observe Them

Late Afternoon Classes - 3:20-6:15 p.m. - (All clases in English, using English sources)...

• Overview of Liturgy (an overview of the siddur [prayerbook] and how to daven [pray])
  
• Overview of Halakhah (using Isaac Klein's A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice)
  
• Introduction to the Mishna and Talmud
  
• Overview of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)
  
• Discussion Group and Lecture for Baalei Teshuva (your stupidest questions answered!)
  

Maariv (Evening Prayers) - 6:15-6:30 p.m.

Obviously, I'm frustrated with what I thought would be offered here and what is actually offered here. Nonetheless, I'm still happy with the opportunities and courses the Yeshiva provides but I might be making some significant changes to my daily schedule in the near future to obtain from the remainder of this year what I need to.