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Studies in Jewish Law: Blessings (REL232)

Survey of Jewish Law: Blessings (REL 232)
Course Category: 
Judaic Studies/Religion - Maalot Educational Network
Length: 

39 hours (13 weeks); Proficiency exam: Varies; self-study format.  

Location: 
Maalot, Jerusalem, and other authorized locations.
Dates: 

September 2009 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Proficiency exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain and apply the laws of blessings with their rational and halakhic sources; refer to relevant primary and secondary halachic sources using textual skills in decoding classical halachic texts.

Instruction: 

Major topics taught in this course include: general principles of blessings, formal structures of blessings, Biblical and Talmudic sources of blessings, sequence of blessings, diverse types of blessings, and blessings for life cycle events. Recitation of blessings in various situations (e.g. for another person, in vain, having forgotten to bless, change of place whilst eating).  Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies or Religious Studies (10/10) (8/15 revalidation) (3/21 revalidation).

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