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Talmud 38 – Survey Gittin (T38)

Length: 

100 hours (20 weeks); in addition, 200 hours of supervised peer study.

Location: 
Mercaz HaTorah, Talpiot, Jerusalem, Israel.
Dates: 

August 2022 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to discuss the substance and essence of the Talmudic text; apply analytical skills in Talmudic explication; explicate the literary and linguistic elements of Talmudic Aramaic; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to Halachic conclusions and resolutions; and utilize Rashi's commentary to render the text intelligible.

Instruction: 

Students read and study tractate Gittin employing the commentary of Rashi. Instruction and peer study involve aspects of the law pertaining to torts and damages. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the breadth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Law, Jewish Law, Talmud, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/23).

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