Jewish Law - Davar Academy
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the laws and customs detailed in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of day to day Jewish life; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply Torah law, rabbinical institutions and customs; analyze and interpret the rulings of the leading scholars and identify the sources and reasons for conflicting rulings; determine when stringencies and leniencies apply and describe their impact on conduct and behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the laws and customs prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course takes an in depth look at Jewish laws and customs observed in day-to-day living. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs commonly encountered and practiced according to the major Rabbinical authorities of the modern era found in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura. The course will cover the major principles and their underlying premises and how these are applied to novel situations. Topics include washing the hands in the morning, tefillin, tzitzit, prayer on weekdays, Sabbath and festivals, Torah reading in synagogue.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the laws and customs detailed in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of day to day Jewish life; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply Torah law, rabbinical institutions and customs; analyze and interpret the rulings of the leading scholars and identify the sources and reasons for conflicting rulings; determine when stringencies and leniencies apply and describe their impact on conduct and behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the laws and customs prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course takes an in depth look at Jewish laws and customs observed in day-to-day living. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs commonly encountered and practiced according to the major Rabbinical authorities of the modern era found in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura. The course will cover the major principles and their underlying premises and how these are applied to novel situations. Topics include priestly blessing, reading of the Torah in the beis hakenesset, customs in the beis hakenesset, washing the hands before a meal, customs during a meal, bircat hamazon and other brachot, mincha, maariv, and krias shema in the evening.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the laws and customs detailed in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of day to day Jewish life; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply Torah law, rabbinical institutions and customs; analyze and interpret the rulings of the leading scholars and identify the sources and reasons for conflicting rulings; determine when stringencies and leniencies apply and describe their impact on conduct and behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the laws and customs prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course takes an in depth look at Jewish laws and customs observed in day-to-day living. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs commonly encountered and practiced according to the major Rabbinical authorities of the modern era found in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura. The course will cover the major principles and their underlying premises and how these are applied to novel situations. Topics include preparations for Shabbat, work done by a non-Jew on Shabbat, work started before Shabbat, prayers, kiddush, Havdalah, meals, fire and food preparation, care of the body and clothing, animals, children and the sick on Shabbat, muktza, carrying and more.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the laws and customs detailed in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of day to day Jewish life; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply Torah law, rabbinical institutions and customs; analyze and interpret the rulings of the leading scholars and identify the sources and reasons for conflicting rulings; determine when stringencies and leniencies apply and describe their impact on conduct and behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the laws and customs prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course takes an in depth look at Jewish laws and customs observed in day-to-day living. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs commonly encountered and practiced according to the major Rabbinical authorities of the modern era found in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura. The course will cover the major principles and their underlying premises and how these are applied to novel situations. Topics include the Search of Chametz, Erev Pesach occurring on Shabbat, Hametz which existed through Passover, Hametz that is Found in the Store, Scouring Dishes, Wheat and Grinding It to Make Matzahs, Which Matzo Does One Not Fulfill His Obligation, Water that Rested Overnight, Matzo Used for the Mitzvah, prayers on 2nd evening of Pesach and the Counting of the Omer, customs of the omer, prayers for Pesach and Shavuot, Which Work Is Forbidden on Yom Tov, Preparation on Yom Tov, Meat and How to Salt It, Fire, Baking, Things that Are Forbidden on a Holiday and Which Are Permitted with a Change, Heating Water, What Things Can Be Sent, Moving Things from Domain to Domain, Death on Yom Tov, Simchat Yov Tov.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the laws and customs detailed in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of day to day Jewish life; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply Torah law, rabbinical institutions and customs; analyze and interpret the rulings of the leading scholars and identify the sources and reasons for conflicting rulings; determine when stringencies and leniencies apply and describe their impact on conduct and behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the laws and customs prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course takes an in depth look at Jewish laws and customs observed in day-to-day living. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs commonly encountered and practiced according to the major Rabbinical authorities of the modern era found in the Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Berura. The course will cover the major principles and their underlying premises and how these are applied to novel situations. Topics include Chol Hamoed, Tisha B’Av, the four fasts, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkah, The Four Species, The laws of the lulav, Hoshana Rabba, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, and Purim.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the fundamental philosophy behind the prohibition of working on Sabbath; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of the Sabbath; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply rabbinical institutions and law; distinguish between similar prohibitions and discuss their underlying principles; determine when leniencies apply and describe their impact on Sabbath behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course explores Jewish laws and customs concerning the Sabbath. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs related to the Sabbath, including the major principles and their underlying premises applied to novel situations. Topics include: rabbinical restrictions, desisting from weekday activities and occupations, avoiding preparations for after Sabbath, preparing to do positive commandments, speaking about work, excessive exertion, doing work on the eve of Sabbath, non-movable objects (muktza) due to value, forbidden use, and non-designation for use; asking a non-Jew to perform work (amira l’akum), candle lighting at the commencement of Sabbath, the conclusion of Sabbath, and the custom of separating between the Holy and the mundane.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the fundamental philosophy behind the prohibition of working on Sabbath; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of the Sabbath; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply rabbinical institutions and law; distinguish between similar prohibitions and discuss their underlying principles; determine when leniencies apply and describe their impact on Sabbath behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course explores Jewish laws and customs concerning the Sabbath. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs related to the Sabbath, including the major principles and their underlying premises applied to novel situations. Topics include: plowing, weeding, fertilizing, planting, watering, weeding, fumigating, covering plants, reaping, uprooting, scraping, using trees, gathering, methods of gathering, gathering to discard, natural growth winnowing, threshing, sorting, grinding, sifting, kneading, and baking. These topics will be covered as major categories along with their subcategories.
In the lower division baccalaureate /associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the fundamental philosophy behind the prohibition of working on Sabbath; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of the Sabbath; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply rabbinical institutions and law; distinguish between similar prohibitions and discuss their underlying principles; determine when leniencies apply and describe their impact on Sabbath behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course explores Jewish laws and customs concerning the Sabbath. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs related to the Sabbath, including the major principles and their underlying premises applied to novel situations. Topics include shearing, washing, combing, dyeing, tying, sewing, tearing, trapping, slaughtering, skinning, tanning, salting smoothing, scoring, and cutting. These topics will be covered as major categories along with their subcategories.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the fundamental philosophy behind the prohibition of working on Sabbath; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of the Sabbath; explain, analyze, interpret, and apply rabbinical institutions and law; distinguish between similar prohibitions and discuss their underlying principles; determine when leniencies apply and describe their impact on Sabbath behavior; judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.
This course explores Jewish laws and customs concerning the Sabbath. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs related to the Sabbath, including the major principles and their underlying premises applied to novel situations. Topics include writing, erasing, building, demolishing, the final hammer blow, kindling a fire, using electricity, extinguishing a fire, and transferring objects. These topics will be covered as major categories along with their subcategories.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History or Religion (3/22).
