Pirchei Shoshanim
Overview
Pirchei Shoshanim an NCCRS member since July 2012, was founded to expand the study of Jewish Law to all students, regardless of religious background, location or circumstance. It provides distance learning courses that focus on high level learning in a self-study format. Lessons on various topics are sent twice a week and are available in several languages including English, Hebrew, French and Spanish. Course materials are accessible to educators around the globe in many locations including: Moscow, Budapest, Johannesburg, Paris, London, and Buenos Aires.
Participants study materials both in print and multi-media and learn at their own pace under the guidance of qualified instructors and scholars. Progress is tracked and monitored through teacher-student interactions. At the conclusion of the lessons, students are given study guides to help them prepare for assessments which are given in proctored situations.
Students and admissions representatives please note: NCCRS does not provide transcripts. Transcript requests and inquiries should be directed to the organization offering the courses, examinations or apprenticeship. See the Source of Official Student Records in the sidebar near the top right side of this page.
Source of Official Student Records
Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Active Learning Experiences - Pirchei Shoshanim
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Laws of the Four Species (JLAW 0009)
Various, distance learning format.
80 hours.
July 2007 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate mastery of the laws as outlined in the Shulchan Aruch pertaining to the requirement to take the four species (palm branch, citron, myrtle leaves and willow) on the festival of Sukkot and develop the ability to extrapolate from the studied material to draw precedents that apply to contemporary questions not covered within the traditional halachic literature.
The course is taught in an online format based on a guided self-study model. Students receive lessons on various topics twice a week. Lessons focus on selected halachic texts, primarily the Shulchan Aruch and emphasize the understanding halachic methodology and practical applications.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Advanced Hebrew Language, Advanced Hebrew Literature, Sociology, History of Law, Judaic Studies, Rabbinic Literature, Religion, or Philosophy of Religion (7/12) (11/17 revalidation).
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law I-Food Preparation on Shabbat-The Laws of Sh'hiyah, Chazarah, Hatmanah, and Bishui (JLAW 0001)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law II-Selected Halachic Issues and Muktzeh [JLAW 0002]
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate mastery of the laws connected to Shabbat observance; develop the ability to rule on the applications of these laws; and extrapolate from studied materials and draw precedents that apply to contemporary questions not covered within traditional halachic literature.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Advanced Hebrew Language, Advanced Hebrew Literature, Sociology, History of Law, Judaic Studies, Rabbinic Literature, Religion, or Philosophy of Religion (7/12) (11/17 revalidation).
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law III-Muktzeh Part II (JLAW 0003)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law IV-Laws Related to Assembly and Disassembly of Items (JLAW 0004)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law V-Selected Halachic Issues I (JLAW 0005)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law VI-Selected Halachic Issues II (JLAW 0006)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law VII-Selected Halachic Issues III (JLAW 0007)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Sabbath Law VIII-Selected Halachic Issues IV (JLAW 0008)
Various, distance learning format.
80 hours.
July 2007 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate mastery of the laws connected to Shabbat observance; develop the ability to rule on the applications of these laws; and extrapolate from studied materials and draw precedents that apply to contemporary questions not covered within traditional halachic literature.
The course is taught in an online format based on a guided self-study model. Students receive lessons on various topics twice a week. Lessons focus on selected texts related to Biblical Law and Rabbinic traditions and the understanding of halachic methodology and practical applications.his course is taught in an online format based on a guided self-study model.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Advanced Hebrew Language, Advanced Hebrew Literature, Sociology, History of Law, Judaic Studies, Rabbinic Literature, Religion, or Philosophy of Religion (7/12) (11/17 revalidation).
Inactive Learning Experiences - Pirchei Shoshanim
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Dietary Law I-Laws of Salting and Removing Blood I (JLAW0010)
Various; distance learning format.
45 hours.
January 2012 - October 2017.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate mastery of the various laws pertaining to the requirement to remove blood from meat and develop the ability to rule on the applications of laws as well as to extrapolate from the material studied to draw precedents that apply to contemporary questions not covered within the traditional halachic literature.
The course is taught in an online format based on a guided self-study model. Students receive lessons on various topics twice a week. Lessons focus on selected texts related to Biblical Law and Rabbinic traditions and the understanding of halachic methodology and practical applications.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Advanced Hebrew Language, Advanced Hebrew Literature, Sociology, History of Law, Judaic Studies, Rabbinic Literature, Religion, or Philosophy of Religion (7/12) (11/17 revalidation).
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Dietary Law II-Laws of Salting and Removing Blood II (JLAW0011)
Various; distance learning format.
30 hours.
July 2012 - October 2017.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate mastery of the various laws pertaining to the requirement to remove blood from meat and develop the ability to rule on the applications of laws as well as to extrapolate from the material studied to draw precedents that apply to contemporary questions not covered within the traditional halachic literature.
The course is taught in an online format based on a guided self-study model. Students receive lessons on various topics twice a week. Lessons focus on selected texts related to Biblical Law and Rabbinic traditions and the understanding of halachic methodology and practical applications.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Advanced Hebrew Language, Advanced Hebrew Literature, Cultural Diversity, History of Law, Judaic Studies, Rabbinic Literature, Religion, or Philosophy of Religion (7/12).
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Dietary Law III-Mixtures of Milk and Meat I (JLAW 0012)
- Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Topics in Dietary Law IV-Mixtures of Milk and Meat II (JLAW 0013)
