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Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies | Evaluated Learning Experience

The Laws of the Sabbath: The Order of Baking Bread, Version 3 (JLaw 320)

The Laws of the Sabbath: The Order of Baking Bread, Version 2 (Jewish Law 320)
Formerly The Laws of the Sabbath: The Order of Baking Bread (Jewish Law 320)
Length: 

Versions 1, 2, and 3: Varies; self-study format. 

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

Version 1: October 2010 - February 2012. Version 2: March 2012 - March 2023. Version 3: July 2022 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify, explain, analyze, interpret, and apply theoretical Torah for the following categories: plowing, weeding, fertilizing, planting, watering, weeding, fumigating, covering plants, reaping, uprooting, scraping, using trees, gathering, methods of gathering, gathering to discard, natural growth and natural stones; identify the distinction between similar prohibitions and their causes; discuss the underlying principles; determine when leniencies apply; describe their impact on Shabbos behavior; and apply principles to practical scenarios. Version 2: Students will be able to: identify and explain the underlying principles of theoretical Torah law relating to agriculture/baking break, such as: 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; describe the impact of these laws on Sabbath behavior; and apply these laws to practical scenarios. Version 3: All outcomes from Version 1 and 2, additionally: students will be able to explain agricultural laws concerning the forbidden activities; conduct and in-depth analysis of the connection between Shabbos and the Shmittah year; describe the spiritual significance of the day of rest and its meaning in Jewish law, thought and history; and analyze the activity of Borer and its far-reaching implications. 

Instruction: 

Version 1 and 2: The Laws of the Sabbath: The Order of Baking Bread (Jewish Law 320) includes an extensive study-guide and required reading with a final exam administered through the Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies. Version 3: Same as Version 1 and 2. Reading materials and additional sources representing multiple points of views and perspectives were added; study materials were expanded. 

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (2/11). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Religion, Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (3/12) (3/17 revalidation). Version 3: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Religion, Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (7/22 revalidation). NOTE: Versions 2 and 3 were offered at the same time between July 2022 - March 2023. 

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