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Laws of Muktze on the Sabbath (REL229)

Course Category: 
Judaic Studies/Religion - Maalot Educational Network
Length: 

Classroom: 39 hours (13 weeks); Distance/Hybrid: Varies. 

Location: 
Traditional classroom-based offered at Maalot, Jerusalem, and other authorized locations. Distance learning and hybrid options available.
Dates: 

May 2023 – Present.

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

Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: identify and define the categories of Muktze; explain criteria for determining forbidden and permissible use of Muktze on the Sabbath; analyze various scenarios to evaluate potential issues; and extrapolate from the principles covered within the course to a variety of practical applications.

Instruction: 

This course is a comprehensive study of the laws of Muktzeh on the Sabbath. It examines the definition and prohibitions related to each category of Muktzeh; the distinction between moving an object and using it; and permissible and forbidden uses of objects. The course provides a framework for understanding the principles governing these laws so students can utilize their knowledge toward practical application. Prerequisite: Fluency in reading and understanding Yiddish. 

Credit recommendation: 

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Religion, Sociology, or Law (5/23). 

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