Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience
Studies in Jewish Law: Guide to Daily Living (REL101)
Classroom: 39 hours (13 weeks); Distance/Hybrid: Varies.
May 2023 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: identify and explain a selection of laws pertaining to the Jewish home; interpret and analyze Biblical and Rabbinical sources pertaining to these laws; and extrapolate from the principles covered within the course to a variety of practical applications.
This is a study of selected topics in Jewish Law, focusing on commonly applicable laws pertaining to the Jewish home including: dietary laws; lashon hara; Shaatnez, and Kilayim. The course provides a framework for understanding the principles governing these laws, so students can utilize their knowledge toward practical application. Prerequisite: Ability to read and comprehend Yiddish.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Religion, Sociology, or Law (5/23).