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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience

Studies in Jewish Law: Prayer (REL179)

Formerly Studies in Jewish Law: Prayer (REL379)
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: 

September 2009 - Present. 

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

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify, describe, interpret and analyze pertinent rabbinic texts pertaining to laws of prayer while demonstrating proficiency in ascertaining the principles of halachic methodology; interpret classical law sources and apply the principles set forth therein as the student assesses the legal rulings as set forth in the 16th-century classic of Jewish law, the Shulchan Aruch, and the 20th-century classic, the Mishna Berurah.

Instruction: 

Major topics include obligation to pray; woman’s obligation to pray; mitzvos asei she’hazman grama; netz; amud hashachar; Jewish calendar hours; semichas geulah l’tefillah; asarah harishonim; physical, mental and spiritual preparations for prayer; distractions during prayer; kavanah; interruptions in prayer. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies or Religious Studies (10/10) (8/15 revalidation) (3/21 revalidation).

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