Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience
Studies in Jewish Law: Prayer (REL179)
Classroom: 39 hours (13 weeks); Distance/Hybrid: Varies.
September 2009 - Present.
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.
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.
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).