Judaic Studies - Davar Academy
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: express knowledge and demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to blessings; identify, explain, analyze, interpret, and apply the theories they have learned the area of Jewish Blessings; analyze the underlying premises of the principle laws and customs involved in blessings; discuss the theory and reasoning underlying the practical application of blessings and apply them to novel situations; identify and derive the major principles of blessings when analyzing particular situations regarding blessings; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of blessings
This course explores the fundamental Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings. Topics include: structure of a blessing, blessings made in vain, amen, discharging the obligation of others, initial blessings, sequence of blessings, principle vs. subsidiary items, what is considered staples - mezonos, blessings on fruits and vegetables, wine, vegetable and fruit soups, the general blessing of Shehakol.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: express in-depth knowledge about the Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings; identify, explain, analyze, interpret, and apply the theories in the area of Jewish Blessings; analyze the underlying premises of the principle laws and customs involved in blessings; discuss the theory and reasoning underlying the practical application of blessings and apply them to novel situations; identify and derive the major principles of blessings when analyzing situations regarding blessings; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of blessings.
This course explores the fundamental Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings. Topics include: the underlying meanings and reasons for blessings, principles of saying the name of G-d, saying amen, principles of intention, using non- Hebrew language, joint responsibility, blessings that are inappropriate, sequence of blessings, and loss of connection to blessings.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
Varies – self study.
May 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: express in-depth knowledge about the Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings; identify, explain, analyze, interpret, and apply the theories in the area of Jewish Blessings; analyze the underlying premises of the principle laws and customs involved in blessings; discuss the theory and reasoning underlying the practical application of blessings and apply them to novel situations; identify and derive the major principles of blessings when analyzing situations regarding blessings; identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of blessings.
This course explores the fundamental Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings. Topics include disassociation from a blessing, changing places, specific parameters of principle and subsidiary items, parameters of what constitutes a meal, types of bread, cooked bread, raw and cooked grains.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jewish History, or Religion (3/22).
