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Sabbath I (JLW 420)

Course Category: 
Jewish Law - Genesis University
Length: 

Classroom-based or distance learning course administered through Genesis University. 

Location: 
Genesis University, Miami, FL; authorized instructional sites, or approved proctor sites.
Dates: 
January 2005 - Present.
Instructional delivery format: 
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of the Sabbath governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law and their legal ramifications; define the legal Halachic terminology pertaining to these laws; trace the laws to their biblical roots; identify Biblical and Rabbinic prohibitions; differentiate between Biblical and Rabbinic prohibitions and rulings; and apply legal reasoning to contemporary and practical issues.

Instruction: 

This is an in-depth study of the laws of the Sabbath governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law sections covering selected topics. Emphasis is placed on applying legal theory to practical and contemporary situations and scenarios, using classic and contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Major topics include: Kiddush, Havdalah, and Hadlokas Neiros, Muktza, Amirah L'Akum, Tircha, Hachono, Uvdin D'chol, and Molid.

Credit recommendation: 

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/05) (5/10 revalidation) (5/15 revalidation) (11/22 revalidation).  NOTE: Sabbath I, II, III, IV, and V are not duplicative or sequential and may be taken in any order.

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