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Halacha 101 - Laws of Daily Living (H101)

Course Category: 
Foundation Courses - Mercaz HaTorah
Length: 
Guided independent study (minimum 120 hours over 40 weeks) under the supervision and direction of a mentor.
Location: 
Mercaz HaTorah, Talpiot, Jerusalem, Israel.
Dates: 
September 1999 - Present.
Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to discuss opinions of standard recent legal authorities on disputed points of law regarding Chanukkah, Shavu'ot and the Fast of Tish'a B'av and apply selected sections of the Code of Jewish Law to daily life situations.

Instruction: 

This course is a year-long guided independent study of the basic codes and their adjunct commentaries pertaining to the laws of Chanukkah, Shavu'ot and the Fast of Tish'a B'av. Students read and study under the supervision and direction of a mentor.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Jewish Law, Judaic Studies, or Religion (7/01) (8/08 revalidation) (11/14 revalidation) (12/19 revalidation)

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