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Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Jewish Law Courses section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections:

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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Jewish Law Courses section

Laws of Blessings (Jewish Law 121)
Laws of Prayer (Jewish Law 112, 212)
Laws of Shema I (Jewish Law 110, 210)
Laws of Shema II (Jewish Law 111, 211)
Laws of Tefillin and Morning Blessings (Jewish Law 113, 213)
Laws of Tzitzis (Jewish Law 114, 214)
Sabbath Laws I (Jewish Law 115, 215)
Sabbath Laws II (Jewish Law 116, 216)
Sabbath Laws II (Jewish Law 117, 217)
Sabbath Laws III (Jewish Law 117, 217)
Sabbath Laws III (Jewish Law 118, 218)
Sabbath Laws IV (Jewish Law 118, 218)
Sabbath Laws V (Jewish Law 119, 219)
Sabbath Laws VI (Jewish Law 120, 220)
Sabbath Laws VII (Jewish Law 122, 222)

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Laws of Blessings (Jewish Law 121)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: April 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Discuss the substance and essence of the text of the Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim and Mishnah Berurah, sections 202-205; apply analytical skills to follow the development of the halakhic process and apply the knowledge gained to specific halakhic problems.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the Laws of Brachos. Topics covered include: Law of Brachos with a focus on the bracha rishonah; fruits, vegetables; seeds; unrecognizable ingredients; raw and cooked vegetables; affect of norms of consumption on the blessings as well as other topics concerning the bracha rishonah.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies or Religion (6/05) (6/10 Administrative Review).

Laws of Prayer (Jewish Law 112, 212)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 112: Discuss the laws governing prayer as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 93-110;  examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 212: In addition to Jewish Law 112, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to prayer. Topics covered include: Position for prayer; concentration during prayer; interrupted prayer; repetition of prayer; women’s obligation; doubtful prayer; voluntary prayer; forgotten prayer; prayer for late arrival; shortened prayer. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 112: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies or Religion; or Jewish Law 212: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 112 or Jewish Law 212.

Laws of Shema I (Jewish Law 110, 210)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - June 2005.
Objectives: Jewish Law 110: Discuss the laws governing prayer and the recital of kriyas shema as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 58-72; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 210: In addition to Jewish Law 110, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to kriyas shema. Topics covered include: Time for shema; laws of the blessings; kavanah for shema; details of the recitation; geulah and tefillah; exemptions from the obligation of shema. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 110: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 210: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 110 or Jewish Law 210.

Laws of Shema II (Jewish Law 111, 211)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 26 hours (26 weeks); in addition, 69 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 111: Discuss the laws governing the recital of kriyas shema as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 74-92; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 211: In addition to Jewish Law 111, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to kriyas shema. Topics covered include: Kriyas shema in an improper environment; times for prayer; eating before prayer; location of prayer; preparation for prayer; cleanliness during prayer. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 111: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 211: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 111 or Jewish Law 211.

Laws of Tefillin and Morning Blessings (Jewish Law 113, 213)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 26 hours (26 weeks); in addition, 69 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 113: Discuss the laws governing the recital of tefillin, morning blessings, and the blessings on the learning of Torah as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 25-47; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 213: In addition to Jewish Law 113, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to tefillin. Topics covered include: Laws of tefillin; morning blessings; Torah blessings. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 113: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 213: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 113 or Jewish Law 213.

Laws of Tzitzis (Jewish Law 114, 214)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 114: Discuss the laws governing tzitzis as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 8-24; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 214: In addition to Jewish Law 114, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to tzitzis. Topics covered include: Laws of tzitzis. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 114: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 214: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 114 or Jewish Law 214.

Sabbath Laws I (Jewish Law 115, 215)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 26 hours (26 weeks); in addition, 69 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 115: Discuss the laws governing the Sabbath as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 336-340; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 215: In addition to Jewish Law 115, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Sabbath prohibition of using that which is attached to the ground; concept of psik reisha; sowing and harvesting; marith ayin; unintentional and inevitable outcomes; cleaning floors on the Sabbath; music on the Sabbath; muktza; riding animals; swimming; legal proceedings; shearing; personal hygiene on the Sabbath; writing and erasing; sewing and finishing objects; gathering; reaping; tearing; attaching objects. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 115: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 215: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 115 or Jewish Law 215.

Sabbath Laws II (Jewish Law 116, 216)
(Formerly Sabbath Laws III [Jewish Law 118, 218])
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 116: Discuss the laws governing the Sabbath as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 301-302; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 216: In addition to Jewish Law 116, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Running on the Sabbath; carrying objects between different reshuyoth; finishing objects; laundering. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 116: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 216: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 116 or Jewish Law 216.

Sabbath Laws III (Jewish Law 117, 217)
(Formerly Sabbath Laws II [Jewish Law 117, 217])
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 26 hours (26 weeks); in addition, 69 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 1995 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 117: Discuss the laws governing the
Sabbath as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 308-312; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 217: In addition to Jewish Law 117, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Muktza; prohibition of building and destroying objects and shelters; tying knots. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 117: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, or Religion; or Jewish Law 217: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion (1/00) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 117 or Jewish Law 217.

Sabbath Laws IV (Jewish Law 118, 218)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: April 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 118: Discuss the substance and essence of the text of the Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah, sections 313-316; apply analytical skills to follow the development of the halakhic process and apply the knowledge gained to specific halakhic problems. Jewish Law 218: In addition to Jewish Law 118, utilize in a more complete fashion the full range of commentary in the understanding of the test; use advanced techniques in analysis of specific halakhic problems.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to construction, smoothing surfaces, and trapping on the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Building and destruction on the Sabbath; construction of roofs and partitions; smoothing surfaces; trapping animals; concept of psik reisha. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 118: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 218: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (12/01) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 118 or Jewish Law 218.

Sabbath Laws V (Jewish Law 119, 219)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 26 hours (26 weeks); in addition, 69 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: August 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 119: Discuss the substance and essence of the text of the Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah, sections 318-319; apply analytical skills to follow the development of the halakhic process and apply the knowledge gained to specific halakhic problems. Jewish Law 219: In addition to Jewish Law 119, utilize in a more complete fashion the full range of commentary in the understanding of the text; use advanced techniques in analysis of specific halakhic problems.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to cooking and selection on the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Cooking on the Sabbath with special regard to categories of fluids and vessels; insulation; recooking and reheating; indirect sources of heat; laws of selection; the three conditions; defining mixtures; use of special instruments. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 119: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 219: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, or Religion (12/01) (1/07 revalidation). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 119 or Jewish Law 219.

Sabbath Laws VI (Jewish Law 120, 220)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: April 2001 - December 2006.
Objectives: Jewish Law 120: Discuss the laws governing the Sabbath as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 320-321; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 220: In addition to Jewish Law 120, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction: The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Extracting juices on the Sabbath; categories of fruits; squeezing other materials; coloring and dyeing various materials; grinding foods; vegetables vs. other materials; kneading; definition and materials; use of medication. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 120: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 220: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (12/01). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 120 or Jewish Law 220.

Sabbath Laws VII (Jewish Law 122, 222)
Location: Toras Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel.
Length: 13 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 34 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: July 2010 - Present.
Objectives: Jewish Law 122: Discuss the laws governing the Sabbath as recorded in Shulchan Arukh and Mishnah Berurah, sections 269-274 and 296; examine the guiding principles of the law in order to understand how the principles logically necessitate the details of the law; use the Mishnah Berurah as a guide to daily Jewish life; read and analyze any section of the Mishnah Berurah. Jewish Law 222: In addition to Jewish Law 122, master the wide range of halakhic literature in order to gain a deeper insight into the halakhic process; master the classic commentaries of the Shulchan Arukh; and develop techniques for advanced analysis of halakhic issues.
Instruction:The student reads and studies the relevant section of Shulchan Arukh Orach Chaim with the commentary of the Mishnah Berurah and necessary additional commentaries. Weekly lecture and peer study involve the above chapters dealing with the laws pertaining to the Sabbath. Topics covered include: Kiddushand Havadala. NOTE: Students in both courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course the student is enrolled in.
Credit Recommendation: Jewish Law 122: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion; or Jewish Law 222: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, or Religion (7/10 administrative review). NOTE: Credit should be awarded for either Jewish Law 122 or Jewish Law 222.

Updated 7/13/10

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