6 courses with the subject HAL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Dr. David Zvi Kalman This is the online Intersession course May 5 - 8, 2025, see course schedule. This course will count as Critical Issues Halakhah or as the Science requirement. Required Texts: TBD
Rabbi Will Friedman & Rabbi Jeff Hoffman, DHL This course will introduce students to the literature of the halakhic codes, with a focus on Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah . We will explore several facets of the text: its internal dynamics and unique features; the way in which it sets the standard for Jewish legal codification, and the ways in which it is faithful to its earlier sources and how it reshapes them. Emphasis will be placed on precise and accurate reading of the text, with commentaries consulted as necessary. (Typically offered every 3-4 terms.) Required textbooks: None
Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman The purpose of this course is to instill greater proficiency, appreciation and familiarity in the study of Rambam’s Mishneh Torah . Similar to the first trimester course, there will be a strong eye towards grammar, syntax, and the basic idiom of halakhic literature, but there will also be a greater emphasis on the sources and context of Rambam’s presentation of halakhah . The goal is to gain an appreciation of Maimonides’ approach to halakhah , his style of presentation, and to learn more about the topic under discussion within the broader framework of halakhic discourse. Required Textbooks : TBD
Rabbi David Almog and Rabbanit Goldie Guy Continuation of Introduction to Codes taught in the summer last offered Fall 2024; typically offered every 3-4 terms Required Textbooks: tbd
Rabbi Matthew Goldstone, PhD In this course we will conduct a close reading of rabbinic responsa from a variety of historic periods, and become familiar with some their authors, tracing the responsa literature from its earliest origins to its 21st century expression. Selected responsa will cover a range of topics and areas of Jewish life. Contemporary responsa studied will reflect a wide spectrum of perspectives and denominational origins. As part of our investigation, we will examine the nature of halakha in light of various theories as to how the halakhic process works. Required Texts: TBD
Rabbi Matthew Goldstone, PhD This course will focus on Joseph Karo’s Shul h an Arukh , the major medieval code of Jewish law that continues to inform contemporary practice. We will study many of the most important laws related to the observance of laws of mourning and dietary practices with secondary readings that offer more diverse perspectives on a variety of related issues. Textbooks : None
Source: Academy for Jewish Religion's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
