15 courses with the subject JUD, 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.
This course is an overview of the five books of the Bible, followed by an in-depth concentration on specific segments of the five books, with special attention given to Biblical prose narrative.
This second introductory course in the Bible focuses on the historical books of the second part of the tri- partite Hebrew Bible. The historical books of Joshua through Kings - known in the Hebrew tradition as "the former prophets" - as well as the book of Chronicles will be presented, together with an overview of the standard medieval commentaries.
Extensive readings in the history and application of Jewish law and Sabbath observance. Another topic in Halacha may be selected by the academic administration and faculty. Students will be advised in advance of the change. 71
This course will assess the background and laws of blessings. Fundamental concepts of the laws of blessings and their practical application will be explored. Another topic in Halacha may be selected by the academic administration and faculty. Students will be advised in advance of the change.
An introduction to Talmudic analysis and to the laws governing the reading of Shema, daily prayer, and other blessings as recorded in the first tractate of the Babylonian Talmud. Another tractate of the Talmud expounding on a particular area of Talmudic discourse and analysis may be selected by the academic administration and faculty. Students will be advised in advance of the choice of the Talmudic subject/tractate.
This is a second course in elementary Talmudic analysis and focuses on the laws governing marital obligations as recorded in the Babylonian Talmud tractate Ketubbot, as well as historical sources from medieval manuscripts as found in the Cairo Genizah. Another tractate of the Talmud expounding on a particular area of Talmudic discourse and analysis may be selected by the academic administration and faculty. Students will be advised in advance of the choice of the Talmudic subject/tractate.
The course will examine the religious, sociological, and psychological foundations that underpin the Jewish concept of the Sabbath (Shabbat). It will also examine its historical significance in the survival of the Jewish People. Students will be given an in-depth analysis of many of the Biblical and Rabbinic sources for the myriad laws that govern the Halachic observance of the Sabbath.
The course is an examination of key elements that make up the entirety of the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) and the Shabbat structure. It will also examine in depth Halachah’s failsafe mechanism that guarantees the primacy of human health and life over observance of Shabbat laws. Students will also consider legal cases which have been fought to allow Jews to observe this key piece of their religion under the First Amendment.
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This is a course in Talmudic analysis and didactic. While exploring Philosophy, Ethics, Prayer, and Social Justice, students will become familiar with several tractates of the Babylonian Talmud, Brachot, Shabbat, Ketubot and Avot. Students will gain familiarity with both classic and modern commentaries and the historical setting of the text.
The course is a continuation of the study of the Jewish calendar, its associated major and minor festivals and an examination of the Jewish concept of time. In addition, it focuses on specific times and events that apply to individuals Jews such as birth, marriage and death. This second part of the course will consider the concept of the, “seven ages of man” and consider the classic Talmudic and Midrashic models with non-Jewish divisions of the stages of life.
The course will examine the basic sources and concepts that produced the laws (Halachot) of Kosher food, its preparation and consumption. The course will consider scientific and medical insights regarding various elements of a Kosher Diet and cuisine from Jewish Law’s requirements for the slaughter of animals to issues of hygiene and food safety.
The course will continue the examination the laws (Halachot) of Kosher food, its preparation and consumption. It will introduce students to the commercial aspects of Kosher food production and reveal the profound complexities of modern processes. It will also examine beverage production and consumption for the Kosher market, including alcohol-based products including liquor.
This course will elaborate on the story of Queen Esther and the plight of the Jewish people in the era of the Persian King Achashveirosh. As the drama unfolds, personalities and events will be analyzed in the text of Esther chapters 1-5 and assorted classic commentaries.
This course will elaborate on the story of Queen Esther and the plight of the Jewish people in the era of the Persian King Achashveirosh. As the drama unfolds, personalities and events will be analyzed in the text of Esther chapters 6-10 and assorted classic commentaries.
Source: Elyon College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
