Blessings I (JLW 440)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of blessings and its legal ramifications; define the legal- Halachic terminology pertaining to the laws of blessings; identify and examine governing principles and theory; and apply legal reasoning to practical issues.
Instruction:
This is an advanced study of the laws of blessings on food items using classic and contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Emphasis is placed on identifying and examining governing principles and theory and to develop the skills and ability to apply legal reasoning to practical applications and scenarios. Major topics covered in the course are: general principles of blessings; formal structures of blessings; Biblical and Talmudic sources of blessings; reciting a blessing; blessings prior to eating; interruptions and blessings; primary and secondary foods.

Blessings II (JLW 441)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of blessings and its legal ramifications; define the legal- Halachic terminology pertaining to the laws of blessings; identify and examine governing principles and theory; and apply legal reasoning to practical issues.
Instruction:
An advanced study of the laws of blessings using classic and contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Emphasis is placed on identifying and examining governing principles and theory and to develop the skills and ability to apply legal reasoning to practical applications and scenarios. Major topics include: the order of blessings; making blessings on behalf of others; invalid blessings; un-required blessings; blessings made in vain; blessings made after foods; principles of blessings; structure of blessings; Biblical and Talmudic sources of blessings.

Dietary Laws I (JLW 430)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe Biblical and Rabbinic ordinances as applicable to food preparation and consumption; differentiate between Biblical and Rabbinic ordinances and effects on dietary laws; discuss and analyze the status of mixtures of permissible and non-permissible foods; analyze scenarios dealing with contemporary situations, that deal with issues related to heat, steam, and soaking, as well as foods touching one other and vessels, as applied to kosher and non-kosher products.
Instruction:
A comprehensive survey of the Jewish Dietary Law to provide the student with the knowledge of the Jewish dietary law. Major topics include: prohibited foods; Biblical and rabbinic prohibitions; mixing meat and milk; categories of nullification; and categories of taste. Emphasis is placed on practical contemporary issues.

Dietary Laws II (JLW 431)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: examine the dietary laws governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law and their legal ramifications; 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:
A comprehensive survey of the Jewish Dietary Law that provides students with the knowledge of the Jewish dietary law. Major topics include: immersing new vessels and utensils; prepared cooked foods; prepared baked goods; insect infestation in vegetables; and dairy products. Emphasis is placed on practical contemporary issues.

Jewish Law: Festivals I (JLW 475) Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of the Festivals as found in the
Code of Jewish Law; compare and contrast the laws of the Sabbath with those of the Festivals; define the legal- Halachic terminology pertaining to the laws discussed; trace the laws to their biblical roots; differentiate between Biblical and Rabbinic rulings; and apply legal reasoning to contemporary issues and scenarios.
Instruction:
An in-depth study of the laws of the Festivals governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law. Emphasis is placed on differentiating the laws of the Festivals with those of the Sabbath, Emphasis is also placed on applying legal theory to practical and contemporary situations and scenarios, using contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Major topics include: analyzing prohibited labors; positive commandments relating to the Festivals; and preparations done for and on the Festivals.

Jewish Law: Festivals II (JLW 480) Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of the Festivals as found in the
Code of Jewish Law; compare and contrast the laws of the Sabbath with those of the Festivals; define the legal- Halachic terminology pertaining to the laws discussed; trace the laws to their biblical roots; differentiate between Biblical and Rabbinic rulings; and apply legal reasoning to contemporary issues and scenarios.
Instruction:
An in–depth study of the laws of the Festivals governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law. Emphasis is placed on differentiating the laws of the Festivals with those of the Sabbath, Emphasis is also placed on applying legal theory to practical and contemporary situations and scenarios, using contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Major topics include analyzing prohibited labors; positive commandments relating to the Festivals; and preparations done for and on the Festivals.

Sabbath I (JLW 420)
Objectives:
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:
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 covered are: Kiddush, Havdalah, and Hadlokas Neiros, Muktza, Amirah L’Akum, Tircha, Hachono, Uvdin D’chol, and Molid.

Sabbath II (JLW 421)
Objectives:
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 regarding the study of selected labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath 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:
An in-depth study of the laws of the Sabbath governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law, beginning with a study of labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath. The course focuses on the labors involved in the food production process. 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 covered are: labors relating to plowing through kneading, including plowing; sowing; reaping; separating; grinding and kneading.

Sabbath III (JLW 422)
Objectives:
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 regarding the study of selected labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath 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:
An in-depth study of the laws of the Sabbath governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law, beginning the study of labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath. The course focuses on the labors involved in the production of animal hides and garments. 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 covered are: labors relating to writing; erasing; sewing and tearing; tying and untying objects; dyeing; shearing; cleaning or laundering.

Sabbath IV (JLW 423)
Objectives:
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 regarding the study of selected labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath 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:
An in-depth study of the laws of the Sabbath governing issues found in the Code of Jewish Law, beginning the study of labors that are forbidden on the Sabbath. The course focuses on the labors involved in the production of animal hides and issues dealing with construction. 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 covered are: trapping animals; slaughtering; building temporary and permanent structures; lighting and extinguishing flames.

Sabbath V (JLW 424)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the laws of cooking on the Sabbath and their legal ramifications; define the legal-Halachic terminology pertaining to the laws of cooking on the Sabbath; 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:
A comprehensive study and analysis of the laws of Sabbath as they relate to cooking using classic and contemporary texts, as well as journal articles and essays. Emphasis is placed on applying legal theory to practical and contemporary situations and scenarios. Major topics covered are: defining cooking as it relates to the Sabbath; prohibitions for cooking on the Sabbath; cooking for the sick; reheating solid foods; reheating liquids; types of stoves and their legal ramifications; hatmanah or insulating foods before and during the Sabbath.