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JLAW 202 The Laws of Shabbat II

Final Exam and Transcript Provided by Davar Academy

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JLAW 202 is a self-study course whose grade is based solely on the final examination. The course of study that is necessary to be prepared for the final examination consists of lessons based on the readings noted in this syllabus. Students should read the entire text of all the reading assignments. There are no formal assignments, but students are encouraged to take the practice quizzes associated with the readings to ensure that they have gleaned the appropriate knowledge to fulfill the course objectives and are well prepared for the final exam.

This course explores Jewish laws and customs concerning the Sabbath. It will cover the concepts, laws and customs related to the Sabbath, including the major principles and their underlying premises applied to novel situations. Topics include: plowing, weeding, fertilizing, planting, watering, weeding, fumigating, covering plants, reaping, uprooting, scraping, using trees, gathering, methods of gathering, gathering to discard, natural growth winnowing, threshing, sorting, grinding, sifting, kneading, and baking. These topics will be covered as major categories along with their subcategories.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the fundamental philosophy behind the prohibition of working on Sabbath.
  • Identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of the Sabbath
  • Explain, analyze, interpret, and apply rabbinical institutions and law.
  • Distinguish between similar prohibitions and discuss their underlying principles.
  • Determine when leniencies apply and describe their impact on Sabbath behavior.
  • Judge practical cases by using their knowledge of the prohibitions and leniencies and the criteria by which they are determined.

The 39 Melochos by Rabbi Dovid Ribiat.  New York: Feldheim, 1999.  Volume one.

The student’s final grade will be based on a final examination. Examination questions will cover all topics covered in the readings. Students will have two hours to complete the final examination.  Students will be assigned a number grade from 0-100. A letter grade will also be issued in accordance with the following scale:

90-100 – A
80-89 – B
70-79 – C
0-69 – non passing

All quizzes are optional to prepare you for final exam. Only the score on your exam will appear on your transcript.

All relevant study material needed to pass the final exam can be found in study guide and prep quizzes.

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