JST 301 Advanced Topics in Jewish Blessings I
Final Exam and Transcript Provided by Davar Academy
JST 301 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 the fundamental Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings. Topics include: the underlying meanings and reasons for blessings, principles of saying the name of G-d, saying amen, principles of intention, using non- Hebrew language, joint responsibility, blessings that are inappropriate, sequence of blessings, and loss of connection to blessings.
Course Description:
This course is concerned with the role of financial institutions and markets play in the business environment. It explores a series of applications of principles from finance and economics that explore the connection between financial markets, financial Institutions and the economy. On the financial markets side, it deals with the term structure of interest rates, stocks, principals of derivatives and currencies. On the institutions side, it deals with commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, the Federal Reserve System and its role of in the economy.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Express in-depth knowledge about the Jewish practices and customs concerning blessings.
- Identify, explain, analyze, interpret, and apply the theories in the area of Jewish Blessings
- Analyze the underlying premises of the principle laws and customs involved in blessings.
- Discuss the theory and reasoning underlying the practical application of blessings and apply them to novel situations.
- Identify and derive the major principles of blessings when analyzing situations regarding blessings.
- Identify the sources and reasoning at the foundation of the laws and customs of blessings.
Halachos of Brochos by Rabbi Yisroel Bodner. New York: Feldheim. 1989. Chapters 11 – 21.
The Laws of Brochos by Rabbi Binyomin Furst. New York: Artscroll, 1990.
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
