Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and explain Biblical and Rabbinic laws and customs pertaining to the Jewish Festivals; distinguish between Festival law and Sabbath law; and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain the significant aspects of the Jewish Festivals including their laws, customs, origins and symbolic nature; identify and explain Rabbinic and Torah sources for these festivals; convey the impact and meaning the festivals impart to the Jewish people; and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and explain Biblical and rabbinic laws, concepts and customs pertaining to Passover, seforas ha'omer and Shavuous including: the various categories of chometz and their status of permissibility before, during and after passover; checking and ridding a home of chometz, koshering procedures for the home, the Seder, Passover prayer format, counting the omer, and prohibitions during the omer period. Students also apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.