Halakha (Jewish Law)

Study the principles and application of Jewish law as derived from classical sources. Explore topics like Shabbat, kashrut (dietary laws), and daily rituals.

9 courses

Matriculation Mathematics Foundations: Preparing for 5-Unit Exams

Master the essential algebra, geometry, and calculus concepts required to succeed in high-level matriculation exams and transition smoothly into university STEM courses.

Foundations of 3-Unit Mathematics: Form 382 Exam Prep

Master the essential algebra, analytic geometry, and basic calculus required to confidently pass the Form 382 mathematics matriculation exam.

The Philosophy of Rabbi Sacks: An Introduction to Jewish Thought

Explore foundational Jewish ideas and modern philosophy through the writings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks to understand the connection between tradition and contemporary life.

Kosher Food Preparation: Traditional Techniques and Culinary Rules

Master the fundamentals of kosher dietary laws and learn how to prepare authentic Jewish delicacies in your own kitchen.

Sephardic Halakha for Women: Practical Daily Laws and Customs

Learn to confidently apply daily Jewish laws, Shabbat observances, and kosher practices according to the influential rulings of Rav Ovadia Yosef.

Human Rights Debates: Analyzing Global and Domestic Issues

Learn to analyze complex arguments in international law, national security, and civil liberties to form well-reasoned perspectives on global human rights challenges.

Foundations of Halakha: Understanding the System of Jewish Law

Survey the sources, structure, and logic of halachic reasoning, from the Written Torah through the Shulchan Aruch and its ongoing development in rabbinic responsa literature.

Practical Halakha: Shabbat, Kashrut, and Daily Mitzvot Step by Step

Work through the practical dimensions of Shabbat observance, kosher kitchen management, and daily ritual with structured checklists, case scenarios, and source-grounded guidance.

Halakha in Context: Responsa Literature, Modern Questions, and Legal Reasoning Across Communities

Examine how the responsa tradition addresses contemporary challenges and explore how different halachic communities — Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and liberal — reach divergent conclusions from shared sources.