WOMEN’S STUDIES/JEWISH HOME

The Jewish Home courses study and analyze in-depth the laws and expectations of the Jewish woman in her home and in society.

• Jewish Home
  W111 – 2 credits

W112 – 2 credits

A foray into the Talmudic, Chassidic, and Midrashic sources and their explanations of the unique qualities of women, which facilitate the fulfillment of their lofty role in Judaism. Students are encouraged to submit questions and other material for scrutiny.

• Jewish Home
  W211 – 2 credits

W212 – 2 credits

A further analysis of such concepts as modesty, “Shalom Bayis” (family harmony), dating, marriage, the laws of family purity, social relationships.

• Jewish Home Economics

W101

W102

A hands-on course learning practical skills for the Jewish home.

• Jewish Women of the Bible

H111 – 1 credit

H112 – 1 credit

A textual analysis of Jewish women of the Bible. This course takes students o a journey of self-discovery through the lives and actions of the Jewish matriarchs and prophetesses.