Selected Rabbinic Literature - 14108 - JUDS 1852 - GHW

Abstract

Philosophy: The first Mishnah in Avos teaches that Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and passed it on to Yehoushua. From that moment in time, the Torah and our tradition has been unbrokenly transmitted from teacher to student. The secret to the survival of the Jewish nation in exile is thanks to our commitment to the Torah and its teachings. This tradition unifies us and is what makes us the most unique nation in the world. At Stern College, students internalize that they are part of our incredible nation that has miraculously survived thousands of years in exile. They learn that it is our responsibility to pass on the torch to the next generation. Being part of this incredible nation is a privilege and an honor but also a great responsibility. Our goal is to show the sweetness of the Torah and its applicability to our modern day life. Goals: This course is designed to help students develop high level thinking strategies and active participation in analyzing Jewish textual data, evaluating it and applying it inside and outside the classroom. The students also learn how to analyze and decipher the words of Chazal. Objectives: 1. Introduce students to a variety of Jewish texts that impart Jewish values and morals. 2. To show how the olden texts of Chazal that were written hundreds of years ago (if not thousands of years ago) are still applicable and relevant in our daily lives. 3. Empower women with a strong understanding of our tradition enabling them to transmit it onwards. .