An advanced course analysing the development of the Oral Law from Sinai to the present day which emphasis on historical and geo-political context and dealing with major meta-halachic and hashkafic themes affecting halachic life.

Topics include:-

1. Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai – what did Moshe receive at Sinai?
2. The Nature of Oral Law – what is it and why is it essential?
3. Malchoket - why is there machloket in the mesora?
4. Elu V’elu – how can two conflicting views both be correct?
5. Mishna and Gemara
6. Geonim, Rishonim and Shulchan Aruch
7. Psak Halacha, Chumra and Kula

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