Israel Dayanut Exam study plan

Define the essential elements of kiddushin (kesef, shtar, biah) and list the disqualifying factors for each.

Outline the procedural steps for a valid get according to the Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, including the roles of the mesader and witnesses.

Compare the rights and obligations enumerated in the ketubah (e.g., she'ar, kesef, tosefet) and explain their enforceability.

Identify at least five common pitfalls in the drafting and delivery of a get that could lead to invalidity.

Analyze the conditions for a valid nissu'in (chuppah and erusin) and distinguish between the various customs (minhag) and strict halachic requirements.

Explain the halachic implications of a conditional get (get al tnai) and list the conditions that must be met.

Summarize the laws of yibbum and chalitzah and their impact on marital status.

Compare the approaches of the Rambam and the Rosh to the laws of kiddushei kesef.

Define the four primary categories of torts (nezek, tza'ar, shevet, ripui) and their compensation formulas.

Explain the principles of contract formation (kinyan) and list the modes of acquisition (e.g., meshichah, chalipin, situmta).

Outline the rules of evidence for monetary cases, including the requirement of two witnesses and the disqualification of relatives.

Describe the judicial procedure for a monetary dispute, from filing to judgment, including the role of the beit din.

Apply the laws of partnership (shutfut) and agency (shlichut) to a practical business scenario.

Analyze the rules of property ownership (kinyan chatzer, kinyan agav) and their limitations.

Evaluate the admissibility of circumstantial evidence (umdana) and documentary evidence in dinei mamonot.

Reconstruct the order of a din Torah according to the Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, including the examination of witnesses.

List the signs of kosher animals, birds, and fish, and identify the halachic status of common species.

Explain the laws of bitul (nullification) in mixtures, including the principles of bitul berov and bitul b'shishim.

Summarize the melachot of Shabbat and categorize them into the 39 avot and their toladot.

Compare the laws of Yom Tov with those of Shabbat, focusing on ochel nefesh and the prohibition of melachot not needed for food.

Outline the conversion process (giyur) according to halachah, including the requirements of kabbalat mitzvot and milah/tvilah.

Define mamzerut and explain its legal consequences and the conditions for doubt (safek mamzer).

Describe the laws of niddah and the counting of seven clean days, including the role of hefsek taharah and bedikot.

Summarize the laws of oaths (shevuot) and vows (nedarim), and the procedure for hatarat nedarim.

Analyze the problem of agunah and evaluate at least two halachic solutions (e.g., heter me'ah rabbanim, conditional get).

Apply the laws of niddah to case studies involving staining (ketamim) and the use of hormonal contraceptives.

Explain the difference between a shevuat bitui and a shevuat shav, and the circumstances under which a vow may be annulled.

Compare the approaches of the Shulchan Aruch and the Rema to a specific issue in hilchot niddah.

Demonstrate proficiency in pilpul by constructing a chiddush on a sugya from the Talmud related to one of the exam domains.

Apply the principles of precedent (ma'aseh rav) and the role of responsa in halachic decision-making.

Integrate knowledge from at least three domains to answer a complex practical question.

Review and synthesize key concepts from all domains, identifying areas of weakness for further study.