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The Role of Secular Law in Halacha

Rabbi Yona Reiss
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In this segment Rabbi Yona Reiss sets the stage for understanding the tensions between the Jewish and secular legal systems. Rabbi Reiss explains the role of the legal systems according to halacha. He argues that secular law plays a significant role even in respect to Jewish rituals. Rabbi Reiss also discusses the 'Get Law' in New York state, and the challenges that the local rabbinic courts have to contend with in regards to this law. 

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Scholars: Rabbi Yona Reiss
Video title: The Role of Secular Law in Halacha
Category: Academic, Jewish Law
Views: 1835
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