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55:39
The Ethics of Urban Privacy In A Modern Society (55:39)
Is it ethical to use a covert nanny cam to protect your children? Are you obligated to share sensitive information about your friend with his or her potential employer or spouse? Are you allowed to read information embedded in an electronic file that the sender didn't intend for you to see? How will you decide? This session provides a text-based self-guided study with a partner that explores these complex conundrums through the lens of original Talmudic texts
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)
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55:10
The Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage and Religious Institutions (55:10)
Even before the Supreme Court s decision granting same-sex couples a constitutional right to wed, legal scholars have been trying to determine how such a ruling might affect religious institutions. The First Amendment to the U.S
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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1:12:11
Criminal Confessions and Torture: Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in Talmudic and Modern Law (1:12:11)
As terror threats loom, we face difficult choices regarding torture and force in our justice system. How do U.S. and Jewish law approach these tough questions? In this lecture, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe will address issues involving police and judicial applications of duress
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:29:11
It’s My Body (1:29:11)
In a world that increasingly judges people on their external beauty, our society has become consumed with appearances
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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31:06
Gun Control: A Halachic Exposition (31:06)
There are many debates raging today or the issue of gun control. What are the problems with allowing people to bear arms and what are the solutions? In this video, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe presents us with a Halachic exposition on the gun control debate , and what the Torah's views are on all aspects of the puzzle. Next on Contemporary issues: The Great Health Care Debate.
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:04
Life on the Line Promo (1:04)
Are you ready to make tough decisions? Join high school students from around the world in an exciting series brought to you by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, click here for more info.
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The Great Health Care Debate (28:22)
In this segment, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe discuss the great health care debate going on not only in the United States, but worldwide. People are divided over whether society is obligated to provide health care to all people. This ties in with another dimension of the health care debate, which is the level of responsibility we have toward our fellow human beings
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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3:03
The Taskmaster (3:03)
You Be the Judge II: An Exhilarating New Exploration of Jewish Civil Law Do you enjoy puzzles and problem-solving? Do you love the give-and-take of thoughtful discussion? Can you use logic and creativity to work your way out of challenging situations? Then this course is for you
Series: You Be The Judge II
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2:39
The Hero Criminal (2:39)
A guy saves over 100 lives in the midst of chaos and despair and he's SUED for $12,000 -- is this fair?? Post your comment. From Lesson 2 of MySpace.YourSpace. Is MY Life any of YOUR Business? Exploring meaningful solutions for everyday problems. For more infor mation visit: JLIteens.com.
Series: MySpace YourSpace (accompanying video)
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Repayment of Debts (5:15)
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Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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12:14
Poor Clients (12:14)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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10:58
Free Speech (10:58)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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17:22
Defending Morally Questionable Clients (17:22)
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Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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12:00
Charitable Refunds (12:00)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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17:52
Cases Outside a Lawyer's Specialty (17:52)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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11:46
Billable Hours vs. Salary (11:46)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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2:52
Bankruptcy (2:52)
Series: Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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6:53
Torah and Society: Rights vs. Responsibilities (6:53)
These days, we hear a lot about "rights"- human rights, civil rights, parental rights etc, and our society belives that everyone is entitled to certain rights. Does the Torah share this view? Rabbi Lieberman explains how the Torah grants priviliges in exchange for responsibility; that "rights" are really responsibilites we owe to other people.
Rabbi Moshe Lieberman (5)