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51:16
The Rabbi and The Federal Judge (51:16)
Join a federal judge and a rabbi as they compare notes on the legal ruling of Halacha and U.S Law in some pertinent cases. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Judge Roy Altman (1)
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45:40
Government Regulations in Time of Emergency: Does Jewish Law Compel Obedience? (45:40)
Throughout the COVID pandemic, many have wondered what Jewish Law says about obeying government regulations concerning public health. Your chance to find out the truth. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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58:55
Confidentiality in Jewish Law (58:55)
In this “tell- all” age, what becomes of our status as private citizens? Attorneys, doctors, and others are restricted from sharing personal information, but at what social cost? How does Jewish law adjudicate this sticky issue? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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50:40
The Zivotofsky Case and Divine Providence (50:40)
How a U.S. Supreme Court case about passports paved the way for President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Alyza Lewin (10)
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1:00:09
What Would You Do? (1:00:09)
At JLI, we recognize the complexity of actual moral situations and delight in the suitably sophisticated reasoning necessary for their resolution. Jump in for a fast-paced session featuring videos depicting everyday ethical dilemmas. This session was featured at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Mendel Blau (3)
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53:11
Justice is Blind (53:11)
Life has not always been simple for Bernstein. Hear firsthand how he faced his challenges head-on, and is now serving as the first blind judge of the Supreme Court of Michigan. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Justice Richard H. Bernstein (12)
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44:56
How Judaism Approaches Medical Malpractice (1993) (44:56)
What does Judaism say on the subject of medical malpractice? This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D. who is the director of the conference.
Rabbi Herbert Bomzer (2)
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55:31
SCOTUS Trinity Lutheran Case and the Jewish Community (55:31)
Recently the Supreme Court decided on a case in which a church was suing the state of Missouri for denying them a grant on on the basis of the state's Blaine Amendment. In this fascinating lecture Professor Helfand explainsh the case and what it means for the Jewish community
Professor Michael A. Helfand (5)
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1:15:53
Physician Malpractice Issues: Is the Current System Fair? (1:15:53)
Is the current system of malpractice lawsuits fair? Does it even help patients? Are there reforms or laws that can be introduced to reduce the cost of being sued? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried (1)
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1:11:37
Medical Ethics: Student Open Forum (2005) (1:11:37)
This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine on May 15th 2005, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Dr. Velvl Greene (2)
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44:34
A Clergyman's Perspective on the Toughest Medical Quandaries (44:34)
Every day, rabbis are asked to make halachic decisions in all areas of daily life. What goes through a rabbi’s mind when heart-stopping life and death decisions are at stake? One of Montreal’s most respected Jewish legal expert reviews real-life quandaries posed by members of his community and how he was able to guide them through the most difficult decisions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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55:30
Perspectives on End-of-Life Care (55:30)
Death with dignity has become one of the catchphrases of 21st century values and an attractive possibility. However, with medical treatment costs rising and limited resources, the right to die has increasingly become a duty to get out of the way
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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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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41:21
To Be a Jewish Defender (41:21)
Alyza Lewin and her father, Nathan Lewin are both attorneys who have worked together on numerous cases defending Jewish rights. This fascinating interview explores how their knowledge of Jewish law and tradition as well as their idealistic drive to help Jews in need moved them to get involved and succeed in defending the rights of Jews
Alyza Lewin (10)
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56:10
Rabbeinu Gershom (56:10)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:58
Belts, Shoes and Sticks: What You Need at Your Seder (5:58)
The belt holds onto the hips, the shoes support our lowest level and the stick tames the wild beast. Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik gives an amazing, mystical take on the seder and our redemption. This video will change your vision of the exodus from Egypt. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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7:19
Addressing the Four Sons (7:19)
Look around at the people gathered around your seder table and address each one on their own level. Rabbi Nochem Kaplan describes the four sons and their blessings and needs.
Rabbi Nochum Kaplan (12)
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51:57
The Workings of a Modern Jewish Court - Part 2 (51:57)
Why would a secular judge send a case to a Jewish court? Rabbi Leibel Schapiro describes the role Jewish courts play in American secular courts, and what kinds of cases they handle. â–º Click here to watch part 1 This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Leibel Schapiro (2)
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11:22
Human Cloning (11:22)
Is cloning playing G-d? Who is the father and mother, brother and sister? Professor Avraham Steinberg is well versed in cloning, the duplicating of a person, animal, or body part. What are the ethical, moral and religious ramifications of cloning?.
Professor Avraham Steinberg (7)
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57:13
Faithful Guardians: Understanding the Torah Mandate for Rabbinic Jurisprudence (57:13)
When G-d gave the Torah, he also gave the system to protect laws derived from it from differing opinions. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein lays out the process of judgment proceeding from the local Rabbi up to the supreme court of the Sanhedrin. He describes how decrees were enacted and what considerations were applied.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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57:13
Faithful Guardians: Understanding the Torah Mandate for Rabbinic Jurisprudence (57:13)
When G-d gave the Torah, he also gave the system to protect laws derived from it from differing opinions. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein lays out the process of judgment proceeding from the local Rabbi up to the supreme court of the Sanhedrin. He describes how decrees were enacted and what considerations were applied.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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49:33
Intellectual Property in Jewish Law (49:33)
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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56:28
Does a Fetus Have Rights? (56:28)
If you aren’t Pro Life are you pro death? If you aren’t Pro Choice are you for no choice? What makes us a person and when do we become one? The National Jewish Retreat this past summer featured Rabbi Berel Bell delving into these questions. He is a Judge on the Montreal Beis Din as well as extremely knowledgeable about secular and medical ethics
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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3:24
Building Sukkahs on the Fire Escape (3:24)
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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1:01:36
Hazardous Medical Procedures (1:01:36)
Oftentimes healers will recommend surgery or other high-risk procedures – with possibly fatal implications – as remedies for various ailments and conditions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:05:28
Organ Donation (1:05:28)
Who decides the moment of death, how is it determined, and how does this determination affect us all? Rabbi Berel Bell, an expert on medical issues in Jewish law, gives a history of the determination of what is death and what is life
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:38:45
Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments - Part 3 (1:38:45)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 3 Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments Often, people with rare or incurable illnesses consider untested experimental treatment, gambling that they will be cured
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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21:25
Is It My Right? (21:25)
The Declaration of “Inter-Dependence:” Exploring the Relationship Between Jewish and Secular Law In this text-based session, join Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe as he investigates and compares Jewish and American legal practices
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:42
Patrick Dunne v. Reece (2008) (1:42)
Honorable Justice Joel D. Horton (1)
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17:38
Rabbinic Confidentiality (17:38)
In this lecture Rabbi Yona Reiss discusses tensions between Jewish and Secular ritual law. Rabbi Reiss shares actual cases where the law of Rabbinic confidentiality interfered with adhering to Torah law, and situations where the secular legal system released the Rabbis from this limitation. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yona Reiss (13)
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1:47:01
With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled - Part 5 (1:47:01)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 5 With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled The mentally ill have often been viewed in society as possessed by the devil, or otherwise evil
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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6:48
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions (Promo) (6:48)
A new 6-week course from The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Begins the week of October 24, 2010. Register today! For more information, to find a location near you, and to register, please visit www.myJLI.com.
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3:06
The Cost of Freedom (3:06)
Jewish Law Symposium – Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times Chabad of SE Morris County hosted the 3rd Annual Jewish Law Symposium on September 30, 2009 in Morristown, NJ
Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)
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23:43
613 Romantic Tips (23:43)
A fresh look at Jewish Law. How we can approach the seemingly imposing legalistic side of Judaism with a different spin that leaves us focused on the Legislator and His desire to be engaged in a relationship rather than a religion.
Rabbi Dovid Birk (4)
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26:24
Playing G-d: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and the End of Life (26:24)
Who gives life, and who has the right to end it? Debated by theologians and doctors alike, step into the unique halachic process, and learn about the compassion and the struggles a rabbi experiences in his response to life’s most difficult questions.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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3:04
Ecology Responsibility vs. Rights (3:04)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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2:50
Urban Farming and Social Justice (2:50)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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3:47
Organic Torah Environmentalism (3:47)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lecture "Organic Torah Environmentalism"
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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9:37
The Mitzvah of Tzedakah - Segment 1 (9:37)
Rabbi Velvel Lipsker (5)
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44:02
Weekly Talmud Study: Brachot 7b.3 - 8a.1 (44:02)
Tractate Brachot is the first tractate of Seder Zeraim of the Mishnah, the first major text of Jewish law. It primarily addresses the rules regarding the Shema, the Amidah, Birkat Hamazon, Kiddush, Havdalah and other blessings and prayers. It is the only tractate in Zeraim to have a Gemara from both the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem Talmud.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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32:42
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Yarmulke (32:42)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow american soldier's to wear Yarmulkes during their services.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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32:42
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Yarmulke (32:42)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow american soldier's to wear Yarmulkes during their services.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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22:55
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Public Menorah (22:55)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow menorahs to be lit in public spaces.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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4:10
Penny for Your Thoughts (4:10)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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2:45
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth (2:45)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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6:30
Words That Wound (6:30)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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2:33
The Right to Life (2:33)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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4:14
The Ebbing Flame (4:14)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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5:41
My Brother, My Self (5:41)
Talmudic Ethics: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough ethical decision, and you have to pick a course of action that will let you live with yourself
Series: Talmudic Ethics (accompanying video)
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2:46
Ecological Longevity (2:46)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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4:21
Ancient Jewish Ecological Practices (4:21)
When buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” are becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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7:54
When Jewish and Environmental Issues Clash (7:54)
When buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” become part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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6:49
What I May / Should Do (6:49)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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9:49
Jewish Sustainability (9:49)
when buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” become part of everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lectures
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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11:30
Action and Reaction (11:30)
With buzz words like “sustainablitiy,” “going green” and “organic lifestyle” becoming part of our everyday language, we are forced to ask the question: Do environmental awareness and Judaism go hand in hand or do they conflict in their basic precepts? Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz, a farmer and religious leader, tackles this question and more in his lecture "Action and Reaction"
Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz (9)
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19:06
Protecting Our Neighbor - Protecting the Environment - Part 2 (19:06)
Mrs. Ora Sheinson is a founding board member of Canfei Nesharim, an environmental litigation associate at Patton Boggs, LLP, an international law firm, and the mother of four children. For more Information on Canfei Nesharim, visit www.CanfeiNesharim.org.
Mrs. Ora Sheinson (2)
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18:34
Protecting Our Neighbor - Protecting the Environment - Part 1 (18:34)
Mrs. Ora Sheinson is a founding board member of Canfei Nesharim, an environmental litigation associate at Patton Boggs, LLP, an international law firm, and the mother of four children. For more Information on Canfei Nesharim, visit www.CanfeiNesharim.org .
Mrs. Ora Sheinson (2)
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15:20
About the Beard (15:20)
Rabbi Moshe Wiener (1)
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57:29
The Rebbe and the Attorney: Personal Conversations (57:29)
Step inside the Rebbe’s private room as we join Mr. Nathan Lewin, as he reflects on his personal encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Learn the inside story of the famous “Chabad Library Case,” from the Rebbe’s legal counsel. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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5:15
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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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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1:06:32
Halachic Ramifications of 9/11 (1:06:32)
The tragedy of 9/11 shook the world, destroyed lives and left a crater in the heart of lower Manhattan and in the hearts of thousands of friends and families of the victims. In this heartrending session, you will hear the ways that many decisions that came before the rabbinical court after 9/11 demonstrate how Jewish law offers guidance in even the most unthinkable of circumstances
Rabbi Yona Reiss (13)
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4:01
Halacha - Defined (4:01)
Rabbi Alter Metzger has a Doctorate in Guidance from Colombia University and is a professor of Jewish Studies at Stern College (Yeshiva University). He has written widely on Chasidic Thought and History. Rabbi Metzger is a sought after lecturer and teacher. Rabbi Metzger is the author of The Heroic Struggle (Kehos) and Chassidic Perspective: A Festival Anthology (Kehos).
Rabbi Dr. Alter Metzger (15)
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49:39
The Role of Justice in Jewish Law (49:39)
This lecture was delivered at the 3th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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55:21
Can a Murderer Inherit? (55:21)
This lecture was delivered at the 3th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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13:53
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 3 (13:53)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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10:29
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 2 (10:29)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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8:17
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 1 (8:17)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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39:01
Corporate Social Responsibility (39:01)
Professor Yehoushua Liebermann (3)
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42:21
Teshuva Part 2: Transgressions of Rabbinic Law (42:21)
There are many mitzvot that we do that are not written in the Torah; they were established by the Rabbis. Does transgressing a Rabbinic law carry the same weight as transgressing a Torah law? Is the process of teshuva-repentance- the same in both cases? Rabbi Eli Silberstein has the answers.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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22:41
The Court Proceedings Between Joseph and His Brothers (22:41)
What are the parallels between the famous Hey Teves court case and Torah portion Vayigash? What can we learn about justice and legal proceedings from Judah's aggressive appeal to Joseph in the portion?.
Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky (2)
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40:28
Ethics of Competition Over Licensing (40:28)
What does halacha have to say about modern economic practices and principles? Does Jewish law even extend this far into corporate practice? Join Professor Yehoshua Liebermann for a discussion on these fascinating questions.
Professor Yehoushua Liebermann (3)