Have you ever noticed that in the secular world law seems to be almost exclusively studied by lawyers judges and those in the legal professions.
Whereas any Jew - no matter how little interest they have in pursuing a legal career - will spend hours upon hours studying the Jewish Talmudic law in a Yeshiva?
Why?
This is because we see Jewish law not just as a technical system that we need to be in compliance with, but as an expression of G-d's wisdom that aims to shape our character and guide our every action.
To this end, Jewish law needs to be studied in depth, and its approach and values internalized and made part of our lives.
The goal of our upcoming course Beyond Right will be to give you a taste of this, and hopefully generate a lasting interest in studying and internalizing Jewish law.
We will study 6 different laws - not with the goal of reaching a verdict for the plaintiffs but rather with the goal of gleaning a new perspective on what is right and compassionate for our personal lives.
I sincerely hope you can join us for this course.
6 Tuesday Evenings, Starting May 17
For more information and to sign up visit
www.JewishParadiseValley.com/JLI
Looking forward,
Rabbi Shlomy
P.S. Not sure if this is for you? Try the first class on me.
Note: MCLE BOARD-APPROVED IN MANY STATES FOR UP TO NINE (9) CLE CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS
Lesson Outline
Lesson 1
Beyond Good Neighbors
Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaism’s civil code is driven by a different goal. Explore how laws of damages and disputes support a uniquely Jewish view of the human mission.
Lesson 2
Beyond Restitution
In seeking to restore the rights of plaintiffs, Jewish courts actively assist offenders in achieving full repentance too. Why? Discover the advantage of properly undoing damage over mere compensation.
Lesson 3
Beyond Taking Offense
You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have a legal responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors? Judaism says: Yes. In this lesson, we discuss why and when.
Lesson 4
Beyond Personal Freedom
With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called “liberating”? Let’s delve into the Exodus, the covenant, and the ways in which laws can lead to the purest human freedom.
Lesson 5
Beyond Lawful Ownership
Is the claim of ownership anything more than a subjective social agreement? A foundation of Chassidic thought is that material possessions contain spiritual energy that is specific to their owners. Let’s consider the owner’s rights and responsibilities through this lens.
Lesson 6
Beyond Presumption of Innocence
While a presumption of innocence can protect defendants from liability, it is not quite a declaration of uprightness. Jewish law goes so far as to presume every person’s core goodness. See how this view can lead us to a truly upright world.
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