JLI Beyond Right course

Beyond Right

The Values That Shape Judaism's Civil Code.

Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that reveal fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.

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Join Rabbi Yossi Laufer for a remarkable new six-lesson course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. May-June 2022
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— Six Monday Evenings, starting May 16, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM —

@ Chabad of West Bay, 3871 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

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— or Six Tuesday Evenings, starting May 17, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM —

@ Chabad of West Bay, 3871 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

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— or Twelve Wed mornings,

starting May 18, 8:00 AM-9:15 AM

@ Chabad of West Bay, 3871 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

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— or Six Thursdays, Starting May 19, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

@ Gilstein, Kinder & Levin Law office, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI

Fee: $60

Textbook (optional): $28.50 Scholarships available Additional $40 for those receiving CLE credits

For more information or to register, contact Chabad of West Bay

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MCLE BOARD-APPROVED IN MANY STATES FOR UP TO NINE (9) CLE CREDITS including ETHICS CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS

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Course Overview

Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code

Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.

Lesson Outline

Lesson 1
Beyond Good Neighbors Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaismâ€™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 â€œliberatingâ€? Letâ€™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. Letâ€™s consider the ownerâ€™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 personâ€™s core goodness. See how this view can lead us to a truly upright world.

Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code

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