Captivating Cases in Rabbinic ResponsaListen in on the surprising, practical questions your ancestors asked rabbis across Jewish history.
Six Wednesdays beginning on 4 February
Join this six-session course to discover the little-known world of rabbinic responsa, a vast archive of the real-life questions of ethics and practice Jews asked across history—and the scholarly answers rabbis wrote.
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Come and try it out — no commitment! The course is offered both in-person and via Zoom. To get the most out of the course, we strongly encourage you to attend in person, where the atmosphere and interaction bring the material to life. 
Lesson 1 What do these questions reveal about our ancestors? What did they think, feel, and value? Explore five fascinating stories to find out. 
Lesson 2 Do sages make assumptions about how reality works, or do they investigate the facts? Follow rabbis as they conduct five fascinating investigations worldwide. 
Lesson 3 See inside the process that enables the Torah’s ancient code to guide life in an ever-changing world. Witness the precise process of applying Talmudic precedent. 
Lesson 4 Explore four unexpected rulings to uncover the hidden fallback mechanisms within Jewish law: these aren’t exceptions to the law. They’re the law revealing its quiet values (like human dignity, and peace in the home). 
Lesson 5 Rules don’t always translate into reality easily. See how sages account for the practical, social, and emotional realities around a question to ensure their ruling leads to its intended outcome. 
Lesson 6 Could Artificial Intelligence decide Jewish law? Is lab-grown meat kosher? See how Jewish law is addressing the questions posed by tomorrow’s cutting-edge technology. |
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