JLI: Beyond Right - ChabadFremont.com

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6 Wednesdays, 7:15-9:00 P.M.
May 25th - Jun 29th

Instructor: Rabbi Eli Landes

This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees

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LOCATION

Chabad of Fremont Jewish Center, 4251 Peralta Blvd & Via Zoom

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510-300-4090 | [email protected]
$99/person | 15% Couples/Friend Discount
10% Early Bird Discount before 5/1/2022

No charge to join the first class. A delicious buffet will be served at each class.

CLE APPROVED FOR ATTORNEYS. PLEASE EMAIL RABBI ELI AT [email protected] FOR MORE DETAILS

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 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 value Judaism places on correcting behaviors in addition to compensating damages.

Lesson 3
BEYOND TAKING OFFENSE You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have an actual responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors? In this lesson, we explore this topic.

Lesson 4
BEYOND PERSONAL FREEDOM With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called “liberating”? Embark on a fascinating discussion about the Exodus from Egypt, 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? In this lesson, we explore the way Jewish and Kabbalistic thought views physicality and spirituality, and how that pertains to owner's rights and responsibilities.

Lesson 6
BEYOND PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE Is "innocent until proven guilty" a Jewish concept as well? Discover how Judaism views every person's inner goodness, and the human values it inspires us to instill.