Lessons in the Talmud
Justice, Law, Ethics, and Mores
Course Description
These classes will be oriented to lessons in the Talmud. Particularly to issues of Justice, Law, Ethics, and Mores that concern all good citizens irrespective of their faith. We will explore the treatment of these issues in the ancient texts of the Talmud, and uncover wisdom that shapes contemporary society.
Lessons in the Talmud
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The Talmud is a record of discussions conducted over many centuries by great Jewish sages who were seeking meaning in Biblical verses to guide proper conduct in life. We will delve into just a few of the lessons of the Talmud in this series. One of the six Orders of the Talmud is Nezikin, or Damages. It covers matters that we today would call the basis of civil and criminal law and court procedures. Delving into this centuries-old "conversation" is a remarkable experience. At the surface, it is fascinating simply to see the degree of universality in the legal principles being addressed. Yet there is even more below the surface. There are notions of justice that underlie the legal principles; there are ethical elements beneath the notions of justice; and, at the deepest levels of the discussion there are often truths expressed as beautifully as one would expect to find in the very best literature.
We'll look at three or four passages from the Nezikin in each of the six sessions. The sessions will be highly interactive, with time for an abundance of questions and discussions.