 Captivating Cases in Rabbinic ResponsaListen in on the surprising, practical questions your ancestors asked rabbis across Jewish history. 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. 6 Wednesdays, Chabad of Broomfield Instructor: Rabbi Yossi Rapoport More Info www.chabadbroomfield.com Text Book Included - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds 
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. |
SPRING 5786—4 LESSONS
For All Humankind
How Judaism’s universal values can help us build better lives and societies.
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s ethical message for all people.
Explore foundational Jewish texts to discover the spiritual path our tradition offers every individual. You’ll explore how these values guide family life and uncover the essential role of education. Plus, understand what it takes to achieve Judaism’s vision of a more perfect and peaceful world for all humanity.
SUMMER 5786—4 LESSONS
Sinai and Civics
The Jewish ethics that shaped America’s founding.
In time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this four-session course reflects on the Jewish ethics, ideas, and values that inspired and influenced America’s founders—and that still shape our government and society today.
Was it always self-evident that all people are “created equal”? What is the “pursuit of happiness”? What inspired America’s system of checks and balances? And looking ahead, what steps can we take to build a just and united future?