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Of Justice and Jewish Law (Part 1)

Dan Rabinowitz

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Goodness

Rabbi Jay Kelman

All too often the financial news, especially when viewed from an ethical perspective is disheartening. The Talmudic adage that all sin with regard to money matters is unfortunately observed meticulously by too many. Yet like the complaints the most…
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A Corrupt Year

Rabbi Jay Kelman

From an ethical perspective this past year has not been a very good one. There has been a seemingly endless stream of scandals involving money laundering, tax evasion, ponzi schemes, immigration fraud, trading in human organs, involving “ Rabbis”,…
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Euthanasia: The Slippery Slope (not whole lecture)

Dr. Beni Gesundheit

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The Jewish Perspective on Cloning

Rabbi Michael Broyde

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Scarce Resources and the Economics of Health Care

Rabbi Michael Broyde

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Isotopes and Politicals

Rabbi Jay Kelman

It takes great moral strength to be a public servant. As guardians of the public purse they must decide where to spend money and equally importantly where not to. It is thus inevitable that their decisions will cause some to suffer. Increased…
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Hockey Night in Hamilton

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Like most children growing up in Canada, hockey was a beloved part of my childhood. Doing my best imitation of Bobby Hull (for some strange reason I was a Chicago Blackhawks fan) I would fire a slap shot imagining it was the potential Stanley Cup…
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Time to Renegotiate

Rabbi Jay Kelman

For weeks the GM and Chrysler have been warning that unless their workers make major wage concessions the companies will be forced to file for bankruptcy, leading to further job losses. These demands have come despite the fact the automakers are…
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If You Will It

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Family feuds, especially around money, can get very nasty. Throw in some religious tension and watch the sparks fly. A nasty court battle is ongoing in Chicago where an Illinois court recently invalidated a will. The judge objected to the clause…
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