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Motivation for Public Servants

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Judaism has always regarded the misuse of public funds to be a most grievous sin. Whereas Jewish law stipulates that a worker be given opportunity to correct his inefficiencies and be given ample warning before dismissal, one is mandated to remove…
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Panel - Protecting our Kids (Part 2)

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Panel - Protecting our Kids (Part 1)

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Ticket Prices for Yom Tov

Rabbi Jay Kelman

May a local shul charge out of town guests a fee for high holiday “seats”? Money and religion often makes for a volatile, albeit necessary mix. Jewish law requires that all members of the local community contribute to the building and maintenance of…
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Selling your home

Rabbi Jay Kelman

What are the ethical obligations when selling one’s home? Jewish law rejects the notion of caveat emptor (buyer beware) and has placed an onus of disclosure on the seller of merchandise. The seller of a home – or any other object for that matter –…
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Bullets that Kill on the Rebound

Rabbi Michael Broyde

Renewing our Spirit 2002
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The Orthodox Jew in Secular Court -Torah Ethics Project (Part 2)

Nathan Lewin

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The Orthodox Jew in Secular Court -Torah Ethics Project (Part 1)

Nathan Lewin

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Regulating Social Mores: Halacha, Minhag And The Forging of Public Policy

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