Society

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Legal Proceedings

Rabbi Jay Kelman

The riveting financial news of the past month has been the trial of Conrad Black; accused of fraud, racketeering, money laundering and obstruction of justice during his tenure as CEO of Hollinger Inc. Unfortunately our society seems to ‘enjoy’ the…
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The Boundaries and Limitations of Pluralism in Jewish ...

Rabbi Yehuda Gilad

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The Economics of Health Care

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Health care and economics can make for a volatile mix, and involving political rhetoric on the subject is a sure guarantee of fireworks. The difficult balance between health costs and access to health care was highlighted by a recent decision of the…
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Evangelicals and Israel: Knight in Shining Armour or Trojan Horse?

Rabbi Michael Skobac

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The Ambivalence of Jewish Law towards Christianity

Dr. Eugene Korn

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Jews and Christians in the 21st Century

Dr. Eugene Korn

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The Catholic Church and the Jews: From the Inquisition to Interfaith Dialogue

Dr. David Berger

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Matrimonial Assets

Rabbi Jay Kelman

One of the hallmarks of Western society is the distinction between the legal and ethical realms. It is the height of political incorrectness to pass judgment on another’s moral choices. The extent of this dichotomy was evident in a recent news story…
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Private Eye

Rabbi Jay Kelman

The right to privacy is one the Jewish law views with great seriousness. It is rooted in the Jewish concept of tzniut, modesty, which serves as a cornerstone of Jewish values. Judaism developed the notion of hezek reiyah, that the viewing of private…
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Orthodox and Gay: Dealing with Sexual Identity in Therapy

Dr. Naomi Mark

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