Decoding the Talmud
Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to discover the Talmud, its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself.
| Weight | 2.1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 11 × 1 in |
| Department | Flagship |
| Lessons | 6 |
Decoding the Talmud - Student Textbook
| Weight | 1.26 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 10 × 0.7 in |
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Lesson 1 addresses the current state of incarceration in the U.S. and asks what our guiding purpose in punishing criminals should be and whether incarceration is always the best way to achieve this goal.
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Lesson 3 addresses the problem of the high cost of many lifesaving medications and asks whether we can strike a better balance between incentivizing private investment in new drug development and increasing drug availability for the public.
Lesson 4 tackles the question of gun control and explores Torah’s attitude toward weapons and its stance on sale restrictions.
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When innocent people are wrongly convicted…
When “correctional facilities” turn first-time offenders into hardened criminals…
When known murderers walk free on a technicality …
Fairness in justice simply cannot be left to chance.
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Should we consider testimonies given in exchange for a reduced sentence as reliable evidence?
What is the goal of punishing criminals? is it to gain retribution for the victim, keep criminals off the streets and safeguard from future crime, set an example and instill the fear of law, or to rehabilitate the criminal and reintroduce him to society?
Is life-without-parole a justifiable penalty? Is it within our right to sentence a man to death? When would these be warranted? Is there a better way?
How does an ancient system of law adapt to the modern world? See how Talmudic scholars respond to new advances in technology and society while remaining faithful to eternal principles. You Be the Judge II presents six new cases that invite you to pit your wits against some of the best minds in Jewish history.
Apply mind-bending, brain-twisting, hair-splitting Talmudic reasoning to solve real-life modern dilemmas—situations that actually happened yet seem impossible to solve. What do you do when your gut tells you one thing, and your brain tells you another? Prepare for a mental expedition to mind-wrestle with situations that force us to choose between two reasonable truths.
Analyze, discuss, and debate Talmudic texts with live interactive polling for an authentic taste of original, dynamic Talmud study.
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