Session Six:

Torah Ethics: Ancient System, Modern Applications

The Torah is ancient, so can it be of any consequence for today? Does the Torah have any insight to share about the novel realities of the modern world?

This lesson features fascinating scenarios plucked straight from the often bizarre and contradictory realties of our modern world, and scrutinizes them with the illuminating lens of the Talmud, the ancient book of Jewish wisdom.

The Talmud’s methodology, and its dogged pursuit of solving conflicting legal and moral claims, is staggering in skill and profundity. It dares to propel the intellect to a plateau it was unaware that it possessed. This lesson endeavors to tap into this timeless treasure. The lesson provides participants with newfound knowledge and skill to tap into Torah, which is the inheritance of all Jews, and to observe how it can be interpreted and applied to issue elegant and sound legal verdicts for the novel dilemmas of today.