JLI: Beyond Right - Chabad Community Center For Jewish Life and Learning

WHEN (EVENINGS)

6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
May 18th - Jun 22nd

This course is offered online and in-person

LOCATION

Chabad Community Center
3000 W. Hefner Road

MORE INFO
[email protected]
405.286.0900

Fee: $125 (includes textbook)
Early Bird Price $110 by May 8th
Couples $225
Early Bird Price $200 by May 8th

Scholarships Available

Sponsorship Opportunities

Course Sponsor $500

Scholarship $125

Lesson Sponsor $136

Snack Sponsor $118

Course Co-Sponsors (to date)
Gary and Connie Bachman

Sue Ann Arnall

ACCREDITATION

MCLE BOARD-APPROVED IN MANY STATES FOR UP TO NINE (9) CLE CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS

Visit www.myjli.com/accreditation for a complete accreditation statement

Course Overview

Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code

Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.

Lesson Outline

Lesson 1 (May 18th)
Beyond Good Neighbors Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaism's civil code is driven by a different goal. Explore how laws of damages and disputes support a uniquely Jewish view of the human mission.

Lesson 2 (May 25th)
Beyond Restitution In seeking to restore the rights of plaintiffs, Jewish courts actively assist offenders in achieving full repentance too. Why? Discover the advantage of properly undoing damage over mere compensation.

Lesson 3 (June 1st)
Beyond Taking Offense You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have a legal responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors? Judaism says: Yes. In this lesson, we discuss why and when.

Lesson 4 (June 8th)
Beyond Personal Freedom With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called "liberating"? Let's delve into the Exodus, the covenant, and the ways in which laws can lead to the purest human freedom.

Lesson 5 (June 15th)
Beyond Lawful Ownership Is the claim of ownership anything more than a subjective social agreement? A foundation of Chassidic thought is that material possessions contain spiritual energy that is specific to their owners. Let's consider the owner's rights and responsibilities through this lens.

Lesson 6 (June 22nd)
Beyond Presumption of Innocence While a presumption of innocence can protect defendants from liability, it is not quite a declaration of uprightness. Jewish law goes so far as to presume every person's core goodness. See how this view can lead us to a truly upright world.