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Talmudic Ethics: Timeless Wisdom for Timely Dilemmas
From Internet privacy and corporate scandals to abortion and euthanasia – our lives are filled with difficult, often gut-wrenching ethical dilemmas. Perplexed? Come discover new ways to navigate the moral sea as we examine some of today's toughest questions in the light of the Torah – Judaism's ethical and moral compass for over three thousand years.
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Lesson 1:
Divine Imaging: Human rights, divine obligations and ethical choice.
Lesson 2:
The Power of Speech: Sticks and stones? Try gossip and slander …
Lesson 3:
Truth and Consequences: Balancing truth and peace in a world of good and evil.
Lesson 4:
Gentlemen in Jail: Deception, fraud and white-collar crime – the real violence?
Lesson 5:
Responsible Rivals: Where do we draw the line on competition?
Lesson 6:
Social Obligations: When do I save another … or protect myself?
Lesson 7:
When Life Begins: Fundamentals in Jewish medical ethics and the abortion debate.
Lesson 8:
Till the Last Breath: Jewish perspectives on euthanasia and end-of-life issues.
