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Jewish and American Law

Past Sessions
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12 Kislev 5780 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 5, 2019 7 Kislev 5780 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 21 Cheshvan 5780 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 14 Cheshvan 5780 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - SAJ, 15 W 86th St

Taught by Rabbi Steve Gutow

In this four-part course, we will discuss “myths” about Jewish Law, ask what makes Jewish Law “law,” and examine the concepts, and the structure and methodology underlying the Jewish legal system. Where possible, particular attention will be paid to sources of American legal concepts that may be found in the Jewish legal system, to the analogies between the two systems as they are today with a focus on how the two systems may use different concepts and approaches to specific cases. We will study some specific subjects of Jewish law, still being determined. Familiarity with American Law or Halacha (Jewish law) is helpful. Minimum of six participants to run the class. Contact Steve.

Rabbi Steve Gutow is is a lawyer with a law degree from the University of Texas Law School and taught a course in Jewish Law as an adjunct Professor at St. Louis University Law School. He is also a Visiting Scholar at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He brings a powerful depth and richness of expertise in organizing, advocacy and reaching across the divisions that have undermined the sense of shared obligation and fate in America and beyond.

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