Continuing Legal Education
Open to all—you need not be a lawyer to attend.
The Alan Papernick Educational Institute Endowment Fund presents a 6-part series taught by Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff.
Cost with credit: $195 series/$35 each individual class
Cost without credit: $165 series/$30 each individual class
Earn 2 ethics credits per class!
CLE: Legalizing Cannabis Is It Jewishly Acceptable?
The legalization of cannabis is expanding. Jewish law has helpful insights on the use of cannabis both for medicinal and recreational purposes. This session will focus on cannabis concerns through a Jewish lens.
CLE: Understanding the Structure of Jewish Legal Texts
Written Torah. Oral Torah. Mishnah. Midrash. Talmud. Codes. Commentaries. Responsa. We often quote from these Jewish legal sources. But what exactly are they? How do they fit together and how important are they? This CLE will explore the structure of Jewish texts.
CLE: Jewish Law in the Legal System of Israel
Israel is a Jewish state. How, though, should Jewish law most appropriately be incorporated into the state’s legal system, and to what extent? This CLE will explore the controversial relationship between Jewish law and the state of Israel.
CLE: War Ethics in the Jewish Legal Tradition
War involves a host of moral and legal dilemmas. This session will explore these issues from a Jewish perspective: How do we know when war is just? How should we deal with innocent civilians? How are Jewish legal ideals incorporated into the conduct of the IDF?
Full inclusion is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation welcomes invitees of all abilities, backgrounds, races, religious affiliations, sexual orientations and gender identities. Please discuss accessibility accommodations with the contact person for this event.
The cost of taking a course is never a barrier to participation. If price is an issue, please contact the organizer of this course, so that we can make the cost of the course comfortable for you.
