Continuing Legal Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, understanding the interplay between faith and governance is crucial for lawyers. Join Rabbi Schiff for an engaging CLE that explores the intriguing question: Does Jewish law possess a discernible democratic impulse? Throughout the course, participants will uncover how Jewish legal principles might inform or even enhance democratic practices.   Registration opens soon!

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it's reshaping our daily lives, professions and perceptions of what it means to be human. From redefining creativity and altering the workplace to challenging traditional notions of privacy and accountability, AI presents both extraordinary promise and profound ethical dilemmas. Join Rabbi Schiff as he explores how Jewish law engages with these rapid technological shifts. This course aims to examine how centuries-old legal principles and moral teachings can illuminate today's most urgent questions about innovation, responsibility and ethical practices. Registration opens soon!

When, if ever, does justice demand defiance? Jewish tradition has long grappled with the tension between obeying civil law and upholding higher moral obligations. Join Rabbi Schiff in reflecting on what it means to live as both a committed Jew and a responsible citizen through rich conversations about the crossroads of ethics, faith and law. Registration opens soon!

As the national conversation around end-of-life autonomy intensifies, the legal landscape is shifting rapidly. In 2025 alone, at least 14 U.S. states introduced new bills—or amended existing ones—addressing medical aid in dying. Join Rabbi Schiff in an exploration of Jewish ethical responses to these developments while examining the balance between compassion and law, autonomy and obligation, suffering and sanctity. Registration opens soon!

As birth rates decline across the Western world, governments are responding with a patchwork of policy incentives. From parental leave and childcare subsidies to tax breaks and fertility support. But what role should the law play in encouraging procreation and how might Jewish tradition inform these choices? Join Rabbi Schiff in examining the ethical and legal dimensions of pro-natalist legislation through the lens of Jewish law. Explore questions such as:

• How does Judaism view societal responsibility for childbearing?
• Are there limits to government intervention in private reproductive decisions?
• What insights might Jewish tradition offer in shaping humane, just policies?

How does Jewish law approach public health in an age shaped by pandemics, medical innovation and urgent questions about collective responsibility? From the ethics of vaccination to broader communal interventions, Jewish texts offer a deep and compelling framework for navigating today’s medical challenges. Led by Rabbi Schiff, take a journey into the heart of Jewish legal tradition to tackle the high-stakes questions that define our public health conversations today. Registration opens soon!