Winter Adult Education Series

Modern Approaches to Halachic Issues

How does Jewish law bring ancient texts into conversation with the realities of the modern world? How do contemporary scholars build on the work of the sages while also addressing questions our ancestors could never have imagined?

Join Rabbi Kantor for a four-week exploration of how halachic rulings are formed. Each session focuses on one modern issue, but the larger understanding of how the halachic process works will build from week to week. No prior background is needed - just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Tuesdays on Zoom at 7:30pm.

Zoom link will be provided in your registration email.

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January 6 - An Introduction to the Halachic System

A deep dive into how halachic decisions are made, who makes them, and how sources interact across centuries.

January 13 - The Status of Non-Jews in Jewish Law Today

How classical texts and modern realities shape contemporary attitudes and rulings.

January 20 - Benefitting from Money of Dubious Origins

A challenging ethical and halachic question that requires balancing legal precedent with modern economic realities.

January 27 - The Halachic Status of Lab-Grown Meat

A case study at the intersection of ancient categories and cutting-edge science.

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This series accompanies the themes raised in the Rabbi's monthly column and invites you to explore how ancient wisdom continues to shape modern Jewish life.