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A judge forbids an expert witness from wearing his kippah in court because it makes him look too credible and it may influence the jury. A fourteen year-old transplant recipient wants to go off his medication and die because the side effects are too painful. American doctors wonder if they can use Nazi medical research gathered by the torturing of Jewish prisoners in order to save the lives of American pilots. The children of Sol Gordon want to violate his dying wishes in order to move his charitable pledge from the recipient he indicated to a recipient they believe is more 'ethical.' Each of these cases is drawn from the headlines. Here are real or realistic ethical problems that are submitted to the test of 'Jewish Law' in order to find 'the right solution.' This book contains more than fifty cases and the Jewish responses to each case. It is perfect for both the dinner table and the classroom. Here is a chance to share values, discuss ethics, and take a first look into the Talmud, the codes, and the wisdom of the Jewish legal process. Also available: You Be the Judge 2: A Collection of Ethical Cases and Jewish Answers - ISBN 1891662163 Jewish Parents : A Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0933873107Torah Aura Productions publishes books for Jewish schools and families that help celebrate our heritage and our faith.We have over 25 years of experience as the leading creator of high quality educational materials that enable Jewish children to become empowered Jewish adults.Our books guide and enhance the Jewish knowledge, spirituality and identity of children and their families, and our innovative tools bring Judaism alive in synagogues, Hebrew schools, and day schools.Torah Aura Productions was founded in 1981 by a group of innovative Jewish educators who looked out at the field of Jewish education and found materials that were shallow and dull. They started a company to create new tools for families and teachers that would be exciting and meaningful. For more than two decades, Torah Aura has revolutionized the way Jewish schools enable their students to become empowered Jewish adults, and has helped families make Judaism a meaningful presence in their homes.Some of the areas we publish in:- Torah and Bible- Talmud- Jewish teaching- Jewish parenting- Jewish ethics and values- Jewish holidays- the Jewish lifecycle- Israel- Hebrew- Jewish prayerTorah Aura Productions: Making success in Jewish education an achievable reality.
Series: Family Bet Din (Book 1)
Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Torah Aura Productions (February 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1891662007
ISBN-13: 978-1891662003
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.3 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #408,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #65 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Sacred Writings > Torah #69 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Judaism #161 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Theology
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 7 and up
Good book for ages 8-15 to learn how the Talmud would address a situation. It does not give a straight answer at all times but gives guidance on everyday life situations people may be exposed to.
I use this book with my 5th grade hebrew school class and they love it!! I even bought the other 2 books in the series.
these are a great series and make one really think. Situations that are valiant in todays world.
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