Challenge your sense of right and wrong in
JLI course: YOU BE THE JUDGE II
an exhilarating new exploration of Jewish civil law (Talmud)
Do you enjoy puzzles and problem-solving? Do you love the give-and-take of thoughtful discussion? Can you use logic and creativity to work your way out of challenging situations? Then this course is for you.
You Be The Judge II, is a collection of six cases brought before the beit din, the court system of Jewish Law. We provide the primary texts from the Talmud and ask you to grapple with the facts in order to arrive at satisfying solutions.
Here are some examples: "Can a murderer inherit his victim?"
• You bought a car, but when you come to pick it up, you discover that the salesman sold the same car to another person and he is unable to remember to whom he sold it first. Who owns the car?
• An old business partner, who wants to buy your house, threatens to reveal information that could lead to your arrest if you do not sell it to him. If you agree to a sale under duress, is the sale valid and binding?
• Your contractor demolishes a wall in your house and discovers cash you had no idea was there. Who gets to enjoy this unexpected finding?
You need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. There are no prerequisites other than an open mind.
Course info: Six Thursdays starting February 12, 19:30-21:00
Location: Novotel Hotel - 4-6 Michail Voda St. Athens.
Course fee: 50 euros
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