Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 4 (11:59)

As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age

Series: The Merchant of Venice

Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)

 

Personal Prejudice (30:35)

Can a potential juror be rejected based on race, religion, gender, and what about class (rich, poor)? The Merchant of Venice Summary: In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews. In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia

Series: The Merchant of Venice

Honorable Virginia A. Long (5)

 

The Right to Die (20:22)

Does someone have the right to die, should the state make it a criminal crime to kill oneself, does the state (or anybody) have a right to interfere?  Can a lawyer write a will for one who declares his intent to commit suicide? The Merchant of Venice Summary: In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews

Series: The Merchant of Venice

Honorable Virginia A. Long (5)

 

Legality of a Free Market for Organs (12:00)

Organ donation and selling organs. Should selling organs be legal? (From the dead and the live) and Closing statements.    The Merchant of Venice Summary: In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews

Series: The Merchant of Venice

Honorable Virginia A. Long (5)