As It Is Written: An Exploration of Current & Evolving Jewish Law

In this course taught by Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould, we will learn about the most recent, cutting-edge legal decisions fresh from Conservative movement’s Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards.

Each class (via Zoom only) will feature the current author of a consequential decision rendered within the last 5 years.
Zoom information will be in the confirmation email you receive after registering through this form.  All sessions will be held via the same Zoom link.

Session Info:
November 24
Speaker: Rabbi Jane Kanarek, PHD, Dean of Faculty, Hebrew College, Boston
Topic:  Should women and girls wear a headcovering during prayer?
Year Published: 2019

December 1
Speaker: Rabbi Pamela Barmash, PHD, Chair of the Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards, Professor at Washington University in St, Louis Topic: Is it permissible to donate your body to medical education and research? 
Year Published: 2024

December 8
Speaker: Rabbi Barry Leff, New Mexico/Jerusalem
Topic: Is it permissible to drive an electric car on Shabbat?
Year Published: 2023

December 15
Speaker: Rabbi Raysh Weiss, PHD, Co-Senior Rabbi, Temple Israel of Natick
Topic: What are the contemporary halakhic and Jewish ethical statuses of the consumption, possession, and sale of cannabis?

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Please be in touch with Emma Sternberg at esternberg@ansheemet.org with any questions.