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Judaism’s Approach to Environmental Quality

Judaism’s Approach to Environmental Quality

April 1, 2002 | Yehudah Leo Levi
Those of us who are concerned about the slow destruction of our environment tend to turn to the legislative approach.
Who is an Israeli?: “Halakhah” and Citizenship in the Jewish State by Martin Edelman

Who is an Israeli?: “Halakhah” and Citizenship in the Jewish State by Martin Edelman

October 30, 1998
Halakhic Interpretation from a Constitutional Perspective

Halakhic Interpretation from a Constitutional Perspective

April 20, 1996
The breakdown of traditional Jewish society and belief has led to the need to find new common ground for halakhic interpretation if the Jewish people's halakhic framework is to be in any respect preserved in any reasonable manner. One possible way in which that might be done is by applying the canons of constitutional interpretation developed for modern constitutions, allowing for the differences between the comprehensive character of the Torah as constitution and the more limited character of modern frames of government.
Halakhah – The Governing Norm

Halakhah – The Governing Norm

April 20, 1996