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Rabbi Yuter's Politics of Exclusion class wraps up the segment on Germany with R. Jacob Ettlinger and the emergence of "Hierarchical Judaism."

Politics of Exclusion - R. Jacob Ettlinger and Hierarchical Judaism Sources (PDF)

Politics of Exclusion - R. Jacob Ettlinger and Hierarchical Judaism

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In the fifth installment of his Economics and Social Justice series, Rabbi Yuter explores the relationship between Taxes and Tzedakah (Charity) in Jewish Law and the halakhic implications of one's perspective.

Econ and Soc Justice in Jewish Law Part 5: Taxes and Tzedakah Sources (PDF)

Economics and Social Justice Part 5 - Taxes and Tzedakah (Charity)

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Rabbi Yuter's Politics of Exclusion series continues by contrasting R. Akiva Eger's positions regarding exclusion non-observant Jews with those of his son-in-law, the Hatam Sofer.

Politics of Exclusion - R. Akiva Eger Sources (PDF)

Politics of Exclusion - R. Akiva Eger

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In the fourth installment of his Economics and Social Justice series, Rabbi Yuter discusses the concept of charity / tzedakah in Judaism from a holistic perspective, exploring the parameters of charity in creating a just social order.

Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law - Social Welfare Programs Sources (PDF)

Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law - Social Welfare Programs

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Rabbi Yuter's Politics of Exclusion series continues with an exploration of Hatam Sofer surprisingly nuanced approach to Judaism's perceived threats.

Politics of Exclusion - Hatam Sofer Sources (PDF)

Politics of Exclusion - Hatam Sofer

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