In light of recent rabbinic scandals, Rabbi Yuter discusses rabbinic ethics with the intent of sparking a discussion on this unfortunately overlooked and understudied component of Torah.
Current Jewish Questions – Introduction to Rabbinic Ethics Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Introduction to Rabbinic Ethics
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In this important installment of Current Jewish Questions, Rabbi Josh Yuter tackles the controversial topic of Biblical Criticism and Orthodox Judaism.
Biblical Criticism and Orthodox Judaism Sources (PDF)
Biblical Criticism and Orthodox Judaism
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In his 100th podcast Rabbi Yuter discusses the controversial group “Women of the Wall” and its implications for Halakhah and Israeli society.
Current Jewish Questions – Women of the Wall Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Women of the Wall
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In this Very Special Episode of Current Jewish Questions, Rabbi Yuter moderates a conversation with Maharat students Ruth Balinsky Friedman, Rori Picker Neiss, and Alissa Thomas.
Current Jewish Questions – Maharat
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After technical difficulties in recording the public class, Rabbi Yuter returns to his “studio” to explore halakhic approaches to Abortion.
Current Jewish Questions – Abortion Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Abortion
Update 10/08/2017: Revised source sheet is available here
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With the Sandy Hook tragedy reigniting the national debate on gun control, Rabbi Yuter discusses certain rabbinic sources relevant towards formulating a Jewish perspective.
Current Jewish Questions – Gun Control Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Gun Control Sources
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The practice of metzitzah b’peh / direct oral suction as part of a circumcision is currently being contested in the New York legal system. Today’s class not only explores the origins of this practice but how it is exemplary of the larger challenges between traditions and adaptations.
Current Jewish Questions 18 – Metzitza B’Peh Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Metzitza B’Peh
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Rabbi Yuter discusses the conditions under which interfaith dialogue can be constructive if not encouraged and when it may be better to avoid.
Current Jewish Questions – Interfaith Interactions Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Interfaith Interactions
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Scientific innovations always pose unique challenges for Jewish law, but medical advancements can mean the difference between life or death. In this class Rabbi Yuter discusses the primary Jewish sources which form the current Jewish debate over organ donation and brain death.
Current Jewish Questions 16 – Organ Donation and Brain Death Sources (PDF)
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With a trend towards legalizing marijuana it is possible that currently illicit drugs may be more widespread in the future. In this class Rabbi Yuter examines Jewish perspectives, attitudes, and primary sources regarding substance abuse.
Current Jewish Questions – Substance Abuse Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Substance Abuse
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