Beyond Right: New Course at Chabad of Austin

Beyond Right: New Course at Chabad of Austin
Beyond Right: Six-Week course on Tuesdays, starting January 21

Can my neighbor build a mansion and block my view? Can I eat my co-workers sandwich without asking - if I know that they would let me? What are the ethics of using my neighbors wifi?

For centuries, Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have defined Jewish scholarship. But hidden beneath the intricate legal debates are the powerful Jewish values that ignite these discussions. Prepare to uncover the heartbeat of Jewish legal tradition!

See course trailer here.

When: Due to the weather, the first class will begin January 28, continuing through March 4th.
- Lunch session (includes lunch): 11:30am-1:00pm
- Evening session (includes refreshments): 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Chabad of Austin, 3500 Hyridge Dr

Instructor: Rabbi Levi Levertov

Cost: $99 per person, includes textbook.

This course is dedicated by Dr. Jacques Benun, in loving memory of his father Mauricio Benun A"H. לע"נ מאיר בן יעקב ע"ה

This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 9 credit hours, of which 2.25 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.

Read more about the lessons:
Lesson 1, Tues Jan 21: Beyond Good Neighbors

Can my neighbor build a mansion and block my view? Can I use my neighbors wifi?

Explore how laws of damages and disputes support a uniquely Jewish view of the human mission.

Lesson 2, Tues Jan 28: Beyond Restitution

Jack stole an air-conditioner from his company. Can he just pay for it, or does he have to rip it out and give it back?

In seeking to restore the rights of plaintiffs, Jewish courts actively assist offenders in achieving full repentance too.

Lesson 3, Tues Feb 4: Beyond Taking Offense

Joseph knew that Dylan was planning a massacre, yet he failed to report him. Is that a crime?

You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have a legal responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors?

Lesson 4, Tues Feb 11: Beyond Personal Freedom

With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called “liberating”?

Lesson 5, Tues Feb 18: Beyond Lawful Ownership

Can you eat your co-workers sandwich - if you're sure they would allow if asked?

Is the claim of ownership anything more than a subjective social agreement? A foundation of Chassidic thought is that material possessions contain spiritual energy that is specific to their owners.

Lesson 6, Tues Feb 25: Beyond Presumption of Innocence

While a presumption of innocence can protect defendants from liability, it is not quite a declaration of uprightness. But Jewish law goes so far as to presume every person’s core goodness.

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