Human Rights Law and Jewish Values
Articles concerning human rights law and Jewish values not directly connected to Israel or the United States.
Condemn Israel, Starve Miners: South Africa Makes a Mockery of Human Rights
According to the Talmud, Rabban Gamliel banned from the study hall any student whose deeds were not in keeping with their values (Brachot 28a). This
How Did You React When You Heard About Sinwar?
How did you react when you heard the news about Sinwar? There’s been a lot of discussion about whether joy was appropriate. Some say yes,
Discussing War Crimes at the Seder
When reciting the ten plagues at the seder, many of us have the custom of spilling drops of wine. My father used to spill a
Death Penalty for the Tree of Life Massacre?
On August 2nd a federal Jury recommended the death sentence for Robert Bowers, perpetrator of the 2018 massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue
Torah Burning Protests: Let’s Just Forget It
Today Sweden once again granted permission for a Torah burning protest outside the Israeli Embassy, this time by a woman concerned about children’s rights
Who Decides english and math in Yeshivas?
Last week the New York City Department of Education sent a warning letter notifying 18 yeshivas that they are failing to teach secular subjects at