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ChabadU Talmud Discovering Talmudic Principles

The Psychology of Trust

Discovering Talmudic Principles

This Talmud course will explore and analyze the logical arguments and the court procedures for authenticating testimony and establishing trust in witnesses. More specifically, an in-depth analysis of the logic behind two Talmudic principles that validate a claim: ‘Hapeh She’assar’ and ‘Migo’, which are discussed in the second chapter of tractate Ketubot.

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The Right to Qualify a Claim
The Psychology of Trust, Lesson 1
By Binyomin Bitton
Learn the fascinating Talmudic principle of “hapeh she’asar,” which gives a claimant the right to qualify a previous claim to his own advantage.
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Jewish Mental Aerobics
The Psychology of Trust, Lesson 2
By Binyomin Bitton
Join us as we analyze the psychology of trust in claims, and probe the nuance of behind its logic.
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Authentication of Documents
The Psychology of Trust, Lesson 3
By Binyomin Bitton
Familiarize yourself with the age-old system of ‘Kiyum Shtarot’, how the Jewish court verifies the authenticity of documents.
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Credibility of the Witness
The Psychology of Trust, Lesson 4
By Binyomin Bitton
Explore three fundamental principles related to the testimony of witnesses in court.
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Discovering Talmudic Principles
Join the Talmud’s discussion as we explore and debate various selected texts from the vast sea of the Talmud, and gain insight and appreciation of its rich knowledge. This series will help enhance your skills in Talmudic analysis and reasoning, whilst providing a window into the style and language of the Talmud, also known as the Gemara. These courses are taught by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, an expert Talmudic scholar, who masterfully presents the Talmud’s profound wisdom in a clear, easy to follow, and intellectually stimulating manner.
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