Torts; Damages

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Familiarize yourself with the age old tradition of analyzing the Talmud through the lenses of the opposing super-commentaries.

May we ever take the law into our own hands, or must one always go to the courts – at all costs – to enforce the law?

In this Talmud class, we explore a pedestrian’s legal responsibility for damages caused in public areas.

In this Talmud class, careful analysis of the mishnah’s precise wording leads to a fascinating discovery about the ‘majority’ principle in monetary matters.

The Talmud’s discussion about the Chanukah menorah digresses for a moment into the topic of liability for damages related to a camel laden with flax that catches on fire as it passes by a storefront.