Morality; Ethics; Values

Social, monetary and ethical dilemmas presented through the perspective of Jewish Law

Ethics of the Fathers is a tractate of the Mishna that details the Torah's views on ethics and interpersonal relationships. Enjoy insights, audio classes and stories on these fascinating topics.

An overview of the classic Mussar teachers and their texts, starting in the 11th century and ending in our times

The Jewish Torah declares something very radical: that every human being is created in the likeness of G‑d.

Can the world survive on ethics devised by human reason? Well, we tried. It’s called the 20th century.

Unquestioning acceptance of G‑d’s commandments does not mean that we are to perform them with mindless obedience.

She noticed immediately the blank oblong space once occupied by the mezuzah. To prevent herself from commenting, she bit hard on her lip, then summoned Miriam to receive her Chanukah presents...

Professor Rabbi Ozer Glickman of Yeshiva University posits a “legal theory” of Torah law that compares and contrasts the ideas of morality, legality, rationality and obligation.

A legal scholar makes the argument that current American ethical codes actually contribute to a lack of ethics in the legal profession. He then offers the Jewish system of Talmudic ethics as a model for improvement.

Can value judgments and scientific enquiry be compatible? Perhaps a more basic question is: how can science be effective without morals and value judgments at its foundation?