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Capital Punishment: A Jewish Perspective


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On this episode, we discuss the Jewish perspective on capital punishment. The discussion includes:

  • A discussion about current events, including the recent horrific murder on the New York subway

  • Contrasting the Jewish religious perspective with American justice.

  • The role of justice in society and the biblical foundations of punishment.

  • The importance of objective morality and the challenges of ensuring justice.

  • The complexities of capital punishment, exploring its historical context, contemporary views, and mental health implications on criminal responsibility.

  • The balance of accountability, and the societal expectations surrounding punishment.

  • Public corruption and its impact on the justice system


  • And an announcement of our next installment of the edJEWcation book club, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

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