Laws of Government 17: Outdoor prayers on Friday night

The Maggid of Melbourne discusses the question of a particular Friday night prayer – Berakha Mei‘en Sheva – and whether we should say it during while Government guidelines prevent us from … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 16: Torah Reading without calling people up

As minyanim are restart in Israel – though synagogues remain closed – Levi Cooper shares challenges of Torah reading [Keri’at Ha-Torah] under the current guidelines. The Maggid of Melbourne provides … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 9: Preserving life and honouring political agreements

Can we claim that in life-threatening situations, cases that would be considered pikuah nefesh, political agreements can be set aside? Or perhaps, even in such cases, political promises should be … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 15: Megillah Live!

In the shadow of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Levi issued halakhic guidelines for his community in Zur Hadassa. The guidelines are available in Hebrew. Those instructions included the possibility of listening to … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 14: Halakha and the Health Ministry

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading and governments imposing various restrictions, Levi examines the question of whether it is a halakhic obligation to follow Government guidelines? The Maggid of Melbourne adds poignant … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 13: Is it a Mitzvah to vote?

Some would claim that voters fulfill a Divine commandment when they cast their ballot. Levi is doubtful. While it might not be a mitzvah, it certainly a distinguished privilege and … Read the rest

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Laws of Government 8: Keep your political promises

With so many political deals been made and broken, Levi ponders the position of Jewish law regarding political commitments: Perhaps the political arena is so vastly different the normal rules don’t apply?… Read the rest

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Laws of Government 7: The Halakhic Attorney General

Rabbi Haim David Halevy had an innovative approach as to how the voice of rabbis should be heard – though not necessarily heeded – by an elected government. Is his suggestion practical?… Read the rest

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Laws of Government 6: The Marketplace of Life

Should a Jewish government consult and heed the words of rabbinic figures? Join Levi as he considers whether rabbis’ opinions be cited by our elected representatives?

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Laws of Government Part 5: Djerba in Jerusalem

Member of Parliament Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List cited Rabbi Khalfon Moshe HaKohen of Djerba in the Finance Committee of the Knesset, piquing the interest of the Maggid of Melbourne. What … Read the rest

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