Introduction to Jewish Bioethics: Charging for Healthcare - Nov 28, 2018 - Basic introduction to the issue of charging for healthcare. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Yeshayah, Week 8a: 5:8-30 - The Vineyard's Crime and Punishment - Nov 27, 2018 - The six cries of Oy (Woe) - the sins of Yisrael (the vineyard), and predictions of punishment.

Yeshayah, Week 8b: Perek 6 - Overview - Nov 27, 2018 - Comparing Yeshayah's vision of Gd's throne room with those of Yechezkel and Michayahu. Starting to discuss the role of this vision.

The Sale of Yosef: Lavan's Revenge - Nov 27, 2018 - A (too-quick) review of the positions of Ibn Ezra, Rashi and the Netziv regarding who was responsible for the sale of Yosef, and a fourth view: That this is a product of the cross-generational split in the Jewish nation, generated by the substitution of Leah for Rachel.

Bikur Cholim and Nichum Aveilim on Shabbat - Nov 26, 2018 - May one look after people who are ill, or comfort mourners, on Shabbos? Why not? Why yes? Even if it is permitted, is that lechatchilah or bedieved?

Shemuel #14 - 3:19-4:4 - The Curse Begins - Nov 22, 2018 - Shemuel grows as a prophet - and then his message to Eli begins to come true, with the war against the Plishtim. Beginning to discuss: Why did Hashem let the Plishtim take the Aron?

The Death of Rachel in Childbirth - Nov 22, 2018 - Understanding a midrash which links Rachel's death in childbirth with that of the wife of Pinchas and Michal bat Shaul. What are we supposed to learn from this connection?

Business Ethics: The Mandate for Corporate Social Responsibility - Nov 21, 2018 - What is the place in Torah for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), in terms of treatment of employees, vetting of business relationships, and responsibility to the community? Is a corporation the same as an individual? How does one balance the duty to stakeholders with the duty to CSR?

Introduction to Jewish Bioethics: Elective Cosmetic Surgery (Part 1) - Nov 21, 2018 - Basic introduction to the issue of elective cosmetic surgery, to be continued next week. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Inroduction to Jewish Bioethics: Abortion (Part 2) - Nov 21, 2018 - Basic introduction to the issue of abortion, continued from last week. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.