Adult Education with Rabbi Rubenstein Choose Life: Jewish Ethical Perspectives about Life and Health

Adult Education with Rabbi Rubenstein
Choose Life: Jewish Ethical Perspectives about Life and Health
Sundays - October 14, 21, and 28  • 10-11 a.m.
No charge - All welcome
October 14, 2012 - High-Risk Behavior
Life is among the chief values in Jewish tradition. To what extent does the tradition allow risk-taking? How far is too far?

October 21, 2012 - Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others
We know that Jewish tradition obligates us to care for others. We will study a classic story from the Talmud exploring the question: What happens when scarce resources puts us at risk? 

October 28, 2012 - Should steroids be legal in sports?
While the question speaks to a broad audience, Jewish tradition’s attitudes towards health, life, and community shed light on this question about personal choice,
unintended consequences, and public policy.