Kayla Higgins and David Warnock -- Law and Order: Ancient and Modern
Update: 2019-11-14
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Limmud Seattle 2019 presenters Kayla Higgins and David Warnock discuss how their decision to lead a session on their respective professions (law and policing) inspired them to delve deeper into the Jewish traditions around both. They found many differences between the modern secular court system and descriptions of Jewish courts in biblical and Talmudic times, including: the allowance of confessions to be used as evidence, high standards for judicial selection, and the perception of attorneys within the justice system. Interestingly, references to law enforcement officers are few and far between, but are alluded to by the biblical injunction on individuals to stop crimes. Through the lens of the “Prayer for the Government” they discuss the difference in law enforcement as a group that is subjugated by a government and one that participates in all levels of government. Interview by Tamar Libicki.
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