Laws of Government 10: Legally breaking political promises
Perhaps there are cases where a Court of Jewish Law might rule that a party or individual need not honour a political agreement? Levi considers scenarios from the rich corpus of Jewish civil law, drawing on principles from contract law, property law, and agency law.
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As Israel strives to form a new government, elected leaders jockey for position, and the people pine for stability – Levi Cooper explores aspects of government from the perspective of Jewish Law. A timely new podcast series with the Maggid of Melbourne. TO THE BEIT MIDRASH!
Credits
Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty and A Shot of Torah Podcast Host
Adam Titcher – Executive Producer
