Limmud Seattle 2019

Judaism is a religion of many laws. One of the main purposes of Jewish law is the pursuit of Justice. How do our sacred texts instruct Jews wishing to pursue justice in 21st century America? Please join Kayla and David, an attorney and police officer, in discussing this question and others, including: Is making people account for their own wrongdoing part of the pursuit of Justice? Why were the sages ambivalent about defending those who break the law?  And what is the overarching role of law enforcement in maintaining a civilized society?
This session will begin with a brief introduction on contemporary issues faced by Jews in criminal justice careers. The introduction will be part historical and part personal as it will be drawn from their professional experiences. After the introduction there will be a brief text study, followed by a close-out discussion.