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A Torah View of Self-DefenseBuy "A Torah View of Self-Defense" on an mp3 CD! (All 12 classes for just $6.00+S&H!)By halacha, we are obligated to protect ourselves and others. Just how far does this obligation go? |
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| 10 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
Halacha in a Time of Terrorism
(46:15)
The unfortunate reality is that we live at a time when we need to prepare for the worst.
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| 10 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
Presumed Innocent or Presumed Guilty?
(15:00)
When a robber enters a home, can the homeowner assume that the robber is a threat and immediately shoot? Or does the homeowner need to first be threatened in some way?
Sources: San. 72a
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| 9 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
The Castle Doctrine in Halacha
(16:10)
Halacha provides an unqualified right to defend your property.
Sources: San. 72a
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| 8 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
Summary of Halachic Principles of Self Defense
(17:04)
A summary and review of the halachot involved in self defense; a brief comparison of secular laws; and an introduction to protection of property.
Sources: Ex. 22:1
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| 7 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
The Mitzvah of Defending Oneself and Others
(16:06)
A look at the mitzvah of self-defense and a summary of related FBI statistics on firearms in self-defense.
Sources: MT Rotzeach 1:8,10,13; CM 425:4; Tzitz Eliezer 4:4
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| 4 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
Cruelty and Kindness
(16:15)
When the Torah commands us to "Show no mercy!" it does not mean that we should be cruel.
Sources: Kohelet Rabba 7:16; Rav Tzadok M'Lublin Divrei Sofrim 28
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| 3 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
We Are Obligated to Protect Another from Harm
(15:26)
From where does the Rambam derive the obligation to protect another from harm?
Sources: Deu. 25:11-12; Rashi, ad.loc.
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| 1 Tamuz 5769 | listen |
When is Deadly Force Justified?
(14:10)
How do you know when to escalate a self defense effort to the use of deadly force?
Sources: CM 421:1; MT Rotzeach 1:5,7; Deu. 25:11-12; Rashi, ad.loc.
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| 30 Sivan 5769 | listen |
Use of Deadly Force in Self Defense
(14:43)
What is a "warning?" At what point can a defender escalate to deadly force?"
Sources: MT Rotzeach 1:7
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| 27 Sivan 5769 | listen |
The Basic Halacha of Self Defense
(16:52)
Self defense as presented by the Rambam.
Sources: San. 73a; MT Rotzeach 1:6
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| 26 Sivan 5769 | listen |
The Right to Self Defense
(16:07)
In halacha, self defense is a fundamental right.
Sources: San. 73a; Deu. 22:23-27
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| 25 Sivan 5769 | listen |
Introduction to Self-Defense in Torah
(15:12)
The right to defend yourself and others against attack.
Sources: Lev. 19:17; Rashi, ad.loc.; San. 73a
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