Five Fascinating Aspects of Jewish Law

Jewish law is thousands of years old, yet we continue to study and practice it every day, whether we know it or not. Some of  the law in the United States derives from Jewish law. Laws such as inheritance, capital punishment, the tort system and many other legal developments are related to Jewish law, as found in the Bible and the Talmud. You can learn the similarities and differences between Jewish law and the legal system in the United States. Current U.S. Supreme Court cases will also be discussed, in light of Jewish law.

Speaker Bio

Mark Schonfeld is a prominent attorney in Boston and specializes in intellectual property litigation. He is also a scholar of Jewish texts and a published writer on legal topics. Mr. Schonfeld is a frequent speaker on continuing legal education and on Jewish subjects, and is Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School.

Lunch from Judith's Kitchen is being generously provided by Mark Schonfeld. Three sandwich options are listed below, and salad will be available to everyone.