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Rambam In-Depth: Why Kings Exempt from Testimony

A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: Non-Davidic kings are exempt from testifying and immune ...
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Rambam In-Depth: When a Judge’s Life is on the Line

A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: A judge can withdraw before knowing the case outcome, but not after—unless death is inevitable, not just possible.
East Bay Times

What is the religious book used during new Sen. Adam Schiff’s swearing-in?

New U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff marked the start of his Senate tenure on Monday, Dec. 9, by taking the oath of office with his hand on an ancient Jewish text. The book used in Schiff’s swearing-in ceremony ...
Sun Sentinel

Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on 1490 edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code

WASHINGTON — Adam Schiff, the freshman Democratic senator from California, is being sworn into office on a 1490 edition of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, one of the most revered and prominent codes of ...