A lecture series presented by Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho

Taxation, immigration, health care. What is the Jewish perspective on the hot button issues of today? Drawing on sources from the Torah, this course examines hotly debated contemporary political issues from a Jewish perspective.

FOR DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS, LIBERTARIANS, REPUBLICANS & OTHERS!
6 Classes | Thursday nights at 7pm
at the Chabad Jewish Center
3813 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703
Open to the Public & Free of Charge
RSVP Required: Phone 853-9200 or email.
 
CLASS 1
Thurs. September 6
CLASS 2
Thurs. September 13
The One Percent and Redistribution of Wealth
Why is there is inequality in wealth and what should we do about it?		 Funding Social Services
How can a society express compassion while also promoting individual responsibility?
CLASS 3
Thurs. September 20
CLASS 4
Thurs. October 18
Taxation with Representation
Who should pay? How much? Who decides where the money should go?		 Health Care
Who is responsible to pay for healthcare? Is health insurance a personal obligation or a community responsibility?
CLASS 5
Thurs. October 25
CLASS 6
Thurs. November 1
Campaign Finance
Is a campaign contribution considered bribery? Is it ethical for lobbyists to financially back a candidate?		 The Immigration Debate
Throughout our history, we Jews have known the need to immigrate. What is the right and just perspective on immigration?