Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff Articles By Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff
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The Reality of Sex Outside Marriage
Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.
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The Values of Jewish Texts
How study leads to increased sensitivity to morality
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Judging Preemptive Attacks
Have Israeli and U.S. attacks been ethically justifiable?
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Jewish Surrogate Motherhood
Rabbis across the denominational spectrum question the morality of surrogacy, but some believe that these concerns can be allayed.
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Homosexuality, Choice, and Jewish Law
If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.
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Caring for Elderly Parents
Though not a new problem, Jewish law did not explicitly address the factors that make today's options for parental care more complicated than ever.
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Defensive War
When lives are at stake, Judaism permits--and probably requires--fighting.
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Balancing Work & Home in Judaism
Despite recognizing the value of work, Judaism insists that family must come first.
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Jewish Resurrection and Organ Donation
The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.
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Artificial Insemination in Jewish Law
Most rabbis permit artificial insemination using the husband's semen, but donor insemination raises more complicated questions.
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Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University in California.
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