Chanukah and Religious Freedom

A Penetrating Look at the Historical, Legal and Spiritual Dimensions of Chanukah.

Exploring its Relationship to the 1st Amendment and Freedom of Religion

Session 1:
The Menorah in Talmudic and US Law
What is its deeper significance, and is it constitutional to display menorahs and other religious symbols in public spaces?
With: Rabbi Ephraim Goldfein, Esq.
Talmudic Legal Scholar and Senior Partner at Goldfein and Joseph, P.C.

Session 2:
The Riveting Personal Account of a Former Refusenik’s Struggle with the KGB
One woman’s fight for her family’s religious freedom.
With: Marina Furman
Former Refusenik and Director, JNF Philadelphia

Session 3:
The Deeper Meaning of Chanukah and Religious Freedom in the US Today
Reflections on the relevance of Chanukah in modern American life.
With: Melissa Rothenberg-Kapustin, Esq.
Medieval and Modern Jewish History Scholar, Partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP

CLE CREDIT: 1.0 Substantive, 2.0 Ethics