Authors Posts by David Polsky
David Polsky
David Polsky is a rabbi, educator, and kashrut professional living in the Detroit Metropolitan area with his wife and children. Before moving to Michigan, he served as rabbi of Congregation Anshe Sfard in New Orleans for five years. He received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University. His previous article in Lehrhaus compared the siege narratives in Tractate Gittin to the experiences of Gazans. His email address is rabbipolsky at gmail.com.
Humanitarian Aid for Gaza: A Halakhic Argument
David Polsky explores a passage in the Sifrei that is key to articulating a Halakahic position on withholding food as a military tactic.
Reading Tragedy in Gittin and Gaza
David Polsky explores the similarities and differences between Hamas and the Jewish Zealots at the time of the destruction of the Second Temple.
“Justice has not Been Done”: Officer Immunity and Accountability in Jewish Law (Part 2)
David Polsky meticulously explores officer immunity in Halakha and compares it with the American legal standard of qualified immunity.
“Justice has not Been Done”: Officer Immunity and Accountability in Jewish Law (Part 1)
David Polsky meticulously analyzes Halakhic sources on the use of force by officers of the law.
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