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David Polsky

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David Polsky is a rabbi and educator living in the Detroit Metropolitan area with his wife and two daughters. He also serves on several local committees including the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Advisory Committee, the Detroit Jews for Justice freedom team, and the Limmud Michigan steering committee. 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 email address is rabbipolsky@gmail.com.

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.