Tag Archives: Jewish Law of Inheritance

Halachic Wills & Estates Series by the Bais HaVaad

The Bais HaVaad Institute of Talmudic Law is presenting a seven part internet lecture series on halachic wills and estates.  I mentioned the introductory lecture by Rabbi Ari Marburger in my post on the Estate of Max Feinberg. The second lecture, … Continue reading

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Halachic perspective on the Estate of Max Feinberg

Disinheritance in halacha, and how Jewish the so-called Jewish Clause really is. Discussion of the Estate of Max Feinberg. Continue reading

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Article on Wills, Inheritance & Halacha in Community Magazine

An article I wrote on yerusha (Jewish Laws of Inheritance) and halachic estate planning was published in the October 2009 issue of Community Magazine. See The Top 10 Questions & Answers About Wills, Inheritance & Halacha.  If you’re concerned about … Continue reading

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Halacha and inheritance

Link to a downloadable lecture by Rabbi Hershel Schachter introducing the major halachic principles regarding wills and inheritance. Continue reading

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Estate Planning, Halacha and the Jewish Law of Inheritance

The question of whether wills are recognized by Halacha involves some of the fundamental concepts of Halacha (Jewish law) under a secular legal system. Rabbinic responsa regarding specific conflicts between the Jewish Law of Inheritance and the law of the … Continue reading

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