For the Love of Judaism

Making the Laws of Conservative Judaism

March 29, 2024 Rabbi Michael Pont / Rabbi David Fine Season 3 Episode 14
For the Love of Judaism
Making the Laws of Conservative Judaism
Show Notes

Ever wonder how the Conservative movement came to allow driving to Synagogue on Shabbat? Or whether it feels differently about driving electric cars on Shabbat? Or how it was decided that a livestreamed minyan was OK during the COVID-19 pandemic?

This week Rabbi Pont talks to Rabbi David Fine of Ridgewood, New Jersey who sits on the Halacha Committee for the Rabbinical Assembly and has been a part of many of the recent decisions that shape our movement. 

Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the intricate process for deciding was is and is not acceptable in the ever-changing world of Conservative Judaism.