On March 10, the Jewish Law Students Association (JSLA) at Elon Law presented a special lunchtime conversation with Rabbi Eli Havivi from Congregation Beth David in Greensboro.
Rabbi Havivi presented a lesson entitled, “Incorporating Humanist Values In Criminal Legislation.” The event, which was open to the entire student body and faculty, primarily focused on the teachings of the Talmud.
“Rabbi Havivi’s presentation on the Talmud was both intriguing and dynamic,” said third-year student Zach Unger. “Having him come to speak here at Elon was really entertaining for the rather large group of students and faculty in attendance. We hope to continue working with him in the future for other events.”
Rabbi Havivi has been the religious leader at Congregation Beth David in Greensboro for 20 years and is a strong believer in Jewish outreach to the greater community. He has spent time living in Israel and is very active in the surrounding community.
“The talk with Rabbi Havivi was very interesting,” said JLSA president Dan Nicotera. “We got to see how religious law and secular law intersect, as well as some larger points on Jewish values.”
The mission of the JSLA is to create a community of students and faculty dedicated to the exploration of the social, cultural, educational, and religious aspects of Judaism. The organization promotes social responsibility and cultural education through volunteer work in the Greensboro Community. The group also strives to create in members strong attributes of character and leadership through deep and continued connection with both the Jewish and legal communities of Greensboro. Furthermore, JSLA promotes a free exchange of ideas, philosophies, and views by facilitating an honest, open and unbiased forum in which all students and faculty of Elon University school of Law may be heard.
By Danielle Appelman, L’12