Elliott Malamet

Dr. Elliott Malamet taught English literature, and Jewish Ethics, in Canadian and Israeli universities. He trains/mentors Jewish teachers in North America, the UK and Israel.

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Dr. Elliott Malamet teaches Jewish Ethics at various institutions in Jerusalem and abroad and is consulted globally about Jewish education. Dr. Malamet is a premiere discussion moderator in the Jewish world today, having conducted over 100 interviews/panel discussions with leading Jewish luminaries, including Sherri Mandell; Melanie Phillips; R. Jonathan Sacks z”l; and Bret Stephens.

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Does Human Life Have a Price Tag? Jewish Law and the Ransoming of Hostages

The ransoming of hostages is by no means new phenomenon in Jewish history, as Jewish communities faced this painful dilemma repeatedly. We will examine how Jewish law historically viewed this problem, and how it weighed off the safety and return of those being imprisoned, with the possible long-term fallout for the Jewish community of negotiating with their captors.

War and The Ethics of Proportionality

What does the term "proportionality" mean in conflicts between Israel and its enemies? Does it entail that the number of casualties on each side should be roughly similar? Or is it less about numbers and more about whether military actions are "out of proportion" to their benefits? We will explore this question and also the concept of a “just war” in Jewish and general ethics.

Should Anti-Semitism Be "Explained"?

Jews throughout history have been victims of various kinds of persecution, leading inevitably to the search for "causes" of such hatred. Is Antisemitism explainable or fundamentally irrational? Should it be responded to by all Jews and in every forum, including social media? We will also explore how and why Jews hide their identity at a time of antisemitism.

Camping on Campus: Judaism and the Ethics of Free Speech

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and encampments on university campuses raise fundamental questions of the right of expression vs. the risk of incitement and harassment. In this session we examine Judaism’s view of the relationship between free speech, incitement, and the uses of public square in a democracy.

October 7 - A Year and a Lifetime Later

As we approach the anniversary of October 7, we look back while trying to move forward. How has Israel changed as a society? What is the future for Diaspora Jewy in the face of both antisemitism and assimilation? How does October 7 remind us to lean into our Jewishness and reidentify with the beauty and power of Jewish spirituality? How can Israel recapture the hearts and minds of younger Jews?

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