Videos / June 14, 2016 Judaism Decoded 3: Power of the People The rabbis loom large in Jewish tradition; they have the authority to legislate new laws in addition to clarifying divine laws. Does G-d always concur with their decisions? Are there limits to what the rabbis can legislate? In which way are rabbinic enactments different from biblical law?On the other end of the spectrum, what about the power of the people? What happens if a rabbinic enactment proves to be untenable for the masses? And do the behaviors and tra-ditions that originate with the masses enjoy any legal or spiritual standing? Share this Facebook Twitter Google+ Email
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