Chaim Saiman
Law professor and Chair in Jewish Law at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, author and co-editor focusing on halakhah as a legal system and contributor to the handbook.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 15min
Zev Eleff et al. eds., "The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Law" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Chaim Saiman, Chair in Jewish Law at Villanova, Roberta Rosenthal Kwall, law scholar at DePaul, and Zev Eleff, historian and president of Gratz College, discuss The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Law. They trace the handbook's origins and interdisciplinary, law-centered aims. They compare halakhah across traditions, explore modern challenges like family, denomination differences, authority, and the future of transmission.
Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
The Talmud: Jewish Law and Life
Professor Chaim Saiman, a law professor and rabbinic court judge specializing in Jewish law, delves into the significance of the Talmud. He defines its structure and the importance of orality in Jewish tradition. Listeners learn about the dual aspects of Talmudic study as both religious worship and communal dialogue. Saiman contrasts the Talmudic method with Greek philosophy, highlighting its dialogical nature. He also discusses historical challenges faced by the Talmud and its enduring role in Jewish identity and law.
