My Jewish Learning: Articles By Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff

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Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University in California.

Balancing Work & Home in Judaism

Despite recognizing the value of work, Judaism insists that family must come first.
Jewish Resurrection and Organ Donation

The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.
Artificial Insemination in Jewish Law

Most rabbis permit artificial insemination using the husband's semen, but donor insemination raises more complicated questions.
Torah Study & Moral Behavior

Is Torah study intended to lead directly to moral and ethical behavior?
Masturbation: A Touchy Subject

Though traditional Judaism frowns upon male masturbation, today there may be reasons to be more permissive.
Traditional Sources on Artificial Insemination

Four texts dealing with non-traditional forms of insemination may--or may not--serve as meaningful precedents for the contemporary debate.
The Reality of Sex Outside Marriage

Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.
The Values of Jewish Texts

How study leads to increased sensitivity to morality
Judging Preemptive Attacks

Have Israeli and U.S. attacks been ethically justifiable?
Jewish Surrogate Motherhood

Rabbis across the denominational spectrum question the morality of surrogacy, but some believe that these concerns can be allayed.