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When Can We Lie? (Vayechi, Covenant & Conversation)

The Office of Rabbi Sacks

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This chapter explores the complexities of truth-telling within families through the lens of Jacob's death and his sons' fears. It examines the allowance of white lies in Jewish law for the sake of peace, juxtaposed with scriptural narratives and the differing perspectives of Jewish sages on balancing truth and harmony.

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