Rabbi Aryeh Klapper
Dean of the Center for Modern Torah Leadership and author on ethical dimensions of Jewish law, participating as a principal panelist on AI and halachic authority.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 1h
Does the Torah Demand Independent Thought? Rabbi Aryeh Klapper on Gedolim, Authority and Halacha (277)
Rabbi Aryeh Klapper, Dean of the Center for Modern Torah Leadership, delves into the tension between authority and independent thought in religious life. He argues that kavod, or respect, should be voluntary and warns against enforced reverence that undermines personal responsibility. Klapper explores the 'gedolim' as a political construct, challenges blind adherence to authority, and emphasizes the importance of individual moral accountability. He also discusses the necessary balance of communal decisions and personal judgment in navigating halachic authority.
Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
AI & Halacha: On Transparency and Accountability [AI 4/4]
Rabbi Gil Student, Director of Jewish Media Publications, leads a conversation with Rabbi Aryeh Klapper, an authority on ethical dimensions of Jewish law, and Zach Fish, CEO of Sofer.ai, developing AI tools for the Jewish community. They explore whether AI can accurately address halachic questions and discuss the potential for AI to enhance rabbinic interactions. The panel considers the ethical responsibilities of AI developers and the importance of maintaining human oversight, cautioning against AI replacing the nuanced decision-making of rabbis.
