The Trial:
The Tower of Babel - People’s Choice or Public Nuisance?
Shinar City Council v. Babel Builders
~In Person Attendance or Livestream~
Online registration is now closed. In person tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Back by popular demand, University Synagogue’s 12th Biblical Trial Summons you to return as a Juror in this year’s compelling case.
Was building the Tower of Babel a rebellion against God? Was it a power grab? God created people to inhabit the earth, but did not anticipate such abuse of power. Join us to find out why the Tower was the last straw.
For the plaintiffs or for the defendants? Join the jury and help render a verdict.
Watch the drama unfold! Legal eagles, Professor Laurie Levenson and Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, will present the evidence and argue the case in a thought-provoking and entertaining debate over the legal and ethical questions at stake. Finally, you, the jury, will decide this important biblical case
After submission of the “evidence,” Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will lead a lively discussion with a panel of experts on the moral, ethical and philosophical issues raised by this case.
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$100 Patron Ticket Includes: Best Reserved Seats, Program Acknowledgement
$ 54 Reserved Seats
$ 36 General Admission (unreserved)
$ 18 Students (unreserved)
$ 36 LiveStream, per household (Link will be provided prior to program)
ATTORNEYS OF RECORD: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, UC Berkeley School of Law for the defense; Professor Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School for the people
PRESIDING JUDGE: The Hon. Richard D. Fybel (Ret.), Associate Justice, 4th District Court of Appeals
CASE PRESENTER: UCI Professor Oren Izenberg
PANELISTS: After submission of the “evidence,” join in a lively discussion, featuring Rabbi Arnold Rachlis, Dr. Jack Miles, Pulitzer prize winning author and Professor Emeritus, UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies and Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson-Cano, Irvine United Congregational Church.
Presented by University Synagogue in collaboration with American Jewish University
3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine
Co-Sponsored by Dr. Miriam Piven Cotler and Ella & Arkady Serebryannik
University Synagogue wishes to thank Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College for their ongoing support.
MCLE Credit
This program has been approved for 2.00 hours of general credit by the State Bar of California. Jones Day is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider.
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