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Professor Avi Shagi, Leading Jewish Studies Scholar, Passes Away at 72
Professor Avi Shagi, a leading scholar of Jewish studies and philosophy at Bar-Ilan University, died at 72. He was known for integrating universal morality within Jewish tradition and contributed to Israel Defense Forces’ ethical code.
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- 01Professor Avi Shagi, a leading Jewish studies scholar, died at age 72.
- 02He was emeritus professor at Bar-Ilan University and senior fellow at the Hartman Institute.
- 03Shagi promoted universal morality within Jewish law and a tradition of debate.
- 04He helped draft the IDF ethical code, opposing 'victory' as a core value detached from defense.
- 05His influential book argued for morality independent of divine command.
- 06Yair Lapid mourned Shagi, noting their close academic and personal ties.
His work emphasized debate within Jewish culture and individual moral responsibility. Opposition leader Yair Lapid mourned his passing, highlighting their close relationship.
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