When Science Contradicts Torah: How Does the Halachist Respond?

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June 04 2007
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Publication: Derech Hateva Volume 11

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Derech HaTeva is a publication of the undergraduate students of Stern College for Women. Editors in Chief: Abigail Atlas, Jessica Feig, Adeena Goldstcin

How does the halachist respond to a conflict between contemporary scientific theory and Halacha that is based on a reality that we no longer experience?

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