[Avodah] Fwd: tora of convicts

[Rich, Joel via Avodah]

there is a topic in the news currently about whether it is appropriate to learn the tora of one who has been found wanting in areas of depravity. i wonder if this topic could be broadened to include secular criminal offenses.
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Joel Rich
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