Whenever we turn on the TV or open a newspaper, we are inundated with stories of public officials who were caught up in scandals.

• Should we care?
• Are public officials always expected to make ethical decisions?
• Do they serve as our role models?
• Should bad actions lead to punishment or firing of public officials?
• Should we just leave them alone to do their jobs?
• Do the details of the scandal matter?

A fascinating (politics free) discussion about the Jewish perspective on scandals involving public officials.