GEN792 One of the highest values in Judaism, if not the highest value, is preservation of human life.  Therefore, if a Jew has to violate 610 of the 613 Mitzvot-commandments [N.B. -- Excepting only murder, adultery, idolatry - AJL], in order to save a life even in remote danger, he or she should do so.  Laws of the Foundation of Torah 5:1-2.  Among these 610 is the commandment to tell the truth.  Therefore, if a Jew must lie to save his or her life, one not only has permission to do so, but must lie in such a situation.  This Jewish law, of course, runs counter to the “categorical imperative” of Emanuel Kant, and shows that there are other values higher than telling the truth in Judaism.  AMJV 224