by Ariella Mendlowitz | Feb 22, 2017 | The Portion of Mishpatim
In the months before Israel’s Declaration of Independence, war with the surrounding Arab states seemed inevitable, and obtaining funds to equip the Jewish army became critical. Golda Meir travelled to the U.S. to raise money urgently needed to purchase arms and defend...
by Tuly Weisz | Feb 5, 2016 | The Portion of Mishpatim
Most of this week’s Torah portion involves various civil laws which help govern a kind and generous society. The portion begins with the laws of slavery, which, when compared to the norms of society in Biblical times, are particularly humane. It continues to deal...
by Tuly Weisz | Feb 5, 2016 | The Portion of Mishpatim
The following is a taste of our Israel Bible Reading Plan. Follow the weekly portion with summaries, insights and lively conversation. To register, click here. In this extended passage, the Torah deals with a variety of cases involving damages and capital crimes....
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Feb 8, 2015 | The Portion of Mishpatim
Our portion closes with a description of how the law was received by the Children of Israel. God invites Moses, Aaron, Aaron’s two older sons and seventy elders to worship Him from a distance, with only Moses coming closer. Moses then relates all the laws he has...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Feb 8, 2015 | The Portion of Mishpatim
Following the laws of damages above, the Torah continues with a series of laws which promote holiness, righteousness and justice in the community. These include eliminating abominations such as idolatry and sexual immorality, treating the unfortunate with care and...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Feb 8, 2015 | The Portion of Mishpatim
In this extended passage, the Torah deals with a variety of cases involving damages and capital crimes. These include theft, property damage, loss of another’s belongings, injury, accidental death and even murder. The laws in this section emphasize a person’s...
