Mysticism of Milk and Meat
Posted onUnderstanding the meaning behind the laws of separating milk and meat.
Category: Parshat Mishpatim
Legitimizing Lies
Posted onAn exploration of the prohibition to bear false witness.
Bias Beware
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In this class (shiur) Mrs/ Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Mishpatim
Double Desire
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in this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the question of why the Torah obligates a thief to pay back double the value of what he stole
Blood And Bonding
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the enigmatic incident of the blood that Moshe sprinkled on the Jewish people and how this cemented the relationship between them and Hashem.
Super Sensitivity
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On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse, “You shall not taunt or oppress a stranger for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” The class examines the great weight placed in heaven on being sensitive to the feelings of others.
Liabilities and Love
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on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how studying the laws of damages leads to kindness and perfection of character.
Consciousness
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On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk which says to serve Hashem, and He will bless the bread and water, and remove illness.
Brick Burden and Buoyancy
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On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the ‘sapphire brickwork’ under Hashem.
Two Angels
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Mrs. Chana Prero contrasts the two times G-d says He is sending an angel to lead the Jews both before and after the Sin of Golden Calf.
Sense of Servitude
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On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the laws of the ‘eved ivri’, one who sells himself into slavery.
Protecting the Vulnerable
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the Torah prohibitions against oppressing the vulnerable elements of society, and the obligation to lend money.
Parshat Mishpatim: The Seventh Point
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In discussing this weeks`s parsha, Parshat Mishpatim, Rabbi Reichman relays the laws of a Jewish servant and provides a critical perspective on our relationship with G-d and the Torah.
The Whole Truth
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On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the concept of certain laws which are specific to the judges, to ensure a judgment of truth.
Parshat Mishpatim: G-d’s Emblem of Truth
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Mishpatim, in accordance with the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel.
Parshat Mishpatim: Laws to Live By
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes some of the laws that are mentioned in Parshat Mishpatim.