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Rosner’s Torah Talk: Parshat Mishpatim Collection

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January 31, 2019

On the one hand, we do not have a new guest this week. On the other hand, we do have an opportunity to assemble all our previous talks on Parshat Mishpatim.

In this parsha G‑d legislates a series of laws for the people. These include the laws of the indentured servant; the punishment for murder, kidnapping and theft; civil laws pertaining to redress of damages, the granting of loans; the rules governing the conduct of justice by courts of law. Also included are laws warning against mistreatment of foreigners and the observance of the festivals (such as Sukkott).

Here is Rabbi Peter Berg, speaking about a person who strikes of curses his father or mother.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ST9ioCTU7s

 

Rabbi Daniel Weiner is speaking about how spirituality in Judaism manifests itself by the things we do every day.

 

 

Rabbi Brigiitte Rosenberg is speaking about equality before the law:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_DTsLj0cys

 

Rabbi Daniel Greyber is speaking about the moment after Sinai.

 

 

 

 

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