PARSHAS MISHPATIM

Summary of Parshas Mishpatim
Parshat Mishpatim, which begins right after G-d's revelation to the Jewish People at Mt. Sinai, deals primarily with civil law.  Many different laws are mentioned.  Among them: laws relating to the indentured Jewish servant; to the damage of personal property (how much one is responsible to pay); to the liability of borrowers and watchmen (for […]
Winning The Blame Game – Parshas Mishpatim
“Waiter, I’ll have a main course of Talmud with a side order of Bible!”- Parshas Mishpatim
As you may know, the Code of Jewish Law is also known by its Hebrew title, Shulchan Aruch, which literally means "a set table." That seems like an odd title for a book of rules and regulations. Something along the lines of "Magna Carta," which means "the great charter,” would seem to be more appropriate. […]
Thank You- Parshas Mishpatim
Modeh ani l'fanecha... I gratefully thank You, O living and eternal King, for You have returned my soul within me with compassion – abundant is Your faithfulness! It is with these very words that we Jews begin our day. Each and every morning upon arising, we recite these words of praise and thanks to Hashem […]
The Al-mighty Shekel