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This week’s Torah portion is Shoftim [“Judges”.] It is a fascinating portion because it describes an entire idealized societal structure for the Israelites. It also contains the oft-quoted line, “Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof” [Justice, Justice you must pursue.”]
Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild – Authority cannot be taken it must be given so stop the bullies and stand up for diversity in the Jewish world
Maggidah Melissa Carpenter – No Goddesses Allowed
Rabbi Amy Scheinerman – The Problem of Prayer
From the What’s P’shat? blog at Yeshiva University – Urban Planning
Rabbi Stephen Fuchs – Let’s Put the “Eye for an Eye” Verses to Bed Once and For All!
Rabbi Rachel Barenblat – Pursue Justice So That You May Truly Live
Rabbi Ruth Adar – Justice & Idolatry: What’s the Connection?
