Explore the insights of Rav Shai Cherry on this week's Torah portion, Mishpatim, focusing on laws and justice in society.

In studying historical interpretations of Torah, we find it is no small matter to seek out a way of living in obedience to the Commandments of God.

This week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim, represents the first extensive listing of laws given by God to the Israelites through Moses. In many ways, it can be seen as an expansion ...

This is evidenced in the four types of legal damages which are discussed in parshas Mishpatim: 1) “Shor” (ox) includes ...

Loyalty to a path means saying, “I belong. Sometimes I will fail, sometimes I will err, but I am all in.” This is completely different from saying “I like this, but I don’t like that.” ...

God’s will does more than guide individual behavior. It provides direction for building societies grounded in justice and compassion.

Duke relationships are often formed from late-night study sessions or evenings out at a party. However, for Carol and Eric ...

What is the difference between a G-d who listens and a G-d who partners? A partner walks with us. When we go off the rails, ...

A trip to Paris calls for good eating, plenty of museum time and a touch or two of luxury. Here’s how to check all the boxes ...

Amongst the various laws in the parashah of Mishpatim - nearly all of which are of a societal or interpersonal nature - the ...

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Parashat Mishpatim is Torah at its most unglamorous—and most urgent. No miracles. No spectacle. Just case law after case law about harm, liability, and repair. It’s as if the Torah is saying: if you ...