When trying to properly understand something context is crucial. Torah is no different. A proper understanding of Torah requires a proper analysis of…
Ki-Teze: Helping our Enemies
One of the beautiful aspects of our Torah is the fact that it deals with real-life issues, and with real and thus imperfect people. Nezikin, damages…
Ki Teitzei: Form and Content
When studying Torah we must study not only its content, but also its form; not just what the Torah says, but also how it says it. Proper study…
Ki Teitzei: Reach for the Top
One of the beautiful aspects of the Torah is its setting of high, perhaps even unattainable, standards and goals. It takes much work to ensure…
Ki Teitzei: Let's Make a Deal
"All of man's earnings are decreed on Rosh Hashanah, except for expenses regarding Shabbat and Yom Tov and expenses…
Ki Teitzei: On The Way
Until modern times, travel was viewed as something best avoided. It was slow, uncomfortable, and often quite dangerous. Our rabbis even instituted a…
Ki Teitzei: Demanding More
When studying Torah we must study not only its content, but also its form; not just what the Torah says, but also how it says it. Proper study…
Ki Teitzei: What a Story!
A legal brief and a good story are two very different forms of writing. We have even coined a term, legalese, to describe the distinct writing…
Ki Teitzei: Hit 'Em Less
What is the role of a Rabbi? When this question was asked to Rabbi Yechiel Michel Epstein, author of the monumental code of law the Aruch…
Ki Teitzei: Leave G-d Out of It
For the religion that first brought the message of ethical monotheism to the world, Judaism sure does its best to have us lead much of our daily…