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August 29, 2014
By bethmordecai
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Parashat Shoftim (שופטים): How Do You Pursue Justice?

Parashat Shoftim 2014/5774 (Triennial I) -- How Do You Pursue Justice? At the beginning of this week's Torah portion, Parashat Shoftim, we read some of the most talked about words in the entire Torah: "Justice, Justice You shall pursue" (Deuteronomy 16:20). But what does it mean to pursue justice? Is it a job for the few or is it a job that each of us can undertake in our own way?

We will explore this question using wisdom from Jewish tradition. Please join us for this important conversation.

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August 22, 2014
By bethmordecai
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Parashat R’eih (ראה): Is The Harder Path Worth It?

Parashat R'eih 2014/5774 (Triennial I): Is The Harder Path Worth It? In this week's Torah portion, we read that God will bless the Israelites if they follow God's commandments, and will curse them if they do not. Yet, as one rabbinic commentator teaches in a parable, the way of doing God's commandments is a difficult one. So is this harder path really worth it? In our day and age, what kind of blessing can be gained through the hard path of Jewish observance? And what, if any, curse will occur if we do not go down this path?

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