What We Discussed: Parashat Shoftim

Shavua Tov! Wondering what we discussed this past Shabbat? Here is a link to Friday Night’s D’Var Torah: Justice Is Our Responsibility – A Response to the Wilder Shooting.

On Saturday, we discussed the famous verse, “Tzedek, Tzedek tirdof” – “Justice, justice shall you pursue and why the word “Tzedek” is repeated. Is it to tell us that fairness and righteousness are the cornerstone qualities for appointing judges? Is it to show that justice must be pursued by both the leaders and the people? Is it that justice is in both the divine and earthly realms? Is it that we must never stop pursuing justice? What do you think? Here is a link to the source sheet.

Hope to see you next week! Shavua Tov!

— Rabbi Adrienne : )