Listen "Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government"
Episode Synopsis
Parashat Mishpatim 5782: God and Government
Description: Is our public discourse too aggressive? Are our public institutions vulnerable to attack? In this class, Alex Israel addresses a verse (22:27) in Parashat Mishpatim which warns of attacks on Government figures. Why does the Torah prohibit this and what is the relationship between God and the powers of Law?
Download the Source Sheet
Exodus 22
Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts.
For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il.
Credits
Rabbi Alex Israel - Pardes Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
Description: Is our public discourse too aggressive? Are our public institutions vulnerable to attack? In this class, Alex Israel addresses a verse (22:27) in Parashat Mishpatim which warns of attacks on Government figures. Why does the Torah prohibit this and what is the relationship between God and the powers of Law?
Download the Source Sheet
Exodus 22
Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts.
For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il.
Credits
Rabbi Alex Israel - Pardes Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
More episodes of the podcast Pardes from Jerusalem
Chayei Sarah 5786: Life after loss
09/11/2025
Vayera 5786: In Service of Faith
03/11/2025
Lech Lecha 5786: Seeing the Flames
26/10/2025
Noach 5786: Rebuilding the World
20/10/2025
Bereshit 5786: Creation and Connection
15/10/2025
Sukkot 5786: Holding the Tension
05/10/2025
Ha’azinu 5786: Forgiveness and Its Limits
28/09/2025
Vayelech 5785: Writing Torah, Living Torah
21/09/2025
Netzavim 5785: Tears of Hope
14/09/2025
Ki Tavo 5785: Gratitude and Hope
07/09/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.