Mishpatim
Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1-24:18
Mishpatim | משפטים | Judgments
Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1-24:18
In this Torah Portion, Moses sets out a series of laws governing many different things: Slavery, property, restitution, the Shemitah and Yovel, and the three pilgrimage festivals. The Torah Portion concludes with Israel’s acceptance of the covenant with God followed by Moses ascending Mount Sinai to get the tablets of stone.
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Emotions are powerful. Our emotions, like compassion and empathy, often motivate us to do wonderful things like give to charity and help people in need. When we see an injustice, many times it will deeply affect us and move us to take positive action. And yet, strong negative emotions—jealousy, vindictiveness, resentment—can often overpower our better judgment and move us to neglect or hurt people.