Parshas Shoftim
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum כי השחד יעור עיני חכמים (פרק טז פסוק יט) The Torah tells us that a judge is not allowed to take bribes because bribery blinds the eyes of the “חכמים”. The Vilna Gaon points out that in פרשת משפטים there is a similar warning with a slight change, […]
Ennobling Another
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier In דברים כ:ה-ח , Deuteronomy 20:5-8, the Torah enumerates those that are disqualified from entering into battle. They are 1) one that built a new house and has not inaugurated it, 2) one who planted a vineyard and has not redeemed it. 3) one who has betrothed a […]
