THE POWER OF THE LAW
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Rabbi Dunner shares a Midrash on Parshat Mishpatim that indicates the importance and centrality of civil law in the Jewish faith. With the help of the Darash Mordechai, multiple Chazals, and a beautiful piece from the Chida, Rabbi Dunner explains why ritual law must always take second place to civil law in the conduct of a Jew.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) In this shiur, Rabbi Dunner emphasizes the communal aspect of holiness, inspired by the Torah's command "Kedoshim Tiheyu" — "You shall be holy." The... Read More