Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים ‎—Hebrew for "laws"; the second word of the parashah) is the eighteenth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the …

The name of the Parshah, "Mishpatim," means "Ordinances" and it is found in Exodus 21:1. Following the revelation at Sinai, G‑d legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel.

God provides an angel to protect the Israelites from their enemies, and warns the Israelites not to worship other gods. Moses goes up to Mount Sinai to meet with God for 40 days and 40 …

The name of the Parshah, "Mishpatim," means "Ordinances" and it is found in Exodus 21:1. Following the revelation at Sinai, G‑d legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel.

Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, …

This week's parashah, Mishpatim, is about law on a much more human scale. It's the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the articles and amendments of the …

Feb 22, 2025 · Parashat Mishpatim teaches us that our society cannot function without laws, judges, and courts of justice.

Feb 7, 2024 · Mishpatim begins to answer the questions “What happens when human beings are slammed together in community? What happens when they disagree, make mistakes, and …

The word mishpatim means "rules" or "ordinances" and is derived from the Hebrew word shaphat ("to judge"). Parashat Mishpatim is sometimes called Sefer HaBrit ("the Book of the …

Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, …