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Parashah Mishpatim
This week’s Parshah, Mishpatim, means decrees and judgments that help maintain societal and communal justice. The awesome revelation of the Ten Commandments has just been revealed by G-d at Mt. Sinai. Now, there are more detailed laws/mitzvot for the people to follow such as the treatment of indentured servants, addressing assaults, theft, kidnapping, and making loans as well as the treatment of foreigners, observing festivals, bringing agricultural offerings to the Holy Temple, and prayer. The section regarding prayer talks about the L-rd preparing a place before us, guarding us from adversaries along the way, and asking us to “do all that I say.”
When we look at this portion that focuses on laws, decrees, and judgments, it seems like a letdown after the revelation on Mt. Sinai.
Why do we need to go through such detailed outlines of laws/mitzvot?
Also, it’s not obvious why “prayer” is addressed in this portion. Why was it placed here?
What does Jewish Science teach us about prayer?
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Topic: Society of Jewish Science – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
