How a rat infestation in ultra-Orthodox Bnei Brak could reawaken its democracy

[ad_1] Talking to Bnei Brak council member Yaakov Vider on a street corner in this largely ultra-Orthodox, or Haredi, city near Tel Aviv was unexpectedly challenging: We were repeatedly interrupted by drivers and passersby who simply had to have a word with him. “Bravo, I’m praying for you,” they would say to the 40-year-old council […]

Ki Tetze

Ki Tetze Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn James Shaw Crompton 1900

Parashat Ki Tetze covers ethical treatment of captives, kindness to the vulnerable, honest business practices, and more.

Ki Teitzei 5783 – Torah Portion – כי־תצא

[ad_1] Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include […]