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A Shabbat Nugget: Parashat Mishpatim

The name of this week's Torah portion is "Mishpatim" which means rational commandments and indeed the Torah portion mainly discusses logical laws regarding exploitation, stealing, compensation for injuries etc.

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Chanukah, the Festival of Lights

There are two holidays in which we celebrate the deliverance of the Jewish people in post-biblical times, Chanukah and Purim. Yet they are celebrated in very different ways.

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