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An Eye for an Eye
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
There’s a notable phrase in Parashat Mishpatim: “An eye for an eye.” Taken literally, this sentence makes it seem like valuing revenge as a substitute for justice is Jewish tradition. We know that’s not true, so what does “an eye for an eye” mean? Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism discuss what fairness means according to Jewish law.
Released:
Feb 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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