This Parsha, Ki Tetze, is a continuation of Moses’ teachings to the people on how to create a just, compassionate and peaceful society. The range of concerns is amazing.

It begins with the treatment of women captives and the care provided foreign women in sexual and familial relationships. It’s worth noting that women captives were not considered slaves or to be sold as slaves. Nonetheless, women’s rights were terribly limited even though the Torah tries to take some leaps forward.

Human RightsDavid ShneyerSeptember 7, 2022kitetze, Ki TeTzehComment

One thing about the tragedy of what’s happening in Afghanistan is that few agree on who is to blame.

One thing about the tragedy of what’s happening in Afghanistan is that few agree on who is to blame. The role of the US since 9/11 has a lot of folks wondering. But nearly everyone agrees that our government, and other governments, must do whatever is possible to save the lives of thousands of Afghani men, women, children, journalists and others.

Human Rights, CompassionDavid ShneyerAugust 18, 2021Ki TeTzeh, AfghanistanComment

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