by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Jan 8, 2019 | Beginner
A. Knowledge – Mada “In the first book I will include all the commandments that are principles of the law of Moses and that a man should know before all else, such as the unity of Ha-Shem and the prohibitions related to idolatry. And I have called this...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Dec 24, 2018 | Beginner
82. The Mourner – Avel We are commanded to mourn for lost relatives, as it says “[Such things happened to me;] if I eat a sin-offering today will it be good in the eyes of Ha-Shem?”.1 The relatives for whom one must mourn are father, mother, son and...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Dec 18, 2018 | Beginner
We are commanded to follow the decisions of the Sanhedrin and it is forbidden not to do so, as it says “[You shall do according to the thing they tell you… you shall do] according to the Torah they teach you and the judgment they tell you; you shall not...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Nov 12, 2018 | Beginner
80. Witnesses are commanded to testify in court, as it says “And if he is a witness or saw or knew, if he does not tell he bears his sin”.1 It is forbidden to give false testimony or testimony based on hearsay, as it says “You shall not answer...
by Rabbi Dr. Azriel Rosenfeld | Oct 26, 2018 | Beginner
N. Judges – Shofetim “In the fourteenth book I will include commandments that are the responsibility of the courts, such as the death penalty and the acceptance of testimony and laws regarding the king and his wars. And I have called this book the Book of...
