There are many ways one might justify offensive Torah verses. Rabbi Rotenberg explores different possibilities, why each explanation ultimately falls short, and why that matters.
00:00 Gotcha Video Setup
00:58 Facing Offensive Verses
02:14 Approach 1 Symbolic Reading
04:32 Approach 2 Historical Context
07:05 Approach 3 Numbers Argument
08:18 Why Small Parts Matter
11:41 Highlight Torahs Good
15:40 No Perfect Answers
16:18 Keep Studying Torah
17:40 Shabbat Shalom Closing
Shabbat morning 7/11/26