Mishpatim vs. Chukim are not simply two categories of mitzvos but two complementary dimensions of Yidishkeit. There is a human dimension within a Divine Torah, namely, an embrace of our own thoughts feelings and sentiments, along with the acknowledgement that Hashem’s system transcends our limited comprehension.

Mishpatim vs. Chukim are not simply two categories of mitzvos but two complementary dimensions of Yidishkeit. There is a human dimension within a Divine Torah, namely, an embrace of our own thoughts feelings and sentiments, along with the acknowledgement that Hashem’s system transcends our limited comprehension.

&nbsp;Mishpatim vs. Chukim are not simply two categories of mitzvos but two complementary dimensions of Yidishkeit. There is a human dimension within a Divine Torah, namely, an embrace of our own thoughts feelings and sentiments, along with the acknowledgement that Hashem’s system transcends our limited comprehension. &nbsp;

Mishpatim: Should We Try to Make Sense Out of Torah or For That Matter Out of Life Itself?

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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Mishpatim: Should We Try to Make Sense Out of Torah or For That Matter Out of Life Itself?