The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 8: Jerusalem Repentance

The early twentieth century saw an unexpected suggestion appear in the writings of Chief Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Hakohen Kook (1865-1935). The Maggid of Melbourne shares this passage, suggesting that R. Kook’s suggestion may … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 7: Cologne Codes

In the fourteenth century, the term “Hoshen Mishpat” [Breastplate of Judgement] took on a fascinating new meaning. Levi looks at the innovation, seeking the source for inspiration and pondering its impact.

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 6: Provençal Metaphors 

Turning to Biblical commentators on Ezra 2:63 and Nehemiah 7:65, Levi considers how they understood the longing for the return of the Urim and the Thummim. The Maggid of Melbourne ponders how this … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 5: Egyptian Experiences

Moving further back in time, Levi shares the perhaps uncharacteristic words of Maimonides (1138-1204), as he explains the process of answering questions with the Hoshen Mishpat [Breastplate of Judgement]. These words bespeak an … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 4: Spanish Lights

Backtracking to medieval Spain, Levi looks at how Nahmanides (1194-1270) understood the mechanics of the Hoshen Mishpat [Breastplate of Judgement] – a truly fascinating approach considering the power of electricity was yet to … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 3: Italian Lottery

The twentieth-century biblical scholar Umberto Cassuto (1883-1951) had an interesting take on how the Urim and the Thummim – an element of the Hoshen Mishpat [Breastplate of Judgement] – worked. Levi considers the … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 2: Israel Expatriates

Levi considers whether the longing for a priestly vestment may be linked to the collective memory of Djerban Jewry. Recounting competing narratives of this unique Jewish community, the Maggid of Melbourne is left … Read the rest

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The Hoshen Mishpat Quest 1: Djerban Yearning

Can we claim that in life-threatening situations, cases that would be considered pikuah nefesh, political agreements can be set aside? Or perhaps, even in such cases, political promises should be honoured?

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This Covid Life: Tools for answering Halakhic questions

What tools are at the disposal of Jewish law jurists as they grapple with the question: Is there a halakhic obligation to vaccinate? The Maggid of Melbourne maps out the possibilities.

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This Covid Life: The Realm of Jewish Law

Is there a halakhic obligation to vaccinate? Levi discusses a preliminary question: Is this even the province of Jewish law, or perhaps it is a medical question that is beyond the expertise … Read the rest

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