Last week, over 600 Jewish organizations raised their voices as one, to make a simple statement. Black Lives Matter. Twice, in our portion this week, the Torah indicates that injustice stemming from actions committed in darkness and secrecy should be met with outrage—loudly and publicly. 

I’m not a rabbi, so every week, I look at our Torah portion and try to put it in conversation with the world around me. Judaism is rich in tradition, and each of us deserves the chance to find our own meaning in the text. Whether you’re studying Torah daily, or taking a moment to prepare for Shabbat, I hope you’ll make these ten minutes of Torah part of your week.

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