Feb. 9, 2024

Empathy and Ethics in Parshas Mishpatim: Navigating Interpersonal Commandments for a Compassionate Life

Apple Podcasts podcast player badge
Spotify podcast player badge
Amazon Music podcast player badge
Apple Podcasts podcast player icon Spotify podcast player icon Amazon Music podcast player icon
Season 6

Unlock the secrets to empathy and the intricate world of Jewish ethics with our deep dive into Parshas Mishpatim. This episode promises a journey through the Torah's profound teachings on compassion and the art of truly understanding the needs of those around us. Whether you aim to strengthen your marriage, connect on a deeper level with your children, or become a better friend, our engaging discussion on the 57 commandments centered around interpersonal relationships is guaranteed to enlighten and inspire.

Picture this: you're trying to treat someone close to you, but you miss the mark without truly grasping their desires. That's where our conversation turns practical, exploring how the ancient wisdom found in Parshas Mishpatim is not just about fulfilling religious duties but about enriching every facet of our daily lives. From selecting the ideal gift for a loved one to providing financial assistance without burden, join us as we examine how to apply these timeless principles to modern life—fostering connections that are dutiful, genuinely heartfelt, and considerate.

Support the Show.

Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE
----------------

----------------

Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com



WEBVTT

00:00:01.622 --> 00:00:06.371
Do you know your spouse's favorite restaurant or your child's favorite snack?

00:00:06.371 --> 00:00:12.269
What about your best friend's most coveted vacation destination?

00:00:12.269 --> 00:00:17.910
If you do not already, maybe time to commit it to memory.

00:00:17.910 --> 00:00:23.129
For this week in Parshash Mishpatim we received the great halachic manifesto.

00:00:23.129 --> 00:00:40.061
More than 57 mitzvos are mostly pertinent to laws of interpersonal relationships, man and his friend, laws of judging people, laws of money, laws of tzedaka, laws of husband and wife.

00:00:40.704 --> 00:00:48.601
Bin adam lechavir and in this covenant code in parichav bayh, pasachav dalad were taught in kesef talva es ami.

00:00:48.601 --> 00:00:55.892
Even if you will loan money to a poor person, lotiya leik naisha, don't be a creditor.

00:00:55.892 --> 00:01:00.091
And letasimun alab nashekh, don't charge him interest.

00:01:00.091 --> 00:01:03.444
No ribbis, only interest-free loans for juice.

00:01:03.444 --> 00:01:05.182
It says.

00:01:05.182 --> 00:01:07.545
Rashi, have a mestaqel.

00:01:07.545 --> 00:01:21.733
The commandment included in it is to look at yourself, ba'atsmacha keelu ataani, as if you are the poor person, and to think to yourself.

00:01:21.733 --> 00:01:23.504
It seems this is the impetus for.

00:01:23.504 --> 00:01:28.501
Therefore, don't charge ribbis, no interest, for nobody wants that, especially not the poor.

00:01:28.501 --> 00:01:46.525
It seems that the entire guidebook of a Parshash Mishpatim is for us to learn up our friends to understand what it would be like if God forbid, I was in his tough situation to need a loan, but I want ribbis.

00:01:47.599 --> 00:01:53.632
So while some people may be excited to take out their spouse to a fancy restaurant.

00:01:53.632 --> 00:01:56.248
So you're going to J2, but he may want entree.

00:01:56.248 --> 00:02:00.650
He may be someone who's a vegetarian, so don't get some meat.

00:02:00.650 --> 00:02:06.349
Your child may want bomba and you're trying to do something nice, but if you haven't gotten into their head, you may buy him gushers.

00:02:06.349 --> 00:02:09.139
And while your friend wants to go to Tahiti, you took him to Baltimore.

00:02:09.139 --> 00:02:11.106
It's nice, but it ain't Tahiti.

00:02:11.106 --> 00:02:13.665
So you have to learn up your spouse.

00:02:13.665 --> 00:02:21.383
Learn up, get in the head of other people so you can really fulfill the mitzvah of your Haftalerecha Kamaycha.