http://www.innerstream.ca/blog Insights into Torah, the weekly Parsha, Holidays & Life Cycle Events. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:01:13 -0500 Mishpatim Blogware Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2011/1/23/4733596.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2011/1/23/4733596.html Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:17:50 -0500 In an age that has renounced idolatry are there any idol worshipers left? Mishpatim faith heresy idolatry Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2010/2/6/4449252.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2010/2/6/4449252.html Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:09:15 -0500 Bribery is wrong - of that we are certain; the question is why? Mishpatim gratitude decency judicious Bribery honesty Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2009/2/14/4093394.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2009/2/14/4093394.html Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:07:16 -0500 What we can learn from a newly born infant? Mishpatim Life faith Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2008/1/26/3488504.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2008/1/26/3488504.html Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:35:10 -0500 Seven Thoughts for Seven Days Mishpatim Torah Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2007/1/21/2668845.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2007/1/21/2668845.html Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:03:30 -0500 We recognize that the Torah speaks on many levels and exists in parallel universes. When angels and souls study Torah law they don't perceive the tangible manifestations that we do. The heaven dwellers perceive lofty and pure visions even in the seemingly prosaic civil code. What is their perspective, what uplifting message do they perceive, in this Torah portion? Mishpatim