Torah Portion – Mishpatim

There’s something about Mishpatim that feels almost startlingly modern. In Mishpatim (Exodus 21–24), given right after the thunder and fire of Sinai, Torah shifts from grand revelation to nitty-gritty human responsibility. Suddenly it’s not just “Don’t murder” — it’s “What happens if your ox gores someone?” Not just lofty ideals, but how to treat workers, how to handle damages, how…