Shoftim

On this week’s parsha, Parshat Shoftim, we focus on a particular verse that can help us through this challenging week: “Tamim Tihiyeh Im Hashem Elokecha”—that we become wholehearted, blameless, innocent before God. At the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Sivan explains, we had an opportunity to see this command in action. In their eulogies, Hersh’s parents praised God for gifting them their son. They thanked the nation of Israel for supporting them through their battle to bring him home. They asked Hersh to shine his light on them from above. Wondering how to take action in light of tragedy? To help support the families of the hostages? To become innocent before God, and to do so in this holy month of Elul? Tune in to find out.

Sivan Rahav-Meir is a leading Israeli journalist, media personality, and Torah scholar. You can sign up for her The Daily Thought WhatsApp group, where Sivan sends small insights about Judaism and current affairs.

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