The Why, Where and When

In May 2011 my daughter, Judith Prays, suggested that we do some Torah study together. It was an exciting proposition for me. Undeterred by ...

18. Shemot - Mispatim (Ordinances)

which God sets the ordinances before the Israelites through Moses, including the laws of release of slaves, just punishment (eye for an eye) and promises them a successful trip to the Promised Land, the Israelites promise to keep the laws, Moses writes dow the laws, builds an altar and makes an offering. Moses and the leaders of the Israelites see God..


by Judith Prays


Rules are time-bound
And approximate.
Like loose clothes over
The body of intention:
Be faithful to your God and,
“What is hateful to you,
Do not do to your neighbor”.
by Nina Prays