
Natural or Supernatural? (Rabbi Sacks on Matot-Masei, Covenant & Conversation)
The Office of Rabbi Sacks
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Justice and Exile: The Role of Cities of Refuge in Judaism
This chapter examines the ancient concept of cities of refuge as presented in Parshat Masei, focusing on justice and the high priest's role in cases of accidental manslaughter. It highlights differing interpretations from the Talmud and Maimonides, while also exploring the interplay between supernatural beliefs and human psychology in Judaism.
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