Mishpatim 5781-2021
“‘An Eye for an Eye’ in Jewish Law”
(updated and revised from Mishpatim 5762-2002)
If an "eye for an eye" in the Bible does not literally mean an eye for an eye, but rather monetary compensation, why then does the Torah use this expression?
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Mishpatim 5775-2015
“Injuring a Fellow Human Being”
In parashat Mishpatim the Torah introduces the fundamental rules regarding instances of personal injury. In many instances, these ancient rules are practiced today and form the basis of jurisprudence in many contemporary legal systems.
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Mishpatim 5762-2002
"'An Eye for an Eye' in Jewish Law"
If an "eye for an eye" in the Bible does not literally mean an eye for an eye, but rather monetary compensation, why then does the Torah use this expression?
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