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Rabbi Yishai Walis and Shuki Salomon Discuss Key Questions from Matot-Masei Torah Portions
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Yishai Walis and Shuki Salomon discuss key halachic questions from the Torah portions Matot and Masei, including tribal leadership, blood avenger laws, and responses to accidental murderers.
- 01Moses addresses tribal leaders specifically in the Matot-Masei portions, explained by Rabbi Walis.
- 02Rabbi Walis clarifies if a blood avenger may kill a captured murderer according to Jewish law.
- 03The discussion includes whether retribution against accidental murderers is currently applicable.
- 04Shuki Salomon hosts the session, posing questions to Rabbi Walis for clarity.
- 05The talk is part of the 'Erakim' institute's educational efforts and is available for viewing.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew24 minutes ago
Rabbi Yishai Walis and Shuki Salomon Discuss Key Questions from Matot-Masei Torah Portions
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
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