As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” (21:24)
This is the expression by Hashem of the guilt of the assailant. Although it actually means “the payment of an eye (in money) for an eye” yet this stern expression teaches that Hashem considers [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“You shall not be after many for evil (matters).” (23:2)
This is an injunction of the greatest importance in our history. Our Nation has always been a minority in its principles and practices as opposed to the nations of the world. When [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And he must heal (him).” (21:19)
The double expression “V’Rapo Y’Rape’” is for emphasis. “He must surely heal (him).” “From here we learn that the physician is permitted to heal” (Berachot 60A). Healing is a wondrous process beyond human understanding, and it would seem presumptuous [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
When you encounter the ox of your enemy (”oyev”) or his ass wandering off, you should return it to him.” (23:4) “When you see the ass of your hater (”sonei”) lying under its burden…you must help him unload it.” (23:5)
Here the Torah teaches the [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And if a man persuade a virgin…” (22:15)
“Persuade” is expressed by Y’Fateh which means “to open wide.” The persuader “opens” the mind of the persuaded one to listen and to accept the persuasion, but men must close their minds to the evil ones and [Read more...]