Mishpatim - Can We Understand Mitzvos?

What is the difference between Mishpatim-Laws and Chukim-Statutes? What is the idea of doing a mitzvah because Hashem commanded it, not just because we understand it? What is greater - a righteous person who does what's right because it's natural to him or someone who desires sin, but resolutely turns away from it despite the desire? How does one find the balance between fulfilling the mitzvos because it makes sense to us and fulfilling them because of Hashem's command? How does one strike a balance between emotions and intellect?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 26:41

Mishpatim - Practical Spirituality

Why does the command not start off with the usual statement of God speaking to Moshe? What is the 'shemira' - watching that we are to do when it comes to mishpat - judgments as per the verse in Isaiah? How is it that a person's possessions are a reflection of his spiritual level?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 20:38