Moses comes down from the mountain and his face is radiating light. The people see it and are a little freaked out. In fact, it's so intense that he has to start wearing a mask to contain it.
So... what happened up there?
The recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has reignited a national conversation around his distinct constitutional legal theory. In this post, we take up some of these issues as we explore the relationship between the clothing of the High Priest and some famous works of Jewish Law.
This week, the Children of Israel receive the commandment to build the Tabernacle - the portable altar for the desert journey. The question is, where did they get all the wood to build it, out there in the desert? As we search for an answer, we come across important new questions about the nature of religion.
This week's podcast was put together in support of the Hebrew Free Loan Society of San Francisco's Parshat Mishpatim Project. Check out that great organization out at: https://www.hflasf.org/ and support their good work.
But first, take a listen and learn about the Jewish value of lending.