Shabbat Shalom!
This week, in Parshat Ki Teitzei, we are confronted with the Torah’s powerful guidance on how to treat others—even those who have harmed us. Why does the Torah command us not to hate the Egyptians, despite centuries of slavery? Why remember the small kindnesses of Edom, yet never forget the hostility of Moav and Ammon? These verses challenge us to balance memory, justice, and gratitude, while guarding our hearts against destructive hatred.
What does it mean to “remember the good” within painful history? And how can we release the burden of hate without ignoring past wrongs? Most importantly, what lessons does this hold for us today, as we wrestle with our own enemies and the challenges facing Israel?
Join us as we explore the deep wisdom of Parshat Ki Teitzei, discovering how the Torah calls us to live with gratitude, guard our holiness, and free our hearts from the grip of hate.