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✡︎ Shalom and Good Shabbos, Friends ✡︎
The week's Torah portion, Shoftim, (Deuteronomy16:18-21:9), concentrates on justice anchored in the holy principles of truth, mercy, lovingkindness, reverence to God, life and liberty. Two verses from the portion highlight this theme:
Justice, justice shall you pursue that you may live and possess the land the Lord, your God, is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20.
You shall abolish the [shedding of] innocent blood from among you, for you shall do what is proper in the eyes of G‑d. Deuteronomy 21:9
Wisdom and clarity fill the pages of Deuteronomy as Moses schools his flock, preparing them for settlement in the Holy land, Success there will depend on real justice derived from unbiased, righteous courts of law whose judges recognize the value of innocent life from conception until natural death.
The lessons haven't changed, yet today we see what happens to society when they are totally disregarded. We witness the death and destruction resulting from distorted legal opinions and a lack of moral leadership from the bench and government entities who support baby killing enterprises for profit here and abroad.
We remain forever hopeful that each individual soul realizes their birthright of consolation and forgiveness, as Isaiah declares in this week's Haftorah portion:
The Lord has revealed His holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52.10
Our newsletter today starts with our flyer for our Tikvat Rachel healing program scheduled for Sept.10, 2023 at 1 pm ET.
Then we are pleased to share a lyrical sonnet summited by our friend, Don, in Arizona, followed by our friend Rabbi Chananya Weissman's recent report on the Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association attack on Jewish posterity. We close with the latest news about the marketing of the abortion pill, RU486, and a courageous appellate judge who recently stood up to the abortion pill Goliath.
Save the date! Our September Monthly Mishpacha happens on September 3, 2023 at 2 pm ET. Please join us for prayer, confidential discussion and connection. I will send around an invitation close to the date.
Thank you for reading and sharing this newsletter, and welcome to our new subscribers and donors.
Cecily
May there be abundant peace from Heaven, and good life upon us and upon all Israel. Amen.
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