Parsha Shoftim 5768: Israeli Governance: The Subversion of Justice in Judgement
August 30th, 2008 .
by Moshe Burt
The third posuk of our Parsha reads; “Tzedek, Tzedek tierdof…” Righteousness, righteousness (also rendered Justice, Justice) you shall pursue that you may live and inherit the land which the Lord, your G’d gives you.” (Sefer Devarim, Perek 16, posuk 20)
This posuk follows immediately after the opening of our Parsha;
“Judges and officers shall […]