SHIVTI WEEKLY UPDATE-Parshas Mishpatim

 

SHIVTI WEEKLY UPDATE Shivti Fall/Winter 5782 - ויבינו במקרא This week, we continue with the Tzaar Baalei Chaim segment of our ויבינו במקרא series.  This sugya is dedicated by Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Daphna Zuckerbrod of Oak Park, Michigan in honor of the Detroit Shivti chabura. Dedication opportunities are available in honor of a simcha (bar mitzvah), yahrzeit, or any other momentous event. Call our office or email us for more information. צער בעלי חיים  This week we continue with the second half of our "Vayavinu Bamikra" segment on the Halachos of Tza'ar Ba'alei Chaim. This is related to this week's Parsha (Mishpatim) where the Torah discusses the halacha of perikah - the obligation to unload an animal of a heavy load and alleviate his pain. Last week we discussed other sources for this prohibition, and if it is min hatorah or mid'rabanan. We also discussed animal suffering vs human need, medical experiments on animals, killing insects, and more. This week's limud focuses primarily on tza'ar baalei chaim of a human. This includes the modern day version of "perikah" - helping a stranded motorist with a disabled vehicle. In this situation, there's no suffering donkey or horse requiring assistance - but there is a human in distress. Another example is when a man doesn't return home immediately after davening (on Shabbos, Yom Tov, after a Taanis, etc), thus preventing his family members from making kiddush and eating. Please note: This week's limud was included in last week's publication. צער בעלי חיים ברכה לראש משביר We would like to extend our heartfelt Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Avrohom Yeshaya Frand, shlita, upon the birth of their grandson, Yaakov Mattisyahu Frand. Rabbi Frand is the mastermind behind the Shivti publication, especially the current "Vayavinu Bamikra" series, delving into each week's parsha to find an intriguing sugya. This series has generated much excitement and interest. May they see much nachas from all of their children and grandchildren.

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