Vayikra, 26:3   We shall do and we shall hear! Mishpattim are generally known as those Mitzvot that have clear rational explanations. Chukim are considered mitzvot without clear rationale. Examples of Mishpattim are Mitzvot like the laws of damages, charity, business transaction etc. Chukim would include laws such as Sha’atneiz, Kashrut and Tum’ah. What about the Mitzvah to study the Torah: is that a Mishpat or is it aChok? Since there is rationale in studying the Torah, in order to know the Laws, it ..

    Israel and the pursuit of security From an economic perspective, living in Eretz Yisrael doesn’t make much sense. In the West we invest so heavily in securing the best economic future for ourselves and our children that we can. We make so many choices based on short or long term economic outlook. But consider the severe limitations to the accumulation of wealth and ownership of property that apply in Eretz Yisrael. Not only does the nation observe Shabbat and Chaggim, but the entire agricultural economy shuts down for one out of every seven years. Apart from gover..