All the Wrong Answers

There are many ways one might justify offensive Torah verses. Rabbi Rotenberg explores different possibilities, why each explanation ultimately falls short, and why that matters.

00:00 Gotcha Video Setup

00:58 Facing Offensive Verses

02:14 Approach 1 Symbolic Reading

04:32 Approach 2 Historical Context

07:05 Approach 3 Numbers Argument

08:18 Why Small Parts Matter

11:41 Highlight Torahs Good

15:40 No Perfect Answers

16:18 Keep Studying Torah

17:40 Shabbat Shalom Closing

 

Shabbat morning 7/11/26