Ilustration Credit: Elad Lifshitz, Dov Abramson Studio
In This Week’s Parashah: מָה בַּפָּרָשָׁה
Full Parashah Reading: Devarim 21:10-26:19
Ki Teitzei contains 74 mitzvot—the most of any parashah! The mitzvot here focus on individuals, families, and neighbors. Here are some examples:
- If you find someone’s lost animal, or another lost object, return it to its owner.
- If you want to take eggs or young birds from a nest, you should first send away the mother bird.
- When you build a house, prevent accidents by making sure to have a fence around the roof.
- Some mixtures are problematic. Don’t plant a mixture of two kinds of seeds, or plow with two different animals together, or wear a piece of clothing made from wool and linen.
- You have to be dignified even when going to the bathroom and make sure you don’t leave a mess.
- Don’t charge interest when you lend money to someone from Benei Yisrael.
- A נֶדֶר (neder) is a serious promise to God. Keep your word.
- You must pay your workers on time, especially if they are poor.
- Don’t muzzle an ox while it does threshing work.
- Use honest measurements and weights in business.
