Are Jews ‘bound to the law’ or is Torah the secret to freedom?

This week’s Torah portion of Parashat Mishpatim is replete with commandments relating to human interaction in all sorts of circumstances.

It seems to be a letdown from the high-energy spiritual encounter experienced by Israel in last week’s portion of Yitro, at the Sinai Revelation. Or is it? Can everyday life be infused with G-dliness?

In this week’s edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast, hosts Rabbi Chaim Richman and Jim Long examine the Jewish concept of a true religious experience, for both Jews and Gentiles, and explore the true meaning of freedom.

Does Torah observance play a role in addressing the existential angst of the universal human condition? Or is it all rote and ritual?

Tune in to the Jerusalem Lights podcast for astounding Torah truths. Torah for Everyone.