A Good Reason? (Chukat)

Published: June 28, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

The ritual of the Red Heifer is perhaps the most obscure, confusing practice in the entire Torah. In this episode we talk about whether Jewish rituals need reasons - and how that debate plays out traditionally and in liberal Judaism.\n---\nSeven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. For info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.\nTo support the production of this podcast, visit www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah or https://laasok.org/support-laasok/.\nTo join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup\nComments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com.