How often do we dehumanize or ostracize people who are suffering from disease, poverty, mental health challenges, etc? This week we focus on some Midrash surrounding how you're supposed to treat people afflicted with leprosy. The Rabbis find some surprising and affirming messages embedded in this strange Torah portion.\n---------------------------------\nSeven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution).\nFor info on our weekly Zoom Torah study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.\nTo join the Seven Minute Torah Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sevenminutetorahgroup\nComments or questions? Email me at rabbistreiffer@gmail.com