Parshat Shoftim is largely concerned with issues of political power and leadership, per its name, “judges.” Among the topics in our parsha is the rules that apply to a king – that is, if the Jewish people decide to appoint one. There are several guidelines that the parsha offers, clearly with the goal of curbing the power of this appointed king:
Shoftim: Our Own Torah
Shoftim: Our Own Torah
Shoftim: Our Own Torah
Parshat Shoftim is largely concerned with issues of political power and leadership, per its name, “judges.” Among the topics in our parsha is the rules that apply to a king – that is, if the Jewish people decide to appoint one. There are several guidelines that the parsha offers, clearly with the goal of curbing the power of this appointed king: