Shabbat Shalom The weekly parsha commentary – parshat (link to original page) Parashat Ki Tetseh IF, ALONG THE ROAD, YOU CHANCE UPON A BIRD'S NEST, IN ANY TREE OR ON THE GROUND, WITH FLEDGLINGS OR EGGS AND THE MOTHER SITTING OVER THE FLEDGLINGS OR ON THE EGGS, DO NOT TAKE THE MOTHER TOGETHER WITH HER YOUNG. SEND, YES, SEND AWAY THE MOTHER, AND TAKE THE OFFSPRING FOR YOURSELF, IN ORDER THAT YOU MAY FARE WELL AND HAVE A LONG LIFE.  (Devarim 22:6-7)     Anticipation of Reward: Incentive or Obstacle? There are mitzvot that are rewarded with wealth, and...

Shabbat Shalom The weekly parsha commentary – parshat (link to original page) Parshat Ki Tetseh   When a man takes a new wife, he is not to go out to the armed forces, he is not to cross over to them for any matter; free and clear let him remain in his house for one year, and let him give joy to his wife whom he has taken. (Devarim 24:5)     The General Good Is Largely Dependent Upon the Happiness of the Individual The following are those who do not go out to the armed forces at all,...