This week’s portion begins with the word “And,” teaching us that it is a continuation of the events recounted in last week’s portion, Yitro. What is the connection between the awesome experience of Sinai and the long list of laws regarding slavery, murder and kidnapping, given in this week’s portion? The class explores the Torah’s approach to laws of Jewish slavery versus non- Jewish slavery, and offers an enlightening view of a seemingly barbaric practice.
