Bs”d
Parshas Mishpatim (5762)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
In our sedra we have the seemingly “cool” dry monetary codes. How out of place it seems in pasuk 23:12 that the pasuk slides into the theme of Shabbos and then continues into Yom Tov.
The obvious lesson it that the monetary laws are extremely integrated with spirituality. This concept is diametrically opposed to the secular idea of separation of judicial matters and spiritualism. This is likewise the concept behind the placing of the Sanhedrin specifically in the location of the Bais Hamikdash.
The lesson for us is the integration of Hashem in all aspects of our lives, even into areas that would seem the most remote. This is the essence of our whole Torah and the idealism of Clal Yisroel. It is bringing Hashem, the King of the Universe, into the universe.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.