Lashes

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1. Pshat and Drash in the Law of Lashes

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak | 12 minutes

   In a number of cases of crime and punishment, the Oral Law seems to contradict the literal, plain meaning of the text. This shiur focuses on three cases dealing with lashes, whose literal law differs from Oral Law. What accounts for the discrepancies? Chazal seek to apply the Torah's law fully while also protecting human dignity.

2. Literal and Exegetical Understandings of the Law of Lashes

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   The lashes is the focal point of a discussion regarding the difference between Peshat and Derash. According to the text - one who sins receives lashes, and the number of lashes is left to the discretion of the judicial system, as long as they do not exceed forty. Halakhah, however, limited lashes to sins against God, and limited the number of lashes to 39. The changes preserve the honor of one who receives lashed, and prevents even accidental damage.

3. Literal and Exegetical Understandings of the Law of Lashes [audio]

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak | 13 minutes

   The law of lashes is the focal point of a discussion regarding the difference between Peshat and Derash. According to the text - one who sins receives lashes, and the number of lashes is left to the discretion of the judicial system, as long as they do not exceed forty. Halakha, however, limited lashes to sins against God, and limited the number of lashes to 39. The changes preserve the honor of one who receives lashed, and prevents even accidental damage.