For The Communal Good | August 21...
For The Communal Good | August 21, 2026

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In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Ki Teseh, Hilchot Tefillah, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about the power of repentance.

The Parashah section examines difficult laws concerning accusations of sexual misconduct, adultery, and rape. Rabbi Rubenstein emphasizes how the sages interpreted these verses, particularly their recognition of coercion and their insistence that women retain the right to refuse marriage.

The Rambam section discusses the laws surrounding evening prayer, including the importance of praying before eating or sleeping. It also explains exemptions for those engaged in full-time Torah study or working for th ... 

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